UMASS/AMHERST 312066 0333 3149 4 ?^ « m^^ "7 "^ : * tr , - X) 2/^^; LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE No._2.i2,k'3_^_ DATE.J.Q.r.igoC. -0,Qii_eS&....-^U n ds v.is ; I This Ijook may be kept out TWO WEEKS only, and is subject to a tine of TWt.) CKNTS a day thereafter. It will be due on the day indicated below. j2 I • .' I The ^ AMERICAN ^ FLORIST. A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. VOLUME XV. CHICAGO: AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. /I Vy\ -h -f- The American Florist. ^ ^voiLrUiviK :xr\r. August 5. 1899 to July 28, 1900. Illustrations are indicated by an ' Acalrpba Sanderl alba Accident, a coDveotloo Aceijlene gas. llKhtlng coneeiTatory *Allamanda Wllllamsll.. . 637 ... 6«7 Allentown. Pa Alvln. Texaa 13M 'American ABsoclatlon of Nuraery- men I41t> American Carnation Society, the . 0. 8S, 150. 382. 500. 6t)5. i;94. Tl'.t. 74tJ. SOo. U48. 14U8 1634,1560 —Awards, the ^'^ -Banquet, the .. .. 878 —Complicating the judglnK 877 — 'Bxhlbltlon. vlewof 87'.* — Jotll n K8 877 —Ninth aynual meeting 83:i —Preliminary premium list ....1458 -President's adrtresB. the 830 -Scraps 838 —Secretary's report 837 —Those present 836 American Park and Outdoor Art Association 1373 American Park and Outdoor Art AflBoclatlon, proKramme of 1308 American Pomolotjlcal Society.... 182, 2CC. 234 American Rose Society, the.. .87. 150. 581. 780. 80'J. Sv'^S. '.'41. 1212. —First annual meeting of lOS^i "•First exhibition of 103it — Joneexhibltlun 14C4 -President's address .... 1110 'American Seed Trade Association at CblcadO 1414 Amsterdam. N . Y U98 Anemone, the double snowdrop '.U2 Annuals and perennials, forcing 20 Apple crop, the 182 Apple leaves, diseased crab 134 Apple prize, the Minnesota 336 Aquatics, notes on 2'.t9. 1235 Aquatics, planting 1350 ' AquUegla cuerulea In pots 1004 • Arabls Snowdrift 362 Ashes, hardwood 1182 Asparagus, dividing 11S2 Asparagus plumosus 810 Augusta. Ga 1. .8. 1218. 1248 Aurora, III •Aut<>moblle, a Philadelphia florist's. 663 Azaleas for Christmas and Easter ... 21)7 Baby primrose, a successor to. Baltimore ...14. IIS, 132. 167. V.r., 249. 327, lit. 615. b71.751._830. 845, .9 6 yi&.,y45. 9T4. at , 224 Camellia buds falling 84:> Canadian Horticultural Association. 15U, '>I7,418. 1506. Cannas In mId-July 1655 Cannas. notes on newer 1235 Cape flowers and Immortelles 644 Carbon bisulphide for Insects In seeds 590 Carnation:— 'Adonis S39 Crocker. Bthel 469 'Enquirer 878 ' Kslelle 839 'Hill. Mary SHT) Irene 468 Llpptncott, Mrs . Bertram 8r.^) ■Marquis, the 938 -•No, 110 834 'No. 666 881 Palmer, Mrs. Potter 1323 -Peru »693, 8.39 yueen Louise. -_ ....; 836 —Pearson, R. Hooper 351 Carnation growers, profits of 841 "Carnation house, a notable 1004 'Carnation rust, a natural check to ..1268 'Carnation Ists, a trio of 837 Carnations: - —American varieties in England.. 221, 325 —Annuals, as 938 -Bottomless pots for 1553 —Bursted calyxes 1176 —Careof young plants the 939 -Cultivation of the soil 1322 —Cultural notes. .93. 170. 194 272. 326, 412 —Early cuttings, treatment of 694 — Barly field culture 1267 —Easter, choice blooms for 776 -Easter, for 1047 —End of the season treatment 12;it; —Evelina, trouble with 664 —Flora HIM. sport from 664 Winona 465 yellow Flt/.wygram 351 Chrysanthemum, the 418 •Chrysanthemum design, a prize — H64 Chrysanthemum Society of Amerl ». . 88 AnentMr. Hill's comolalnt 940 Committees of 250, :H2S, 351. 408, 46Vt Committees, work of. . . .324, 351. 378, 408, 468. 4%. 522.551,584, W4 — Preatdent'e standpoint, from the 693 Review of work of 638 Scale of points 171 Silver cup 324, 644 ChrysanthemuGQs: — —Chicago about 273 —Chicago parks, at 350 Cultural notes 36. 171, 272, 324 *Cut blooms 378 Cuttings 1207 I -Edgar's coat of _._ _ _ -Donald's success with *496, 616,644 Eel worms, to destrov :B European 6.52 'Hllsele. Jacob D 30 Grafting 1401 Elmlra.N. V 40, 1026, 1194 , Bfil .1002 Growers' summer problems 12'.»7 —Healing houses for 10(i2 -Houses for 839 —Hybridizing and the introduction of new 92 —Improvement by selection 719 -indoor-grown 3s — *Insect8 Infesting """ —Latest facts about 717 -Lime for H37 —Manure and ground bone 129< —Packing 69- — Pinks', relative merits of ..........'.'.. 624 -Planting In the Held 1148 — Preparation of next year's field —Preparations for planting out 1148 —Prices, a matter of . —Pruning and disbudding 353 —Red spider on "'"' Bed varieties, comparative merits Bangor. Me 712, 1188, 1342 Bargain counter, more about the. Batavla. Ill Bay CItv, Mich ^Bayers'dorfer exhibit, an Bay State, In the 294 •Bedding at Denver 720 'Bedding, summer 1324 *Bedsat Philadelphia, flower 271 Begonia Qlolre de Lorraine 616, *T46, srj2. •14;>4. 'Begonia sempervlrens Mastodonte .r2.%4 •Begonia Silver Bronze, of., 747. 1040, 1223. ■Bolsde BouloKne. the 1111, 114'.' Boflton... 4.3'.t yt;. r-*;>. UH. ISO. VSt.nh 248, 274. 302, Wr, 582.613,1 883 914.! . 8li7. 844. 1209, 1238, l:. ', . .' 1 - -. 1 .,'>2. i;tt2. 1404, 143:5, 1468. U^:. loJ... 1^.:J, LV.T. Boiton to Detroit 7 Bradford. Pa 152 Breck employes' reunion .510 British method, a 382 * Bridal bouquet 16."»7 Bromellads as floral receptacles ...1828 •Bronx Park conservatories 1479 *BrowallIa speclosa major 408 Brunner, Texan 1010 Brunswick, r,,\ 958 Buffalo . - .' i 1 I 527, &5;i, ,V.- ■.!.■- of.. —Rooted cuttings —Bust, treatment for iWA —Scott, to grow * ' —Seedling 938 —•Shown at Cincinnati 678 —Sleepy 1176 —Stem rot 611 — Stlgmonose. . 1479 Summer methods 1430 -Thrlps and their extermination 1531 —Topping youuK plants . 971 Under glass ail summer Varieties, selection of.. -Watering , field su, '171 —White, absence of a satisfactory... 46" -With Long Island growers 61 -Work with ctiemlcal fertilizers 'Carnations and asparagus 12ti •Cartledge A. B r.'.i Caryopterls, the white.. 81 ('atalogucM and catalogues 81 "i^attleya ,\ Thayerlana 1003 Cattleya Trlamt?, house of 1038 Cemetery Superintendents, American Association of 1 Centtturea Margarltic for winter i;__ Central New York notes .570 1 Cutting bench, a troublesome., Chestnut Hill Pa. W7 1022,1308.1442. 1540 Cyclamen bulbs old .. ;i:iK, ;i8;i. 482, 16, 81i9. 88.'>, tU. 1252, 131U, 915. i;i64. 142*. 11. , \ •l^ 1..11, 1..72. Buffalo hotCH 790 Building problems 1659 Balbfl, Bermuda 662 Bulbs, homegrown 392 Burlington. la 826 Butte Mont 41 California notes 282 022, 1440 Calceolarias, culture of herbaceous . .14.54 Callas, diseased 600. .528 Cambridge. Ohio Detroit 5, 38.132, 160, 176. 204. 2'36, 286. 334. 417. 667. 600. 669, 80^, 944. 1060, 1180. 1362, 1488. 1514. •Detroit Florists' Club, officers of 31 Detroit. onto 6, 41 Deut/.las, hardiness of 1483 'Deutzlasof Lemolne, the new 1295 Development, a half centnry of 655 DIelytra spectabills for Easter 752 Discount 'tuestlon, the 1660 •Dorner. Fred..Sr 838 ^Dorrance, Benj 938 •Dunlop, John H, 218 Easter Indications 1109 Easter trade, the 1173, 120S Easter trade, experiences gained by. .1265 •Eckford. Henry 1526 •Edgar" ' " —Gulf coast notes 12r —Japan, In bOi' -Judging in England lOOd - *New varieties, some 409. 468, 623, 651 Notes 1047, 1401 Plants In pots 123 — 'Pompons, agroup of 623 Specimen plants 193, 349, 1350, 1454 -Specimen plants, varieties for 93*,i ■Sports 349. 623. 969. 1110 ■Stocks and scions for grafting. . Elm leaf beetle, the S56 ElReno.Okla 798 Encouraging price, ( Erica culture 747 Ericas about New York 408 Erle.Pa 142 940 j Evergreens, winter protection for 678 ' " Ewlng, A. H. —Undeveloped buds 497 Cincinnati 22. 110. 138, 197. 232, 301. 330, 456, 481, 510. 546, 572, 683, 650. 69?, 723, 809. 872. 898 975. 1051, 1181, 1211. 12*1, 1450, 1550 •Cleary.John P 610 •Clematis coccinea. new hybrids of. . . 148 Clematis disease, the 1349 •Clematis paniculata 323 •Clematis, seasonable notes on old and new varieties of 26 Cleveland 14,38.106, 140. 186.1:00,290, 337. 355. 49\ 542. 573, 615, 809. 932, 1061, 1192.1426.1507.1546. Clover seed, corner on 282 Clover seed traffic 156 Coles has company 379 College Point notes 1024 Columbus, Ohio 262. 362, 1574 Commission man's Judtiment, the 272 Connecticut establishment, a big 1116 Contract, breach of water 1182 Convention, after the 124 Convention, the Detroit *81 —Bowling contest 108 —Carnations, hybrldl/lng 9 J -Committee on claims, the 87 — "Convention photograph, the 85 -Co-operative purchase, department 84 —Craig's response to the mayor 82 —Election, the 88 -Exhibit, the trade 89 —Gunners' contest lOS —Jottings 126 -Legislative committee's report s9 —Mayor Maybury 's address x\ —Patronage, developing public 121 —Pleasures of 90 —Present, those 90 —President Rudd's address h2 —President's reception 86 —Resolutions, ttnal 174 —Hose pests, exterminating. 222 —Secretary's report 81 •^76, 302. c2S,356. 38;i. .\-2i\, l.'.O, 174. 226, Exhibitions, the — Baltimore 461 —Boston 406 —Brockton. Mass 407 Chicago 401, 461 Cucumber troubles Cufttonis house, expedltio ('ut floweis, about retailing , 554. 681, 613, 642, 6ti8. 6%, 722. 750. T78, 818, 844. «B4. 914. 946,974, 1007, 1049. 1126. 1152, 1179, 1210, 12;i9, 1271 129s, l.T>6, 1351, i;Wl. 1406. 14;t4, 1467. 1482, 1505. 15:1:1. 1558. •Chicago Florists' Jlubatjollet 147 'Chicago florists float 299 Chicago poster, a ;i82, •402 Chicago to New York 1328, 1634, 16.58 Chicago's misfortune 845 Christmas trade, the 633, •61 Chr>'santhemum: - — 'Appleton. Col. D 409 — 'Arethusa 496 —•Bard, the 497 — 'BoDlta... 466 — •Bulalle 910 — *Golden Trophy 497 —•Goldmine 551 -•Jenkins. Mrs Goo.C 467 — 'Molatsch, Walter 493 — 'Monrov la 4 iq — 'Nesota .V24 ('jclamen •Cyclamens for exhibition 1295 •Cyprlpedlum Jas. K. Polk 462 Dahlia growth, defective.. -Galveston. Texas 522 —Hartford. Conn 466 -Madison, N.J 468 -Mllbrook.N. Y 468 —Montreal 465 —Newport. R. 1 495 —Omaha. Neb 622 —Orange. N. J 497 -•Philadelphia 404, 495 — Poughkeepsle. N. Y 46" -Providence. R. 1 466. '494 -Red Bank, N.J 194 -St Louis '462, 494 — •Tarrytown, N. Y 521 -Toronto 193, 493 —Waco. Texas 522 —Worcester. Mass 466 Expedient, a Detrolters 628 Export E.\ position at Philadelphia... 146 Factors of progress, the 2.i Falrbury, III 1274 Fake reading notices 1282 Farm and garden symposium ^75 Fern balls, Japanese 698 Ferns for the home, desirable 937-* Ferns, keeping in winter 616 Ferns, market 1038 Ferns, the propagation of 635 *FlnIey lawn rake, the 1568 Fires, some recent 302. 676, 698, 726, 811 •Floral arrangements, a German ex- hibition of 16.54 Flower women dies, a noted 1240 Flower shows 52S Flower shows beneficial to flortsts, Franklin. Pi. __. Frenchmen, those lOOS Frosting of windows W4 Fruit and flower men, the BOt- tgatloii of nursery stock, points Oai.vers, Mass 464 Danville. Ill 368 Davenport, la llKt W tiardener, fiorist and flowers, the I2'.<3 Gardenia culture 846 Geraniums for cuttings, growing 1300 Geraniums for winter 1^6 Germantown. Pa 471 Germany, seed cropn In 48 •Gladioli. Leniolnes new 1(H3 Delphiniums, hybrid 146 ' Glass, butted versus lapped 6, 41 •Dendroblum Piiahcnopsls Bchrreder- I Glass comes down, price of. 584 lanum... lOls (JIass, more Independent 11^2 Denver .. .308,342.440.714, 904. 1018, 106*. Glazing old style houses 1240 1200.1262, 12Vi'.t, i:t27. 13sl. 1408, 1578. "Glelohenla dlchotoma 1147 LiODK ^reenboueeB. about LnnK KTeenJioiiseB, E. M Wooa's. •H'.B, on liOa Anueles, CbJ 384, 3U. 164, 6139, 945. 1180. 1350. Louisville. Kr 100. !«!, 303, 384, 668, 761. 1212, 13«i. U'M\ Lowell. Mass 1396 Ljna and thereabouts 1016. 1211 Lynn. Mass I8il. 372. 450. 488. 621 M •McCulIough. Albert 1410 ,, *McK.enna, Jas 217 H Madlton, N J 374,751 'J02 MaklnK the plants KO Toand 1492 Dall AsfOOlatlon, growth of 3J6 i Maiden. Mass 6li8 570.622,1061 Uall Association of Amerlci. Mansfield, Ohio 630,1678 Florists' 86 Marblehead and thereabouts 128 'Hailstones at Athol, Mas» 776 •Melon disease In Iowa, the 4'34 •HalUday. Uobert.... .878 I Miami. KJa 432.527,992 QlnvlDlas and Bettor la Hex 1712 Good plants for the home, some 1003 GuTeminent wants catalOBues 704 •Graham's ball decorations ... H03 •Graham's e.vhlblt at Phllsdelnhla. . . . 1035 Grand Uaplds. Mich. .100. ■'.IH.l'.'S. Wi, Ills. l'2-2i'.. i:w2. Grace vines, Ameilcan In Knrope 0S8 Greek hater, the 150 'Greenhouee. a modem commercial . 691, 775i-ni(:keT, John F. 'Harris loving cup, the 1478 Hartford. Conn 14 'Hartahome. James 334 •Uaunh.J. A. B 698 Healing:— —Apparatus 725 — BoUer and plplDK 41 1622. Milwaukee scheme, a queer 1237 Mllwaukeeto Detroit 6 Mlneola.N. T UliO r-^ -^ - Mlimeapolls 301,610,652 Cement jolnts-uravlty hcatlnK 126 MoDtolalr,N. J —Diameter of smoke stack 1382 | Montreal 779. — How and return pipe, relation of ..1P38' •Murphy, Wm 718 -Flue, with r '="■ ^— — .,--_....— — Gas vs coal. —Hot water under pressure 1UU8. U13. 1340. — Houses on different levels 147 —More about 1324 —Overhead 810 —Hpes. changing ^rrargement of.. 329 Nebraska and Iowa give thanks 226 Newark, Ohio 373 New Castle. Ind 618. 1346 New Haven. Conn 18,116 164 210,262, 340, 398. 502. 6S6, 614 723, 812, 945, 11U6, 1230, 1290, \.W. llll), 1474, lo33. New Jersey Klorlcuitural Society 69T New Jersey Florlcuitural Society, resolutions of 329 New Orleans. . . ,8, 251, 448, 618, 'Ml. 932, 12U. 1314, 1338, 1470, 1544. Newport, R. 1 64.231,864,961,1494 Newtown, N. T 344 New York. . . .4, 39, 124, 148 172, 195. 226, 248, 274, .'MO, 326, 361, 379, 415, 470. 499, 6'26, 554, 589, 612, 610. 670,69j. 72i). 748 "JB. SUI, ,S44, 883. 913, '.113, 973, 1006, 1048, 1114 1150, 1176. 1-208, 1338. 1270. 12'.:7. 13'2a. 1355, Um. 140r.. 1433. 1457. 1481, 1604. 1632. 155T. New York conveniloD, important -Vocstlon of 1300 —Betorn water, a problem of 199 —Return pipe, location of 276 —Hose and carnation houses 126 -Steam 97 -Steam, limit of 1210 — "Vegetable houses 1392 Helena. Mont 114, 638 •Hellconla Sanderl 3* Helpful reminders 36. 191 299. 328 353. 438. 6'25. 617. tW, 738, 803. 916. 972. 1M2. 1048, 113S. 1358.1288. 1.68. Herbaceous plant notes 1556 Herbaceous plants, autumn work among 414 Herbaceous plants In bloom Indoors. .1.46 Hillsdale. Mich 1436 ■■Holden.L. E 1430 Holyoke. Mass, 1(33 •Horticultural Hall. Boston's new — 1374 Horticulture In the United States f 89 ( notice Horticultural reminiscences 801 ] New York convention, transportation Hotels of Detroit 61 to 1506 Hotels of New York 1560 New York Klortsts' Club 302 Hot water as a fungicide and InsectI- 'New York Florists' Club, officers of.. 611 clde 6 I New York nursery Inspectors, work of 954 House and soil for carnations and | Ntw York to Detroit 6 roses 1324 ' Nomenclature, trade 501 Hub revisited, the 1429 Nomination of S A. D . officers. . .198. 276 Bumulus Lupulus aureus 326 North Beverly. Mass 610 Hybridizing, some thoughts on 1044 Northampton, Mae •Hydrangea Otsksa ...r 1 .. , Hydrangea panlculata grandlflora. Hydrangeas, about 'Sin in Hydrangeas and sptr.'eas for Easter.. 780 Nurserymen, prosperity among 836 Hydrangeas, blue ;156 1 Nurserymen's protective associations 1443 Hydrangeas producing stamlnate I Nurserymen's sllverannlversary 13sj flowers 1324 j Nursery stock. Importation of ,'iU I ' O Important to shippers .1116 Indiana. Florists' Association of 692 Indianapolis. . . .70. 204, 23t, 260,862, 4'36, 47K, 557. 614. 8011. 944. 1128. 1202. 1299, 1394, 1435, 1442. 1512. 1510. 1562, Indianapolis visits Richmond, ... sGO Inspection bill, the Federal 846 -Bates. Charles.. •Hicks, Isaac 1009 -Hill, Mrs. Joseph 781 -Hodgson. J. M 752 -Hughes, B. G 617 —Johnson, Mrs. Bobert 419 -Johnson, 8 J 1483 •Jordan. John M 1811 KIsker. Kmest 459 •KoKlowBkl. Otto 847 Krohn. M 762 -Lewis Jos. A 1053 ■Lewis, ThOB 1669 — IJvlngston, Ebeneser 8 -Loudon, K. W 277, '298 — Lowe. E, J lO.W ( -Lukens. J. H !99 — McArthur. Mrs A 557 -McCarthy.M J 1212 -Mci'ormlck, Mrs. Alex 1183 — MoCrea, Wm. B 1117 -McKellar. Wm 1559 -vcMlllan, Wm 7, —Madison. J. M — Vlattbews, Isaac —Meagher. George 199 -Mendenhall Mrs R J 752 -■.Mlddlemafs. Aronlbald 977 — Miller, Thtmas 419 -•-Vlorse,C. C 1272 -Mueller. Aloys 357 — .Mutclook, D B '327 -'Nelson, John 7 — Neuner. Alfred 752 — Neuner, Chas 1459 —Nlcol. Joseph 752 -Northrup. D. B 1241 -Nugent. Mrs. J B 699 — Outram, Alfred tW5 -Paddock, B J 1183 —Payne, t'rank S 1272 — Pearson. John 752 —Penzance. I^rd 645 -Pratt. S, M 1241 Rehben.Chas W 329 Kyan, Michael 629 —Schiller, Mrs J. L 1213 — Scblrrmacher. Chas W 30,S. •3'32 -Shuli. Oscar 4 19 -Slebrecht. Mrs, U W 1372 -Size, Jacob 1272 — Smith. JohnC 1459 -Snyder. Mrs. Harriet 1323 -euflord, L. H 501 -Starr, A. U 615 — 8tedman,G. C 615 —Taylor, Mrs.J, H 419 — Tlernan, C. A 501 -Tuttle.C, a 1183 —"Vllmorln, Henri de rJ7 -Wagner, H C 7S1 — Wallace. Alex 357 -Weiss. John 1053 —Wells. Mrs John 227 —Wheeler. Louts B 1435 — Whltten C N 567 -Wlese. Charles 329 —Wood. John 529 — Young. Henry 1183 Oceanic, N. J 764. 916. 1006, 1151 Omaha 14 119. 278, 329, 616. 770, 978. 1312. 1338. 144S Orange, N. J., glimpses of 1556 Orchid nomenclature, confusion Id 3.S3 Orchids at Boston, new and note- worthy S43 Orchids at Rcchester 1336 •Orchids for cut blooms 33 Ottawa, transportation to lys Over-built, have cut tiower growers';.. 411 Oakland. Cal Obliuarj :— — "AlDurger, Phlilp H. Pieonia westward, the 12ail •i';vonlas. herbaceous and tree 319 Palm notes 745 ilndleragaln. the 418 Dlnum nltldi JoUet. Ill 845 'Joy & Son, greenhouses of 940 Judge not lest ye be judged 774. 804 Kalamazoo. Mich 565 * I alancboe flammea 33 Kansas City 1S70 Keene.N. H 602 Keep tooting 628 •Klft, Bobert 86 't^okner, Alex 1147 La Crosse, Wis 1224 Landscape architects, the 886 Landscapegardenlog, how to Improve present methods of 1146 Landscaping for railroad corporations 519 Lenox, Mass 137. 264 Leonard loss, settlement of 13.S8 Leonard's wholesale building, destruc- tion of 378. '424, 476 Lexington, Ky 1673 •LliacsatCottageGardens, forcing. .. 775 Lilies and irises In Japan 377 Lilies, Japanese 7 Lillum HarrlslI and L. longlflorum ...12% Llilum longiaorum for Easter 780 •Llllnm iongiaorum, house of 10J6 'Llilum Masseyl 913 Lillum ru bell um 328 •Lily bulbs, small Easter 146 Lincoln, Neb 25S, 346 Little Falls, N. Y 646 LlttleRock, Ark 1051 London 750. 1237, 1379 1431. USD. 15)2 London. Oct 20. 242, 672 'Long Island Souod. by Hi — Boynton.C O — Breltensieln. H nry — 'Brellmeyer. John — Brldgeman, Mrs Andre*. -Brower, Wm, H —Brown, Jos —Brown, Robert C —Brown. Wm. S — Buooglomo. R —Butler. Michael —Carmen. E, S ■. —Casey, iFrancis — Cassldy. John — Chase. D. S — Chatfleld. Alfred —Clark. George — Cometock. wm, Greene... —'Dale. Henry — Davidson. W. J — Deakln, Robt. T -n)ean, Nathan —Donnelly. Louis —•Eaton, W. F — Ebbson. V — Fag*n, Luke -Fletcner, Chas.T — Flister, Ferdinand 1 -Freyer. Mrs. Isaac 1 — Freytag. Jacob — Galluwav. James 7, — Gasklll. Peter -'Gibson. John -Gideon. Peter M —Glen. John G —Goodwin. Mrs. T.W 1 —Greene. WW -Hall. Wm 1 — Hannan. Wm -Harils.Mrs F. L , -Harrison. Mrs. J. J |— Hauser. F.J 1 'Pan-American Exposition, ground plan of ....1527 Pan-American notes, 1306, 1300, 1528 1404. Paris '40, lll9, '1351. '1402. '1456 'loOo Park Superintendents, New England Assoclallon of 206, 'Sol, IdS-.i Pastimes, our:- — Baitlmoreans organize 2}8 -Baltimore bowling records 52 -Boston bowling records 1192, 1544 -HulTaio bowling records 52, 125U -Chicago at Jollet 1062 -Chicago bowling records 16 52, 137, 184, 336, 260, 312. XiS. 593, 510. 623, 680, 734, 858, 896. 926. 938, 1018, 1126, 1162, 1222, 1282, 1310, 1338. 1444. 116'*. 1492. 1616. 1544, 1570, -Chicago versus Milwaukee 428 -convention preparations .858 -Convention tournament 1C8, i:i6 -Crcketat Pnllad„iphla -84 — > Ticket at Stoke Pogis 52 —Denver bowling records o2, 208, 428, 48J, 510. 538. 596. 626, 651. 680, 708, 762, S58, 988. 1018, 11'36. 1163. 1'3'^3 1350. 1282 1338. -Datrolt bowling rtcords 52 1468. 1492, 181, 2u8, '260, 338, 393, 510, 538, 566, 596. 680, 763, S5S, 896. 956, 1310. 1338, 1364, 1418, 1414, 1 1468 U92, 1644. | -Gunners, attention 1392 -Handicap contest, plan for 36*j -Illtchlngs' ball the 654 -'Hltchlngs bowling trophy, the 1570 -'Ht^tel trophy, the 510 1 -•Lord & t3umham Co.'s bowling trophy 1141 1 -Milwaukee bowling records 16 -Minneapolis bowling records li'>, 52. 312. 338. (93, 636. 6S0, -.63 -National Florlsta' Bowling League, to the 1310 —New York bowling records 16. 52, '303, 1 360, '386, 366, 393, 438, 480, 510, 638, 696, l!'36. 680, 708, 734 762, 790, 820. 858. 896 926, 988, 1 1063. 1126.1162 119-2.122!, 12.50, 1282, 1310 1338, 1364, 1392, HIS. U44. 1468, 1492, 1516. 1544, 1570, -New \'ork versus Flatbusb 312, 33S, 366 428. -OBlceraforCbtcagoClub 338 -Offlcen for New York Club 236 —Omaha bowling records 1444, 1544 —Omaha tlorlBtB' picnic 1670 -Philadelphia bowling records 16, 63, 236, 26U, 312. ;«>;, 392. 189. 560. 626. 734. 820, 886 926 1062,1162.1250.1232, 1310. l;««,138, SlW, 926, 12;2. 1250, 1282, 1361, I.')92, 1468. -Philadelphia visits Baltimore 180 — Poughkeepsle. a dinner at.... 820 53 -Rules for bowling 1338 — '•'eyboid, Chas, L 638 —8t, Louis bowling records 16. 286. ?38. 538, .561., 858.896.926. 988, 1018, 1062, 1126. 392. -•Traendly. F. H 1392 — West Hoboken bowling records 6.M — •Wood bowling trophy, the B, .M ...1502 — 'Zeiler. Chas 596 Paterson and thereabouts 166 Peabody, Mass 319 Pennsylvania Hortlcuitaral Society. . 616 Peoria 111. 312. 318. 345,420, 5C8. 740, 1061, 1198. •Peterson. Swan, establishment of 14M1 Petunia roots, troubles of 328 Philadelphia . , 1, SJ 'J6, 12J,149, ir3 l»o. 2'31, 349, 275. 30O 326. :«(. :i3ij, 115. 131. 493, 526, 554,582.613 lill i''i,' '97 731 719. ;77, 806. 881. 913.943. ,'7 ;, li«Cj, H'l •, n; .. HjL 1178, 1209. 1239. 1'37U 13,n I ;3i,, Mi3, 1380, 1416. 1433. 1458, 1490 i.Ol,'.. I,'.7;i. 16is Philadelphia, an Invitation to JITS Phlladelpbla. doings at 499 Philadelphia to Detroit, from 97 Philadelphia farmers' meeting 916 Phiiadelphians tbank Detroit florlsta 174 •Pnlladeiphus specloeus and Fal- coner! 1.".29 Phlox Bubulata , "88 • Plerson. Vice-President F. R 84 Pittsburgh 12 78 IS 138 190 212 238 286 346 396 486 5C8 510 626 7'.3 754 oOT 815 835 928 S('.2 993 11)51 li:il 1459 Plant Culture" 1560 Plant growing, notes on 1374 . 1453 Plant names the Importance of 409 Plant notes, seasonable ^45 Planting home grounds Relzeron ...1322 Plants noteson holiday 577 Pleasant Hill. Mo 874 Polnsettla culture 1108 PolnsPttlas dwarf 30 Port Chester. N. Y 796 966 1112 1396 U81 Poughkeepsle, N. T 8iS, 119B Prices profitable, make 916 Prices, llie malter of 616 Primula obconlca red forms of 584 •Primula Sleboldll 1206 Privet, the California 652 Problems in Floralvllle 663 Prosperl y. aQtlcipatln.r 172 Providence, R, I...53 310 615 r23 848 1446 Publications recelvi-d 585 u"70 S46 'Pump and tank connections 37 Pumping power the best , 1116 Purcellvllle Va 162 Pyrethrums. hybrid 17d •Rhododendrons, a house of 1503 Resolutions of respect seedsmen's 1464 Richmond Ind 583.1194 1566 •Rlverton, a visit to 29 Rochester, N. Y '392 615,779 ■Rochfords Institute .. B66 Root killed fruit trees not 336 Kosarlan's work the 196 Rose:- -'Baltimore 1037 —'Cottage, the 270 -■Davis Winnie 580 -"Dawson, Minnie 3!S -•Egan. W. C 378 — 'Kalserin Augusta "Victoria 103& —Maid of Honor , 663, 882 Roseandtbeoak the 1116 Rosebud, return of the lOOS Rose pests and how to exterminate Roses:- -American Beauty at Natlci . ...806 —American Beauty temperature for.1175 — American Beauties not blooming. ..1323 -Ammonia in water 682 — Beauties scarce whv are 718 -Blind wood 1208 -Bridesmaid, about 682 — 'Brunner. a bouse of for Easter. .. llll — Christmas, for 31 — Cilmson Ramblers for Easter 916 —Crimson Rambler In ;Hnch pots 1148 —Cultural notes ,. 31, '220 — Dawson hybrids, the 378 — ■ Diseases of 1033 —Early culture for 1456 -'Easter pot plants 1041 —Eel worm, another case of 842 —Green centers. wUii 1208 -Growing with chemical fertilizers ..103T -Gross an Teplitz renamed H7& — Gruesan Teplitz. the 413 —Liberty, the 356. 55d —Making poor growth 331 -Mildew on American Beauty 1323 -Painting rose houses 94J — Plants to be carried a second vear..ll02 -Propagation and otlier queries 940 -Roots In.iured 126 -Tobacco stems In benches 881 -Transplanting 1207 ~ .718 . 7C6 Saginaw, Mich 613 Salem, Mass 240 390 482 618 Salesroom, hints about the 609 San Francisco. .i;ij 65<> IT'.' ISTl 13SM UH San Joae scale ■■ »»{ San Jose scale law. flnea under lloO Santa Monica, Cal 1' •Soott.Wm ..•• '.M Scrnnton Pa 34., SSI Sedalla Mo If* Seed advertlslDK 002 Seed bin. the Maryland WH Seed contest, prize 'Bt> Seed contract, the Kovernment 1014 Seed, corner In aa.\ ■«< Seed crops. I^ok Island J.i4 Seed crops, the Nebraska 2.% Seed distribution, Kovemment 8y2 Seed distribution more free 802 Seed law void. Florida 1168 Seed market, the flax 0S4 Seed may be expensive, low priced. . .1461 Seed Merchants' League, Wboie- wle 11S8 1414 Seed shippers concession to :i88 Seed trade In Kansas City :(M Seeds, does frost Injure- 12 Seeds free will carry a/ii Seeds not enoush. free 1^( Seeds the adulteration of 184B Seeds to heat, resistance of 1^8 Seedsmen atChlca^o 1440 Seedsmen t>owl. how 1440 Seedsmen meet 5*12 Ssedsmen's programme, the 1306 Selaglnellas for florists 1182 Sharon. Pa 644 Shaw medal the Henry 1680 Shrub) for Indoor blooming, hardy — 536 Smilax. bleached 1152 Smllax leaves spotted 127 •Smith Theo. J 1466 Snails among adlantums 1272 Society of American Florists, the: — —Department of plant registration . .160 250 383 600 528 556 644 810 976 1008 11111 1152 121-2 1382 16.34. —Detroit convention, the. 81 — Dogday critics of the 1477 —Executive comm'ttee appointments 670 -Executive committee meeting 773 -Meeting place for 1901 1482 — •Otticers and executive committee rfor ISW 91 — Prellmloarv programme, conven- tion of I'JDO 15.14 —President Wood's letter 1.V16 — -Jtate vlce-preBldenta 773 .1376 . m Tlthn, Ohio'.'.: WJ 668 1474 Toledo Ohio 1014 Toledo Ohio, hall at 1318 'Tomato ttogmore Selected Wi Toronto 40 61.'> 7?J 866 903 947 '.»75 IIWI UIB ll.'O 1211. Tree butchers, the 124S TreeU'e In cities 5.')2 Tree night In Phlladelpbla.. and shrubs last winter's effect -•Trade exhibition of 1900 1402 Soda for potash , substitution of 581 Soil fungus 1408 Soil reclaiming sandy 780 South Manchester, Conn 212 Southern Call fomla, drought In 92.' Southern Nurservmen's Association the 60 Southwestern nurserymen organl/e ..ist2 Spiraeas for Easter 810 'Sports' 780 Sports, more about 1235. 1300 Tree planting In Ch'cago Spring exhibition at Boston lOO--' Tr ' "" ' • ' Springfield, 111 74, 249 Bpilogfleld. Mass 41.176 8t Louis... 12 40 232 310 436 529 65.'') 614 778 3C9 846 S-.* '.116 952 976 1007 1P.W 1136 1151 1181 1211 12S1 1299 1327 1363 1390 1417 1442 1466 1488 1612 1540 1570 St Paul W 188 266 286 446 583 686 1170 1228 1336 1506, Warren, Ohio 444 Water supply 6 Water tank, height of "24 Watsonla Ardernel -222 398 •Weber, Henry 838 •Weber, Wm 878 • Welland-Rlsch Floral Co., the 748 Western Association of Wholesale Nurserymen 634 Western traveler, notes of a. ..»»,'> '.130 972 Westerly R. 1 228 994 What has the twentieth century In store for the (4ueen of flowers. 879 Who's to blame 881 Wllllamsport. Pa 462 With the growers; — Breltmeyer & Sons. Mt. Clemens, Mich 94 -Craig & Son, Philadelphia 667 -Ileacock Joseph. Wyncote Pa. 325 •720 —Helm Bros, Blue Island III 95 -Holznagle Frank, Detroit Mich ... i»4 —Jackson & Peiklns Co., Newark. N T 34 -Keller J. M, Brooklyn. N y 3.52 — Eiagge Robert, Mt. Clemens, Mich. 94 —Lancaster, Pa. at 882 -Poehlmann Bros., Morton Grove. Ill 147 — Rackham. Geo. A., I>etrolt 8 —Belnberg Peter. Chicago 639 -Retzer 4 Co.. Walter 1530 -Spilngfleld, Ohio, at 413 — Stlelow Fred.. Nlles Center 111 .... 194 — Storrs & Harrison Co 1514 -Taplln Stephen , Detroit, M Ich 95 -Visit to the west, a 524 •Wood, Presidentelect Edmund M .. 83 Woodllce or sow bugs 616 •Wolf John establishment of 640 Worcester, Mass. .IS 40 312 4,')2 658 ,-598 768 828. Work of our association 1543 Wormy soil 1240 •Wreath of cyoas leaves and orchids 1565 Young man. a chance for the 886 Z ZanesvlUe, Ohio 374 ^ . • :M l^st^l ) I foiiE ^fimEMcmTgmmf America is "the Proij/ of the I/essel; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XV, CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 5. 1899. No. 583. PXTBLISHBD BVBRY SATURDAT BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 384 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Baatem Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Sabacrlptlon, $1.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00. Sabscrlptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Ofpicebs— W. N. Bmin, Mount Greenwood, 111., president; P. Breitmever, Detroit. Mich., vlce- prestdent; W. J. Stewart. 117 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass , secretary; 11. B. beattt. Oil City, Pa , treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich., August 15. Ill, 1" and 18. 1899. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Butralo, February, 1900. Albert M. Uerr. Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Detroit. Mich., August, 1899. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian. Mich . Secretary. THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Last winter's effect on trees and shrubs at St. Louis I Hail in the carnation belt 1 Some representative Detroit stores -' —J. F. Sullivan's (illus.) 2 —Bruno Schrooter's (illus.) J —Breitmever ,t .Sons' (illus.) 'J Carnations— Work with chemical fertilizers — 2 With the growers 3 — Gen. .V. Rackham, Detroit. Mich :i New York 4 Philadi'lphia 4 Bnstoii 4 ('hic-;l^M, ft I)i-trnrt h Butted versus lapped plass 6 Hot water as a fungicide and insecticide 6 The American Carnation Society 6 Jlilwaukoe to Detroit 6 On to Detroit fi Water suppl.v 6 New York to Detroit 6 Boston to Detroit T .lupanese lilies ~ (Changing arrangement of pipes 7 Obituary — .Tames Gallowav 7 — Willia"m McMillan 7 — John Nelson (portrait) 7 New Orleans 8 The seed trade \'2 St. Louis I^ Pittsburg I'J The nursery trade 14 Cleveland 14 Hartford, Conn 14 Baltimore 14 Omaha 1-^ Our pastimes— Bowling at Minneapolis lii —At Milwaukee lli —A set of balls Hi —A t New York in —At St. Louis 1« —At Flatbush 1« — "Dem Phillies" Hi — Big score at Chicago 16 London. Ont - "Jli Cincinnati 22 Last Winter's Effect on Trees and Shrubs at St. Louis. The past winter was more disastrous to trees and shrubs around St. Louis, Mo., than any of the past thirty years. At about that time we had a fine lot of Cupressus Lawsoniana (Lawson's cy- press) ten to twelve feet high, hand- somely developed trees, but all were killed. We had also two Cedrus Libani, two Cedrus Deodara and one Crypto- meria Japonica. These were ten feet high and well established and stood in shel- tered positions; but they suffered the same fate, as did also six well established hedges of Buxus sempervirens. Outside of these, trees and shrubbery were left comparatively uninjured, but the past winter was not so careful in the selection of its victims, its attacli being made in more of a broadcast way, severely injur- ing or completely killing many of those which had braved the battle during the last twenty or thirty years. Among these were many of the deutzias, althaeas, tamarix, diervillas, calycanthuses, kerrias, rhodotypases, cornuses (espe- cially C. Florida), ligustrums (not L. vulgare) and philadelphuses. Many of the doubtfully hardy shrubs which have for some years past shown their willingness to remain with us and help to build up a more extensive collec- tion of shrubbery than was generally used, though well mulched in late fall, had to die. Many are struggling hard today to make a goof it, but I am afraid they got too hard a chill to survive. Among these are cotoneasters and Cra- taegus Pyracantha. Ilex opaca was in some cases stripped of its leaves, but is coming again. Our young trees of Frax- inus Americana, six feet high, were killed to the ground, but these are growing vigorously again. White mulberries were killed down in like manner. Eight or nine inches of the late growth of Liquidambar styraciflua, fifty feet high, was killed and their spring growth exhibited great weakness, but the trees now are doing well. Magnolia glauca and M. acuminata were left uninjured, while M. Lennei and M. purpurea were either cut severely or killed completely. Should one ask why such terrible havoc was made last winter, in all prob- ability everyone would ascribe it to the extremely cold winter. This would undoubtedly be a correct answer. But while we must all believe that every tree and shrub has its ownlimit of endurance, one is tempted to ask whether special circumstances do not often produce different results. I was verv anxious to plant a large quantity of trees and shrubs last fall and watched very anxiously for thematurity of theseason's growth and the fall of the leaf; but it seemed to me that they had quite for- gotten the winter was very close after them and that they would be caught in the cold wearing their summer clothing, or rather, with soft instead of matured growth and so ready for whatever might come along. The cold came and the result was they were damaged in the fall to so great an extent that it seemed use- less to give the protection that many things require after winter has truly set in, so that I am inclined to believe that the cause for such wholesale damage to trees and shrubs during the past fall and winter was partly due to the condition they were in when the severecold paid its respects to them. James Gurnev. Hail in the Carnation Belt. A destructive hail storm has visited that portion of Pennsylvania called the carnation belt, taking in several towns in the lower part of Chester county. The storm, which was most severe at Kennett Square and Unionville, occurred last Wednesday afternoon, August 2. There was high wind, lightning, rain and such a fall of hail as was never seen before by the oldest inhabitants. Hailstones fell that were said to be as large as hen's eggs and some weighed over two ounces. The greenhouses of Joseph Renard, at Unionville, were ruined, the loss being over 5,000 panes of glass. Thousands of dollars worth of glass was broken in and about I'Cennett Square. William Swayne lost 3,20(1 panes. H. & W. llicks, however, whose houses are a few hundred yards faji;her north on the same street, were hit but lightly. William Davis, a grape grower on west State street, suffered hundreds of dollars of loss, having his cold grapery crushed and the fall crop of fruit damaged, besides the breakage of about 3,000 lights of glass. The small conservatory at his residence was completely riddled. Oppo- sitetoMr. Davis' property are several car- nation houses owned by Edward Swayne, of Wawassett, which are wrecked, and those of Joseph Chambers, at the same place, are also much injured. Charles S. Swayne's handsome plant, "The Slope,"which occupies a fine site at ("Garfield and Linden streets, was practi- cally stripped of glass, fully four-fifths of it crashing before the pelting hail. Isaac Larkin also lost 1000 or 1100 panes, as did Vcatman Brothers, nearby. Charles The American Florist. Aug. 5, B. Harvey and Monroe D. Palmer also lost heavily, the former estimating that 3,000 lights were broken, and the latter's loss is still heavier. Thompson Brothers, in the valley in New Garden township, say it will require 150 boxes of glass to refit their houses, and Lewis Eastburn,in the samelocality, sustained an equally heavy breakage. Chas. Chambers' loss was light. About the same time a similar storm, but not so severe, caused considerable damage at Burlington and Edgewater Park in New Jersey. L. K. Hancock, of Burlington, was hard hit, while Lukens, of the same place, lost but 150 lights. At Atkinson's, in Edgewater park, about twenty per cent of the glass was broken. The amount of hail insurance was small, so that the loss will be severe. K. Some Representative Detroit Stores. The e are several very fine retail flower stores in Hetroit, stores which would be a credit to any city and to any owner. Fromamongthenumberwe have selected three as representative and present here- with reproductions of photographs which give a fair idea of the general excellence ot the retail establishments of the city. J. F. Sullivan's. Woodward avenue is the leading street in Detroit and Sullivan's is the principal store on the avenue. The trade here is a steady stream and in volume is five times what Mr. Sullivan is able to grow in his nine greenhouses just outside of town. Palms and ferns are shown in the rear ot the store and meet with considerable sale. Mrs. Sullivan is in charge of the store and few there are who are closer to their customers or who can execute a wedding or funeral order more deftly. BRUNO SCHROETER's. B. Schroeter has grown grey in the florist businessinlietroit. His store at 59 Miami avenue is a model of the type opposed to the gorged effect produced by the crowding seen in many retailers' places. Everything is in the best of taste and high class work appeals to the better kind of patrons. Charles Schroeter is a consider- able factor in the success of the store. Mr. Schroeter has 15,000 feet of glass out on Elmwood avenue and grows some cut flowers and most of the plants which are handled in the down town establish- ment and which are shown in the illus- tration. DREIT.MEYER .V: SONS'. Our illustration affords a glimpse from the Breitmeyer conservatories into the retail store at chrysanthemum time. This is .1 store, standing at the busy corner of Gratiot and Miamiavenue, with its glass for plants and decorative stock, which will seldom be found excelled in many larger cities. It will be taken for granted that such a place enjoys a liberal patron- age and in point of fact Philip Breitmeyer is able to sell more stock here than his brothers can grow under 100,000 feet of glass at Mt. Clemens. That the appoint- ments and methods are thoroughly up- to-date will be the consensus of opinion when the florists visit the store during convention week. CARNATIONS. WORK WITH CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS With most growers the early part of August is the season when the houses are prepared for planting. In this connec- tion it is hardly necessary to point out the necessity of absolute cleanliness in the houses, as the days of slovenly meth- ods in floriculture are fast becoming memories of the past. The subject of soils will, however, require attention; it is a subject on which there seems always to be a little room for more knowledge. At the last meeting of the American Carnation Society, Prof. Britton read a paper on "Commercial Fertilizers and Their Relation to Carna- tions," a resume of which may not be amiss at this time. Carnations, as you know, like all other plants, require for their growth and development three chemical substances, nitrogen, potash and phosphoric acid. Many otherchemical elements arefound in the plants, some essential to growth, and others which are unnecessary, but these less important ingredients are usually present in the soil and scarcely need our attention. The three above mentioned fertilizer ingredients are of the utmost SouTHPORT, Conn.— At the invitation of Nellis H. Sherwood the Connecticut Pomological Society spent Wednesday, August 2, at his Sound View Farm. The farm contains many acres of fruits and vegetables besides extensive greenhouses. A picnic dinner was served. importance and form what has been termed, I believe by Dr. Kedsie, the "chemical tripod of floriculture." Working on the above basis Prof. Brit- ton and Dr. Jenkins, in order to ascertain the quantities of plant food removed from the soil by carnations, grew the plants in a soil of known chemical com- position. The soil employed was as nearly sterile as possible; it contained extremely small quantities of potash and phosphoric acid, but no available nitro- gen. A series of experiments with this soil was conducted by the addition ot chemical fertilizers in various quantities, but it is only in the successful ones that we are especially interested. The varieties chosen were Wm. Scott, Alaska and Daybreak and the plants were of good size and as nearly alike as possible when benched October 1. Dur- mg growth all flower stalks were dis- budded, leaving only the terminal bud to open. The blooms were gathered about twice a week and were in about the same condition as carnation flowers usually are when picked for market. The plants were pulled out July 1. Beyond the fact that the plants were benched a full month too late in the season they seem to have been handled about the same as by any commercial grower. The three plots giving the best crops produced an average of twenty-seven blooms per plant on Daybreak and Alaska, and demonstrated the fact that in order to secure a maximum crop there should be in every 100 square feet of bench space the foliowing plant foods: Nitrate of s.nla. 3 pounds. H ounces. l)issolve. Two plots were filled with soil made by composting turf with one-third of its bulk of good stable manure. This com- post soil did not give as good results as the sterile soil with the ingredients just named added. The sterile soil used for the experiments was a mixture of coal ashes and peat moss. The experiment was made of adding the fertilizer in small quantities, making three or four applications during the season, but no benefit was derived from this fractional fertilization and those plots that received the entire amount before the plants were set gave the best yield. Where fertilizer chemicals were added to an already rich compost, as a rule the yield was not increased. In experiments with tomatoes and lettuce the yield has always been considerably less than from the compost alone. For many years it has been known that soils contain bacteiia which transform the nitrogen contained in animal or veg- etable matter into nitrates, a form which can be readily taken up and assimilated by plants. These organisms are called nitrifying bacteria. Their effect upon soils has led us to recommend well decom- posed manure for use about the roots of plants because there is more nitrogen present if the organic matter has been broken up. More recently, however, it has been established that there is another form of organism found in many soils which, instead of causing nitrates to be formed, break up these nitrates and dis- sipate the free nitrogen into the air, so that unless we have some knowledge of the microbic life of the soil we cannot tell the amount of nitrogen our soil may contain. From a seri;s of experiments Prof. Britton established the fact that fresh manures contain an unusual number of these denitrifying germs and are there- fore not so valuable as a fertilizer. He also demonstrated the fact that it is bet- ter to keep the compost in shallow heaps and stir or handle it frequently and, if possible, have itunder cover. The experi- ments also led them to believe that it would be dangerous to water with liquid fertilizer made from fresh stable manure on account ot the great number of denit- rifying organisms present. Prof Britton sums up their experi- ments by saying: "The carnation does not seem to ret|uire an abundance of humus or vegetable matter in the soil, so that while we must be sure that plenty of plant food is in reach of our plants, we must not. over-fertilize them. Over- fertilization, in the first place, tends to produce a small root system. We want our ])lauts to have good root systems. Over-feeding causes a rapid decay of the root hairs through which the food is taken into the plants from the soil. These root hairs are fiuickly replaced by new ones, which, in turn, decay and no roots are sent out into the soil to increase the system. A plant with such a small root system may make a good top growth for a time, but it usually reaches a point /%. The American Florist. where the roots cannot take up moisture as fast as it transpires from the foliage. Then the plant wilts." "It is best to use a complete fertilizer, that is, one containing nitrogen, phos- phoric acid and potash. See to it that these are all present. The quantities to be applied can only be determined by direct experiment. Soils difler so greatly in their te.xture and composition that the proper application for any given soil or compost might not be an economical dressing for any other soil and, again, carnations, like men, have racial charac- teristics and some varieties will need niorefood than others." Perhaps there is no one thing we grow- ers need more than a better knowledge of our soils and fertilizers and, while it would not be wise to experiment enlarge plots, it would be the part of wisdom for every grower to read these extracts care- fully and make some experiments in a small way along the lines suggested so as to determine just what his own soil needs in order to produce the best results. If Prof. Britton could get thirty single- stemmed, marketable flowers to the plant from Daybreak that were planted in a mixture of coal ashes and peat moss with chemicals, then we who make a business of carnation growing ought to get even better results and a small sec- tion of our place set apart for some expe- riments might be a paying investment, but do not iorget that many a carnation crop has been partially ruined by chem- ical fertilizers and use your regular cul- tural method for all but a few of your plants so that losses will not fall heavily. Albert M. Herr. WITH THE GROWERS. GEORGE A. RACKHAM, DETROIT, MICH. Cerise Queen is the favorite with this careful grower, whose place is the model of neatness, and as an evidence of the foothold this variety is gaining he points to the fact that this spring he was able to sell every cutting he could make his plants produce, and even then the demand was not satisfied. He thinks the cheerful SCHROETER'S STORE, DETROIT, MICH. color to be the strong point with the sort but finds it a prolific bloomer. The varieties which Mr. Rackham will bench this fall will be principally Wm. Scott, Victor, Mme. Diaz Albertini, Cerise Queen, Flora Hill, White Cloud, Alaska, Genesee and Ilolznagle's White Daybreak, with lesser quantities of G. H. Crane, Evanston, Melba and The Mar- quis. Alaska is his favorite white. Day- break he does not grow because he can- not get perfect flowers, nearly every bloom coming one-sided. However, Jas. Taylor, who started a year ago at Mt. Clemens with three houses, grows Day- break to perfection and gets a good price for it. Mr. Rackham will drop Mayor Pingree because the Detroit market is not good / PHM ^?^ot^^'^^^^ ^12 -^^ii HrCS^^^ t^^ ',' :X^-»f9i^\^ei^ 4. ^m ^^'^^fs^'r :^^a|'«^'K 'C'^'SMB 5. ''-'>«j^,3lS'_ } * E^ •>' ■ SULLIVAN'S STORE DETROIT, MICH. for a price sufficiently high to make this sort profitable. Jubilee will also be dis- carded because it is not prolific enough to make the returns equal the same space devoted to other sorts. Evelina will go because it bursts too badly in winter, Mr. Rackham cutting hardly a perfect flower before July. Mrs. Bradt will not be grown because his customers call for self colors. Everything is grown in solid beds, there not being a bench on the place. In one house a test is being made of sub-irriga- tion. There are two beds in the house, each 4x50. They were planted in mid- June with standard sorts of chrysanthe- mums; already there is a difference appa- rent in the stock, not so much in growth as in the color of the foliage, that on the sub irrigated bed being a deeper green. This bed was prepared by laying the brick walls to the usual height and filling in to within about seven inches of the top with ashes, upon which a perfectly level cement floor was laid. Then the whole bottom of the bed was filled with rows of 2i2-inch tiles tightly joined, leav- ing four inches for soil. An elbow was turned up at one end and through this the tiles were filled with water at the time of planting the bed. The water had all soaked into the soil at July 1." but at that date the soil was soft and easily penetrated, there being a noticea- ble diflerence in this respect between the two beds, the other having been given usual surface waterings. The total cost of this 200 square feet of sub-irrigated bed was $28, the tile costing $17.50 a thousand and 500 being used. When the chrysanthemums are cut both beds will be planted to carnations. Mr. Rackham is growing the incurved varieties of chrysanthemums, having found that they ship better than the reflexed sorts. He makes no effort at specimen blooms, preferring to grow three 5-cent flowers to a plant to one lu- cent flower, the former being always sure of a sale while the latter is not. Tabor, N. J.— M. P. Florin has bought the place of F. Welscheck and would like to receive catalogues as he proposes to restock. The American Florist. Aug. 5, New York. TRADE VEHV DULL. — GOOD STOCK RATHER SCARCE. — EVERY ORDER CREATES A STIR. — HARRISIIS BRING A GOOD TRICE.— MOST ROSES I'OOR. — KAISERIN, TESTOUT AND METEOR THE LEADERS. It IS quiet enough to be tiresome in and about the (lower trade centers, both wholesale and retail. We read of more favored localities where the summer trade is accounted an item of no small importance to flower growers and whole- salers but it would take a miraculously keen eye to discern anything in this neighborhood at present worthy of the name of summer trade. When one of the local retailers is fortunate enough to be the recipient of a steamer order, a funeral order or some other little varia- tion from the prevailing solitude he is apt to make a little stir for the moment for he is sure to want something that nobody has and must try every whole- saler in town, or if it be something that can be readily obtained he thinks it equally his duty to go to every whole- saler before deciding who shall have the favor of the order and the cheapest man gets it finally, of course. The stock in market is about the same as last week; asters a little more abundant, Harrisii lilies scarce and worth a good price when obtainable and the general stock rather inferior in quality all through the list. Roses are either mildewed or are cut from young plants and consequently under- sized in flower and stem, with the excep- tion of a few lots of stock from special summer houses that are in excellent form. Of such are the Kaiserins at Thos. Young's that come from Jersey City. There are also a few good lots of Test- out and Meteor seen that are decidedly creditable to their growers. W. F. Sheridan and wife have gone to Port Jervis for a rest. Visitor in town: W. K. Smith, of Washington, en route to Scotland. Philadelphia. VERY VALUABLE PAPER ON THE PLANTING AND CARE OF TREES PRESENTED AT THE CLUB MEETING. — TRANSPORTATION DETAILS NOT YET ARRANGED. — BUSINESS FAIR. — RICE & CO. HAVE REMOVED. — GREAT FUTURE IN THE PLANT BUSINESS. — OTHER MATTERS. The August club meeting was fairly well attended but more should have been present to hear the very instructive paper on the care of trees in cities, prepared and read by the city forester, John C. Lewis. He was listened to very attentively and received the unanimous thanks of the club. The papercontained very valuable information on many points relating to selection, planting and after care of trees as well as a list of the kinds most suita- ble for street planting in Philadelphia. The essay committee is to be congrat- ulated for its happy thought. The reports of the various convention com- nnttees were listened to with interest. Mr. Westcott, chairman of the transpor- tation committee, said that only one thing was definitely settled and that was that the fare would Ije $1'.) for the round trip. The comraitteehad not been able to close with the railroad but would in a day or two, when all the members would be notified. Three gentlemen were elected to membership; we arc growing gradually but surely, scarcely a meeting passes of late that new members are not elected. The subject for discussion in September is "What was done at the convention." John Walker is to do the telling. BREITMEYERS STORE, DETROIT, MICH. There is a fair business in the stores for the season and the stock offered is improving as the summerrose houses are beginning to bear on the strong shoots. Jacob Becker is carrying some very nice La France. Robert Craig & Son have fine Kaiserin and so have Ixobert Scott & Son, whose assortment includes good Carnots. Beauties are very poor, but a little better than a week ago and will probably improve from now on. Asters are coming in good shape and sell well. Prices range as follows; Teas $3 to $4; Beauties $4 to $8; carnations 50 cents to 7.") cents; valley $3 to $4; asters 50 cents to $1.50 per hundred. Robert Craig says it is a great state of aflairs when men come to the city as prospective buyers and go about the various plant establishments and see practically nothing for sale. The stock is there, lots of it, but growers don't want to sell until alter the summer growth is finished. There is plenty of room for more houses and a great future for the business. M. Kice & Co. are now doing business at their new stand, 91S Filbert street, having moved everything from their Fourth street factory to this building, where they occupy the entire five floors and basement. Everything is modern and up to date, steam heat, electric light, telephones on all floors and an elevator. All the floors are flooded with light from front and rear and altogether Messrs. Rice and Eschnerare to be congratulated on their move. Mr. Rice, who has worked very hard for the past two months, has gone on a trip by sea to Prince Edwards Island, where he will recuperate and hopes to come back much refreshed. J. G. Heinle was in town the past week visiting Willow Grove Park, which he says is the finest commercial public park he has ever seen, either in this country or Europe. John Bader, of Allegheny, was also a visitor. K. Boston. STATE OF THE MARKET. — VERY ERRATIC DEMAND.— FINK KAISEKINS.— STRIKE OF TELEGRAPH MESSENGERS CAUSES ANNOY- ANCE. — MEDALS FOR DIPLADENIAS AND A CATTI.EYA.-TIIE MORTUARY RECORD. — CATERPILLARS ON THE COMMON. Wholesalers assert that the summer trade up to date is somewhat disappoint- ing. There are unexpected calls for large quantities of material quite frecjuently but these demands are so irregular and so apt to be for goods that are not to be obtained at short notice that they bring more confusion and trouble than they do profit. Magnificent Kaiserins are availa- ble in quantity and there is a fair supply of Carnots and Meteors, both of which are considered good for a profitable sum- mer run but oftener than not they have to resort to the street boys to find a sale and this is decidedly discouraging when the stock is as good as it is at present. Carnations are not coming in to any j899. The American Florist. extent but are not missed in the present abundance of asters which, however, are, as a rule, of inferior quality. The situa- tion at best is not up to the hopes of the wholesalers, and just now the conditions are made more annoying by the strike of the telegraph messenger boys who thrash any boy caught carrying a despatch to or from a telegraph office. One of Welch Bros.' boys was roughly handled on Monday while on such an errand and his message torn to shreds. At last Saturday's exhibition by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society George McWilliam once more dazzled the eyes of the visitors with several of his seedling dipladenias and was awarded a silver medal for one named Mrs. George McWilliam, an Appleton medal for one named Geo. M. Whitin and a bronze medal for one named Miss Lois H. Whitin. Hicks Arnold received a silver medal for Cattleya Hardyana. Phloxes from W. N. Craig, Geo. Hollis and J. L. Gardner, sweet peas from E. C. Lewis and perennials from Kea Bros, were all good. Henry Ross, superintendent of Newton Cemetery died July 27, aged"? years. He has been superintendent for thirty-eight years and no better monument can he have than the beautiful grounds that show his skill and devotion. He was a member of the Massachusetts Horticult- ural Society and a true exponent always of the best in horticnlture. Many friends will miss him. Dr. M. W. Pray, of Maiden, died on July 2H, aged 72. Dr. Pray was a dentist but years ago he, like many others not florists, built greenhouses and raised Bon Silenes and smilax for the Boston market. A truer hearted, nobler- souled rnan would be hard to find and many a florist who was the recipient of his kind- liness will endorse this. Boston Common and adjoining areas are suffering from an overwhelming invasion of caterpillars that are doing great injury to the maples, elms and lindens. Visitors in town; W. J. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Walter Mott, Philadelphia, Pa.; Ernst Lundberg and Sigurd Carl- quist, Lenox, Mass. Chicago. BUSINESS ON THE DECLINE.— ONLY DEMAND IS FOR STOCK TO FILL FUNER ALORDERS. — PLENTY OF GOOD SUMMER FLOWERS. — FAKIRS ARE FIXED. — CONVENTION TALK. — CARNATION PLANTING PROGRESSING. — KIDWELLS BUILD A STORE.— WATER TANKS AND WATCH ARE LOST. — NUMER- OUS VACATION NOTES. There has been a great change in the business situation in the past ten days. The first three weeks of July were good but then trade began to slide; for the last week its been on the toboggan. Monday was a good day for shipping orders but the rest of the week has been dull, very dull. The retailers are buying very little in the wholesale market and claim to lose money on everything not sold before it is bought. There is, however, some good stock coming in; Weinhoeber has been paying 5 cents for Reinberg's best Kaiserins and glad to get them. There are a plenty of 3-cent roses and too many of the 40-cents-a-hundred kind. The carnation cut is right "between hay and grass." The indoor blooms are becoming fewer every day and the cut in the fields is increasing day by day. There are some pretty good flowers coming from each source but not in any quantity. There are asters, sweet peas, gladioli and other summer Bowers to supply the street men. One fakir bought 550 bunches of peas for %2 the other day and a friend of his turned .'il6 bunches of asters that cost him a nickel each. Golden rod has made its appearance. Recent advices are to the effect that a party of about fifteen from St. Paul and the northwest will arrive Monday, August 14, to join the Chicago conven- tionites via the Wabash. J. T. Temple, of Davenport, la., and O. L. Baird, of Dixon, 111., will be with us. The Mil- waukee party will also go on the Chicago train. If the assessor's figures are to be believed Peter Reinberg is one of those who have prospered greatly during the year. Besides an increase on his real estate the assessor placed the value of his personal property at $7,500 as against $3,500 in 1.S98; but then everyone's assessment is being raised this year. There is a new deal on for the fakirs. Since last March they have been per- mitted but one in a block on State street; from August 1 any curbstone man can get the police permit by paying the city $10 a month and first securing the con- sent of the merchant whose curb he is to occupy. Among those who do not bowl who have declared their intention of attend- ing the convention are Ernst Weinhoeber, Emil Buettner, O. P. Bassett, W. L. Palinsky, F. F. Benthey, Jas. Harts- horne, Peter Reinberg, Geo. Reinberg, J. B. Deamud, and Mrs. Deamud. Reinberg Bros, are planting some of their carnation houses. The work was begun August 1 and the varieties thus far housed are the new sorts. Their plants in the field are nearly all ready for benching. J. F. Kidwell & Bro. are building a new, well appointed andcommodius store on Wentworth avenue adjoining their old stand at 3810. W. H. Kidwell has been east for two or three weeks. The Hinsdale Rose Company sustained a loss of several hundred dollars a few nights since in the wrecking of a wind- mill and two water tanks each of 600 barrels capacity. Nic. Wietor mourns the loss of a fine watch, presented to him by his wife. He left his vest hanging in the toilet room and a sneak thief found it. George Asmus left Thursday for a visit at his old home in Buffalo. He is plan- ing to meet the Chicago party in Detroit on August 15. J. A. Budlong and Bert have been at Lake Buelah, Wis., this week. Mr. Budlong senior made the trip awheel. Charles Balluff and wife left last Satur- day for a two week's outing at Oshkosfi, Green Bay and other Wisconsin points. Charles Hughes, of the Illinois Cut Flower Co., has enjoyed a vacation at his old home, Hillsdale, Mich. Andrew Miller, of the Central Floral Co., is on his annual vacation to Denver and the Colorado mountain resorts. Swain Nelson & Sons, are rebuilding one greenhouse, 16x60, on Paulina street, for miscellaneous plants. Andrew McAdams and daughter are on vacation at Mackinac Island, Mich. Henry Wietor is at Manistee and will visit other Michigan resorts. W. A. Peterson has returned from his outing at Lake Geneva. Miss Nelda Wolf, cashier at Budlong's, has been ill two weeks. A. L. Randall is rusticating at St. Joe. Mich. C. S. Stewart is bikiig. Recent visitors: F. Schmeling, Mil- waukee; C. Chapin, Lincoln, Neb.; Fred- eric Cranefield, Madison, Wis.; E. G. Reimers, Louisville, Ky. Detroit. CONVENTION ENTHUSIASM GROWS APACE.— EVERYONE WANTS TO WORK.— COMMIT- TEES ARE ACTIVE.— BREITMEYER RE- PORTS ON EASTERN PROSPECTS. — EXHI- BITION SPACE STILL IN DEMAND.— JOT- TINGS. The regular meeting of the Detroit Flo- rists' Club, August 2, was more largely attended than any meeting in our his- tory; every one was enthusiastic and anxious for more work to be assigned them in connection with the convention. The entertainment committee has com- pleted the program and there will be no time outside of business sessions without something interesting and amusing to the great number of visitors we are assured will be present. The reception committee has been, and will be, busy. All trains and boats will be met and S. A. F. members will be located in the differ- ent hotels without confusion or trouble. The decorating committee, of which Wm. Dilger is chairman, promises something unique and elaborate in both the exhibi- tion hall and the auditorium where the business sessions will be held. Outside the entrance to the hall there will be erected an electric arch of over forty feet span, made more beautiful by the liberal use of flags, palms and bunting and suit- ably inscribed. Philip Breitmeyer, president of the local club and vice-president of the S. A. F., has just returned from a two weeks' trip to eastern cities and reports that everywhere he went he was promised large delegations to the convention and observed an extraordinary interest in the bowling contest. The exhibition space is well sold out and applications are still coming in, but Supt. Rackham isequal to the emergency and is appropriating the corridors and and other departments of the hall for the accommodation of late comers. Trade in retail stores is generally good. Carnations are in short supply but the fine asters that are coming in make a good substitute. G. H. Taepke and wife have returned from a trip on theupper lakes. Newton, Mass.— C. F. Trafton now has the store formerly conducted by Wm. Sillman. Lebanon, Pa.— R. W. Wynings has gone to Stafford Springs, Conn., to take charge of an establishment there. Carlinville, III. — Wm. Beigert, of Beigert & Mueller, has sold his interest to Albert Mueller; consideration $300. DoYLESTowN, Pa.— Reading Palmer has dissolved partnership with L. H. Clemens and will engage in rose growing. Champaign, III.— Fred. Atkinson has succeeded Mr. Tttenweiler as superin- tendent of horticulture attheExoeriment Station of the I'niversity of Illinois. Batavia, III —The Williams & Sons Company has been doing an extensive wholesale plant trade, fully up to any- thing in the previous history of the con- cern. They are now building one more house. Manheim, Pa.— E. P. Hostetter is building four houses, for carnations, violets, mignonette and pansies, each 15x200, and his brother, Abraham Hos- tetter, is erecting four houses of similar dimensions for carn&tions and violets. The American Florist. Aug- 5, 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, 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 6 times 6 percent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 62 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The Advertising Department of the American Florist Ib for Florists. Seedamen. Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertalnliDg to those lines Only. Orders lor lets than one-half Inch ipace not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to ee- onre Insertion In the Issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. A NUMBER of new and promising double violets are noted in the Italian horticul- tural papers. Violet La France is said to be iden- tical in every respect with Princess de Galles except that it is an improvement on that fine variety by having a more compact growth. Attention is called to the fact that the New York train for Detroit leaves the foot of Cortlandt street at 12 o'clock, noon, Monday, August 14, not August 7, as the types said last week. Deutzia Lemoinei should be included among the good things to force for Easter. All deutzias for winter and early spring decoration should be potted in August and rested two years after forc- ing- Butted Versus Lapped Glass. I was surprised at the almost uniform condemnation of butted glass in the American Florist of July 22. In my ignorance I had concluded that the thing had been settled in favor of that method. I can only account for this condition of affairs by the assumption that your glass men do not make good "cuts." You use glass of home manufacture; we use a German make. I have a three- quarter span house 20x100 feet built seven years ago, and one could put all the leak it makes in his eye without injury. The roses produced by John Dun- lop, of Toronto, and H. Dale, of Bramp- ton, will compare favorably with those of any other grower, and they are all grown under butted glass. Woodstock, Ont. Angus Rose. Hot Water as a Fungicide and Insecticide. Ed. Am. Florist: — In your issue of July 22 you note that "Europeans are experimenting with hot water as a fungicide and insecticide." The use of hot water for this purpose was quite coiii- nion about this city twenty years ago. My recollection is that 130° was our limit. You say Europeans run it to 140°. In this water a little kerosene was poured. Plants in pots were then turned upside down and their tops dipped in the mixture. Just enough kerosene was used that a little adhered to the foliage when drawn out of the tub. Collections of azaleas and miscellaneous greenhouse plants were treated in this way, every plant getting a dip, with no injury to a single plant to my recollection, but with the destruction of all insects of whatever kind. For some time afterwards there would be (|uite an odorof keroseneabout the plants, much to their benefit in keep- ing away insects and fungus germs. Philadcl)ihia. Joseph Mbeiian. The American Carnation Society. In order not to conflict in any manner with the work of the S. A. F., the time of meeting for this society will be announced from the platform on Tuesdav morning. W. P. Craig, President. Albert M. Herr, Secretary. Hotels in Room: Cadillac 200 Russell House.. ..200 Griswold 100 Wayne 150 Normandie 50 Barclay 50 Oriental (men) 100 Franklin 100 St. Clair Metropole Detroit. s. Rates. $3.00 to $3.50 Am 3.00 to 3.50 Am 2.00 to 3 00 2.00 to 2.50 Am 100 to 2.00 Eu 2.00 to 2 50 Am 1.50 to 2.00 Eu 1.00 to 1.50 Eu 1.50 Am Milwaukee to Detroit. Milwaukee members of the S. A. F. will accept the invitation to join the Chicago party and will leave Milwaukee by the C. M. & St. P. R. R. at 7:15 a. m. Mon- day, August 14, which will give us two hours in Chicago before taking the 12 o'clock train on the Wabash at Polk Street Depot. If a number will meet and take this train together a reduced rateto Chicago can be secured, purchasing our ticket with certificate in Chicago. C. B. W. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., strawberry plants and bulbs; J. M. Thor- burn & Co., New York, N. Y., bulbs; diaries D. Ball, Holmesburg, Philadel- phia, Pa., palms and decorative plants; E.J. Moii:on, Tarlton, Tenn., forest and evergreen seeds; Jacques Hasslach, Nimes, France, vegetable seeds; Wm. Baylor Hartland, Ard Cairn, Cork, Ireland, tulips and daffodils; Herb & WuUe, Naples, Italy, bulbs; Ellis & PoUworth, Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers. On to Detroit. The loUowing are the routes to Detroit, so far as determined, of the parties from the principal cities: From Chicago, Wabash R. R., leaving 12:02 p. m., August 14, arriving at 8:10 p. m.; fare $10.35 round trip. From New Y'ork, Lehigh Valley R. R., leaving 12 noon, August 14, arriving 6:55 a. m., August 15; fare $18 round trip. From Cleveland, D. & S. Navigation Co.'s night boat, August 14; fare $2.25 round trip, stateroom $1.75 additional. From Pittsburg, Pennsylvania road to Cleveland and night boat to Detroit, fare $8.50 round trip. From Boston, Fitchburg R. R., leaving 11 a. m., August 14, arriving at 7 a. m. August 15; fare $22 round trip. From Buffalo, Wabash R. R., leaving midnight, August 14; fare $7 for round trip. From St. Louis, Wabash R. R., leaving Sunday night, August 13; fare one and a third. From Cincinnati, C. H. & D., leaving 7:30 p. m. to Toledo, by boat leaving 8:30 a. m. to Detroit, arriving 12:45 p. m. .\ugust 15; fare $9.85 round trip. From St. Paul, C. G. W. R. R., leaving Minneapolis 7:35 p. m., August 13, St. Paul S:10 p. m., joining Chicago party via the Wabash. Greenhouse Building. Beardstown, 111. — F. Burtenshaw, one rose house. Milwaukee, Wis.— Jno. C. Rust, 1308 Second street, two houses. Parkersburg, VV. Va.— J. W. Dudley & Son, carnation house 30x150. G. A. Hiehle, violet house 10x65. G. Ober- meyer, two houses 20x00. Philadelphia, Pa. — Christopher Eryenz- inger, greenhouse costing $300. J. Mack greenhouse costing $600. Tewkesbury, Mass, — Patten & Co., one carnation house, 23x250. Conshohocken, Pa. — W. S. Harry, one commercial house. Doylstown, Pa. — Reading Palmer, two commercial houses. Patfrson, N. J. — E. McCornac, rebuild- ing range. Ashland, 0. — A. C. Lamprecht, six houses. Water Supply. Ed. Am. Florist: — I have greenhouses situated on rising ground. About 350 feet distant and fifteen to twenty feet below the level of greenhouses is a spring, and I wish to know (as I do not care to go to the expense of a windmill this sea- son) whether it will be possible to draw water from the spring by means of a pump placed in the greenhouses. If so, what size of piping should I use? If not, what other course would you advise? J. M. There should be no difiiculty in draw- ing water by means of agood hand pump when the elevation is not more than twenty feet, but owing to the friction in the long pipe nothing less than cne-inch pipe should be used and one and one- fourth or even one and one-half inch pipe would be desirable, especially if a wind- mill is to be used later on. L. R. Taft. New York to Detroit. The committee in charge of the trans- portation for New York and vicinity has made arrangements to go by the cele- brated Black Diamond Express, Lehigh Valley railroad, leaving foot of Cortlandt street at 12 o'clock (noon) on Monday, August 14, reaching Detroit the next morning at 6:55 o'clock. The beautiful scenery of the renowned Lehigh and Susquehanna valleys by day- light in a special car will, we feel sure, induce many to go who otherwise would not. The rates are one full fare going and one-third fare returning, on the certificate plan, or $13.50 for the fare going and $4.50 for the return; in addition the sleeping car fare from BuiTalo to Detroit is $2. Delegates wishing to save them- selves trouble may secure tickets both for train and sleeper by remitting $15.50, to John N. May, Summit, New Jersey. As the New York Florists' Club has decided to invite the S. A. F. to New York in 1900, the members will realize the great importance of having a full delega- tion at the forthcoming convention. For the New Jersej' delegates who may prefer to hoard the train en route, it stops at Newark at 12:08 p. in.. South Plainfield at 12.51 p. m.and South Beth- lehem at 2:0r) p. m. It is particularly requested that dele- gates notify Mr. May of their intention of going in good time, as otherwise it may be difficult to secure sleeper accom- modations. W. J. Stewart.I P. O'Mara, >Committee. John N. May, i8gg. The American Florist. Boston to Detroit. Arrangements have been made whereby those who so desire may travel together on special buflet sleeping car from Bos- ton. The train selected is the "Con- tinental Limited," leaving Boston 11 a. m. Monday, August 1-1-, due in Detroit Tuesday at 7 a. m. The route is via Fitchburg K. R. to Rotterdam Junction, West Shore to ntica, New York Central to Bulialo and Wabash R. R. to Detroit. Connecting train leaves Worcester at 11:45 a. m. Monday. It is expected that the members from central New York points will arrange to connect with the Boston party. The fare is one and one- third full rate for round trip from all points, which makes the Boston rate .$22, exclusive of sleeping car berths. Meals will be provided for all passengers on the Boston car without charge. Stop- over allowed at Niagara Falls both going and coming. Those who intend to go with the Boston party are requested to communicate with Wm. J. Stewart at once as the car is filling up fast. Japanese Lilies. Ed. Am. Florist: — Can Japan lilies that have blossomed in pots this season be transferred to the open ground now with safety, and will they give satisfactory results another season? D. Japanese lilies can be easily planted out for the remainder of the year and will probably do far better than if kept in the pots. If it is desired to have them in pots again next year, lift as soon as the frost has killed the stems and repot in good fresh material, placing the pots for the winter in a cellar where frost is excluded, and they will make strong roots and can be brought up to bloom as soon as shoots are started in spring. L. aura- tum is an exception, as it rarely does well more than one year. If left in the open ground for the winter, a light mulch of dry leaves is desirable, with a few boards to keep them in place, or ever- green branches if boards would be unsightly. It is surprising how mu h frost a protection of this kind will exclude, with the help of the snow. E. O. Orpet. Changing Arrangement of Pipes. Ed. Am. Florist:— The piping of my .greenhouses is of cast iron and four inches in diameter. The top of the boiler is four feet six inches below the base of the expansion tank. The pipes run underneath the benches 114- feet upgrade to tank, thence 190 down grade to bot- tom of boiler. In building an addition to my houses a change in the piping is necessary, and I wish to know whether it will do to so change the present piping so as to run it all, 304 feet, up grade to the tank, then drop vertically to the bot- tom of the boiler? If I were to raise the tank two feet, would it help the circula- tion. Inquirer. If any change is to be made, it would be far better to place the expansion tank at the end of the house nearest the heater and, after elevating that end of the pipe as much as possible, run the pipe down hill around the house and back to the boiler. While a circulation could be secured il the pipes are arranged as pro- posed it is not advisable to have the radiating pipes, or returns, as they are often called, run up-hill. Little will be gained by raising the expansion tank two feet, but it is a good plan to do away with the old-fashioned cast-iron tank, and, after putting in continuous piping, connect the highest point of the system with a galvanized iron tank elevated ten or fifteen feet. L. R. Taft. RiDGEw GOD, N. J. — A. V. D. Snyder is rebuilding his entire range of glass and will add a new even span house 18x100. He will install a new system of hot water heating. OBITUARY. JAMES GALLOWAY. This pioneer florist of Baltimore, Md., died July 23. WILLIAM M'MILLAN. William McMillan, widely known as the superintendent of the park system of Essex county. New Jersey, and who had many friends in the trade, died of paral- ysis Monday, July 31. JOHN NELSON. The veteran Oshkosh, Wis., florist died July 13, from consumption resulting from an attack of the grippe last winter. He was born August 2, 1S43, in Denmark, coming to this country at the outbreak of the civil war and enlisting in the Federal army, in which he served valiantly until Appomattox. At the end of the war he established himself at Osh- kosh as a florist and gardener and had built up an extensive business. He was a man of sterling character and had many friends. He leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters, who will con- tinue the business. At the funeral W. H. Ellis, of Milwaukee; C. Reinecke, of Green Bay, and E. Haentze, of Fon du Lac, served among the pall bearers. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE. AdTenlsements under tula bead will be Inserted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) eacb Inser- tion. Casb must accompany order. Plant advB. not admitted under tbls head. Every paid subscriber to the Ajuerican Florist for the year 185« Is entitled to a flve-llne want adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time darlni; the year. SITUATION WANTED— Carnation specialist Is look Ing for position on good commercial establish- ment Oood references. W H D. care Am. Florist. SITDATION WANTED — By gardener; flrst-olass grower of roses, carnations and 'mums; 9 years' experience. AI references P G. care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-A thoroughly competent man In all departments desires a position as fore- man ; private place preferred. Highest references. ABC, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By practical florist of 15 years" experience In this country; good grower of cut flowers and plants; competent to take charge. No situation wanted where vegetables are grown or only one man Is employed. Sing'e German; references. Address W. care American Florist. w ANTE D— A secnnfl hand hard coal boUer to heat four houses 20x110. S. Weifexbach, 551 LUnman Ace.. South Evanston, 111. WANTED— Yoxinn man to aesist in greenhouse work: will pay Kood wages with board. Address, stating wages expected. Box ilia. Peoria. 111. WANTE >— A good all-around tlorlBt. an active and reliable man; wages, $25 oer month and board. German pr ferred O U. Oemmler. b.au C aire. Wis. WANTED— Good second-hand hot water boiler, capable of heating two or three houses about 20xiJ0feet. Must be in . ood condllon. State make, price, etc. Also want about 400 feet of 3lnch wrought Iron. W. H Wright. Vlcbsburg. MlBs. W^ wanted, age and send reference as to ability. Per- manent position for the right man. Address F. FiiANCKS, Winnipeg Manitoba. Canada. WANTED— A young man as as&istant on commer- cial place (German preferred) Only those meaning buelnessneed apply State wages expected with board and lodging. Give references and experi- ence. Wachendorf Bros.. Atlanta. Ga. WANTED-A mlddle-aeed lady to assist In a retail greenhouse, one who has hid some experience; steady employment If agreeable and satisfactory. Good references given and required. Write, stating wages expected with board. Illinois, care American Florist. WANTKI)-A good all-around man who thoroughly understands the growing of rosfn, curnttluns, violets, 'mums, palms and f^rns. Must be steady SvUd sober; steady work; *25 to $:iO per month and hoard, glngle man preferred. Address. wUh references, Wm KitiM.M St. Huns, at .loaeph. Mo. W^ retail mull trade. Musi he well posted In the rapid suniiiier propagation of rotes, etc. A permanent position for the right man State experience and salary, with references. Address L. Tempmn & Sons. Calla. Ohio. FOK HALE OK RKNT-4 greenhouses and dwelling; good retail stand. A Clal-s Sprlngfleld. 111. F lOH SALK-Flltv b' xps 12xK1 A glass single IhlcS ,lBO 1T50 feet \\i Inch steam pipe Address ' W. C- Gkoveh. Topeka. Kan. FOR SALSI OR RENT— Dwelling and greenhouse, 4.(0(1 feet of glass, also ;i acres celery garden; good town; no competition. Low terrat. Address U N, care American Fiorlet. Chicago. FOK SALE— Two greenhouses and dwelling; good retail stand : stock fresh and up lo date. Bstat>- IlBhed ten years: all rebuilt new of cypreas. Reason for selling, poor health. ViCKERY. Pawnee City. Neb. FOR SALB—Blgopportunlty for little cash. Florist or lettuce grower with $1000 to invest can double bis money In one mlnm e b> buying my business. fj.OOO feet of glass; cheap fuel: good market Good tblcg. Address X L, care American Florist. TO LET- Six miles from Boston Flower Market: Four cnmmerclal greenhouses and garden close todepotat Central Station, Mass , on West Roxbury branch R K. Rent $15. Key at depot or address owner, A. Piguet. '.W Ellery St., Cambridge, Mass. FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN— Ten greenhouses, dwelling house, barn. shed, steam heat, horse, wagons, sled, everything to do business with, one-half block land. 13 bNiebs from business center, at $7,000, in town of tKJ.OOO Inhabitants. Reason for selling, widow. MRS. GEO. WALDBAUER. 1317 N. Michigan Ave.. Saginaw City. Mich. Tor Sale or Rent: An establishment ut 20.000 ft. ot glass, with 6 lots 25x125 each, including dwelling, barn, shed, horse, wagon, etc. At present growing vegeta- bles, but will be suitable for florist establishment. WM. KRUECER s:l ■ .t llnl'tefl Sf-. C>-iC3gO. BARE BARGAIN. One of the best chances in the country- Greenhouse plant consisting of nearly 14,000 tcet of glass, situated in city of 60,000 inhab- itants, newly built and doing a first-class business; fully stocked and everything com- plete. Price |3C00, including stock, fixtures, tools, etc. Steam heat. Those meaning business, address R*RE BAWCAIN. care American Florist. For Sale. 350 feet 4-iiich cast iron pipe, two 4-inch valves, expansion tank with three holes and other fittings, all in first-class order. Most of pipe in long lengths, 10 and 15 iron joints. The whole complete f. o. b. here for $50.00 500 feet 4-inch heavy steam pipe, various lengths, in good condition, at $25.00 per 100 feet. Critchell's, B.P.CRHCIHIL. Mqr. |10 E. 4th St. Cincinnati, 0. IVOTICEJ. The Anuual Meeting of the Members of the Florists' Hail Association will be held at Har- monie Hall, Detroit, Mich., on August loth, 1899, at 2:30 p. m., for the purpose ot electing two Directors and transacting necessary business. JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y. NOTICB STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. CHICAGO, July 15, 1899. Stockholders of the American Florist Companjf: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the Stockholders ot the .4.merican Florist Com- pany will be held in the Cadillac Hotel, Detroit Mich., Thursday, August 17, 1899, at 3 o'clock p. M. for the purpose of electing directors and officers tor the ensuing term, and for the transaction ot such other business as may come before th ™*"'""^' J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER, Sec y. The American Florist. Aug. 5, New Orleans. ANNUAL MEETIXi; OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.— REPORT ON THE GULF EXCUR- SION.— ELECTION OF OFFICERS. — PAP- WORTn PREPARES TO START FOR DETROIT. The annual meeting of the New Orleans Horticultural Society was held Saturday evening, Julv 22, and report was made of our trip to Grand Isle. The affair was a perfect success, even better than the excursion of last year. There was boat- ing, fishing, sport of all kinds, dancing and music. Most notable of the terp- sichorean events was the Indian war dance executed on the beach and the cake walk on the boat, the prizes being awarded to T. A. Shalk and M. M. Lapouyade. New officers were elected as follows; President, Emile Valdejo; vice-president, C. R. Panther; secretary, Dan. Newsham; treasurer, John Eblen. Harry Papworth is preparing to go to Detroit to attend the S. A. F. convention and make a display from his fine collec- tion of specimen palms. M. M. L. Butte, Mont.— Plans are being made for a flower show here in the fall. CALIFORNIA Calla Bulbs Through our Exchange Sales with best Pacific Coast growers ol these roots we are able to deliver choice, carefully cured and evenly graded roots at closest growing prices. FIRST SIZE. \H t.. l'/4-in. in iliam % ."-, VM) SELECT. -.I....!! m to 1', -in. ill. Ihini.-, \.■lr^ T.lJO EXTRA SELECT, "i ■; i..-ii,,.i„. ,lii,iii. 1..-.I) '.Mm VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long |fp»^^« ^^^^ Consignments Solicited. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WRITE FOR PRICK LIST. No 705 Penn Ave., - — PITTSBURG. P\. HOLTON&HUNKELGO. ■WHOLESALE FLORISTS. MILWAUKEE. WIS. ^, P. 0. Box 103 Vbol§5ale flower/arKgfe CINCINNATI, Aug. 3. Boie>, Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 3.U0 Meteor S.OOa 4.00 Perle: 2 00® 3 00 8mUM.T..V.V.V.".V.V.'.V.V.'.V.".'.":"'.'.:'..10.0O@13.5O AdlnDtum LOO Common feme -^ ST. Louis, Aug. 3. Bo»e«, Beauty 4 00020.00 Bride, Brideamald, Meteor 2.00® 4.00 Perle 200® 3.00 Carnations 100® 1 50 Smllax IfM t?il?iSSk:-""v:":::-;::::::::;::::«).oo®-iS2 Sweet Peas -25 MILWAtJKIB. Aug. 3. Roses, Beanty.long perdoi. 3.00® 3 00 »' " medium *' 1 25® 1.50 short •• " .76® 1 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 4.00 " Perle 2 00® 3.00 " Meteor 3.00® 5.00 •• Kalserin 3.00® 6 00 CamatlotiB, fancy 1.60 goodstock 60® 1 00 Gladiolus 4.00® 6 00 Sweet Peas 10® 15 narrlsll 8 10 Auratum 12 50®15 00 Asters ..'. ?^f llS. Adlantum. JSOi 1 00 OommuD femfi "5 smiiax . ..^;::: 12.50@i6.oo Asparagus ^■'" PrrrsBUBQ, Aug 3. Roses, Beauty 6.00®25 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® B.gO •• Meteor 2.00® B.OO Kalserin 4 00® 8.00 Nlphetoa, Perle 2.00® 4.00 Carnations, short stems _,_^ , 60 long " "5® 1.60 Uly of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Smllax 16 00 Adlanium 75® 100 Hardy ferns .^ Ualax leaves „ ^„-20 Asparagus 40.00® 50.00 Sweet Peas 20® .60 Asters - '5® 2 00 Gladioli 2.0O® 6.00 Lilies Bpeolosum 4.00® ti.OO ROSES CARNATIONS I VALLEY FERNS GALAX and IVY LEAVES and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock, Headquarteks IN ; vWESTERN ; peni\j,vlvai\ia./, We get _ daily new " customers because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. WM. F. KASTING & CO. Wholsale riorists. 44* sixth ave. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 2985. All kinds of Florists Supplies & Wire Designs on hand. lt7~CoDslgnments of good stock solicited, GOING TO The Detroit Convention OF THE SoGiety of American Florists, AUGUST 15-18, 1899. Be sure and purchase your tickets from Chicago and the west via the Grand Imln Railway System. First-class accommodations and quick ser- vice. Rate one and one-third fare, on cer- tificate plan, making round trip rate from Chicago to Detroit ^Q 7A and Return V7.IV For furthtT particulars apply to J. H. BURGIS. C. p. & T. Agent, 249 Clark St., cor. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. Depot : Dearborn Station, cor. Polk and Dearborn Sts. Do the American Florist a small favor Mention the paper when writing adver- tisers. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO : 84-86 Randolph St. TAPLIN'S Double Action Clay and Slack Burning BOILER. S pecialties In P lants. CYPRIPEDIUM INSIQNE in all sizes up to 14 inch pans, CCELOQYNE CRIST ATA in all sizes, AZALEAS, half specimens and specimens, from 4 feet to 10 feet high. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, two and three years, e.xtra strong, in 4 and 5in, pots. Double White PRIMULAS, in 3 and 4-in. pots, ready in September and October. S. TAPLIN, ""r-T.:"is.. Fort Street West, DETROIT, MICH. PLACE YOUR NAME......... THE AMERICAN FLORIST. by iiilvi^rtisini; i SEHO AOVT. NOW. iSgg. The American Florist. McKELLAR & WI^T[RSON, Wholesale Florists. .5t^j*^CONSIGNMENTS SOLiaTED.^.5t^^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHIO.^OO. We Have the OUR SPECIALTIES: LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIOH-ORADE ROSES, House in Chicago. CARNATIONS 30(1 VIOLETS. ^ tVFuir Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. wmtmmmmmmh REINBERG BROS. . . . WHOLESALE . . . Growers er Cut Flowers BOO.COO B'E f- T OS' C3-L-A.SS. ITe .■an fill orders on short notice wilh iill li'iiding vjirirtiL's of RosKs ;iDd Carnations. We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. (,'izr us a trial and convince yourself. SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. I. e. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Cut> Flowers AfH Madls JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. J. k:. ivrvr^E>:rv, ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. ~''"Kffrfo'!,°aJ%Sir'''- 57 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY. TIIOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist ^ New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, jassMi FLORIST ^■^sJii mS™ ir- 39 West 28th St , NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price list on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER, 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 5;tl Madison Square. FRANK MILLANG, CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-4t2 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock £very MomiDe DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Now Ready! The American riorist Company's .. DIRECTORY of Florists, Nur- sen'men & Seeds- men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.^.^« 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. HALF TONES .^t ■?» ^ ZINC ETCHINGS .56^ WOOD CUTS^^.^^ ELECTROTYPES ^ ^ J. MANZ & CO. ■95-207 Canal St., - - - CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE WORK. PROMPT SERVICE.,^ Choice Carnations Choice Roses ^ Jt Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale power/\arl^fe New ?ork. Aug. 2. Rosee, Beauty select 10 '* *' ordinary 2 " BrldeBmald, Bnde. MoFKan *' Kalserln. Meteor 2 Gamatlons " fancy 1 . Lily of the vaUey ' 2 HarrlsU llllles B Auratum lilies 'A Gladioli 1 Sweet Peas, per hundred bunches 2 Asters. " *■ " 4 Cattleyas 40. Bmllax 5 Asparaf^s Adlantum BlTFFALO, Aug 3 Boaefl, Beauty 3. " Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2. " Perle, NIphetoa 2, " Kalserln 2. Carnations, ordinary " fancies 1 Lily of the valley 3, Auratums 8 Asters Smllai 10 Adlantum Hardy Ferns .00325.00 .00® 5 00 .300 2.00 00® B 10 50® .75 00® 1.50 00® 3 00 00® 8 00 00® 6 OO 60® 20O 00® 3.00 00® i> 00 00® 50 00 .00® 8 00 00®25 00 Ot® 6.00 .00® 4.00 ,00® COO 5r® 1 00 .00® 2.00 OO® 4.00 00@12 60 50® 1.60 ,00® 15 00 .76® 1.00 O.OO® 60.00 1.00® 4.00 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1:304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Edw. C. Horan, rzir 47 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No 4U Madison Fquare. CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS FOR FINE BEAUTIES, ^ BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES and CARNATIONS. Write for Price List. ^"Notice New Number. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... '■"''"' iSTeVe'si: Cut Flowers Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO. LONG D18TAN( 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30tli STRtlT NEW YORK CARNATIONS Tel. 280 Madison Sq Mention the American Florist. The New York Gut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. M. A. HART, Commission "'^n''" Gut Flowers, 44. WEST 29th Street. NBVJ YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN KEW ¥OKK. 'Phone 325 Madison Square. Ford Bros... ^ at Wholesale Florists in West 30th street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone, l.=)7 Jladison Sq. M ^^ I 0\ «r' For Summer Use in O diet A CoUiS'-i^ Leaves Write the INTRODUCER HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Mention American Florist. »♦♦♦»»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ I ELECTROS... 4, I ♦ I For Catalogue Purposes. ^ which we can supply electros suitable A X for catalogue illustration. If you need ^ X anything in Ibis way. state your re- ▲ X quirements and we will submit jroofs ▲ X of the illustrations in stock ^ ♦ Price for cash orvly 15 cents per square inch. ♦ t THE AMERICAN ELORIST CO.. ♦ ♦ 324 Dtarborn St.. CHICAGO. J ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 12 The American Florist. Aug. 5, The gEiEt) TRflt)E. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALEXANDER Ut)DGERa. Pres ; Albert McCi'i,- LOUOH. Vice Prps : s. *■. WiLLAiU), Wethersaeld, CODD., Secy aDd Treas. Visited Chicago: L. L. Olds, of Clin- ton, Wis. Bacon & Hamilton will open a whole- sale seed store at Bristol, Tenn. The Cape Vincent Seed Co., 182 Duane street. New York, has certified to an increase of capital stock from $20,000 to $60,000. The onion seed crops in the Santa Clara valley are reported to be looking poorly and have been considerably affected by blight during the last half of July. H. W. BucKBEE, with May C. Buckbee and T. E. Buckbee are named as the incorporators of the Rockford Seed Farms, Rockford, 111. Capital stock, $25,000. Columbus, Ohio. — A. W. Livingston's Sons are building a fine two-story office fronting on Long street and connecting in the rear with their wholesale and retail departments. Robert Livingston will probably attend the S. A. F. conven- tion at Detroit. Does Frost Injure Seeds? Through the agency of liquid air, it has been demonstrated that the seeds of common plants like cucumbers, wheat, scjuash, and so on, will germinate almost as well as ever after being .submitted to a cold of .^OO" below zero. Lord Kelvin, in discussing the origin of life on this planet, once suggested that the first seeds may have been brought here through the cold of interstellar space in a meteor, although he didn't explain how the seed could find its way into the meteor in the first place. St. Louis. ON TO THE CONVENTION.— GOOD PARTY ASSURED.— THE ROUTE CHOSEN.— CLUB .MEETING AND ELECTIO.N. We expect from fifteen to twenty from St. Louis to attend the convention at Detroit. We have chosen the Wabash Railroad and will pay one and one-third fare. We expect to leave Sunday even- ing, August 13. J. W. Kunz is chairman of the transportation committee and all who intend to go to the convention will do well to notify him as soon as possible. All members are earnestly requested to attend the next regular club meeting which will be held at Odd Fellow's Hall No. 2, August 10, at 3 p. m. Election of odiccrs for the ensuing year and other business of importance will be brought before this meeting. S. E. Pittsburg. A DULL MARKET.— BOTLDING OPERATIONS. —VACATIONERS GO TO ATLANTIC CITY.- PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE TO CLEVELAND CHOSEN BY CONVENTION PARTY. Business continues featureless. With the exception of an occasional wedding decoration or funeral order nothing is being done. Good roses and carnations are still scarce; there are fine asters com- ing m and they find a more ready sale than formerly. Mrs. E. A. Williams is rebuilding six houses 22x150. Five will be devoted to roses, carnations and other cut flowers while the sixth will be used for palms and decorative plants. She is using lGx24 glass. Morespace will be used for cut flowers and less for bedding plants than formerly. A. M. & J. B. Murdock have erected two new greenhouses, one 21xl.")0, which is planted to roses, the other 10x150, for small palms and ferns. They are using one-inch iron pipe for the rests and sup- ports of the benches. The face boards are held in place by a small casting and the bottom is laid without being nailed down, making it strong and durable. J. B. Murdoch has gone to Atlantic City. He will return on August 14. in time to join the party going to Detroit. E. C. Rineman and family are also off for Atlantic City and will be absent for ten days. It has been decided that our convention party will go by the Pennsylvania road to Cleveland where we take the boat. Charles T. Siebert and his family had returned home from a drive when the horse started and ran over atwenty-five- foot embankment. Part of the buggy was found about half a mile from the house, while the remainder was found next day in Highland Park, about three miles from the place of the accident. No one was hurt Ijut the horse was some- what bruised. G. O. Tarrytown, N. Y. The Tarrytown Horticultural Society held its regular meeting on Thursday evening, July 27. The date of the fall show was fixed as November 10 and 11 and the executive committee was instructed to select judges forthwith. The preliminary schedule has been issued but, as funds continue to come in, the present amount of prize money will be considerably increased and probably a few extra prizes will be added. John Fotheringham and Philip Hamilton, Tarrytown, were elected to membership. John H. Corneth and Jeremiah Herett were proposed. The secretary read a letter from the Westchester County Gar- deners' Association inviting the members to accompany them to the nurseries of Henry A. Preer, Kiverton, N. J., on the occassion of their annual outing on August 9 and several signified their intention of accepting. This is another instance which goes to show that the gardener is in love with his vocation. This is to be a day's outing, a day of pleasure, a day of good fellowship, yet a day of business instruction. Jas. T. Scott. Lafayette, Ind.— Prof J. C. Arthur is slightly ill. Avon, Mass. — Dooley Bros., of Ran- dolph, have bought the greenhouse owned by Hiram Blanchard. Waterbury, Conn —The New York Floral Company has opened a new flower store at 118 South Main street. WooNsocKET, R. I.— Walter S. Hogg's residence, 54- Congdon street, was entered July 20, while the family was absent, and a sum of money stolen. New Wiiatcom, Wash. — G. Gilman Barker has purchased the establishment and business of F. J. Pettibone and reports things looking up in the north- west. PoTTSviLLE, Pa.— Carl E. Taube, who sometime ago went out of business here, has bought the plant of the Mercer Floral Co. at Trenton, N. J., where he will have about 40,000 feet of glass under which to grow cut flowers. GouvERNEiR, N. V. — Henry Neener has sold his greenhouses to Green & I nder- hill, Watertown, and will enter their employ. Milwaukee. — W. H. Ellis, formerly ox the firm of Ellis & PoUworth, is now a traveling representative of the North- western Mutual Life Insurance Co. True Lorillard Forcing Tomato Specially saved for niy trade by the origi- nator. Mr. .Jnn. Gardner. Trade pkts. 15c, a.'jc nnd .^0c fri-e bv mail. Bulk price on a p plica I ion. Sutton's Best of /ill Forcing Tomato Larsjp, round, deep soark-t, viM-y prolific. Our own specially selected stock. Trade pkt«. ISc, 4Uc and 75c. Bulk price on application. Stamps accepted for small GEORGE C. WATSON, Rafpm. MrsHRd Seedsman Jun'ii3r and Walnut Streets, PHILADELPHIA. gggggggggggggggggggg; NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership lately existing be- tween A. W. Smith, Jr., and Fred Stokes, of Pittsburg, Pa., under the firm name of the International Growers' Exchange, was dissolved on the first day of August, 1809. All debts owing to the said firm are to be received by the said A. W. Smith, Jr., and all demands on the said partnership are to be presented to him for payment. A. W. SMITH. JR. Pittsburg, Pa., Aug. 2, 1899. FREESIAS... of TRUE REFRACTA ALBA irom our own tirower. Yel- low flowers have been cnrc- fnllv rouged out of the stock. I'er 10(K) CHOICE SIZE $7.50 FIRST QUALITY $6.50 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: $4-tS6 Randolph St. NLW YORK: 14 Barclay St. TO THE AMERICAN FLORISTS' CONVENTION VIA THE WABASH. The Railroads have f;ranted a fare and one- third to the meeting; oT the American Florists to be held in Detroit. August I5th to 18th. The direct and popular line to Detroit from Chicago is the Wabash ruad. We have the following trains: Leave rhlCBKO I2:CI2 noon; ar'tve Detroit 8:10 p. m. Leave Ctilca«o ;i:16 p. m.; arrive Dtlrott 10:45 p. m. Leave Chlcddo 11:(K) p. m.; arrive Detroit 8:0Ua. m. Wagner SUepers and free reclining ctiair cars oo all our trains. It is the only line operating com- partment sleei)ing cars between Chicago and Detroit. For full particulars, sleeping car reser- vations, etc.. call at Wabash Ticket Ollice, 97 Adams St., or write to F A. Palmbh, As^t. Gen. Pass. Ajit., 310 Maniuette Hldg., Chicago. iSgg. The American Florist. 13 .%/%^%/V%^%^%/%^%^VV%'%%%^^V%^V%%^%^%^VV%%%%%^ Before Thursday Noon... \ ADVERTISEMENTS for the an- , nual Convention Number of the ■ American Florist should reach this office before noon on Thursday, August lO.-j*'^ The Detroit Number will eclipse all previous special issues of the Ameri- can Florist both in the value of its special features, its typographical excellence, its circulation and its busi- ness bringing power. The Advertising rates for this issue will not be increased. $1 will buy an inch, $ 1 will buy a column and $30 will buy a page. Send advertisement now in order to make certain of good position and display. I You'd Better Hustle. i/V%^VW%/W%W%^V%^W%WW%^WV%^^'W' 14 The American Florist. Aug. 5, The Nursery TRat>B- AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. The hedge fence is a harbor for San Jose scale. C. C. Elwell will embark in the nur- sery business at Waterloo, N. V. A. E. Windsor, Havana, 111., shipped five or six car loads of Osage orange to Canada each year before the exclusion act shut off his market. E. F. Stephens, Crete, Neb., and Peter Youngers, Jr., of Geneva, were speakers at the recent meeting of the Nebraska State Horticultural Society. Orlando Harrison says that nursery- men who wish to test fumigation with cyanide need not go to the expense of constructing a house for the purpose but can make the trial upon the occasion of the shipment of stock in a refrigerator car. President N. W. Hale, of the Southern Nurserymen's Association, enumerates as some ol the advantages of the south for a nursery business that the period of growth is long, deliveries can be made from October 15 to April 15 and packing houses are a convenience, not an essential. Qeveland. trade consists principally of fdneral work. — bate brothers buy houses and stock. — wamelinks lease to the stanleys. Business continues along at the usual midsummer pace. Patrons and patron- ized are alike out of town so far as cir- cumstances will allow, and nothing goes on save the everlasting funeral work. Floweis are of quantities, qualities and varieties noted in earlier issues and prices have not changed. Bate Bros., who for two years have operated the place built by G. W. Heiser, have bought the houses and stock. It is understood that they have a year to get the houses oil the grounds. The establishment of Wamelink Bros, has also changed hands, to a certain extent, at least. The Stanley brothers, one of whom has been foreman with James Eadie, have leased the estabhsh- ment for a term of years. Both the brothers are skilled rose growers, being graduates of the Oil City establishment and having come to Cleveland originally to run the place they have now leased. J. Austin Shaw has been here, coming from Detroit, and told many wonderful tales of doings past and to come relating to the impending convention in that ancient town. A. Hartford, Conn. First the drought inflicted great damage upon the sweet peas and then, when it came the days for the annual show of the Connecticul Horticultural Society, it rained continuously. In view of the adverse conditions the displays and attendance were both fair. W. T. Hutchins sent a big display, but not for competition, accompanied by a note which said that the blooms were the sum total of the achievements of his vines this year. As usual W. J. Ivldred was a prominent figure but his blooms showed the effect of the season. Elizabeth Park and \V. G. Henderson were other prize winners and Mrs. J. Kopperberg was the leader for the Burpee prizes. Kev. Hutchins was unable to be present because of illness. Baltimore. TRADE DULL AND SUPPLY VARIABLE. — LACK OF SPECIMEN CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. — MAYOR OF ANNAPOLIS TO GO TO DETROIT.— THE ANNUAL OUTING. There is the usual midsummer stagna- tion in both cut flower and plant trade. What business does make its appear- ance, mostly funeral work, seeming to come in little flashes and generally on the days when, from some cause or other, suitable flowers are scarce. Seeing a lot of fairly good roses and carnations going begging one day, a retailer was tempted to take a large order at a low figure the next and not only lost time and car fare in a desperate chase after elusive stocks of suitable flowers, but had to put up a disappointing and discreditable lot of work with odds and ends gathered from all over town. Interest in the proposed chrysanthe- mum show seems rather languid. The hot weather may have something to do with it and the prospective prize winners may be lying low, to lull competitors into over-confidence; but, whatever the cause, plants well started for specimens do not seem as plentiful as they should be. The convention at Detroit will proba- bly be honored by the presence of the mayor of our capital city, Annapolis, E. A. Seidiwitz, who has made a wonderful start in politics. The annual outing of the club took place at Electric Park August 2. As Mr. Seybold was chairman of the committee in charge, nothing but a really enjoyable time was to have been expected. Mack. Omaha. Omaha will have a team of six of her best bowlers and two substitutes at the Detroit convention. J. F. Wilcox will be our captain. We will leave Omaha either August 12 or 13 in order to have some time in Chicago, joining the party from that city for the latter part of the jour- ney. We have invited the Denver delega- tion to join us here. Louis Henderson, B. Haas, PaulFloth, Paul Paulson and W. J. Hesser of Platts- mouth, have made good displays at the Greater American Exposition. J. J. H. 400 strong roots of Adiantums in pots A plant of Dipladenia Boliviensis. C. B. WHITNALL, Milwaukee, Wis. STRAWBERRY LAX TON'S ••lUDIR," the (;n':itfst forcini^ of tlio Mgc. riant stronj,', short stoms ,and sets Irecly. Fruit immense, well shaped, highly lla- voreu. Inquire of A. T. GOLDSBOROUGH, wTs&?§'fe NURSERYMEN.... I F you have made any change in your firm * name or address, please send us your corrected busines.s card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particuhirs of any additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, either Krcenhouses or liind. AMIRICAN riORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. CYPRIPCDIIM Spectabile and Pubescens Fine healthy plants; can ship any time; now or in Sep- tember preferably. Must be ordered now; single crowns or large natural clumps, as de- sired. The trade supplied in :iuy quantity. Large assortmeiti of Nursery Slock for fall shipment. EVERGREEN NURSERY CO.. Stukgeon Bay, Wis. Former addrPHs. Evergreen. Wis. HEADQUARTERS FOR HARDY ROSES. We are now booking orders for Koses in large lots at SEDUCED FBICES. Write for particulars W. & T.SMITH CO., Geneva, N.Y. We are Headquarters for them. Field Grown Roses Two year old. On their own roots. Northern grown, liencli-rooted. Full assortment. Special low contract offers for Fail or Spring delivery. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, N. Y. 78 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cncz-i . I -rtnc ' Azalea Amoena. Rhododendrons, SPECIALTIES; Kalmias. Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr. (^"Catalogue free. HflRDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twentv varieties, 1 and 2 year old. tine plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per lOCO. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisifille.BucksCo., Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS. ETC., ETC. The Beadlns Nnrsei-y, READING, MASS. R8TABLIflHBr> 1864. YiburnumTomentosum A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspeAlty Price list and descriptive catalOKue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. SCALE LAWS. All Icfiislation to date. Federal, Canadian and nineteen States, affoctinK florist and nur- sery stock, importations, etc. Com- piled in pamphlet form. Postpaid, "5 cents. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING CO.. ROCHESTER, N. Y. When writing mention the American Florist. ...AMERICAN FLORIST. when you write to an advertiser. Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. , Plant.s, Bulbs, fieeds. 40 Ac ,in>j Roses. Fie 44 (Irecnhouses Currespondence solicited. Catalogue Free. ;,THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville. O. i8gg. The American Florist. 15 ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS Wholesale Price List - - AND FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS, Ready :ind nuiiled on applic;ilion J.IVI.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK ALM ■ ^ * PRESn Q/^e^^ ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Asparagus Sprengerii. .11.00 (6.00 tl5.ro Corypha australis 75 5.00 13.50 Phoenix canariensis 50 3.50 12.00 peclinata 75 5.00 13.50 Chamserops hutnilis robusta 50 4.00 Livistona rotundifolia 2.25 20.00 Areca lutescens 75 5.00 13.50 Latania borbonica 50 2.50 6.00 J. L. SCHILLER, ....404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. PANSIE5 ife' are conpldered br many florUts as the finest American strnln to date. Lar^e llowerlng and most brilliant colors In jtreat varlet-. NEW CROP NOW READY. Finest mlxed-pU., Sl.OO; }^oz„J3L0; 1 oz . $5 CO. Finest white— btuq, black and yellow In separate coloia. 50 cts. per pkt. Plants ready In any quantity Sept. Ist, '9U. ^^CASH WITH OnDEB. E. B. JENNINGS, '-"§54"'"' Southport, Conn. Crower of the Finest Pansies. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Representatives of the following European Houses: The Horticultural Co.. Bosboop. Hollard. H. P. Roses, Rhododendrons. Clematis, Hardy Azaleas, etc. Rudolph Van TU & Co., Hlllenom, Holland, Dutch Bulbs. Jules Oaucbault, Orleans, France, French SeedllnKs and Stocks; Victor Lemolne, Nancy, France, Novelties a Specialty. Snoeck Bros , Gendbrugge. Belgium, Flcus cuttings, Palms. Araucartas, Bay Trees, etc. Goods of these firms kept on hand in season. RUTHERFORD. N J. VIOLETS, 'MUMS, ROSES ii£: M. Louise, Campbell aud California Violets, fine plants, $2.50 per 100, *20.00 per 1000. 'Mums. Ivory and other good varieties, same prices. Roses, Meteors, Maids, Perles, Brides and sou- perts, good stock, 3-in., $4.00 per 100; 4-in.,$5.(.KI. Bouvardias, best varieties, $2.50 per 100. ADDRESS HENRY SMITH, Cor. Monroe & Division Sts., GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. J5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Orders filled in rotation as ready. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., DORCHESTER, MASS. Vaughan's "International." Received the only reward for Mixed Pausies at the World's Fair. It is to-day better and more complete ihnn ever. It contains the cream of the stock of 10 Pansy specialists. There is no better mixture in existence, as all the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price, per oz., $10.00; ^nOZ,,$5'Oo; !4 0z.,$2.5o; 'a oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." This mixture is specially made up by us from all the above separate colors of Giaut Trimardeau, the Giant Bugnot and Gassier and several special strains which cannot be had any other way. If your trade demands large flowers there is no better mixture. Price, per oz., $4.00; M oz., $1.00; M oz., 60c.; trade pkt., 25c. SPECIAL OFFER. We furnish any five 25c. trade pkts. of Giant Pansies for $1.00. Vaughan's Premium Pansies Mixed. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German sorts. We have sold this mixture for the past Hfteen vears and it has given general satisfaction. I'er pl;t., 25c.; !Soz.,80c.; H oz., $3.00; oz., $5.50. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES, "Choice Mixed"— in many colors. Pkt., lOc; !i oz., 30c.; .00; 4 oz. for $; 84 & 86 Randolph St.. ^ . .._..._ CHICAGO. ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I : '^^nY;«^^*' VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Please Mention American Florist. Zirngiebel Giant Pansies. MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS. Are unexcelled as yet, for size and bril- liancy of colors, and are the most popular strains to date. New colors continually added every season. NEW CROP SEED READY NOW. Trade packages of eitlier strain, at |1.00 each. Full directions, how to sow and cultivate, with every package. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, .^m~. NEEDHAM, MASS. BEGONIA SOCOTRANA Strong $3.00 per doz. Stronger 6.00perdoz. Now is the time to get them and start them to have them in good shape for Christmas. B. Socotranais one of the parents of the celebrated B. Glorie de Lorraine EDWIN LONSDALE. Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, PHILA. Money order office. Chestnut Hill (Sia. 1 Philadelphia. Ha Freesia Ref racta Alba Bulbs SUPERB STOCK. ■ ■■• d.-rd, 100, Large liermuda Buttercup Oxalis.. Lil. Harrisii. f. o. b. X. Y;, 5x .60; 7.50 1.00; . . . per 100, 4.-50 7x» " 9.00 9x11 ■' 18.00 AUaUST: All Fr.Mi.-h Forcing Hulbs.Callas, Etc. Address H. H. BERGER & CO.. (BstablUhedlSTS.) 47 Barclay St., NEW YORK. ^-»- PANSIES. «^^°- Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies, improved strain, new crop, ready now (my own growing). This mixture is saved from the very finest selected p ants of all leading novelties; without doubt the finest strain in the market to-day. Mixed, per pkt of 3000 seeds, $1.00; Moz.,11.60; ^ oz., S2.75; 1 oz., $5.00; white, yellow, black and violet blue in separate colors, same price. Casu with Order. PETER BROWN. Lancaster, Pa. Grower of extra fine pansies; plants ready Sept. 15th. Field-: f r CELERY PLANTS peat beds, sheared and well hardened; W. Plume, S. Blaui-hing. Boston Market, H. H. Dwarf, Giant Pasi-al, on order of 500O, $200 per 1000, express prepaid. Small plants for transplanting, 75 cts. per lOflO: 5000 order. 60 cts. per lOOO. t^"Cash with order. HEmRY W. WILLIAIVIS, 603 Ravine Ave.. Peoria, III. For inii'-k shipment addres* '1'. B. LUMti, Miir., East Peoria, III. 16 The American Florist. Aug. 5, Our pasTiMEs ADDouncenients of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corresponcence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St,. Boston. Mass.; Eobt. Kift, 17J5 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co.. S24 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Bowling at Minneapolis. The following scores were made July 25 by the Twin City Florists' Bowling Club. E. Nagel carried oflf the medal with Monson very close: Name. 1st. Jd. 3.1. 4lh, 5th. At. K. Nacel l.vi l.iO 1(5 174 148 158 .7. Monson 167 140 146 197 130 156 Hoppv 149 130 137 145 Ed. Swabn 125 145 140 136 139 137 J. Hartman 140 136 149 118 132 135 T.Lyons 114 140 133 152 120 131 Fr.>d. Burt, 100 93 126 107 N. At Milwaukee. The following is the score made after the club meeting on Friday evenins. July 28: * I^aniH. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. C.C. Pollworlh 138 198 i:t8 163 N. Hunkel 160 126 128 138 Wm. Kdlefsen 1P4 176 r'4 135 F. Holton 138 % 157 130 >.Zweifel 113 112 115 113 A, Mathers 119 103 101 108 A. Klokner 8S 98 94 93 W. Zimmers , 73 los 90 89 M. Reitz... 57 93 85 73 » m. Kennedy 79 47 9-2 73 c. c. p. A Set of Balls. The Crawford, McGregor & Can by Co., of Dayton, Ohio, manufacturers of bowl- ing supplies, offer to the team making the highest score in one game in the Detroit tournament six of their regula- tion bowling balls made of the best lignum vita and bored as per order of each player of the winning team. This is a grand chance to get just the ball you want, so get together, boys, pull together and get a ball to suit yoiiand with which you will continue to win glorv for vour club. ' K. At New York. The bowling alleys at Fifty-seventh street and Sixth avenue were the scene of a high old time last Monday afternoon, a three-cornered contest, in fact, between the New York Florists' Club, who were at home, the Flatbush Bowling Club, who were three miles from home, and the New York Gardeners' Societv, who, when their antagonists got through with them, were a hundred miles away from nowhere. The return match will be played on Thursday night and will be a thing of the past when this gets into print. Monday's scores were as follows: „ , NEW YORK FLOBI8T8. Roehrs I.14 j.i^ P'"™'' ■.■.'.■.'.'.■.'.'.129 M9 rraendlv ,33 ,39 ""n.*"'! 113 93 A'.'VV 159 72 "^'"'■■' 180 154 840 719 ,, ,, FLATBrsB. J'e"'* 103 140 JV""" 181 128 .schmutz J97 [.iji 5?"" • '.'.:::. :::.m m Riley • 14.5 157 K. Uailledouzc' !..."...,. !!l07 147 750 832 sew YORK liARDENKRS. '""'[■"■bBck 181 83 {'?"ho'o'":i' 135 1(52 JJ"h"* 116 116 V?,".'"" 102 106 Atkins jjg ].>., Kiittirdeld 1,.^ 94 744 683 At St. Louis. The members of the St. Louis Florists' Bowling Club are practicing diligently every Monday evening and expect to send a strong team to Detroit. Following are the scores made July 31: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. C. C. Sanders 163 169 132 155 C. A. Kuihii 132 131 165 143 .Tno. Youns; 180 100 140 E. .Schrav 132 169 113 1,3S J, J. Bfneke 141 130 138 136 F.J. Fillmore 151 113 133 1.32 F. H. Weber 134 129 132 E. \V. Guv 109 130 131 123 F. C. Weber 120 117 119 R. F. Tesson 1C9 125 103 112 S, E. At Flatbush. The Flatbush Bowling Club has decided that it will be represented at the great contest in Detroit, In view of this fact the following scores, made on last Thurs- day evening attheregularclub alleys, are interesting. Nam.-. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. E. Duill.-douze 169 175 154 166 Rik'V 137 146 206 166 Schmutz 108 177 184 156 Mellis 161 1.59 145 155 A. Zeller 147 149 164 153 Donlan 133 133 1U7 124 P. Dailledouze 123 136 87 122 H. Dailledouze 146 108 110 121 Papa Zeller 66 101 148 105 Woerner 108 89 I'S 105 "Dem Phillies." "I came all the way to Philadelphia to see 'Dem Phillies' bowl, and I tell you that Brown is a dandy and Westcott is not far behind." So said John Bader, of .Yllegheny, as he witnessed the last match of the tournament that decided who is to represent Philadelphia at Detroit. There were ten men bowling, but from the first only six were in it; the others simply bowled for the substitute positions. Brown, Westcott, Moss, Anderson, Habermehl and Walker will comprise the team, with Kienle and Kift as substitutes. The first of the four matches was rol'ed under adverse conditions; the other three give a fair estimate of the strength of the team and in these twelve games on three strange alleys the average is I4IV2 points. An average of 1.37 won in Omaha and 139 at Providence the year before, and it the alleys selected for this year's tournament are full regulation the average of the winning club will not be very far above 140. While we sympathize with the St. Louis boys for being placed in the "also bowled" class they must not expect us to agree with them in their one, two, three finish as arranged by Mr. Beneke. Mr. Shaw was no doubt poking fun at them: nobody ever takes him seriously. The winners in this contest will be the team that keeps closest to the alleys and goes "up in the air" the least. Serious cases of "rattles" have been known to be developed on occasions of this kind and before the afflicted recovered the prize was lost. Bowling is much like baseball in that strikes often come together as hits do in the national game and a few strikes in succession in the last two frames will sometimes pull out what looked to be an almost impossible victory. Enthusiasm is also a great factor, but oflensive rooting indulged in for the pur- pose of rattling opposing players; should be strictly prohibited. Our pipe contest is finished and the prize was won by George Moss. Itwent to the plaj'er making the most high games for the week for the past three months. Mr. Moss had four high games, 20,'i, 212, l'J3 and 207, Brown had three, 21 1,182 and 214; Hamilton, two. with 232 and 217; Walker, two, 189 and 188; Westcott, one, with 199; Rust, one, with 211. The past week there have been some exciting brushes on the alleys; Hamilton moved the record up a few pins; it is now lodged at 238; he also put up 217. If he was only a florist we would take him to Detroit and enter him against that champion of champions, Wm. Scott. George Craig is also getting in it again and put up a 212 score. The associate members are to bowl the newly selected Detroit team on Thursday. It should be what the boys call "hot stuff." The following is the score of the last match game: Xame 1st. 2d. :id Total WeslCDtt 167 146 110 423 Brown 187 177 153 517 Keinle 131 134 129 394 Walker 102 121 127 350 Baker 138 113 96 »17 Total 725 691 615 3031 Name 1st. 2d. 3d. Total Habermehl 144 121 139 404 Moss 122 140 130 392 Anderson 119 133 162 414 Kift 129 120 142 391 Gibson 127 118 105 350 Total 641 632 678 1951 K. Big Scores at Chicago. There were some excellent scores on Anson's alleys, July 28, when the last series of the handicap contest was rolled: Name. 1st. 2nd. 3d. 4th. Av. G. .Stollery 159 164 205 176 F. Stollery 207 153 162 174 (ieo. Asnius 173 194 212 116 174 .Ino. Degnan 144 144 169 155 153 E. F. VVinterson 158 147 119 178 150 Phil. Hauswirth 143 173 139 125 145 Chas BallulT 157 109 138 171 144 C. W. McKellav 110 147 125 107 122 J. S.Wilson 117 116 133 122 C. A. Hunt 110 124 122 119 Walter Kroitlin.-' 97 118 127 113 114 M. liark.T 84 119 101 101 Following is the official score of the twenty-four prize handicap games. Though fifteen members took part only six played the requisite number ot ^;ames, sixteen, to be considered. The scores of these six were as follows: Games. Total. Av. F. Stollcr\ 18 2725 151 G. StollerV 18 2633 146 Jno. Desirian 24 328:! 136 P. J. Hauswirth 18 2327 129 A. Henderson 20 2."<34 126 »'. Hunt 21 2.1.19 121 As it happened the handicaps did not affect the result, the two Stollery boys having a walk away without the handi- caps. F. Stollery takes first prize, a $5 umbrella, and G. Stollery the second prize, a $2 50 pair ot bowling shoes. The Chicago players are practicing Wednesdays and Fridays now. Follow- ing is a summary of the work August 2. Xame. No. ^-ames. HiL'h i;;imi-. Av. Geo. .Vsnius .... 2 190 178 Geo, Stoll.-rv 7 176 165 Fr.'d. .Sloller\ .... 7 186 159 John Di-L-nall , , . . 9 2il0 152 E. F. Wint.Mson . . 11 179 143 P. J. Hauswirth ... 7 180 142 C. W. .McKillar ... 6 172 140 J. .s. Wilson .... 4 180 VXi Alix. llc-ildirson. . . 1 Vi\ 130 Walter KriMtlins.'. . . 6 I,i3 127 M. Barker 122 101 Groveland, Mass.— John Rein lost a watch, a pair of rubber boots and other articles, stolen from the office while he was in the houses after stock to fill an order. Council Bluffs, Ia— Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wilcox will attend the S. A. F. con- vention. During their absence their chil- dren will visit in Colorado and Mr. and Mrs. Wiicox will join them later in a trip to the Pacific coast. iSgg. The American Florist. 17 Our Famous Wheat Sheaves Cycas Leaves (both dull and glossy- finish.) NEW CROP LARGE Cape Flowers Chenille Fancy Baskets A Ad " : Pot Covers Plant Stands Doves Immortelles Metals Etc., Etc. ri QRI5J^^y^L115J ^ To our New, Centrally Located Five-story building, 918 FILBERT STREET, where w^ will be pleased to see all of our friends and the trade in general. Make our place your HEADQUARTERS. ]VI. I^IOEJ ^ CO., IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS of Florists' Supplies, 918 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. m ^^^r^r^^^^0^r^^^^0^f%m BABY PRIMROSE, 12 for J1.50. JIO.OO per 100 bv mail. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 25 for }1.50 bv mail, S4 p«r 100. express. ACALYPHA SANDERI, 12 for 13. 100 for J35 by express. SWEET SCENTED CALLA, 12 for «1. 100 for »6 by mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant, Larse bulbs, many eyes. S7.50 for 12. BEGONIAS. Tuberous. S2.50 per lOO. A. BUNG & CO., PHILADEI-PHIA. It may be prematore to talk FIELD CARNATIONS! Xevertheless I wish to remind you that it will pay you to correspond with me if in want of St:indards or Novelties. Let- ters of inquiry cheerfully answered. S. S. SKIDELSKY. 1653 No . 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. IK '"■' «? W McKELLAR & WINTERSON, fall Bulbs Of All Kinds Write for qtiot- ations on your wants now. ^ Shotild you not receive our list, notify tis and same will be inailed.v**?*i^*-?*i.?*«^.^«^«^t^«^«^«^"^*?'«^*^»^«^»* riorists' Supplies, Cut flowers, Etc. McKELLAR & WINTERSON. J^ 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL E. G. HILL & CO. % wtioiasai&Fiomisi RICHMOND. IND. "ii CINEhARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY Laree-flowered EngUsh, Large-fl. Splendens, Rolkers Rolker s Giant. 1-320Z.. taSO.' Pure white, IW s.. Tac. M oz.. *3.50: 1-16 oz.. $1.S. »a.0O oz.; ^8 oz. 90c Trade pkt., 50c. Rose. Red. etc.. 100 5..60C. Trade pkt.. 25c. Trade pkt., 2ac. GERANIUM AMERICA is in full bloom just now; color effect in full sun is of deepest clear rose. Sun proof, you bet; d*arf, ves, yer\- dwarf. E^. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist, Sext Spbisg. WAYNESBORO. PA. CilRYSANTHEMlMS. Standard varieties nearly sold out. See Americas Flobist of July 20th for novelties H. WEBER & SONS. Oakland. Md. CARNATION CITTINGS All sold We are booking orders for field-grown s uck. Ceo. Hancock 4 Son. Grand Haven, Mich. CARNATION Cuttings aii sdd Field-grown stock for fall delivery. F. DORNER&SONSCO,, La Fayette, Ind. Seedling Carnation Plants >",:.w too ;ar.:e to Kail. Extras added to cover expr«isage. Price. $4 00 per 100. Two sample plants sent by mail for 10c. TRY F0« THE $30.00 PKIZE. American Rose Co., Washington, D. C. Mention the American Florist. Crabb & Hunter, VIOLET SPECIALISTS, Stock perfectly clean and free from disease; strung, vigorous plants irom pots of Marie Louise. Farquhar, Lad) Campbell and a few Princess of Wales. Write lor prices. Grand Rapids, Mich. 18 The American Florist. Aug. 5, Worcester, Mass. There is not much trade; just enough to keep the store men awake and exhaust the supply of flowers. But at the pro- ducing end of the business everybody is hustling and no ulsters are needed to keep warm. At H. F. A. Lange's estab- lishment, planting, building and making alterations keep a large force of men busy. Three of the old "gutter" houses have been pulled down and two modern houses will be erected in their places. Butted glass will be used, Belgium l(3xlG. One violet house has been completed and planted but the roof will not be put on till fall. Mr. Lange is a firm believer in cement walls and is building all of his new houses with cement sides and replac- ing the old wooden walls with the same as fast as they rot out. Hugo Book contemplates building two new houses at College Hill, but has not decided yet just what he wants, proba- bly even span 25x250. Sweet peas have been more or less of a failure in this section and pea fanciers are puzzled to account for it. A. H. L. New Haven, Conn. Trade has been very quiet here for the last two weeks with the retailers but the growers seem to have enough to do in making repairs. The violet growers, of which this city has an even dozen, report their plants as looking very good. Car- nations are not as good as they should be. Asters are very scarce indeed; those of the Semple variety seem to be affected with some insect in the soil. We are receiving a few Queen of the Market but they are verj' small. Sweet peas are Hearing the end of their season and are comthg in rather short-stemmed. J. B. Hoogkirk, clerk for S. H. Moore, is enjoying a two week's vacation. Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Championarespend- ing the summer as usual at the Pequot House, Morris Cove. Recent visitors were: Chas. Fleming, Bridgeport, Conn.; Wm M. Cottle, Waterbury, Conn.; Geo. B. Whitehead, of Green's Farms. G. H. SI CARNATION PLANTS Orders booked now for strong, healthy plants of the following varieties : 500 FLORA niU 1000 SILVER SPRAY 500 McGOWAN 1000 IVORY 500 GOLDriNCn 500 LLDORADO 1000 EMILY PIERSON 500 MORELLO If there is anything here you want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot of stock CHAS. CHADWICK, UOCK BOX 11. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. CniCAOO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS DAYBREAK! Extra fine, field-grown plants, now ready for delivery— .$0.00 per 100 JOHN McFARLAND, NORTH EA8TON, ... MASS. iMtWi^iHimimiiiiimimiiiiiiHHiiWiimiNiiiHMMiiiMiiiimiMiii^^ PALMS. An Invitation To Visitors To and rrom the Convention. 'E EXTEND to one and all a cordial invitation to visit the Rose Hill Nurseries and see the grandest and handsomest stock of home-grown PALMS in America in all sizes and of all varieties, also of ferns, Stove and Greenhouse plants. Before placing your orders, all we ask is, to visit our Nurseries (and yoU will do the rest). Trains every hour from Grand Central Depot. Write, Telephone or Telegraph and our carriage will meet you.^^.^*,^* CO m W CO I I SIEBRECHT & SON, g I ^ Telephone 151. NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. ^ i ' Everything For the Grower and Retailer. t/i NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Dahlias for Planting WE OFFER ** Largest and Best ^''^^T.!Pr?.'"p^fes"'"• CTHDM I^IIIP Finestsnow white show Dahlia. OlUnin MnU Lar^e, loug stems, extremely profuse bloomer. Strontr plants ready, 50c. each; $4.00 per dozen; J25.00 per 100. SURPLUS STOCK. We grew an iramense stock of the new DECORA- TIVE CACTUS DAHLIAS. Have a few thousand left, finest named varieties, which we will close out at $4.00 per 100; strong field roots. ^^Send for new Illustrated trade list for 1899 and special low prices on mixed Dahlias and Oahtlas under color. W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J. SIVIILAX. Extra fine plants out of 4 in. pots. Price, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. WILLIAM SCHWEINFURTH. RIDGEWOOD. N. J. FOR SALE. Palmsand Decorative Plants All sizes, and at all seasons. P. O. lioxTS, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, Queensborough, ^EW YORK, N. Y. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS for stock, 21^ in. 12.50 per 100. Rose " " 2i:.in. |2 00 " Asparagus Sprengerii, 2-in. fine |4 " " Plumosus, 2-in. fine $5 " CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, 0. CYCLAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS. STRAIN .SUPKKU. Cyclamen Perslcuni 3plenden8((ilK )tlnestNtra1n In the world. In four true colora, acBt., from 2^-lncli pot« {1 m per 100: (35 00 per lOOO. ChlncBO Crlraroseifrlnirnd f lln(re)ln »00 BRIDESMAIDS. 2 " 2c. 500 METEORS, J5 700 BRIDES. 4 ■' 5C. 5 All stock is free from disease, strong and healthy. Shipments to be made from a our Greenhouses at Hinsdale, Illinois. i BASSETT & WASHBURN, 78 wabash Ave., rh.v^gn , FORCING ROSES "^^-^^"^^^^ BRIDES BRIDESMAIDS. METEORS. PERLES -V-A MRS. R. GARRETT... 2' PAPA GONTIER ■." .SOUV. DE WOOTTON. .2' AMERICAN BEAUTY..: pots, ready for 'A .2's-iu. $3.00; 31.,-in. .2'/o-in. 3.0O; Sii-in. 2V4-in. 3.00; 3',i-iu. 8.00 8.00 9.ro 3-ii 3.50; 31..- 4.00; 3'., -in. 10.00 4.00; :i'.,-in. 10.00 .j.OO; .-i'.-in. 11.00 8.00: 3!. .-in. 12.00 •T 100. An assortment of TEAS and HYBRID TEAS as per recent adv. in this paper. for Planting M-p.,^^^^ ACAI.TFHA SANDERI. order now. Strons.4-in.-li $20.00 per 100 Slront;. 5-inch 35.00 per 100 BABT PRIMROSE (Primula Forbesi). .Stronir plants, in bloom, at $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. BAT TREES, In extra fine condition; in Standards and Pyramids, all sizes. Write fnr prices. VAUGHAH'S SEED STORE, Greenhouses: 84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL. 40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES. Ei^L Folly equal to thoHO sent out the last seven years, first-class and perfectly healthy In every reapecc. Only selected growth from flowerlnjf shoots used In propagatlDK. LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, PERSIDENT CARNOT, 3-lnch pots. $8.00 per 100; 4-lnch pots, f 12.00 per KO. METEOR, KAISERIN, BRIDESMAID, MERMET, PERLES, MME. HOSTE, BRIDE, 3-lnch pots, J7.0O per 100; 4-lnch pots. tlO.OO per lOO. A few thousand CRAFTED ROSES of Bridesmaids, Kalserlns and Pres Camot. W^-ln. pots, J15.00 per 100. SUPERB STOCK. ti.OOOii-in. llRII>i:S :inu ^MAIDS per 100, $5.00 J.OOO '■ METEORS " 3 50 2'.^-iin'h stoi'k *■ 2.50 Not leavings, but superior plants which are well worth the money. Write for special low prices ( ■-\I0 t W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID. PERLE. GOLDEN GATK. WOOTTON. MME. CIIATENAY, 3 and 4-iach pots, $5-00 per 100. The above are all good stronj; stock, flt for immediate planting. EVENDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa. ROSES. 4^ ROSES. Maids, Brides, VVoottons and Kais 3-in., flue stock, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Maids, Brides, Woottons and Meteors, 2 and 2U-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Robert r. lessen, ^**»..':»snoirs:'Mo. DUB ROSES are out of sight, bifr, strong, bushy plants, selected and grown expressly for our "wu planting; a few thousand to spare "from 3^. and 4-iu. ))ots, at $5 per 100— Brides, Meteors'^ Maids and La France. Kaiserin, extra select, 3V^-in., 6c. SMILAX. extra strong bushy ]>lants, readv to siring right ui,.at$l P'T HW LATANIA BORBONICA PALMS -troiiL' ."i ill. |i,,fi. 11,1,,/. Ca-huitl, order. SOLTH SIDE riORAL CO., Springfield. III. nrkCpC Fine forcing Roses for immediate HII^I ^ planting, strictly flrst-class stock ^ ^^ from 3-inch pots, at|3.oOper 100. 2SII HRIDES, 2.-)0 BRIDESMAIDS, 200 LA FRANCE, VM PERLES. IN BEST ....VARIETIES W. C. BRYFOGLE, Bloomsburg, Pa. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Bend for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BtfOTHERS, FISH KILL. N. Y. I@- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU "^ m- PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-^St 20 The American Florist. Aug. 5 London, Ont. TRADE GOOD. — PLANTS SOLD AS NEVER BEFORE. — VISIT TO A SUCCESSFUL CAR- NATION GROWER— AFFAIRS WITH THE LONDON FLORAL CO.MPANY. Business duritig the spring and early summer season excelled all former years, everything salable being bought up. London has been rightly named the city of homes, as is evidenced by the well kept lawns and flower beds, considerable taste being displayed by both rich and poor. Wm. Gammage and A. G. Stephens paid a visit to Fred. Dicks and the I^on- don Floral Co.'s establishment last week. At the former place a new twenty-five horse power boiler had just been placed in position. A new chimney and sheds are being built, also a fifty-foot addition to the propagating house. Nothing but carnations are grown here. Mr. Dicks is experimenting with inside planting, 500 plants of Eldorado and McGowan being chosen for the trial and at the pres- ent time they are very fine. At the London Floral Co.'s establish- ment everything is prime. The roses, of which there are five houses, are in excel- lent condition. One house of adiantum is alone worth a visit. One house of violets, planted inside, is very fine. This establishment consists of 25,000 feet of glass, heated throughout by steam and up to date in every particular. The man- ager is Ed. Meredith, Jr. Their stock is disposed of at their two stores, one in the city and one at Petrolia. They are about to erect a carnation housel8xl20. One disadvantage they have is the lack of a good supply of water, having at times to draw from a long distance, but arrangements are being made to remedy the deficiencv. A. G. S. PRIMROSE 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES, single,mixed,2-in.pot3, $2.00 Obconica Grand iflora, 2 in, pots 2.50 Rosea 3.00 Forbesi, "Baby Primrose," 2-in, pots .... 4,00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2i4-in, pots .... 4.00 CINERARIAS, x'-in. pots, S.pt. 1 2.00 CARNATIONS, field grown 4.00 PANSY SEED. B.-nary ne plus ultra oz., $4.00; none hc'ttcr *S"(;a3H with Ordeu, JOS. H. CINNINGHAIVI, Deleware, 0. CABBAGE, CELERY ^Tomato Plants. Field-grown, 15 cts. per 100; $1.00 per 1000. If by mail add 10 cts. per 100. Chrysanthemums in Kood varieties, from 2yi-\nch pots, $2.00 per 100, 8©"Cash with order. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsh, Md. Fine plants out of 2-inch pots, .$1.25 per 100; .$10.00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS. The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. CASU WITU ■>IlllEn. PRIMROSES NOW READY l'i;iMUL.\ (Chinese) ALIiA RUBRA, fern lear, mx. mixed. 2,00 2 00 2,00 2,00 2,50 200 FUCHSIAS. lOvari.'tics, mi.v.'d . . . 2'4-in, $2.00 HYDRANGEAS, mixed . , . . 3,00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSDS S'/j-in. 7,00 SPRENGKRII .... " 7.00 LYCOPODIUM DENT 2M-in. 2.(H) S.MILAX, strong " 2.00 from flats , . " .50 BEGONIAS, flowering, 10 varieties named . 2.00 mixid . . . 1.50 JAPONICA ALBA . . FLORIBUNDA. vellow, AURICULA, mixed . . CINERARIA HYBRIDS, mixed. , . PETUNIAS, double fringed, mixed . " rutlled. " . " 2,00 200,000 PANSY PLANTS, ready September. GERANIUMS, 20 varieties, mixed . " 2.00 5 plants at 100 rates. Cash, no discouut. ......WIe'W'' I*ems»y aSeed..... Peroz. Perlb. 1 Peroz.Perlb. Jlitting's Giant Flowering H.OO $!i0.00 Mitting's Giant Yellow $2.00 $25.00 " Sky Blue 2-00 2,^ UO - While 2,00 25 00 Purple 2.00 2.=> no I 50.000 Primroses and Cinerarias ready Aug. 1st THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris. III. CHINESE PRIMROSES. Ready for 3-in. pots; well known throughout the U. S. and Canada as the finest large flowering frinf^ed varieties grown. SINGLES, named— $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; DOUBLES, named, $100 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. E-\tra plants added to help pay the expressage. PRIMROSE SEED of best 13 varieties, single and double, mixed, 400 seeds, $1 ; half pkt., 50 cts. ...GIANT PANSY SEED. The best of mammoth varieties; no finer ever offered; all the seed plants critically selected; Pkt,, 3500 sei-ds, $1,00; half pkt,. 50 cts A pkt, of the beautiful new Forget-me-not "Jewel" added to every order for seeds. THt HOME OF PRIMHOStS. JOHN F. RUPP. SHIREMANSTOWN. Pa. Vaughaii's=ROSE GROWER=B«ne "eal This is a Special Brand we have put up lor our trade. It is ground fine, hence acts quickly. Free from acid. very light in appearance, and a superb article Analysis:— Ammonia, 4^^ to 6>^ per cent Total phosphoric acid, 22 to 25 per cent. Total bone phosphate, 48 to 54 per cent, PRICE: 5 lbs. 2Bc; 10 lbs 40c; 25 lbs, 60c; 50 lbs, „„,„..„ Vaiiffhan'c Caori Qtnra .,.■„, ^^^^ $1.00; 100 lbs $2,00; 200 lbs, $3 50; 500 lbs. CHICAGO. YaUglian S OBeO OlOlB, NEW YORK, $8 00; 1000 lbs $15.50; 2000 lbs $30,0u, 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. ROBT. CRAIG & SON | Roses, Palms f and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA PA. HARDY PINKS HER MAJESTY, SODV. DE SALE, GEETEDDE, LADRA WILMER, ALBA FIMBRIATA, 2% inch, J4,00 per hundred, VIOLETS : Campbell, Russian, California, Lusonne, Princess, of Wales, Swanley White, 3^-inch $3,00 per hundred. The Conard & Jones Co., West 6rove, Pa. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, stock enonnouH, qnallty the flneet. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. aqent; a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street. NEW YORK. Orchids! ^ ARR V£D IN FINE CONDITION, Caiilea labiata, C Mossix', C. Speciosissimu. C. Harrisonias violacea, C. Warneni, C. granulosa. Lx-Iia aiiceps, L. a. alba, L. autumnalis. L. Prjctans, L. ihivana and HiirlinKt-;nia fraprans. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. SMILAX. ^^--'^--^-r- ■"'"'"• ''■"■■■^'*" $2 60 per 100, $20 a 1000. Choice New SMILAX SEED, •ihc. per «z., $4 \i>-r lb. PAEONIE8 for full pointing in ohoicc a.ssort- m. 1.1. $10 per 100. CLEMATIS l"i' fiill. W rite for pri.r,. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. BCGONIAS Assorted varieties froin 2in. pots. $2. CO per 100. CASH. PLEASE. Edward B. Jackson, STAMFORD, CONN. HERR'S PANSIES. TTHE SUPERIORITY of r ny Pa nsies is 1 due to the fact that I s arted with a selected strain filtecn y ears Id ha /e been car efully s electing a nd adding ;o the m each sea son sin ce. Try 1 lem and see what I have a ccompl shed PLANTS ONLY. Free by mail at 75c. per 100, 250 for $1.50; 500 for $2.50. By Express, $4.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUMS ...For Late Planting... Very fine stock ut recent proiiagation. Leading standard sorts, including some of the newer varieties, $2,50 per 100, $20,00 per 1000: 250 at lOuO rates, our selection. NATHAN SMITH & SON. Adrian, Mich. Successful growers become successful sellers when they advertise in the Ameri- can Florist. i8gg. The American Florist. 21 THE SYPHON REFRIGERATOR FOR FLORISTS. PATENTED. MANUFACTURED BY The White Enamel Refrigerator Co., ST. PAUL. MINN.^j«j«j« THIS REFRIGERATOR WILL BE ON EXHIBITION AT THE CONVENTION MALL IN DETROIT, MICIl., AUG. 15th TO 18th. WE INVITE INSPECTION. Boston Florist Letter Go. UANTTFACTURKRS OF FLORBSTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vais nished, 18z30xlS made in two sections* one for each size letter, eriven away w^ith first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 H or 2-lnch size, per 100. $2.00. Script Letters. U- Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadlnn florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manag.^, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. John Conley & Son, Mannfactarers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFENSv SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS. "oSTEfTENSBROS. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. We've thousands of readers and hun- dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crat« Price per crate 1500 2-ln.pota In crate. M. 88 120 7-ln. pot«ln crate,W.20 1500 2!i " ■• 6.25 60 8 " " 3.00 1600 2)J " " U.OO <8 9 " •• 3.60 1000 3 •• " 5 00 48 10 " " 4.80 80O8JS " •• 5.80 24 11 - " 6004 " - - -- 320 6 " 144 6 " ..„ .„ Seed pans, same price as potB. , of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Baaketa, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Addreaa HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUBT BOLKER cS SONS. New York Agents 52 DBT STBSBT, NKW TORK CFTT. FOR SALE CHEAP. )uses. Conservatories, Hot- .. Also Hotbed Sashes and lilats. Paints. Oils. etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. GLASS teds.''etc. 22 The American Florist. Aug. 5. Cincinnati. STATE OF TRADE. — FLORISTS FIND FLOW- ERS OF CUBA AT THE WALZ PLACE. — NOTES OF THE VARIETIES. — ON TO DETROIT.— THE CLUB MEETING. Since ray last report there has been very little change in the condition of trade in this city, either in the volume of business done or in the pfrices obtained. Our storemen report trade of July fairly satisfactory. A party of florists visited Fred Walz a few days ago and found him busy on funeral work. Of interest about his place is a batch of Cuban plants in which Fred takes a special pride. The seeds were sent through the mail by Sargent John Naegle, who served in Company M. 2d Tmmunes, which was the first to arrive at the surrender of Santiago. Sergt. Naegle was at one time a Cincin- nati florist, and on his return home brought a rare collection of seeds. Mr. Walz sowed his seeds last January and several varieties are now in bloom. The first to attract our attention was a col- tection of acacias about twelve inches high varying very much in growth and foliage. The largest among them is called Flambango among the natives. The flower is similar in color to Salvia splendens and a tree twenty feet high with a mass of scarlet blooms is said to be a beautiful sight. A collection of abutilons not yet in bloom, show a vari- ation of foliage and differ greatly from those in cultivation here. One variety of ricinus turned the water black by soak- ing the black seeds over night; the plant is of a compact and dwarf habit. Among the running vines is a fine Gleditschia [?] in bloom now; flower azure blue with yellow throat; should this plant prove to be hardy in our climate, I am sure that the flower loving public will hail it with delight. The Cincinnati delegation will leave on the C. H. & D. R. R. on August 14, at 9:30 p. m., reaching Toledo the following morning, thence by boat at 8:30 a. m., reaching Detroit at 12:45 p. m. Round trip, $9.85, sleeper extra. Cincinnati should be well represented at this rate. Next Thursday afternoon, August 10, the regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Society will beheld at President Murphy's place. Two wagons will be in waiting at the end of the Elberon avenue car line at 1 o'clock to carry the boys to the carnation belt. Every one invited. H. Schwarz. H. BAYERSDORFER k GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immorteltes. New CatalOBue of all FUJttlSTS 80PPL1KS on application. ti)r"For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 60. 62. 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Meyer Green Silkaline for tylriK b*>t RBT a»;us. Can also behad 1 colore to match the nat- ural tlower shades. Hend fur samples aiid prices. JOHN C. MEYER & CO.. Mfrs. and Wholesalers, SummtT St. Boston. Mass. A, HERRMANN ManufaC' turer if Florists' Supplies Send for u prit 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34th St. . HEW YORK %0^0^^0^ ^i, ^^^^^^ ^ ^»^*^^^^^^f0^r^i'^f^0^0^0^^»0^^, Butted Glass. This is no lonKoran experiment, it has come to stay. There re various wuys of mukin-^' liiitted Roofs, but the best way Clipper Bar. With this bar you can make a roof that is absolutely free from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It lasts longer, looks better and costs less than the old- fashioned roof. Hut do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for it is not: we furnish what people want and there is nothing in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap, knots and all utherdefects. Lockland Lumber Co. Lockland, Ohio. Write for Circul; or Estimates. ^^P^^I^%#^^^%#^^^^^9^^l#^^^^^^^r^^^^^^^^^M^M« WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- Make your contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. PERrCCT GLAZIERS' POINTS No rights or lefts. Price per box of IQf^O BOc : by mail, 75c.: in lots of 5000 by ex.,55c. per 1000. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street. ^ PHILA., PA. f Wire Rose Slakes THE MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SIPPORT. Lancaster. Pa.. June 17, '99. ! MR. THKRON PARKER, ' Brooklyn, N. Y., I Dear 5/V;— Your Model Carnation ; Support is all right in every way, and will no doubt be considered as neces- i sary as good plants with growers when tetter known. I consider it the best , on the market: and if your other spe- i cialtiesare equally as good, they should make another addition to the money makers of 1900. Respertfully. ALHl-:'RT M. IIKRR. Samples and Prlees on AppllCHtioD t t-tPB, Tobacco, Small Krutii*. Ht l!oo«t«. elc. All tin, 5(1c. ; : PollBliPd C'ppor. »1 im. i;i«h „-ilh Oriler. WcIrIib, hnxnil. nil. .Ill 5 pniuiil'. Hiiyer PB.V« I'XprPBB. STKVENS & CO., 107Chiimbcr8Si.,N. Y.Clty Do the American Florist a small favor. Mention the paper when writing to advertisers. Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOISING AND TRADING CO., i^ Sold by Seedsmen. LOUISVILLE. KY. NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE fif USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYIIIC INDOOKSOR SOLD BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR TREE- SKABCURA DIPCO.CNICACO. I ' puicKLY Does it. "v m A good adv. in a good paper will bring good returns. i8gg. The American Florist. 23 AMERICAN CHAMPION BILER. TH£ "'VEMTIL^TING f\PPL)f^NCE,^ Best and Cheapest on Arth. This is mi Picter. UyV- Z^Aa- -i^sl-M^ fl^^2^'^-<^ ^<^U^^>^ /^aut~ ol fk/pi /yf~ 4i/vyi^ THE EVERLASTIN HINGE. ARE YOU^-^ ^ Building- ^ Repairing? MASTICA, $1X0 per gallon. LIQUID PUTTY, 25-lb. can |1.50, ready to use. SCOLLAY PUTTY BULB for applying Mastica or Liquid Putty, 85c. VAN REYPER'S GLAZING POINTS, per 1000 60c, by mail 75c. GLASS CUTTERS, steel roller, I5ceach. MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, %\ 00 ea Ellis & Pollworth, Box 75... MILWAUKEE, WIS. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD PDTS ""^ List and SAMPLES FREE. Ji 6i SWAHN S SDNS, Minneapolis, minn. An advertiser feels better when be knows he is getting direct returns for his nioney. Mention the American Florist. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and We>t»ide Avet., Jersey City, N. J. Jackson Av. ft Pearson St., Long Island City, N. Y. Made by Standard.?*^ T^ A FLOWER \rO\S If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of theCapUol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON, D. C Mention the American Florist. Standard Pots """^ iJ'r'Ihfpping"'"'"' KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ~~~^~~~^^^~'^ ivfail Orders, and Special NORRISTOIWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Applloatlon. {GEO. KELLER & SON, MAKTJFACTTJBKRS OF Flower Pols. Before baying writ© for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS' DETROiT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 4«0 HOWARD ST. STANDARD FLOWER POfS First Quality. Cream Colon, 1'- «*•♦ f BSE A M E R I C AN [lflL©iJ |l|l^|l Mm Eric a is pFDW of tks UesseU there may be more cam fort Rmiisbips, but we are the hrst to touch Unknau/n Seas," Vol. XV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 12, 1899. No. 584- ITLHItE /APliL9i!@/4IN IFiL@l@9@7 Published every Satuedat by AMBRIOAN FLORIST COMPANY. 324 Dearborn Street* Chlcaj^o. E&Btem OlUce : 67 Uroinfleld St., Boston. preBldeDt: W. J. Stewart. CT Bromfleld St , boston, Mass . Becretary; H, B. BKATTY, OU City, Pa . treasurer. The fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Detroit, Mich.. August 15. Iri. 17 and 18. I8W. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at Detroit, Mich.. August, 1899. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian, Mich . Secretary. THIS ISSUE 64 PAGES WITH COVERS. COfiTENTS. The lii.-tors ni pv.lt.'ss 2o Foiviu'.' aiiiiiKils :iii.i. 32 B'ri'uzin?, stiaiminK' and dryini; muI to destroy rms . .3-2 Kalanehce Hammea (illiis ) :H Htlicoiiia Sanderi (llliis ) With the growers A moderiM-oimiiorcial greenhouse (illus.). C'hr 36 Ilelpfu Some usiiui coutrivauces ■ii Pump and tanic counectiou 37 Carnatious 38 A new carnation pest (illus.) 38 Cleveland 38 Xew York 39 Boston 39 Philadelphia 39 Chieaiio W Toronto — r-.-. J" St. Louis ■..■: 'I' Paris (illus.). ...^ J" Butted versus 'apped ttlass. 41 Boilers and pipiuK -11 Greenhouse ijnilding. 42 Obituaries -12 The seed trade 48 The seed crops in German \ 48 Detroit 48 Thenur.serv trade 60 Importation ot nursery stock 60 Th.- Pasti Mihvauk.e Indianapolis. Xi Association. THE FACTORS OF PROGRESS. Five years ago, reviewing briefly the events and progress during the first ten years of the e.xistence of the Society of American Florists, we attributed the remarkable horticultural development in America during that period largely to the beneficial influence and practical work of this national association. To-day, at the close of another half decade, we can with equal confidence and pride claim for that time a continued steady growth, a creditable industrial and social advance- ment and an uplifting of our profession toward better ideals and higherhonor.in all of which our great national institu- tion has been a potent factor. As we said five years ago, we can now reassert, thatto the fact of the affiliation and co-operation of the best and most emi- nent men engaged in floricultural pursuits is largely due the great influence and continued prosperity of the Society ot American Florists. Recent years have seen occasional outbreaks of unfriendly and often abusive criticism on various lines, but most of this being from obscure sources and clearly intended to injure, it failed of effect and now the voice of the croaker is silent, while within the organ- ization itself the problem of how best to serve the cause of .\merican floriculture and benefit those engaged in it has been manfully faced; every honest suggestion for the good of the cause has been unself- ishly considered and that which in the judgment ot the society appeared wise has been adopted, so that to-day it stands on a broader and stronger foun- dation than ever before. From the botanical teacher down to the humblest worker in the garden or greenhouse, all classes and conditions find something helpful in the S. A. F.; even the scoffers are made the unappreciative but willing beneficiaries of its policies, while the char- acter ot its membership, its marked free- dom from petty intrigues and internal dissensions, the trend of the discussions at its meetings, the enterprise displayed in its exhibitions and the encouragement given there to inventors and progressive men, all speak for its permanency as an organization and point to a luture full of increasing usefulness. The indifference that comes, as the nov- elty of traveling wears off and widely separated points become familiar after a few years of convention going, is mainlv responsible for the decreased attendance at the annual meelingsnow, as compared with that in the earlier years of the soci- ety's existence. But the florist who allows this feeling to influence him and keep him at home when so much of vital interest is going on, depending upon the printed accounts of it all to serve him sufficiently, is making a serious mistake. Nowhere is it more true than in floricul- ture that "when we go from home we go to school." .\ convention of the S. .\. F. with the opportunities there afforded for personal contact with progressive men, all interested in a common cause, with varied experience in diflerent sec- tions and under diflerent conditions, the facilities for seeing and testing the value of the latest introductions and mechan- ical appliances, is always worth, to the man ambitious in his calling, more than it costs in time and money. The programmes of the society's annual meetings as now made up are quite dif- ferent from those of theearlierconventions and a comparison is interestingasindica- tive of the methodical precision which the j-ears of experience have graduallv brought into the management of the society's business, The growing import- ance of the exhibition department and the prominence of the "sporting" element in the program are especially noticea- ble and these two features are gradually but eflectively displacing the old "essay and discussion" method, which proved such a strong attraction in the earlier days, when the controversies over steam versus hot water, practical versus scien- tific education, hail insurance, etc., brought the gladiators of the profession into fierce oratorical combat, yet the contents of the annual reports' of the society's proceedings show that the seri- ous problems of todav are not neglected and that the society is keeping well in the van in all matters pertaining to the present and future welfaie of the craft. The possibilities in American bulb grow- ing, the investigation of plant fertilizers,, registration of new plants and super- vision of nomenclature, and co-operative purchase of materials, which have been taken up in a practical way mav be men- tioned in illustration. In the way these all-important matters are handled is seen the tendency of the present time to dis- tribute the society's activity over the TjIE A MER I CA K F L CRIST. Aug. 12, entire year and make of the convention a sort ol rallying point where results mav be compared and new movements put into operation, where the benefits of personal association and interchange of ideas may be enjoyed and the fraternal spirit developed. Once brouRht together, "some to voice the accumulated knowl- edge of years, others to receive and acquire wisdom," as the Mayor of Cin- cinnati aptly said in his address of wel- come at the first convention, a body of liberal minded and practical men, such as the majority of the florists of America to day are, may be safely left to make things very interesting. To the samecourageousand self-reliant spirit that maJe the Society of American Florists a reality, the influential horti- cultural trade press owes its inception and its successful career. The American Fi-ORi?T, the pioneer and leader in every- thing that goes to place such a journal in the foremost position in its class, was born at thefirstconvention ol the Society of American Florists, at Cincinnati. The men who thought out the plan and laid so well the foundations of the national society were the same men who gave to the florists of America their first trade paper and these have uninterruptedly to the present time given this journal their earnest support and encouragement. With such friends as these, men of "broad and generous views, big hearts and sound beads," the steady growth of this publication during its fourteen years of existence is no surprise. It has grown, not alone in size, beauty and patronage, but its columns reflect the advance in intelligence, education and refinement which has been going on in the ranks of the workers in horticulture, tor which the Society of American Florists and the American Fi,orist have labored together all these years, and to these agencies more than any other, the credit is jointly due. A perusal of the early issues of the then bi-weekly paper and comparison with recent issues convinces us that the world, floriculturally,"domove." Diagrams and keys to the planting of formal designs and minute instructions in the "art" of sticking flowers in wire forms seems crude matter as compared with the class of horticultural literature the American Florist now spreads w^-ekly before its readers and, indeed, the fulfilment of the prediction of an early correspondent that "the time is coming when vulgar imita- tions of mechanical objects will be no longer tolerated" seems near at hand. But from the first, the material pub- lished was the best to be found at the time and wehavestrenuouslyendeavored to keep the promise made on the first issue to be "up with the times." The cuts in our early volumes were all hand-engraved and the now almost uni- versal half-tone process illustrations had not come into use. Our first year saw the introduction of the American Beauty, the next year the Bride, two roses that still stand peerless in their classes. But in the meantime many highly lauded novelties have come to the surface for a brief period, then dropped into obscurity and innumerable projects, visionary or practicable, from the establishment of a iiorticultural university down to dethorn- ing the rose, have been launched and through the publicity given by the horti- cultural trade press have had their merits recognized or their uselessness quickly demonstrated. Th; S. A. F. and the American F'lorist have done their part in "letting in the light." Our simple platform as announced in our first lines was "to reach and benefit the florists of North America." That platform we re-allirm to-dav. Forcing Annuals and Perennials. The first thing to do is to get a stock of plants in the fall, the earlierthe better. It is very important that they should be potted up very early in the fall, so that ihev will make some root growth before the time arrives for storing them away in frames for winter. Any good fibrous compost will suit them and they can be put in boxes, pan or pots. After the plants are potted they should be given a position where they can obtain plenty of light and watered as they require it. Whenever severe weather sets in the plants should be placed in frames where the frost is kept out. The frost does not hurt the plants but when the soil in the pots gets frozen, at the time of removing them from the frames a large percentage of them will be found broken. Any time they are required for forcing they can be removed to a cool gieenhouse and forced JAMES GALLOWAY. (pAGE 42.) gradually. The plants are much easier to force after the days begin to lengthen and they then respond to this artificial treatment in a much shorter time. There is quite a long list of herbaceous plants that can be forced, but only a few of the best are mentioned in this list. Dicentra spectabilis is very easily fgrced and is a most beautiful plant, producing racemes two feet or more in length if well grovi'n. The individu.il flowers are of a rosy crimson color. The foliage is very pleasing, much divided, and has a grace- ful habit. Arabis albida, the white rock cress, is very easily grown and has pure white flowers which arc produced freely. The plants are from six to nine inches high. Astilbe Japonica is well known; the variety grandiflora is the best. Cam- panula persieifolia alba is a tall hand- some perennial and forces well late in the season. Its height is from one to three feet and the flowers are pure white and bell shaped. I'rimula ollicinalis and all its varieties are good. P. denticulata is also good and so is P. Japonica, although it comes in later than the others. Some of the native cyprcpediums force well, C. spectabile, C. acaule and C. pubcscens giving the best results. Poly- gonatum mulliflorum, Solomon's seal, is a very decorative plant and grows from eighteen inches to two feet high; it is very floriferous. The flowers are in long racemes, pendent, white, spotted with green in the throat. It makes a very desirable plant for forcing. Trillium grandiflorum is a native plant that is well known and has beautiful large white flowers. It forces very well I'vularia grandiflora is another native plant with graceful bell-shaped flowers which are produced in large numbers. Aquilegia Canadensis makes an excellent pot plant and is as pretty as a fuchsia when it is in blossom. It ought to sell well as a pot plant in the spring. There are many annuals that force well if the seeds are sown in the fall and wintered over in boxes in a cold frame and forced gently in the spring in a cool greenhouse. Among the best are Delphi- nium Ajacis, godetias, clarkias, schizan- thus and cheiranthus. Some others treated differently and well known are stocks, mignonette, antirrhinums and sweet peas. Many of the spring bulbs are easily forced, such as Fritillaria meleagris, F. imperialis, Erythronium dens-canis, Camassia esculenta, Chiono- doxa Lucilia;, Scilla Sibirica, Muscari botryoides, Brodiiea congesta and Milla uniflora. Robert Cameron. Seasonable Notes on New and Old Varieties of Clematis. The illustration. Fig. 1, shows a two year vine of Clematis Jackmanni planted in its present location two years ago. Fig. 2 illustrates a much older plant of the same variety six or seven years in its present position, but in poorer soil and more exposed. The latter plant would have done much better if the soil had been carefully prepared and enriched with manure both underneath and on the sur- face; but the average city jobbing gar- dener is too confident that nothing needs to be learned to investigate much as to the special needs of the clematis, and so this plant is a good example of persist- ence under adverse circumstances. A successful clematis grower tells me that one of the first essentials for having this plant flower well in dry weather is to have a good depth of rich soil. A good mulch is put on also, and frequent waterings of liquid manure given accord- ing to the state of the weather. If the ground be stifi', it should lie lightened by working in a good proportion of leaf soil or cocoanut fibre refuse, also a little sharp sand. Of late years many fine new varieties have been secured by hybridization. The first hybridizer of note is said to have been Isaac Anderson-Henry, Esq., of Edinburgh, Scotland, followed by George Jackman, of Woking, England. In 1862 the celebrated Jackmanni flowered and it is still one of the best. Mine. Edouard Andre was first seen at the World's Fair at Chicago, and is now well dilTused and greatly admired. It is the nearest approach to a bright red that has yet appeared, perfectly hardy and a very free flowering sort. A recent introduction of the Jackmanni type is Mme. Baron Veil- lard, a lavender pink with a lively satiny lustre that is very charming. Another new one oflercd on this side for the first time this season is M. Koster, a bright rosy carmine, claimed to be a much stronger grower and freer in flowering than Mme. Eilouaid Andre, although it is admitted that the latter is richer and brighter in color. The introducers claim M. Koster has shown a growth of six to iSgg. The American Florist. 27 eight feet in a single season under ordi- nary nursery cultivation with hundreds of flowers open at one time, wlijch speaks well for its vigor. Of the older varieties, the following are all good and in general cultivation: Alexandra. — This is one of the continu- ous blooming sorts of real merit. The flowers are large and of a pale reddish violet color. July to October. Countess of Lovelace.— .V decided ad- vance on John Gnuld \eitch, both in habit, color and form. A bluish lilac, rosette shaped, forming a double flower. Duchess of Edinburgh— ( )ne of the best of the double white varieties. The flow- ers are pure white, four inches across; very deep. They are remarkably sweet scented. Fair Rosamond. — Free growing and handsome. The flower is iuDy si.K inches across. The color is white with a bluish cast, having a light wine red bar up the center of each sepal. Flowers very fra- grant, and are abundant through June and first of July. Gem. — A new and perpetual blooming variety The flowers are of a deep laven- der blue. June to October. Henryii. — This is the finest of all white clematis and should find a place in every collection. K vigorous grower, and remarkably free and continuous bloomer, beginning with the earliest and holding on with the latest. Flowers large, of a beautiful creamy white with reddish chocolate anthers. June to ( >ctober. KermesinaSplendens. — This is theniost profuse bloomer of all clematis. Com- mencing in early summer and continuing through the season; literally covered with scarlet crimson flowers. Xot sub- ject to blight and is a vigorous grower. Lady Caroline Neville — A remarkably fine variety of the lanuginosa type pro- ducing flowers successively through the summer and autumn. Colorpale mauve, with lavender bar, anthers pale reddish brown. Lawsoniana. — One of the finest of all; a vigorous grower and continuous bloomer. The flowers arc very large, often nine inches in diameter Opening a FIG. I.— TWO YEAR OLD PLANT OF CLEMATIS JAGKMANNI. rich, glistening, rosy purple, they gradu- ally change to a mauve purple. June to October. Lucie Lemoine. — Flowers white, double, large and well formed: composed of sev- enty-five to ninety petals; very showy. June. Miss Bateman. — One of the most charming of the spring floweringhybrids, having large white flowers with choco-' late red anthers and somewhat fragrant. May and June. Prince of Wales — This is one of the very profuse flowering varieties of vigor- ous habit: showy and free. The flowers are of a deep purple with a red bar in the center of each sepal. First rate for bed- FIG. II.— CLEMATIS JAGKMANNI SIX OR SEVEN YEARS PRESENT POSITION. ding as well as training up. July to October. Ramana.— Said to be an American seedling of the Jackmanni type; one of the strongest growers: flowers lavender blue, similar to Gem. Rubella.— One of the finest of the Jack- manni class, having the same habit of abundant and continuous blooming until frozen up. The flowers are large and of a deep velvety claret color. Showy and effective. July to October. Star of India — A very showy, very free flowering sort, with large flowers; first of a reddish plumcolor,changingto a violet purple with turkey red bar in the center of each sepal. A distinct variety of great merit. July to October. This is claimed to be one of the parents of the new coc- cinea hybrids mentioned in this article. Velutina Purpurea. — This variety has great merit in being the darkest colored clematis of its class. The flowers are large and of a very rich, blackish mul- berry purple color. It has the vigorous free blooming character of Jackmanni. July to i~ictober. In addition to these must be added, of course, the popular Jackmanni and its white form. Albert Knapper, a success- ful Philadelphia grower of clematis, claims Gypsy Queen is better than Jack- manni, being freer and a better color. He has also a very good word for Belle of Woking. At Mr. Knapper's I saw a good instance of the free flowering quali- ties of Mme. Baron \'eillard— a plant over a doorway having hundreds of fine blossoms on it at the time of my visit. Also I was reminded what a charming thing the old C. coccinea is by seeing its bright scarlet flowers sticking out from a plant that was growing vigorously on an old fence. It is a great bloomer, com- mencing about the -4th of July and con tinning until frost. And C. crispa, isn't it fragrant! XEW COCCLSEA HYBRIDS. The new coccinea hybrids illustrated in this issue from the excellent colored plate of the London Garden were introduced recently by Jackman, and are decidediv unique and entirely different from pre- 28 The a mer i ca x Florist. Alio-. 12^ existing sorts. The varieties shown are Countess of Onslow, Duchess of York and Duchess of Albanv; all of which received the certificate of the Royal Horticultural Society. The beautiful bell shaped flowers are quite distinct from each other, with from four to six sepals each of goodsubstanceand standing well out from the foliage, which makes them excellent for cutting as they last well in water. I give Jackinan's descriptions: Countess of Onslow.— .■V bright violet purple with a broad band of scarlet down the center of each sepal. Duchess of York.— .A. delicate blush pink with a deeper tinge down the center ot each sepal. Duchess of Albany.— Bright pink, deeper down the center softening to lilac pink around the margin. It is understood that a stock of these is being worked up in this country; but so far they have not been otTered and the introducer's prices are asyetso high that very few have invested. If they succeed well in our climate they will be a decided acquisition to this charming family of flowering climbers. NELLY MOSER. \ am indebted to Mr. A. Blanc for the translation, which I have condensed con- siderably, from the French, of the partic- ulars of the new variety, Nelly Aloser, illustrated herewith from the colored plate of the Revue Horticole: '•In ISO" .\lr. Moser, o:" Versailles (France) exhibited two new clematis. Both were pretty; but one, called Xelly Moser was particularly noticeable. The flower is fully six inches in diameter, of a satiny rosy lilac. Its bright carmine central stripe, so well defined, distin- guishes it from any other of the C. lan- uginosa type. Its habit is particularly vigorous and its hardiness assured. It blooms in May and at frequent intervals during the season, even up to October. The other variety, called George Magne was lighter in color but of the same form and size. In 1S96 the attention of clem- atis specialists was directed toward the productions of Mr. Moser who in that year exhibited Rene Moser and Marcel Moser. The novelties were already a great improvement upon the forms issued from C. lanuginosa, but those exhibited in 1897 showed still further advance. "Until within the last few years the variety Belisaire, with delicate lilac flow- ers bore the largest blooms. After this, but little increase in size was obtained. It was more in variation of color that progress was made, without, however, much deviation from the lilac, bluish or violet tints. It was then that Mr. .Moser began to hybridize Belisaire with differ- ent varieties. From these successive hybridizations were issued Rene Moser, a double mauve, and Marcel .Moser, a very large mauve flower with red central vein. Crosses from these two sorts finally produced George Magne, a rosy lilac with carmine rose central stripe or vein, and Nelly Moser, a white shaded rose, with bright carmine vein. Mr. Moser will soon place in commerce a nov- elty called Madame Deschamps, of which the petals are remarkably rounded instead of being pointed as in Xclly Moser. The color of this new sort is white, shaded mauve, with red central vein." I am told that Mr. Egan, of Highland Park, III., has tested thccoccinea hybrids of Jackman. It would be interesting to hear what that gentleman has to say on the subject. Will he not tell usr G. C. Watson. The Present Status of the Geranium. The geranium is the most important bedding plant of the day. N'o other plant disputes place with it. .No other low- priced plant can be made to produce so tine an effect and with the increased num- ber of good bedding varieties, running through such a wide range of colors, there is absolutely no need of monotony; the beds of this year need in no way resemble last year's; Mrs. X. and Mrs. B. may both order geranium beds, yet there need be no tone of resemblance between them. A few seasons ago the popularity of this grand plant was seriously threatened by the fact that the majority of florists had but one or two favorite varieties of bedders, and customers must take these sorts or go without. For a long ti'me Queen ot the West was the leader, and -CLEMATIS NELLY MOSER. square alter sc|uare of town and city gar- dens presented the crude contrast of its red flowers against the green grass. No wonder the geranium began to be spoken of as "common!" The number of first class bedding sorts even today, and with all the recent fine additions, is still not very large, though there areenough varieties to give custom- ers an excellent choice as to combination of colors, if only the florist has selected the best as they have been offered to the trade. The American Florist has given some excellent lists recently, which should be valuable to growers in making up varie- ties for another year. Every florist who grows geraniums largelj', would do well to have a small "trial ground" in some convenient part of his place, where he can make notes on varieties during the summer, and be able to speak with abso- lute precision to his customers regarding them. Take your dark varieties and bed them side by side; label thcni plainly: S. A. Nutt, Marvel, Leonard Kelvvay, M. Ott, Le Cid, Louis Mayet. Score them up in your note book by points; which onegets into form and growth quickest, other things being equal; which has the best habit; most important of all, which pro- duces the finest mass of clear color; put a very black mark after any that burn their foliage and dwindle away under the hot sun; no customer wants that variety to spoil his lawn; put a bright, particu- lar star before the names of those that come out f|uickest and brightest aftertbe rain storms; spot the shy bloomers and the stnall trusses; in short, work intelli- gently and systematically, and go through each color, double and single, and still you will not have an enormous contract on hand, for the bedders are limitedfin number. Beside those named in the S. A. Nutt class, we would suggest the following: Double white, Countess of Harcourt, Boucharlat's White, Alpine Beauty, Mme. Chevralierre, La Favorite and Mrs. Gaar (single). _ '_ Double pink, Francis Perkins, L' Con- table, Mary Hill. Single pink, Ben Schroeder, Vincennes, J. D. Cabos, H. Le More. Double salmon, BeautePoitevine, Eula- lie. Single salmon, Mrs. E. G. Hill, L. Swartling. Double scarlet, A. Ricard, Ville de Poit- iers, Feu de Joie. Single scarlet, Bruant, Gloire Poitevine. Odd colors. Col. Barre, Mme. Jaulin, Prest. V. Dubois, rosy magenta, very fine combined with white. While the geranium is first of all a bed- ding plant and is most highly valued because it gives a continuous mass of color throughout the season, and increases in effectiveness till frost comes, it is no less valuab'e when placed to other uses. For growing to specimen flower- ing plants, nothing but the chrysanthe- mum can ei|ual it, and it is less exacting in its rcc|uirements. In a retail florists' establishment noth- ing can approach the "fancy" varieties for brightening up the houses and adding interest to the place; visitors are always enthusiastic over the new and odd varie- ties displayed, so utterlj- distinct from the "fish geranium" of earlierdays. These fancy sorts always meet a ready sale, at advanced prices, to buyers who are mat ing up collections, and others who grow their plants in borders and enjoy them individually as distinct from producing a mass of color on the lawn. Some ten years ago the introduction of Souv. de Miraude made a decided sensa- tion as being a distinct break from every 'other type; on trial it fell into disfavor when it was found that it was a poor bedder, and its form of floret debarred it from a place among fine fancies, but it has proved the forerunner of a very fine and valuable family, two of which are leaders in the line of fancy bedders, these are Columbia and Drydcn. Dryden has large florets approaching the circular in form; it is dwarf, a mass of bloom, color rosy red with white; bright and distinct and does not pale in the sun. Columbia is light scarlet and white, flame color in effect; very dwarf and one of the freest; stands the sun finely. Other members of this showy family are Southe.v, probably the brightest and showing the most striking contrast of colors; .\ndre\v Lang, of finest coloring, enormous size and perfect form, and Mark Twain, oneof the mostremarkable. These three are probalily the finest and most striking of the .\ureole section; as bedders_ they have not yet been tested, but their grand size, novelty and points of general excellence should secure them a place with every grower; they are delightful surprises. For perfection of beauty and stunning size the "English round-flowered" stantl unapproached. Cannell's set of a dozen years ago took away one's breath to iSgg. TjI E a me R I CA iV F L O R / S T. 29 look at them, but the past few years have seen them surpassed. "Round as a dollar" describes their form exactly; the colors are inexpressibly clear and bright, and the size is most remarkable of all; when a geranium floret measures two and three-quarters by two and a half it is large! Jno. Forbes is still unsurpassed among fine scarlets of this class; Gertrude Pearson, rose pink; Phyllis, salmon rose; Virginia, snow white; Shelly, dark velvety crimson; Alfred Tennyson, rose crimson; Crabbe, cherry red. and queen ot them all is Mrs. Gordon Linzee, rosy- salmon shading to pure pink, a perfect boui|uet of the most delightful color. The fancy geraniums among double varieties are of the greatest beauty, and are quite novel. One of the earliest of these wasTriumphedeNancy, of carmine red color with white markings, a double Aureole; thencameMrae Alcide Bruneau, a double white with a laced edge of rose; very beautiful, but not a strong grower. This year we have La Fraicheur, a quite double, snow white flower with a lace of bright pink, and a nice free grower; this is one of the prettiest geraniums extant. Emanuel Arene is a fine double flower of pure rose color with an enormous white eye. Among the most promising of the coming novelties which will please the trade greatly are the following: Tempest (Tempete), single; the nearest approach to an orange yellow yet intro- duced, and a mass of bloom. Mantle of Fire, double; we consider this the finest thing of its color seen in many a day; it is very dwarf with neat foliage like Mrs. Gaar; the color is dark velvety scarlet, audit is the freest variety extant; the blooms must bekept ofi" until the plants are well established; we think this will prove a leading bedding variety in its color. A grand companion for it in pink is Bruant's Jean Viand. This is the color of Ben Schroeder in a double Bruant, with the white eye, a dwarf grower, rigid footstalks, elegant floi-ets and a great prolusion of bloom. It looks at present as if it would rank quite up with X. Ricard; we have several good pink bed- ders but there is room for a better one and it is here. Of bedders of a new color for this pur- pose are President Victor Dubois, Bruant type, and the new variety, Stephen Ligeard. The former is rosy magenta; Ligeard is the color of a good crimson H. P. rose; both of them "mass" nicely, and either one lined against a row of white will produce a new and beautiful effect, a refreshing change where one has grown tired of scarlet used one season after another. At the present time only the rose and the carnation surpass the geranium in interest and value. Each importation is - anxiously tried for the fine novelties sure to be found in it; each year the process of weeding out goes on and the really valu- able sorts quicklv take their places among "standard" varieties. Of each annual importation fully seventy-five per cent is discarded by our firm as being unsuited to the American trade or not sufficiently distinct for introduction. Those sent out should be carefully tried before judgtnent is passed. A young plant in a 2V2inch pot rarely shows its capabilities. A new variety, if recommended as a bedder, should be planted in the open ground; other novelties should either be benched or grown on into 4-inch or 5-inch pots; then only will the bloom be seen in true character. Carelessness has consigned COCCINEA HYBRID CLEMATIS. many a fine variety to the rubbish heap, from which it has only been reclaimed by the patience o( the discriminating grower. S. A. Hill. A Visit to Riverton. The name of Dreer is a household word among the commercial florists from one end of this broad country to the other. " Ifave you tried Dreer?" is invariably the answer given to the man who complains that, after repeated trj'- ing, he is going to give it up and write his customer that he cannot fill the order. After a visit to this immense establishment, taking in the acres of greenhouses and the broad fields sur- rounding, with their rows and rows of frames and summer sheds, the well-kept beds full of ever3-thing except nursery stock that will ornament a garden or lawn, together with the very complete water gardens, stocked with all that is desirable in aquatics, it may be said that the half has not as yet been told. Large collections of a similar character have been gathered together before, but they have gradually disappeared, while the building up of this business has gone steadily forward, until today it will compare favorably, when variety is con- sidered, with any in the world. Another large addition, covering over hall an acre in extent, is now being built, to be devoted entirely to ferns, of which they have over half a million in pots at present. Jacob D. Eistle. the manager, to whose thorough knowledge of the business much of the success of the establishment is due, is alwaj-s glad to see visiting craftsmen and takes great pleasure in showing them about. One of their specialties is a strain of double- fringed petunias. The seed for these is sown each season, the finest varieties selected at the time of bloom, and then perpetuated from cuttings. About fifty per cent of the seedlings come double. The varieties of last season, no matter how fine they were, are discarded, as the stock from fresh seedlings gives so much better satisfaction. In speaking of im- porting plants Mr. Kisele said that at the time, some j-ears ago, when verbenas were much in demand, the tariff was largely increased. Wm. Bull, of London, who was doing quite a large business in new plants with American importers, said that this worked disastrously for him, as the Americans began to raise seedlings themselves, which were quite the equal of his, and the importations ceased. "The demand for ferns is increasing all the time," reports Mr. Eisele. "We never seem to have enough. In the winter we protect our regular trade by setting aside certain parts of benches with selected stock, from which we take their orders and immediately fill up again, so as to have a full line of good plants at all times. Each year we sow more seed and give more room to this class of plants, but in the busy parts of the win- ter season, when the demand is greatest for table decoration, we invariablv run 30 The American Florist. Aug, 12, short of some varieties. There is also an increasing demand for large plants for sale as single specimens. Cybotiuni Scheidii is a grand fern. We have had a great demand for the plants and also lor the fronds, which are used by some florists with good effect in boii(|uets and other floral work. It is most profitable, as it grows easily, only requiring plenty of room." "What new varieties suitable for ferneries would I recommend? Well, Pteris serrulata voluta, P. Weirasetti and I^. Hiaurita argentea, the latter a dwarf, striped kind with good, strong foliage, are, I think, acquisitions among the pteris family. We are potting a lot of strong growing varieties into six-inch pots as the demand for larger sizes for decorative work is increasing. We grow nearly all our ferns outside in frames during the summer; it gives us the houses to spread out our palms, and the ferns seem to do equally as well outside." The frames are all covered with white- washed sash, raised fifteen inches, leav- ing a large air space on all sides. The plants are either growing in boxes or in pots, partially plunged. They are watered from a system of pipes running overhead, with faucets at convenient distances, to which the hose can be attached. "Adiantum Farleyense no longer a puzzle?" repeated Mr. Eisele. "No, we have no trouble at all with it. We propagate from old plants that we get back from florists, or those that do not seem to grow strongly and break up into many crowns. These we shake out and cut into small pieces, a crown or so each. We sow these crowns in a bed of sand and moss, sprinkle sand over them and, when started, pot them off. "What is there new about palms?" "Nothing new; same old bugs to fight. We use a little more system now, how- ever. Scale thrives best in a high tem- perature, so we keep our kentias during summer, their resting period, as cool as possible, as they make their best growth in the fall and early winter. This treat- ment helps to keep the pest down at this season, and if we start clean in the fall we have but little trouble in the winter. With the other kinds of palms there seems to be no better way than a sys- tematic syringing with insecticides and and an avoidance of overcrowding. With the best of care, however, it becomes necessary at times to go over the plants and remove the pests by hand. No, there is nothing new in palms, at least for commercial purposes. Still, there are useful varieties that the retail florists could take hold of and push, which, I think, would give satisfaction as house plants and add much needed variety to the stock. 1 refer to such varieties as Arcca Baueri, A. sapida, A. Australis and pheonix in variet3'. Caryota urens is also a very decorative palm which, with its distinct foliage, stands out well in decorations and would be found very useful." "Are you able to get palms up any faster with improved houses and greater experience?" was my next question. "Well, not much. Latanias seem to come on a little <|uicker and planting several together in a pot, which is a plan now generally adopted by large growers, enables us to get bushy stock inashorter time and with less handling and an economical use of greenhouse room." "Has there been any advance in prices owing to scarcity and higher price of greenhouse material?" "Ves, from ten to twenty per cent, arecas particularly being higher on ac- count of scarcity and increased demand. There is one thing I would like to say about arecas; they do not usually get the care after shipment and on arriving at their destination that they re(|uire. They should be given a warm, close atmo- sphere, as they are apt to get chilled if placed in a cool, airy house, such as would do very well for kentias." "What is in these boxes under the table?" I asked. "They contain our palm seed, placed about six inches deep and covered with a.^'U- \iv moss and kept moist. They are looked over occasionally after the seed begins to show signs of life, and the quick ones planted on the table above. In this way we save room and keep the sizes, or strong and weaker growers, separate. Palm seed should, on arrival, be at once placed in damp moss and never allowed to get dry thereafter." "Which variety sells best with you?" "The kentia is in most demand on ac- count of its general utility; next come arecas and the latanias." "Do you find as much sale for arau- carias as formerly?" "They seem to sell just as well, the greatest demand being for medium sizes. Many small growers who sell at retail find them profitable, and they are in- cluded in every order. We raise quite a number from cuttings, keeping the stock plants in pots, where they do no grow so large as when planted out, but make more shoots. These stock plants are not available for anj'thing else, as they never afterwards grow into salable stock. The arauearias seem to do best during summer plunged in ashes, under a slat frame." "Has Cocos Weddeliana been over- done?" I interrogated. "No; there is a great demand for cocos, it being one of the best of house palms and its very extensive use for ferneries still keeps the stock down although it is now much more largely grown than ever before." "You have a large stock of Cycas revo- luta; how do they go?" "Very well, onlj- the price is too low. When they have to be kept a year or two to get a good, even set of leaves they should bring more money than they do to make tlicmdesirablestockforagrower to handle." "How about the prices of palms abroad; are they also advancing?" "Yes, some of the growers in Ghent ([uote prices now for this fall's delivery that are from twenty to fifty per cent higher than their figurestwo years ago." "Here is a fine variety of Dracrena Australis type called Houcetti, with a fine light blush-colored midrib; it is a good strong grower and will be a good commercial sort when it can be sold a little cheaper. They are working up a large stock of it in Belgium." "Your collection of dwarf Japanese evergreens is very pretty; what do you think of their antiquity; do you believe they are as old as they claim?" "I have asked my Japanese assistant several times about the truth of the given ages of these specimens and he always laughs but has nothing to say. 1 think their ages are largely fictitious and that they can be grown in a much shorter time." The lily gardens are themselves worth a visit and to enthusiasts, and their num- ber is increasing rapidly, this portion of the grounds is a most fascinating place. Mr. Tricker, who has charge of this department, is on the lookout constantly for new varieties and has raised from seed some very valuable kinds. The large Victoria pond, given up almost entirel}' to this species, looks very trop- ical, with its surface covered with the handsome leaves of this superb variety. "The demand," said Mr. Eisele, "is rapidly increasing for this class of plants and the water garden is getting to be a feature of every well conducted private place. Orders are received for our new varieties from connoisseurs in Euro pe who get a hold of the fact that we have them, probably from the horticultural notices in their journals, as we do not advertise the newer kinds." There are many more stocks here that might be spoken of, both in the houses and on the grounds outside, but train time comes all too soon and we return Mr. Eisele's earnest handshake and thank him for his attention. We cannot close, however, without mentioning the beau- tiful rock work, covered with hardy annuals and perennials that are at home in such a location. Robert Kift. Dwarf Poinsettias, The general cultivation of poinsettias being so well known, we need not say anything about it here. The propagation is usually effected by means of hard- wood cuttings in early spring. These are undoubtedly the best, if large plants or large bracts for cutting purposes are desired, but as a rule they grow too tall to be very ornamental as pot plants. To obtain our dwarf plants we propa- gate during the summer, taking soft- wood cuttings, which will root readily if proper care is taken of them. Given a little bottom heat and kept quite close, there will be no trouble in rooting them. After that the cultivation is essentially the same as that of hard-wood cuttings. Being well rooted through in 2' :; inch or 3-inch pots, we usually plant them three or four together in a 7-inch pot or half a dozen in a 10-inch pan, using one of the larger plants for the center. In this way they make very attractive plants for Christmas. Poinsettias are not at all particular about soil, though they prefer rather a loose, porous but rich mixture and rec|Mire careful watering as soon as cool nights set in. J. M. Keli.IiH. i8gg. The American Florist. 31 ROSES. CULTURAL NOTES. Koses for the coniinp; winter should now all be planted and, as so much of their future success depends upon the care thev receive from now till their blooming period commences, it may not be out of place to enumerate some essen- tial points in their treatment. We will presume that the plants have been well treated, being grown in a rich compost, on well drained benches, with the soil pressed as firmly as possible. The main thing at the present time is to guard against overwatering. In very hot weather two or three light sy ringings each day, the last not later than 2 p. m., will keep the plants in better health than one heavy watering at any time. They should have an abundance of air all day and, unless very stormy, the ventilators should be open at least three or four inches at night. The more air they get now the better will the plants resist mildew and kindred troubles, as it gives them a hardy constitution. This treat- ment should be carefully followed until the outside temperature falls below 60". When this occurs it is much safer to put on a little fire heat, just enough to pre- vent condensation on the foliage, leavmg the ventilators open all night to guard against sott growth. Keep all decayed leaves carefully removed. Some varieties require a little diflferent culture from others. Those which will thrive under practically the same treat- ment are Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Silene, Perle, Sunset, Madame Hoste and Clara Watson. The hybrid teas should be given a little more water and an early top dressing as they will succeed better if kept steadily growing, particularly American Beauty, Madame Caroline Testout and its oftspring. Admiral Dewey, Mrs. Robert Garrett, La France, Meteor and Souvenir de Wootton. Mrs. Pierpont Morgan, Madame Cusin and Papa Gontier will require still more liberal watering. Regarding temperatures at this season, and until regular firing begins, they should all be treated alike, but when the forcing season proper begins, then there should be considerable variation. The first lot all require an average of 56 at night; American Beauty may go 2 higher at certain periods; Meteor should have 6° or .s° more to ensure the flowers opening well, while Souvenir de Wootton and Papa Gontier should never be given over 52° or 53° at night to get fine blooms. Maid of Honor and several others which have been introduced within the last three or four years all require about the same treatment, but there are an exceedingly small number of these that are valuable to the general florist, though some of them have done well for a few who seem to have a soil particularly suited to their requirements. As an illustration. Golden Gate was sent to me by the originator for trial, before he sold any of the stock, .\fter giving it all the care we knew how we could not get enough petals to make a decent bloom. Since then I have tried it several times and have given it to others to try with the same result; yet there are some who do this rose very fine, getting good flow- ers of large size. The same rule holds good with others of still more recent introduction. Souvenir du President Carnot is a grand rose, but how few can get enough flowers in mid-winter to make it profita- ble! .\t other seasons it is superb. The PHILIP BREITMEYER. PRESIDENT GEORGE A. RACKHAM, VICE-PRESIDENT. BRUNO SCHROETER, TREASURER. ROBERT FLOWERDAY. SECRE OFFICERS OF THE DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB. same applies to Kaiserin Augusta Victo- ria. The first winter President Carnot did remarkably well with us, at least the plants on their own roots did. The variation in many varieties is an inter- esting, though sometimes disappointing, study. Some will do well the first and second season; after that they seem to deteriorate; others sometimes take three or four years to develop their good quali- ties. Meteor and Souvenir de Wootton are examples of this latter class. Of the varieties of this year's introduc- tion it is too early to pass any opinion. Maid of Honor seems a little darker in color than Bridesmaid; whether this will be an improvement remains to be seen. Lady Dorothea, another claimant for honors, belongs to the Perle family; its color is certainly very pleasing. Admiral Dewey is also of a very beautiful shade and it is large, but fickle fashion and the retail florists are responsible for the future of any flower, no matter what its qualities may be. How long will flower buyers be satis- fied with the same stereotyped varieties, onlv four or five? Brides for luncheon one day. Bridesmaids for breakfast the next, .American Beauty for dinner, or possibly a few Meteors or Morgans! This is the regular diet nine months out of twelve and yet there are many lovely shades to choose from for variety. But the grower who beguiles himself into the belief that some others than the above will certainly sell, will find himself badly left. Why is it thus? Can any one give us a reason why so many really beautiful roses should be absolutely ignored? JoH.N N. May. KOSES FOR CHRISTMAS. Ed. K'a. Florist: — 1 wish to know how to treat roses taken from the bench after flowering last season so as to have them in bloom at Christmas. They are now standing outside in pots. Young Florist. - I presume that the varieties the cor- 32 The American Florist. Aug. 12^ respondent refers to arc the ordinary tea roses taken from the benches, in which case I should advise him to keep the plants plunged outdoors in their pots until about the end of August. Let them get a fairly good rest by withholding water somewhat; then thin out all the small wood leaving thestrong growths almost intact. When planting inside loosen the ball as much as possible so as to help them to start into the new soil. After planting press the soil solid about the roots. Give them sufficient water to make them hold their foliage, but do not over-water, giving them all the air possible day and night. By this means they will start new roots before they start any top growth; then by the end of September or first ot October they will begin to show considerable top growths. If the flowers are wanted they could be allowed to produce blooms up to about the middle of October, but to insure get- ting the very best crop at Christmas let the buds be picked ofi as fast as they are seen up to the middle or end of Novem- ber. This will induce the plants to make exceedingly good growth, and when the final pinching is done they will all break nicely and produce a fine crop for Christ- mas, providing the treatment is reason- able all through. John N. May. Orchids for Cut Bloom. Anyone desirous of having a supply of choice orchid flowers the whole year round, or a few for some particular occa- sion, need not be a genius in order to grow them. It requires, however, acare- ful selection of species and varieties, coupled with good management. At the present time there are very few orchid flowers in the market, for the simple rea- son that no one holds the stock of plants from which to supply. In the course of six or eight weeks there will be an abund- ant supply, and there will also be plenty of demand for them. The average florist cannot do better than grow a stock of these plants in proportion to his needs, and those here named will be found the most valuable for general purposes. Miltonia bicolor and its varieties would, I have no doubt, find a ready market. For autumn and winter supply the various species and varieties of cattleya must be given first place. The following, in their order of flowering, will cover a period of at least ten months, starling with Cattleya labiata and fol- lowing with LiL-lia autumnalis, Cattleya (Taskelliana, C. Triana;, La:lia ancepes, Cattleya Mossiic, C. Mendelli, Liulia purpurata and Cattleya gigas. We have, of course, the usual complement of sundries, the most conspicuous of which I should say are the odontoglossums. In O. grande, one of the oldest, we have, it not the finest, certainly one of the most showy orchids in cultivation. It is a general favorite, flowering in the fall, and with a good batch of O. crispum ope may rely on securing from these plants a good handful any month in the year, although the heaviest cut is obtained in early spring. Among oncidiums the trade favorite is ' ). varicosum, but O. ornithorhynchuiii is worthy of a place on account of the freedom with which its deliciously odor ous flowers are produced. Calanthc vestita and C. \ eitchii are most desirable subjects for almost any kind of decorsi- tive work; they usually flower about Christmas. The most profitable cypri- pcdiums' to handle are C. insignc, C. l.eeanum and C. villosum. And then we have the fall and spring flowering den- drobiums, the cream of which are D. for- mosum, D. Phatenopsis, U. nobileandD. Wardianum. This list, of course, could be drawn out almost indefinitely with good things, but they are of no greater market value than those enumerated. All the above plants are within the reach of every grower, and they may be pur- chased at a figure that will insure good returns the first season if properly handled. This is a good time to secure imported stock. The plants generally arrive about this season in good shape, and they have ample time to plump up before fire heat is applied. But all the choicest orchids are collected, imported and sold during almost the entire year. Established importers now have their business down to such a fine point that one runs hardly any risk in placing an order at the most convenient time. A specially constructed house is not required for orchids. Many of the erroneous impressions respecting the difficulties attending the culture of these plants have been removed by some intelligent grow- ers who handle them very satisfactorily with palms, ferns, roses, etc. J. Robertson. [The annexed illustration shows amass of cattleyas as grown by Lager & Hur- rell, of Summit, N. J., on the "board system" for the production of flowers for cutting. The board was placed in an almost perpendicular position for conve- nience in photographing. — Ed. ] Freezing, Steaming and Drying Soil To Destroy Eel Worms. Ed. Am. Florist:— My attention has been called to an article in the American Florist of June 10, by W. X. Rudd, entitled "Freezing and Steaming Soil To Destroy Eel Worms," in which the writer expresses surprise that the freezing method was not more strongly recom- mended in bulletin 55 of the Hatch Experiment Station, Amherst, Mass., as such a method would be considerably cheaper than the annoying one of steam- ing the soil. We are willing to acknowledge that more attention might have been paid to the freezing method, but the reason why more attention was not paid to this method was because we had known of instances where it has failed when tried by practical growers. As a result of this failure we were led to exercise some cau- tion and perhaps did not give the method as much attention as seemed desirable. We do not consider this failure by certain growers in applying this method to con- tradict the statement which we have made in our bulletin, viz , that freezing kills parasitic nematodes and their eggs, but is only an evidence of the careless- ness with which remedies are sometimes applied. It is owing to this carelessness in applying remedies, this lack of acumen and attention to details, which renders co-operative experiments frequently un- satisfactory to men who have been CATTLEYAS GROWN ON BOARD SYSTEIV1.' T8gg. The American Florist. 33 trained in scientific methods. There are many instances where remedies prove absolute when appHed with a reasonable amount of skill, which too often fail when applied by guesswork. The failure of the freezing method led the writer to advocate a better and more absolute one, viz., by heating, inasmuch as by the use of such a method numerous other pests are destroyed in the soil which are troublesome and the soil is rendered far more effectual by this process, a fact which has been demon- strated many times on various crops. The various details, moreover, connected with the freezing method advocated by Mr. Rudd we consider open to objection. The labor, and expense involved in remov- ing the soil from the benches and top of the ground underneath and scalding hot water applied to every part of the house, benches, walks, posts and ground under- neath the benches; whitewashing all rough wood work or treating the same with crude oil or kerosene; the applica- tion of lime wash to which sulphur is added to the inside of the benches, would be more expensive and far less effective in our judgment than putting two-inch tiles in the benches and attaching a steam boiler to them and treating the soil once for all. The steaming method does not require removing the soil and everything except some of the more resistant bacteria will be killed; besides the soil is rendered more available for germination and growth. If one owns a steam boiler so much the better, but, as in our experi- ments, where we had to hire a portable boiler, the heating method is far more elTeclive, less troublesome and cheaper than the method recommended in the columns of your paper. There are some things which the treat- ment recommended by Mr. Rudd willnot do. Freezing will not kill certain trouble- some fungi, as we have already demon- strated, and 1 doubt whether it has any effect on the red spider or aphis; neither can we regard lime and sulphur used as a wash as etiectual agents against nema- todes and fungi. We have observed the mycelium of certain destructive fungi growing upon the surface of soils which were well covered with sulphur and lime and charcoal, and we have completely covered the surface of inoculated prune agar tubes to the depth of about one- thirty-second part of an inch with these substances without apparently causing any ill effect upon fungus growth. We believe that some method of disinfection or fumigation, as mentioned by Mr. Rudd, is very desirable whatever process is used in treating the soil. We have been experimenting for some time with gas, etc., in unemployed greenhouses with the hope of finding some eflicient remedy for both fungi and insects, but our exper- iments are not yet completed. So far, however, we have found nothing much superior to burnt sulphur. There is one method of combating nematodes which we mentioned in our bulletin as giving promise of becoming a cheaper and more efficient method than either the freezing or steaming process. This is the method of desiccation or dry- ing the soil directly in the house, thus obviating the troublesome labor of emp- tying the beds. The great majority of truck houses in our section lie idle during the hot summer days and if the house is closed tightly and the soil forked over two or three times during this period it will become completely dry and all nema- tode life will disappear. We have repeat- edly demonstrated the effectiveness of this method on a small scale and we are KALANCHOE FLAMMEA. convinced that when properly done we have the cheapest and best method for nematode control which has yet been suggested. During the past year we have been able to obtain results on a larger scale than heretofore by the use of this method and it has proved entirely satisfactory thus far. One of the houses we experimented in did not have benches and was devoted to cucumbers, the roots of which were completely covered with galls during the winter of 1898, some of them being one and one-half inches in diameter, and in many instances could be seen protruding above the surface of the soil. The house, during a short time last summer, was closed up, the earth forked over once or twice so as to become dry and cucumbers were again planted in the fall. During the present season, as a result of this treatment, the plants have been entirely free from nematodes. It would seem from our experiments that desiccation has more disastrous effects upon insects and fungi than freezing. According to the present state of our knowledge con- cerning the problem of nematode control we will offer the following conclusions in regard to parasitic species of heterodera: 1. Nematodes (heterodera) and their more resistant eggs cannot stand the severity of our northern winters and thoroughly freezing the soil is a remedy for their suppression. 2. The application of live steam through porous tile laid directly in benches for a sufficient time to secure an even temperature of some 180° to 200' Fahrenheit is sufficient to kill heterodera and its eggs. 3. Thorough drying or desiccation of the soil for the period of a few weeks will rid it of heterodera and its eggs. This latter constitutes the cheapest and best method so far used by us. 4. All chemical remedies are failures so far as known. G. E. Stone. Hatch Experiment Station, Amherst, Mass. Kalanchoe Flammea. This new and beautiful greenhouse plant was one of the principal attractions at the exhibition of hybrids and new plants held at Chiswick, July 11, in con- junction with the conference on hybrid- ization. A group of about fifty plants was staged by the Royal Gardens, Kew, where this species first flowered in 1897, having been raised from seeds collected in Somaliland two years previously by Mrs. rhillips and Miss Cole, travelers 34 The a mer i ca n Florist. AUjT. 12, and botanists. A figure of the plant was published in the Botanical Magazine, May, 189S, (t. 7595). The genus kalanchoe numbers about fifty species, chiefly African, with a few Indian. None of those previously intro- duced into cultivation have won recog- nition as useful garden plants, the best of them being K. crenata, K. marmorata, K. grandiflora and K. carnea. In gen- eral appearance these plants resemble some of the better known crassulas, and the new introduction may be placed along with the useful C. coccinea which finds favor with most growers of green- house plants. The requirements of the two under cultivation may be said to be identical and a successful grower of the crassula need not hesitate to essay the kalanchoe. The history of the plant whilst under cultivation at Kew is as follows: From the single example, a small one, which flowered in 1S97, a batch of about 300 plants were raised, chiefly from leaf cut- tings and small basal shoots which were developed on the plant after flowering. As these grew their tops were taken off and rooted and it would have been easy to have raised 1000 plants in the time had they been required. Whilst under propagation the plants were kept in a warm house on a shelf near the glass. In May last year they were removed into a sunny, airy greenhouse where the condi- tions were such as are afforded to young fancy pelargoniums. They did not flower that year. During the winter they were kept on the dry side and freely ventilated when the weather was favorable. By April last or when they were from eighteen months to two years old, they were sturdy, leafy plants about a foot high with from one to six erect shoots, according to the number of times the growths had been stopped. At that time the ends of the shoots narrowed and shot up into flower heads, the largest of which were nearly a foot across. The most shapely specimens were those which had only one stem,althoughevery plant when in flower was what is known as useful in form, requiring no support, the stem cov- ered with bright green leaves and the flowers elevated on long, slender, wiry, self-supporting stalks. The plants were in full flower the first week in June and they are not past yet (July 27). The flowers are about three-fourths of an inch across, fleshy in substance and colored a brilliant salmon scarlet. As in the case of Cras- sula coccinea, the flowers of the kalanchoe do not fade if cut and left dry for hours. Seeds are ripened abundantly by the cultivated plants and as they germinate in a few days no difficulty will be experi- enced in raising plenty of plants. They should be sown in February or March along with such seeds as begonia, glox- inia, etc. It is not unlikely that the old plants it cut back will grow into large specimens; that, however, has yet to be proved. With the exception of a dozen plants kept for the Kew collection the whole stock has been secured by J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, who intend to distribute the seeds next spring. The illustration reproduced herewith from a photograph taken by S. Grimshaw in the Royal Gardens, Kew, represents a single plant in a 5 inch pot, much reduced, A first-class certificate and a silver gilt flora medal were awarded to the plant by the Roval Horticultural Society. London; Eng. W. Watson. Heliconia Sandeii. This is a new and distinct species and received a first-class certificate at the Temple show of this year in London. It has the same free habit as is seen in Heliconia aureo-striata and H. illustris. The foliage, however, is beautifully marked with pure white, in some instances almost over the entire surface of the leaf, while others are marked with numerous white lines on a green ground. It will make a splendid acquisition to our ornamental stove plants. OwATONNA, Minn— Lord & Johnson have closed their down town store until September 1. Their roses and carnations for fall and winter blooming are in fine shape and they expect a prosperous season. HELIOONIA eANDERI. WITH THE GROWERS. ]ACKSON ^ PERKINS CO., NEWARK, N. Y. The home grounds and greenhouses of this enterprising firm were visited by your representative recenth-. A bright view presents itself on approaching the neatly kept grounds surrounding the residence of Mr. Perkins; everything is tidy and trim and the walks, lawn, beds, border and shrubbery give evidence of careful and continuous attention. Of special interest were several pillars of the Crimson Rambler rose eight or ten feet high and covered on all sides, from top to bottom, with immense clusters of flowers. I had seen large specimens of this grand rose before, but none could compare with these as to an even dis- tribution of bloom on the lower parts of the plants. Usually the bloom is pro- duced from the middle of the plant up- ward, while the lower parts are but sparingly furnished with foliage or flower sprays. Judicious pruning and liberal treatment will do wonders for this plant, as is demonstrated here. A little farther along is the office build- ing, where I found every man unexpect- edly busy, though after a short interval Mr. Perkins found time to show me around. First to be inspected were the frost-proof buildings, where nursery stock is stowed away in winter. Pack- ing goes on here without interruption in the coldest weather. Three separate air spaces in the walls efiectually prevent frost from entering the buildings and even in zero weather no difficulty has been experienced in keeping the tempera- ture at or a trifle above freezing point. An immense quantity of nursery stock, such as is grown here, can be stored in these spacious cellars, as they are called, and the advantage of being able to fill any order at any time prevents too great an accumulation of spring orders. From these buildings I was led to several 250- foot houses covered with lath, in which are grown in pots large numbers of Hydrangea Otaksa, H. paniculata (in tree shape), Viburnum plicatum, lilacs and various other shrubs used by florists for winter forcing, all now making a fine growth in the protecting shade. Later in the season the laths will be removed in order that the new wood maybe thor- oughly matured. In the long range of greenhouses I saw the second batch of roses in 21 ■> inch pots just starting into new growth; the first lot propagated was planted out some time ago. Over 500,000 roses are grown here annually, principally the leading hybrid perpetuals and {he Ramblers. Varieties which do not make strong or rapid growth in this soil and climate are sent out to California, where a son of Mr. Perkins superintends the planting and cultivation of the stock. An excel- lent growth is made by all the California plants in a single season and thus the firm is enabled to supply extra strong plants on their own roots of many varie- ties which in other establishments are only to be had budded on Manetti. Another specialty is the clematis, a com- plete assortment of the large-flowering varieties being grown from single-eye cuttings. I saw about 100,000 of these cuttings in the propagating frames, most of them now well rooted. Several men were engaged in potting them ofT and I had an excellent opportunity to observe the success with which they are propa- gated here. Many rows were taken from the sand before my eyes, every cut- ting a mass of bristly roots at the' base. Whether all varieties form roots with the i8gg. The American Florist. 35 SECTION OF ONE OF LORD & BURNHAM 00. S COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSES. same freedom under the management of Jackson & Perkins' propagator, whose skill in this particular branch is so remarkable, I am not prepared to state; but as sash aiter sash was lifted in the long ranges of frames, I came to the con- clusion that one variety looked as prom- ising as another, and not a decayed or damaged leaf could be noticed on any of the cuttings. From 150,000 to 200,000 has been the annual output lately, but the figures are increasing every season. C. paniculata is grown in large quantity from seeds, also Ampelopsis Veitchii. Cuttings of a large assortment of orna- mental shrubs are now in frames, many frames being devoted to Viburnum plica- tum, all in the best possible condition. The remaining propagating frames are filled withrosecuttings. No propagating frame or bench is allowed to stand vacant very long at this season. When space is cleared the old sand and manure are taken out, replaced by fresh material and more cuttings inserted. Quite a stock of small and medium sized plants of Cryp- tomeria Japonica, the Japanese cedar, are grown in one of the houses. In this state they bear some resemblance to Araucaria excelsa at first glance, though the branches are more erect in habit and not produced in whorls. The plant responds readily to pot culture and is a faster but not so symmetrical a grower as the araucaria, though as a cheap substitute for the latter it may have a future. Another house is devoted to the black- berry Rathbun in pots, the plants being grown in this way because they produce more fibrous roots under this treatment than by outdoor culture. Among the novelties is also an English red currant, the berries of which it is claimed attain the size of ordinary grapes. A number of Wichuraiana seedlings will probably be distributed next year, one of them a remarkably free bloomer, with very double flowers of a soft, light pink shade, produced in large clusters and very fra- grant and lasting. Another of more upright habit — perhaps a cross with some hybrid tea — has large, well formed, double, silvery pink flowers and with- stood the past severe winter unprotected and unharmed. Several large flowering clematis seedlings of various shades will be probably introduced to the trade next spring. Every eye is being utilized in working up a stock, so that I had no opportunity to judge of the flowers, though they are Said tobegreatimprove- ments on older sorts. The original or home grounds comprise about thirty acres of land, but in addi- tion 200 acres or thereabouts have been acquired in different sections and every foot is utilized and planted to ornamental stock. The firm does a strictly wholesale business, selling only to dealers, nursery- men and florists. The stock sent out is invariably of the best quality, unless an inferior grade is expressly ordered. By adhering firmly to this rule the house has in a comparatively short time established a reputation as to reliability which could not have been gained otherwise in a life- time. J. B. K. *-'-*■ A Modern Commercial Greenhouse. The accompanying illustration shows one of Lord & Burnham Co.'s model full- span greenhouses, twenty-eip'ht feet wide, divided by a glass and ceiling parti- tion into two compartments. It shows their latest construction for this pur- pose. The large compartment is practi- cally a three-quarter span house to rim east and west, while the smaller com- partment gives an ideal propagating pit on the back or north side. Being built together they give these added advan- tages: With an ordinary three-quarter span house the north side is very much exposed , while in this case it is practi- cally sheltered by the warm compart- ment at its back. On the other hand, the propagating pit instead of being ex- posed to the sun on the south is shaded by the main house, this being generallv conceded by florists and gardeners as an advantage to the cuttings. In this way the two are made to serve each other. The frame is of the most improved iron construction throughout. Cast iron foot pieces serve as the supports for the iron rafters in place of a masonry foundation. They are securely bolted to the rafters, and by having a large, flat base, give ample support and at the same lime fur- nish a very secure anchor. The patent angle iron eave plate, for which great things are claimed, on account of iis strength and ice-clearing properties, is a detail to which we call attention, and it is recommended by this firm to take the place of gutters for commercial houses. With some eave details owners and gar- deners have complained that the ice would form at this point ( in verj- bad weather) backing up so as to break oft' the bottom lights, and in a case where side glass or vent sash were used, would form a screen which very effectually shaded the front bed. With a view to overcoming these disadvantages the Lord & Burnham Co. has invented and patented this angle iron eave plate, which, they claim, fully overcomes the difficulties, for as one face of the angle iron is exposed to the heat of the in- terior it is kept warm enough to melt any ice which might otherwise collect. The cast-iron gutter over the partition is a feature of the construction peculiar to this house. The ventilators in the pit are not usually made continuous, and this gutter eftectually sheds the water collecting on the glass above the vents to the glass between them. As much of the under surface of this gutter is exposed to the heat of the interior, it also is kept warm enough to clear itself of all ice that might collect. This keeps the venti- lators in the pit free to act in the most severe weather. Attention should be called to the venti- lating machinery, vi'hich is strong, durable and simple of operation. The propagating house ventilators are oper- ated by the firm's Standard apparatus, while tor the machinery shown in the center an important improvement is claimed. As regards the use of lines of vents at the ridge the pipe support which extends from the cast-iron foot 36 The American Florist. Aug. 12^ piece to the yoke which holds the gear supports the weight of the machinery at that point and incases the steel rod which carries the power from the set of bevel gears. These bevel gears reduce the exertion required to raise the venti- lators by one-half and are a very im- portant feature where long, heavy lines are in operation. The beds are also of the most im- proved pattern and consist of a frame of angle iron, supported by pipe legs or by legs securely bolted to the rafters. The sides are generally made of clear cypress, and in this case the bottoms are made of the same material, but a tile bottom especially adapted to the pur- pose is often substituted. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CULTURAL NOTES. We are now coming to the season for selecting our buds and it depends largely on the condition the plants are in which is the best bud to take. It is also neces- sary to take into consideration the color, form and habit of the variety and the mode of culture to which it has been sub- jected. Most of the early stock has had the crown rubbed out and is now making what we term the second crown bud. It is best to be sure you understand the requirements of the variety beiore taking the early buds and to allow the buds to get large enough to handle without bruising before you undertake to disbud. The following varieties are forming their buds and in every case it is the second crown bud which we have found to give the best results. Yellow Oueen is one of the first; April struck cuttmgs planted in the early part of June are now nearly four feet in height The later planted stock of this variety will not have the buds ready before the end of August, which makes them much later in maturing and while this is a fine early sort it is not good enough to com- pete with Major Bonnaffon or Henry Hurrell and should be out of the way before these are ready. Mrs. Jerome Jones is another which is budding. Some of them formed their second buds two weeks ago and these were removed, allowingthe plants to run on to the terminal bud, which is the one that comes pink with this variety. The buds which are forming now will be retained and will produce the white form of this variety. With Henry Nanz, the bronze sport of Mrs. Jerome Jones, we select the terminal bud, the flower from theearlierbud being too pale. If you have Mayflower at the reijuired height and strength any buds that are "ripe" about August 15 may be selected; these will make an incurved form. Frank Hardy is another which we are given to understand makes the best blooms from buds selected about August 12. This is the first season we have grown this variety and at this time it bids fair to run away with every other white here. Our few plants of it are over five feet high. We understand it to be a regular glutton and feed accordingly. It will be a week or ten days before Golden Wedding and Major Bonnafi'on show the bud. Ivory and its sport have had two buds removed, these being kinds which form a bud every little while during their growing season. No buds have been retained so far, but the ones we are after are visible. Almost all of the pink varie- ties are best from the terminal buds, which give them a much better color, and the same may be said of all the red and bronze varieties. The plants will take a considerable amount of food from now until the color of the petals commences to show but do not apply the fertilizer too strong while the bud is very small. Gradually increase the strength as the bud swells but at no time should the liquid be watery, or, in other words, have no life in it; let it have substance enough to keep the plants moving. Now is the time to get rid of anv insect pests. C. W. Johnson. Helpful Reminders. Every nook and corner around your place is adapted to some variety of hardy plant. Shady corners and wet places around most greenhouse establishments are anything but pretty and for many perennials these peculiar situations are better than an open field, besides you will continually be digging up a 25cent root of something from a corner that never j-ielded you anything before, or cutting some flowers that break the monotony of the usual store stock. It is more satisfactory to grow many of your perennials from seed. Start this month, sow in flats and while the seed- lings are growing prepare the beds. Dig deeply and work in plenty of fertilizer. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, plant them out in rows in the irregular borders and patches around your place and arrange to give them a light covering before very hard frost. They should be in place early enough to make some growth before winter, which they will easily do if you start them at once. The roots increase rapidly and the digging of an occasional root is hardly missed, but if considerable trade is ex- pected it pays to pot off the seedlings not bedded and carry them over winter in a cold pit; the pot plants will sell well the following spring and they are less labor than a good geranium. Do not waste time on a poor variety; get good seed at any price or none at all. Geraniums that are left over should be shifted to good-sized pots and grown for fall; any that do not sell are good for cutting up for young stock. But there is sale for fine specimen geraniums; the name is common, but the article scarce. Cyperus should be potted now, if you have seedlings, and old plants should be divided or shifted to a larger-sized pot. If you have had any trouble in your heating system, now is the time to rem- edy it. C. B. W. MOSERS DISPLAY AT A PARIS EXHIBITION. (SEE PAGE 40.) i8gg. The American Florist. 37 WIRE SUSPENDER FOR POTS. Some Useful Contrivances. As in all other lines of activity, the inventor is unceasingly at work in the interest of florists and floriculture. Many of his productions are crude and useless, but occasionally an idea is hit upon which proves of untold value in this field of labor. We here call attention to a few recent contrivances in the hope that at least some of them may prove helpful to our readers: WIRE SUSPENDER FOR POTS. It is often desirable to grow plants in pots or pans on benches for a time, and at other seasons suspend them from the roof. Colin Ogston, of the Kimball Gardens, Rochester, N. Y., calls our attention to a handy, cheap and service- able arrangement for the purpose, as herewith illustrated. Mr. Ogston says: "It is now extensively used by Siebrecht & Son, of New Rochelle, N. Y. It can be made in any suitable size of soft or hard wire, and the operation is so simple that with a little practice one can make them as quickly as they can be attached by another man. By using a wooden block MONINGER'S DRIP MOULDING. of the size re(|uired great speed can be made with them, and they are certainly safe. It is my own idea." A DRIP MOULDING. A new device oflered hy the John C. Moninger Company is the drip moulding shown in the accompanying illustration. This is a strip of cypress worked into the inside of the sill on the gutter and is grooved sufficiently to catch and carry away all condensation on the glass and bars and any leakage which may run down the inside of the glass. The mould- ing is made with what is known as a tongue and groove splice at the ends and when put on is practically one piece. This dispenses with the water pools which accumulate at the posts and is being (|uite generally adopted, all the more willingly as it can t)e added to a house at trifling cost. SOIL CRUSHER. The accompanying illustration clearly shows the mechanism and utility of the soil crusher manufactured by the Florists' Supply Company, North Tonawanda, N. Y. The quantity of soil now used in the average commercial place renders some such machine an absolute necessity, if one intends to keep pace with the times. This No. 2 machine differs from No. 1 of the same firm chiefly in size, strength and capacity, being stronger and larger in every respect. The larger machine is not yet on the market, but it will soon be ready. CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP. Stevens & Co., of New Y'ork, the manu- facturers, claim many things for this spraymg apparatus. The trouble with nearly all the spra^'ing machines is not that the}- are difficult to put in proper shape, but rather that they are generally out of workingorder whenneeded. Every grower in the country has frequent use for a good spraj- pump and if this new one can be depended upon it will fill a long felt want. EDERER'S alarm BED. A frequent source of loss and trouble in many small commercial establishments is found in the fact that the night fireman is also required to attend to his regular duties during the day. Not unnaturally he goes to sleep sometimes and awakes too late to avoid calamity. This alarm bed is designed for just such cases. L. Ederer, of Omaha, Neb., is the inventor. A fireman himself, he knew what was needed. The bed is attached to the heat- ing system (hot water or steam) and is operated efficiently, but without injury to the sleeper, by means of a safety valve. The Omaha florists speak well of the bed. PUMP AND TANK CONNECTIONS GARLAND S IRON GUTTER. The valley gutter and drip conductor, made of cast iron, has been designed and patented by George M. Garland, Des Plaines, 111. This device is now used in many important greenhouse establish- ments, Lincoln Park, Chicago, among the number. Those who have had exper- ience with it say the gutter is very satisfactory. The principal advantages claimed are that it lasts much longer than the ordinary gutter; that it affords more light, is more quickly cleared of snow with no breakage of glass, forma- tion of ice, or drip from condensation. NEW REFRIGERATORS. Retail florists can hardly get along nowadays without something of the refrigerator order, and in most cases it should be attractive as well as useful. The new syphon refrigerator now being placed on the market by the White Enamel Refrigerator Company, of St. Paul, Minn., is certainly attractive, and it is claimed to be constructed on a prin- ciple which renders it economical of ice and of the greatest possible utility as a preserver of the contents. Well known florists speak very favorably of it. Pump and Tank Connections. Ed. Am. Florist: — I am seeking infor- mation of a somewhat complicated char- acter. My water supplj' comes from an elevated tank about thirty feet high to extreme height, consequently there is only about fifteen pounds of pressure when the tank is quite full. Inder cer- tain conditions this does not furnish the desired pressure. Can I increase the pres- sure with any degree of practicability by adding a force pump to the supplv pipe? Said supply pipe is known as 3-inch pipe. Could it be so arranged that whenneeded I could have a man or two work the pump and increase the pressure sufficient to warrant the expense. An earlv replv will oblige. ' D. E. ' It will be a comparatively simple and inexpensive matter to so connect a force pump with the present supply pipe as to make it possible to secure the desired pressure from the pump without inter- fering with the gravity flow when the high pressure is not needed. To do this introduce two 3inch by IV2 inch tees about four feet apart (A A of illustration) IBH MMb CYCLONE SP 38 The a mer /can Florist. Aug. 12^ in the supply pipe and connect the higher one with the suction and the lower one with the discharge pipe of a force pump at B. A gate valve (C) should be placed in the main pipe between the tees. If this is closed when the pump is used, a good pressure can be secured. L. R. Taft. CARNATIONS. INDOOR GROWN CARNATIONS. Our earliest planted stock has made fine growth, the foliage has a rich color, with new shoots breakingout fromevery branch, and the roots have spread well through the soil. This is very satisfac- tory thus far but irom now on the plants will require every encouragement. They must not be allowed to dry out severely and it is important that the soil be in one condition clear through. It is well not to be always governed by the looks of the soil at the surface, as we often find that the tops of the beds appear dry enough to require a watering, but by digging down a little the soil is found to be plenty moist. At this season we give the plants a syringing on every bright day and dampen the walks at the same time. We believe in a good firm soil for car- nations and if the beds are at all loose we go over them at this time, making the soil as even and as firm as we can, after which a light surface cultivation is given every little while to keep the soil open and prevent its baking. If the plants are in vigorous growth they will need to be watched closely so that they do not become drawn. Give them all the ventilation possible day and night without any shading whatever. We allow full sunlight for all of our plants and on the front benches close to the glass, where we often find it too hot to work comfortably, the plants are equally as good as those on the other side of the houses. The shoots must be pinched back before they get too long so as to form an even, stocky plant and when topped on time they will break away much more readily. We tried some plants of Flora Hill this season, planting them from the sand to soil in Irames outside as we were short of room at that time. They were lifted and planted in the house about July 12 but have suffered considerably from stem rot, whereas, with the stock grown in pots, we have been free from it entirely. Again, the plants from soil did not take hold nearly so well as the pot-grown stock. ' Chas. W. Johnson. A New Carnation Pest. On the occasion of a recent visit to the establishment of the Chicago Carnation Company, at Joliet, 111., Manager Harts- horne called our attention to the ravages of an insect which, hitherto, has not been known to attack carnations. This pest has appeared in large numbers at Joliet during the present season. Iteats flowers and foliage indiscriminately, cleaning up everything of this character in its path, and is certainly very destructive to car- nations. The insect proves to be the ash-gray blister beetle (Macrobasis uni- color), figured herewith from the Year- book of the Department of Agriculture for 1S9S. The female beetle is shown at the right, twice natural size; the antenna of the male at the left, greatly enlarged. The following account of the insect is taken from the jjublication already specified: "The most troublesome blister-beetle enemy of legumes in the east is the one here figured. This beetle is elongate in form, rathersoft-bodied,andof a uniform ash-gray color, produced by a dense covering of minute hairs of this shade. It inhabits the entire eastern Inited States from Canada, New England and South Dakota to Florida and Texas, extending westward to Kansas and Nebraska. "This species does severe injury to beans and peas by devouring the leaves, and the past year it was found upon cow- peas and soy beans at Washington. Of other legumes it attacks clover, locust and honey locust, and numerous wild plants, such as lupines, astragalus, and wild indigo. It is quite a serious enemy of the potato, and has been reported by department correspondents to do damage to tomatoes, sweet potatoes, anemones and chrysanthemums. The beetles are actively destructive for a month or more. In the latitude of the District of Columbia they make their appearance about the middle of June and farther north from one to four weeks later. "In their life history blister beetles differ greatly from other coleoptera in that MACROBASIS UNICOLOR. (Cliittenden, Yearbook Dept. of Agr., 1898.) 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 the plants or upon the ground. From each hatches a small long-legged larva, called a 'triungulin,' which runs actively about in search of a grasshopper egg-pod, which it enters and feeds upon. After a time it casts its skin and assumes what is called the 'cara- bidoid' larval stage, and when it next molts it resembles a white grub, the 'scaraba;idoid' larval stage. When a larva has finished its quota of locusts' eggs, it undergoes a third molt and forms within its own skin what is known as the 'coarctate' larval stage or 'pseudo- pupa,' and in this condition usually passes the winter. In the spring the fourth and ultimate larval molt takes place, and with the filth molt the insect enters upon the true pupal stage, and in due time transforms to a beetle. "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 ovr crops; for the habit of the larv.t of feeding upon grasshopper eggs renders them of very material aid in keeping these pernicious insects in check. This is especiallv 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. REMEDIES. "Paris green is one of the best remedies for blister beetles when they occur on potato.:s and most other crops. It may be applied dry, mixed with from ten to twenty parts of flour, plaster, or air- slaked lime, or in the form of a spray, also mixed with lime or Bordeaux mixture, at the rate of a quarter of a pound of the poison to forty gallons of the diluent. But, unfortunately, in the use of an arsenite upon beans there is difficulty in obtaining a dry mixture or solution sulliciently strong for the des- truction of the insects which will not endanger the plants by burning or scald- ing. The addition of lime mitigates this to a certain extent. Repeated applica- tions are sometimes necessary, since the poisoned beetles are replaced by others. A remedy which is employed with success in the western states consists in sending a line of men and bo_vs through infested fields to drive the beetles, by short flights and running, before them until they alight in windrows of hay, straw, or other dry vegetable material which have previously been prepared along the lee ward side of the field. When the beetles have taken refuge in such a windrow it is fired and the beetles are burned. After what has been said concerning the voracity of these beetles it is almost superfluous to add that whateverremedy isemployed should be applied at the outset of attack in order to be of substantial value." MR. HARTSHORNE's EXPERIENCES. Referring to his efforts to banish or destroy these troublesome beetles, Mr. Hartshorne says: "In attempting to get rid of the insects attacking the young plants outdoors, I first tried air-slaked lime, dusting it over the foliage, but this did not have much effect. Next I tried boiling tobacco stems and spraying the extract over them, which seemed to drive them away some. I then tried a com- pound put up by the National Mining and Milling Companj', called Basofine Gray Mineral Ash, which is dissolved in boiling water, and after applying same a gray scum was left upon the foliage. In twenty-four hours after the first application hardly a beetle remained, so I judge from the experiment that the latter preparation did the business, and it does not seem to injure the plants. I have not destroyed the beetles entirely as yet, as they have made an advance on the old plants indoors, and are eating up the flowers about as fast as they open in one or two of the houses. Fumigation with tobacco seems onl3- to knock them down, and the next morning they rise again apparently- with as much vigor as ever. However, I am about to throw out our old plants now, so do not mind them much." Cleveland. No business of any account is being done at present. The street railroad strike that has been on here for the past three weeks seems to be wearing oil slowly and possibly with its departure there may be some very slight improve- ment, although it came at a time that worked the minimum injury to the florist business. A. Graham iV Son are erecting one new house 23x1 25 to be used for carnations. Peter Crowe, of Utica, N. Y., was a recent visitor. He expects to attend the convention before returning home. A. iSg(). The American F lorist. 39 New York, STATE OK CUT FLOWER TRADE.— STliAMKR TRADE SATISFACTORY.— Sl'UMER VACA- TIONISTS. — DEATH OF jAC. BEBUS.— A NEW LILY OF THE VALLEY.— AN EXCUR- SION. There is an abundance in the market of everything called for, with the possible excejption of orchids, of which a few more might be sold were they obtainable. The call for these, even, is spasmodic and they are by no means certain of a customer at all times. Lily of the valley appears to be on the increase, a quantity of it being seen on the tables of most of the whol--- salers every morning, and the sale is far from brisk. Of asters there is a surfeit. Those received now are an improvement on the earlier blooms but they bring less money and the still better goods that are yet to come will have difliculty in reach- ing the prices of last year unless condi- tions change considerably. Roses are not badly overstocked for the season but they go at all sorts of figures. Very few carnations are seen. They are mostly of the regulation summer pattern. Steamer trade, which makes about all the order business here at this season, while at no time especially heavy, is holding out longer and more steady than usual. Many of the hard workers of the craft are still enjoying their summer outing. In addition to those reported as missing last week may be added John I. Kaynor, who has gone, with Mrs. Kaynor, to Pine Hill. J. K. Allen stands out in front of his Twenty-eighth street mart with a look of wistful dejection on his features that excites one's sympathy and is accounted tor by the fact that his faith- ful bookkeeper. Miss Riley, accompanied by her smile, has gone to the Adirondacks for two weeks. Johnnie Weir also wears an uneasy countenance, for Mrs. Weir and daughter are away at Nantucket, and Ed. C. Horan has taken a modest little trip to Bridgeport. Jacob G. Bebus, for many years a retail florist on Broadway, and once in the wholesale business in partnership with the late Lou. Patterson on West Twenty- ninth street, died on August 5 at his home, lis West Eighty-fourth street, after a lingering and painful illness. H. A. Bunyard has been given the American agency for Laxton Bros., of Bedford, England, to introduce their new large flowered lily of the valley known as the Fortin variety. It is said to be double the size of the best Berlin quality with stems averaging twelve inches. The members of the Portchester Horti- cultural Society went on their annual outing on Wednesday of this week to Kiverton, N. J., to visit the Dreer nur- series. Traendly & Schenck are having their store on Twenty-eighth street repainted throughout. Boston. THERE IS LITTLE TO REPORT IN THE CUT FLOWER MARKET.— THINGS REMAIN ABOUT AS INDICATED LAST WEEK, WITH FLOWERS ENOUGH AND TO SPARE IN ALL LINES.— ROSES AVERAGE GOOD FOR THE SEASON.— CARNATIONS ARE SMALL AND ASTERS ARE THE WORST EVER SEEN IN THIS MARKET, A CONDITION ATTRIBUT- ABLE TO THE DRY SEASON. Special awards at the Horticultural Society's exhibition on Saturday were a certificate of merit to H. A. Wheeler (or superior cultivation of Oncidium sarcodes. Certificate of merit to J. F. Harlow for gladioli Mme. Desbordes Valmore and Baron Joseph Hulot. Certificates of merit to J. K. Kothwell for superior culti- vation of hybrid cypripediums Frau Ida Brandt and hybrid Cy pripedium Hdwardi var. superbum. Honorable mention to Oakes Ames for collection of botanical orchids, and a silver medal to Kenneth Finlayson, gardener to Dr. C. G. Weld, for Watsonia Adernei, a new bulbous flower that as soon as it becomes sulli- ciently plentiful can not fail to take its place among the staple florist flowers. It blooms in a spike in the way of the gladiolus, the flowers resembling those of the freesia, but larger, scentless and snow white throughout. Gladiolus Baron Joseph Hulot is startling as to color, being a vivid violet purple, unlike any gladiolus evershown before. It was the regular prize day for annuals and fine displavs of these were made by Mrs. John L. Gardner, Mrs. E. M. Gill, C. H. Souther and Jos. Heurlin, notwithstand- ing the drawback of a very dry season. J . Warren Clark brought a brilliant col- lection of gladioli andRea Bros, made an interesting display of hardy phloxes, including a number of the best of Lemoine's hybrids, such as Coquelicot, salmon scarlet, Mars La Tour, white with pink eye, and Lumineux, rosy red. Phloxes were shown by Geo. Hollis, Mrs. J. L. Gardner and James Comley. W. C. Winter showed some seventy named varieties of dahlias in different classes, Norris F. Comley, asters, I. E. Coburn, pansies and C. W. Hoitt a group of lilies including Batemanniand auratum virgi- nale album. A collection of choice flowers from H. H. Hunnewell attracted much attention; in it were a number of choice orchids, Ixora WilUamsii and hybrid greenhouse rhododendrons, among the latter being Duchess of Teck, Princess Christian and luteo-rosea. Robert Morrison, who for the past twenty-two years has been gardener at the Boston Lunatic Hospital, died at his home in South Boston on August 2. He was a native of Sterlingshire, Scotland, and was 81 years of age. Mr. Morrison was gardener for Daniel Webster from 1845 up to the time of the latter's death in 1852, and planted the trees that are growing around Webster's tomb at Marshfield. Among the most beautiful sights of the year at the Arnold Arboretum are the loniceras in fruit. Just now they are at their best, weighted with brilliant red or scarlet berries and producing a grand elTect. The half hardy hydrangeas have made a record for themselves here this year, being well furnished with fine flower heads although they were left out all last winter. The ponds at the Arnold Arboretum are at present the most attractive features of the place, and Jackson Dawson can usually be found in the vicinity feasting his eyes on the picture which he has created. Great masses of magenta Lythrum Salicaria with clumps ot Hibiscus Moscheutosand rushes fringe e irregular banks, and the nelumbiums a 1 nympheas are simply gorgeous. . '. Welch is back from his well-earned vac, ion, sun-browned and sturdy. Vis or last week: S. S. Pennock, Phila- delphia. Burlington, Vt. — A. J. Taylor has opened a new flower store at 182 Main street. Elizabeth, X. J. — During the tornado of August 2. the roof was torn off the residence of H. C. Beebe and his green- houses were almost completely wrecked. Philadelphia. arrangeme.nts for the convention trip. — half a hundred are assured. — business yuiet. — the -matter of popular prices to be tested by llattles. — store fitted for the pur- pose.— other matters. Convention time is almost here and the transportation committee has at last decided to, go by the Black Diamond Express, which leaves the Reading termi- nal, at noon Monday next, and must travel at the rate of a mile a minute or better, as the schedule time calls for fifty- seven miles anhour, includingstops. This should be swift enough for the most enterprising. Secretary Lonsdale has sent each member of the club a circular with all particulars, so that all should be on time. Tickets and sleeping car berths are to be had of David Rust, who has these important matters in charge. Most of the party will stop over at Niagara coming home, their tickets carrying this privilege. At present writing over fifty names are on the roll, and it is expected that there will be sixty or more before the hour of starting; a very good delega- tion considering the distance. Lots of good things are to be provided by Gen. Westcott, who is never happier than when he is attending to the comforts of others. Business is moving along in the usual August fashion. There seems to be plenty of stock for the light demand. Some of the summer houses are a trifle off crop, and the roses smaller. Robt. Craig & Son's Kaiserins are blooming very freely; they are the same grafted stock he forced last summer, which he kept dormant over the winter. He is much pleased with the result. The question of selling cut flowers at popular prices in the retail stores is one that has caused considerable discussion in the past, many growers claiming that considerably more flowers could be sold if the dealers would be satisfied with less profit. There are many pros and cons and situations possiblethat it is thought might follow such a plan if it were carried out. Whether it will be successful or not, it is at least to be tried by H. H. Battles, who has fitted up a store within a few doors of his own, not to be run in his name, but to be called, we believe, the Century Flower Store. Popular prices will prevail. Spot cash is to be paid for all stock handled, which will be the best of the lower grades. Plants that can for various reasons be purchased at a low figure and sold at bargain, or what appear to be bargain, prices, will also be handled. The store is very nicely fitted up with the necessary counters and shelves, but no refrigerator. Pictures and mirrors adorn the walls, and it goes without saying that cleanliness will be one of the salient features. The outcome of this venture will be watched with interest, as the problem of the surplus may be solved in this way. Robt. Craig & Son have selected a fine line of samples from their stock for their exhibit at the convention; they appear to be as well grown as it is possible to get such plants in their sizes. H. A. Dreer Company will also have a choice exhibit, which will be in charge of W. B. Mott. E. J. Paddock, of Cleveland, was in the city the past week. He looks well and says business is all right in his city, bar- ring the railroad strike, which at another season would have affected them seri- oush-. Mr. Wagner, of Mount Vernon, N. v., was also with us and enjoyed an evening at the club room. K. 40 T n F. A M /{ R I CA N F I. O R I S T. lug. 12, Chicago. A UUJLL MARKETSEESASCARCITYOI-KOSKS. —LITTLE LOCAL DEMAND.— ASTEKS MEET THE CALL FOR MORTUARY DESIGNS.— MUCH BUILDLNG BEING DONE. — GRIST OF PERSONAL JOTTINGS. The market has been dull this week but there have been a number of fair shipping orders and they have cleared up every available rose, no matter what its qual- ity. Funeral work has been the e.xtent of the local use for flowers and for this asters have sufficed, and there are many of these. There is the usual heterogene- ous mass of garden flowers which have been picked over for window decoration and the balance sent out through the fakirs. There is quite a bit of building going on about town. The Rose Hill Orphan Asylum is adding three houses 22x290 and a palm house 20x60. J. F. Kidwell & Bro., are building a show house 20x 175. The Chas. Held place is being extended by an even span house 22.\102, Damm Bros, are putting up a house 24x 45 and the range of glass at Humboldt Park is being increased bv four houses 19x60. Mrs. Wittbold, step mother of George Wittbold, died in Augustana Hospital August 4, after an operation for cancer. She was in her seventy-seventh vear. The luneral was held on Tuesday. The Moninger Company reports this season the best in the history of the firm. They now have a capacity of five 20x100- foot houses per day. E. C. Amling has been confined to his home for a week, threatened with typhoid fever. He had planned to attend the convention. At Wittbold's they are preparing to build a new house 25x125, using Gar- land's iron gutter. Otto Wittbold went to Detroit Thursday by boat. Mrs. J. B. Deamud has been ill this week but expects to be recovered by Monday at 12:02 p. m. C. S. Stewart has returned from Paw Paw Lake, Mich., where he spent last week. Arnold Ringier is in the east but will probably be at Detroit next week. Henry Payne, of the Hinsdale Rose Co., is rusticating in Wisconsin. B. J. Blameuser and Miss Josephine M. Gerbel were married recently. Eugene Geisreiter, of the Bell Conserv- atory Co., Sacramento, Cal., passed through the city August 5 on his way east. Among recent visitors: A. C. Brown, Springfield, 111.; S. Dahlgren, Oconomo- woc, Wis.; H. A. Lindsay, Birmingham, Ala.; W. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee; Geo. F. Crabb. Grand Rapids; Harry Papworth, New Orleans; J. F. Wilcox and Mrs. Wilcox, Council Bluffs. Toronto. GOOD SUMMER SEASON.— |OTTINGS AMONG THE GROWERS.— miller's NEW CARNA- TIONS. —ROSES AT DUNLOP'S. — UTLEV HAS SUCCESS WITH SWEET PEAS DES- PITE UNFAVORABLE GROWING CONDI- TIONS. With one exception the reports of the past season's business are excellent. I found T. DulTort, of Little York, busy erecting a new greenhouse 15x80; evi- dently business had been prospering there. Mr. Miller, of Bracondale, is away on a trip to Xevv \ork with his wife, but his son, Fredenc, showed nie the new varie- ties of carnations which he is introducing this season. They arc Lady Laurier, an improved Daybreak; Lady Van Horn, a large cherry red; I^ady Minto, a fine striped crimson on white, and I^ady Macdoiiald, white. (1 had no idea he was so fond of the ladies. ) He appears to have about 4,000 plants of these varieties, and, although the season has been hot and dry and he has been able to water but little, they are all in excellent condition. He also showed me a large field of the older sorts and a number of seedlings not vet thoroughly tested, all in fine shape. I observed a fine stock of chrysanthemums, palms, ferns and ficuses, and a large field of tomato plants which I was told had been secured by H. Sum- mers & Sons for seed. The roses are in good condition but not much bloom yet. George HoUis, of Bracondale, who, by the by, has severed his connection with Miller & Sons and is now on his own account, has a good house of chrvsan- themums, not quite so forward as usual, he says. He has put up a small wind- mill, or air motor, which he reports work- ing well. I noticed some very fair sweet peas here, very good indeed, considering the drought; also some excellent asters and geraniums. At Dunlop's I found the proprietor ensconced on a lounge, recovering from a severe illness. I had a peep over his fine new dwelling house, finished in the latest style. Here is a field of about 40,000 carnation plants in excellent vigor, and a hurried look at the rose houses showed the plants to be in their usual healthy condition, just coming into bloom. Miss Brown, the courteous manageress of Dunlop's King street store, told me that business had been better than usual at this season of the year. Some good roses were coming in; asters and sweet peas were improving. Edwin Utley, of Little York, has had a large field of sweet peas growing for seed and, although the heat and drought have been excessive, and he was late in sowing, from May 5 to 10, they have made a grand display of bloom. Burpee's Navy Blue as grown here may be considered one of the best novelties of the season. The six Cupids, grown in the open field without any coddling, have made a beautiful show. The original white variety and the new pink and white dwarf varieties prove to be excellent border plants and are a mass of bloom. The hot season has proved too much for the Toronto Horticultural Society, and the meetings have been called oflf until October. S. P. St. Louis. MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CLUB.— ELEC- TION OF OFFICERS. — TWENTY-EIGHT CONVENTIONITES.— THE TRAIN SCHED- ULE. — BUSINESS QUIET. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held August 10 with a large attendance. The following offi- cers were elected for the ensuing year: J. F. Ammann, president; Chas. K. Kuehn, vice-president; E. Schray, secretary; J. J. Beneke, treasurer; A. S. Halstead, C. C. Sanders and H. G. Ude, trustees. Twenty-eight from here are going to attend the convention at Detroit, and will leave Monday morning, August 14, at 9 o'clock, over the Wabash. The bowling club will have a strong team and will try hard to bring back the cup. Business is very quiet, but most of the growers are busy repairing their houses and getting ready for fall trade. F. J. Fillmore is busy planting his carnations in their houses. His plants are better than ever. ^^ jj Paris. NO STRIKING NOVELTY IN THE LAST EXBI- BITION.— USUAL EXCELLENCE IN FLORAL WORK.— WORK ON THE EXPOSITION.— PLANTINGS OF ORNAMENTALS IN PEOG- RESS.— OTHER NOTES. There was no novelty of striking char- acter on display at our last Parisian hor- ticultural exhibition. The great exposi- tion not being far away, it may be that our great horticulturists prefer to keep back for next year any world's novelty they may have. In floral work we had as usual, a splendid show. Lachaume, Debric and Mosercontinueto be the lead- ers. The latter exhibited a rustic wind- mill, overlaid with birch bark, to the sijmmit of which elegant clematis were climbing as shown by the accompanying illiistration. He secured the medal of honor for his display. Another artistic composition was a basket of Lilium Harrisii among which delicate shoots of clematis were trailing, showing their mauve and violet flowers to best advantage. As a complement to it a few light adiantums and a large rib- bon of a mauve color were added. Orchids continue to be profusely used in floral works, and stately flowers they are. Vilmorin Lad, as usual, the finest display of garden flowers and vegetables. The work of the Paris Exposition has been going on steadily since my last let- ter. Not less than 500 varieties of trees and shrubs, hardy enough under our cli- mate, have been planted and will look next year as healthy as if they had been brought up on the ground. At the foot of the big trees many climbers and flow- ering shrubs have been planted, which will cover the stems and branches with a great variety of flowers and afford an agreeable effect. Parisian. Worcesttr, Mass. The condition of trade remains un- changed but quite an improvement is noticeable in the quality of the flowers. We are receiving some good carnations from September cuttings; Scott and Evelina seem to be good varieties for summer blooming. Carnations in the field are thrifty and the houses are being emptied and cleaned. Housing the field grown stock will begin the first of Sep- tember; we find we cannot lift as early as some of the carnation experts advocate. Chrysanthemums are looking exception- ally fine and require lots of attention. About the same quantity are being grown as last year. H. F. A. Lange will join the Boston convention party and there is a likelihood of two or three others attending. A. H. L. Elmira, N. Y. The Elmira Horticultural Society has held two successful exhibitions this year. The rose show in June was an advance over the one held last vear, both in num- ber of exhibitors and in thequality of the blooms staged. The sweet pea show, held August 3 and 4, was also better than the one last year. The home grown peas showed great improvement but those grown in Cohocton and Avoca were still ahead. It was a grand oppor- tunity to study the novelties. Mr Charles Larrowe, of Cohocton, showed the entire set of seven Eckford novelties with which he won the Eckford cup at .Springfield. The society will now devote Its efforts to the chrysanthemum show to be held next November. H. N. H /Sqi^. The a mh a' i c.i .v /^l o a' / s r. 41 Snbscription, Jl.OO a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted otily from those In the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages. 10 Cents a Line, Agate. Kl.OO per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Onaranteed. Discounts. 8 times 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent ; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The Advenislng Dernrtment of the American FLOHlsT Is for KlorlBts. SeedBmen. Nurserymen, and dealers Id wares pertalnlDg to those lines Only. Orders lor ieti than one-hall Inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reaoh us by Wednesday to se- oare Insertion Ln the Issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. Convention, Detroit, August 1,")-1S. Tinfoil has gone up in price ten per cent or more. English ivy promises to be one of the items in demand next season. Iron stakes (galvanized) for greenhouse use are materially higher in price. • The rise in the price of iron pipe has been 170 per cent since the season opened. The annual meeting of the Canadian Horticultural Association will be held at Ottawa September 20 and 21. Reliable authorities say there are no good reasons to expect an early decline in the price of popular large sizes of greenhouse glass. OoR next issue will contain a full report of the S. A. F. proceedings at Detroit. Advertisements for same should reach us not later than August 17. We are in receipt of a neat announce- ment from W. A. McFadden, Rosebank, Cincinnati, to the effect that the shipping trade of this establishment will be restricted entirely to orchids, lily of the valley and fern after September 1. Ix the Garden (London) of July 30 there is a colored plate and description of Coleus thyrsoideus, a new species from British Central Africa. The deep blue flowers are very attractive. The plant is recommended for winter bloom. There is in Hildesheim a rose bush 1,000 years old. It has not blossomed this summer, saj- the Hildersheimers, with reverential pride. There are rose bushes in this city 997 years younger than that of Hildersheim which have never blossomed since they were confid- ingly purchased, and yet the owners do not brag. — Boston Journal. Butted Versus Lapped Glass. Ed. .\m. Florist:— How would it be for William Scott, or some other good fellow who really knows how to do it, to show by practical demonstration those of the members present at the S. A. F. convention, to beheld in Detroit, who do not know the right way to glaze a green- house when butted glass is used. One "W. S," in a recent number of your neighborly contemporary, gave a disser- tation on butted glass during which he made the statement more than once that those who do not approve of butted glass for commercial greenhouses prob- ably do not lay it the right way. He neglected to attempt to tell just how it should be laid, possibly abiding his time and awaiting an opportunity to be invited to show just how it ought to be done under the circumstances now offered. E. L. Hoteb in Detroit. Rooms. Rates Cadillac 200 $3.00 to $: Russell House.. ..200 3.00 to : Griswold 100 2.00 to : Wayne 150 2.00 to : 1.00 to : Normandie 50 2.00 to : Barclay 50 1.50 to Oriental (men) 100 1.00 to Franklin 100 St. Clair Metropole 50 Am. 50 Am. 00 50 Am. 00 Eu. 50 Am. 00 Eu. 50 Eu. 50 Am. On to Detroit. The following are the routes to Detroit, so far as determined, of the parties from the principal cities: From Chicago, Wabash R. R., leaving 12:02 p. m., August 14-, arriving at 8:10 p. m.; fare $10.35 round trip. From New York, Lehigh Valley R. R., leaving 12 noon, August 14, arriving 6:55 a. m., August 15; fare $18 round trip. From Cleveland, D. & S. Navigation Co.'s night boat, August 14; fare $2.25 round trip, stateroom $1.75 additional. From Pittsburg, Pennsylvania road to Cleveland and night boat to Detroit, fare $8.50 round trip. From Boston, Fitchburg R. R., leaving 11 a. m, August 14, arriving at 7 a. m. August 15; fare $22 round trip. From Buffalo, Wabash R. R.. leaving midnight, August 14; fare $7 for round trip. From St. Louis, Wabash R. R., leaving Sunday night, August 13; fare one and a third. From Cincinnati, C. H. & D., leaving 7:30 p. m. to Toledo, by boat leaving 8:30 a. m. to Detroit, arriving 12:45 p. m. -August 15; fare $9.85 round trip. From St. Paul. C. G. W. R. R., leaving Minneapolis 7:35 p. m., August 13, St. Paul 8:10 p. m., joinii;^ Chicago party via the Wabash. From Philadelphia, Reading R. R , leaving 12 o'clock Monday; fare one and a third. Boiler and Piping. Ed. Am. Florist: — 1 have three green- houses, all running east and west. No. 1 is an even span, 28x170 feet, fifteen feet to ridge and side walls three feet six inches high. The eastern half of this house is used for carnations and the western half for roses. Houses Nos. 2 and 3 are connected with eastern end of No. 1 and used for general stock. No. 2 is 18x50 feet, ten feet to ridge, north wall six feet and south wall four feet high, and No. 3 is 11x50 feet. Replies to the following will be much appreciated. 1. What would be the most practical method of piping the houses where the thermometer falls from 25° to 30= below zero? 2. What size of hot water boiler would you recommend? 3. Could the boiler be placed in the cellar of dwelling house at western end of house No. 1 and if so how deep? CD. 1. While the scheme recommended has some objections, it is made almost neces- sary by the arrangement of the houses and the necessity of maintaining different temperatures in each. We suggest the use of three 3-inch overhead flow pipes, one upon the center posts and the others on purlin posts. One of these mains is to supply the coils in the rose house, another those in the carnation house, and the third is to carrv the water to houses No. 2 and No. .3. Just before reaching the end of the carnation house the third main is divided into two 2' ^-inch pipes, one of which is carried under the ridge to the father end of each house. The coils in house No. 2 can consist of thirteen IVs-inch pipes, while eight will suffice in No. 3. To carry the water from these coils to the west end of the carna'tion house three 2-inch pipes can be used; one should be along each side and the other through the center of the house. In addition to the two 3 inch flow pipes and three 2 inch returns that pass through the carnation house, nine 2-iDch returns will be desirable although eight would perhaps answer. The return can be placed on the walls or under the benches according to the arrangement of the houses. The returns from houses No. 2 and No. 3 can be enlarged to 3-inch and the coils in the carnation house connected with them. If the coils are all upon the walls only two of the returns need be enlarged. In the rose house there will be three 3-inch overhead flow pipes and either three 3-inch returns or two 3-inch and one 2-inch, from the other houses. In the one case ten 2-inch and in the other eleven 2-inch returns will be needed in the rose house. Three 3inch returns will suflice to take all of the water back to the boiler. 2. Although there will be but about 2400 feet of radiating surface it will be advisable to use a boiler rated for 3000 to 3200 square feet or better yet to take two of one-half the above capacity, as one will suflice in mild weather, and it might save a large loss if one boiler should give out to have another in reserve. 3. There will be no difficulty in heat- ing the greenhouses if the boilers are placed in the cellar of the dwelling if the top of the boilers is one foot or more below the returns. L. R. Taft. Springfield, Mass. The annual sweet pea show of the Hampden County Horticultural Society, held August 1 and 2, was not up to pre- vious years, owing to the unfavorable season, but was, nevertheless, a greater success than had been anticipated. As is not unusual, the exhibit of W. T. Hutchins, Indian Orchard, was the finest in the hall. Mrs. Chas Larrowe, of Cohocton, N. Y., won the Hckford cup for the best display of Eckford novelties. The eight sorts are Sadie Burpee, Lady Grisel Hamilton, Lady Skelmersdale, Mrs. Dugdale, Hon. F. Bouverie, Con- tess Cadogan. Duke of Westminster and Othello. W. I. Eldred was the largest prize winner and F. A. Blake was on hand with a large winning collection. G. H. Lapham and Ralph Perkins were other successful exhibitors. A. B. Howard staged his Howard's Star petunia in fine form and Mrs. W. J. Eldred exhibited nasturtiums and L. D. Robinson, dahlias. Butte, Mont. Business for the season continues fair, weddings and funerals causing considera- ble demand. Sweet peas and asters are of extra quality. Elmer Law is making a tour of the east, where he expects to meet Mrs. Law, who has been visiting there for the past two months. Miss Nellie Fudge has accepted her old position with Law Bros. & Day, who will shortly move into their new and commodious store. M. W. 42 The a mer i ca n Florist. Aui Greenhouse Building. Marion, Ind — Ciunnar Teilmann, re- liuild jiropagating house. Waterbun,', Conn. — Alex. Dallas, two rose houses. Cincinnati, O — George & Allen, one house. Westfield, N. J. — Chas. Doerner, carna- tion house, 20x100; t,how house for ])alms. Springfield, 111.— Louis Unverzagt, re- building three houses. Blue Island, 111. — Heim Bros., carnation house 12x300. Bala, Pa —The Country Club, house 12x2;!0, to cost $3,000. Sterling, 111. — F. A. Belt, one rose house. Escanaba, Mich. — C. Peterson & Sons, house 18x70. Media, Pa.— W. H. Mattson, house 24.X100. Worcester, Mass. — II. F. .\. Lange, range of five houses. H. Book, two houses. Mitchell, S. D—E. C. Newbury, palm house 16x32 and rose house 32x100. Cincinnati, O. — IC W. Mack, rebuilding three houses l."x.")0. R. Witterstaetter, carnation house 20x100. Chicago, 111.— StoUery Bros., carnation house 16x72. Swain Nelson & Sons, rebuild house 16x60. Rochester, X. Y.— J. B. Keller & Sons, two violet houses. Purcellville, Va.— A. B. Davis & Son, six houses 25x125. Leonia, N.J. — W. H. Eicks, violet house ISxlOO. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Mulick Bros., one house. Crescent Avenue Floral Co., two houses. .\kron, 0. — S. J. Dibbs, greenhouse 22x loo. Galena, 111. — B. F. Vandervate, house 24x150. Oxford, Pa. — L D. Miller, two houses 22x100. Batavia, 111.— Williams & Sons Co., one greenhouse. Belmont, Cal.— The McLellan Co., rose house 20x100. Burlingarae, Cal.— W. E. McLellan & Co., rose house 12x100, carnation house 10x200. Oakland, Cal. — Domoto Bros., two palm houses. Owosso, Mich.— J. S. Schleider, con- servatory. Carlisle, Pa. — H. W. Lehman, two houses. Ridgewood, N. J.— A. V. D. Snyder, rebuild range, add house 18x100. Kendal Green, Mass.— Theo. F. Dwight, one conservatory. South Sudburj-, Mass.— James Tulis, two carnation houses. Wrentham, Mass. — Dan'l Brown, grape house 100 feet long. Mystic, Conn. — II. H. Fitch, one car- nation house, one violet house. Woonsocket, R. I.— W. H. Flye, one conservatory. Manchester, N. H.— Dr. D. W. Cooley, greenhouse 40x100. Philadelphia, Pa. — Henry C. Dillmore, house 16x.S0. Pittsfield, Mass. — L. W. Achison, com- mercial house .'!0x50. Melrose Highlands, Mass.— John Walsh & Son, palm house 25x110, carnation house 20x125. St. Joseph, Mo. — D. N. Myers, one greenhouse. Louisville, Ky.— Chas. Rayner, carna- tion house 20x300. Nanz & Neuner, rebuilding five houses 20x150. Joseph Coenen& Co., rebuilding two houses 20x 80. Geo. Shuiz, range of commercial houses. OBITUARY. JACOB FREYTAG. Jacob Freytag, one of Milwaukee's pioneer florists, died Thursday morning, August 10. He had been in business in Milwaukee for thirty-two years and was one of the most prominent and successful florists in Wisconsin. He leaves a wife and grown up family in good circum- stances. Mr. Freytag had been in poor health for several years and the business has been conducted by his son William, who will succeed his father. HENRY BREITENSTEIN. Henry Breitenstein died at his home in Pittsburg August 1. He was born in Germany about forty years ago, and came to this country when young. At an early age he showed great musical talent and studied under some of the most famous German masters. He was a personal friend of Emile Sauer, and in his younger days associated with Pade- rewski. He was obliged to give up music on account of his failing health, but was the composer of several songs, which have been favorably mentioned by critics of national reputation. JAMES GALLOWAY. James Galloway, whose death at the advanced age of 7S years took place on July 23, was one of the few remaining pioneers of the florist business in Balti- more. He was born August 10, 1.S21, in Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire, Scotland. In his twentieth year he came to Baltimore and engaged with his uncle, William Stobie, who had a garden and greenhouses about where the First Presbyterian church now stands, comer Park and Madison streets. After two or three years he went to Dr. Edmondson's place as head gardener. From there he went to the place of Mr. Wm. Tiffany. Having a distaste for private places, he, after a short time, engaged in business for himself, renting the greenhouses at the Clairmount Nur- sery-. He next leased ground at Ross and Dolphin streets and started a florist business which he carried on with suc- cess for twelve years, until the outbreak of the Civil War, but which he abandoned for a market garden on the Belair road. This he rented from the Ready estate, and here he remained fifteen years, until he purchased the place on Gorsuch avenue and Old York road, Waverly, where he spent the last twenty-three years of his life. He married, while with Mr. Stobie, Miss Isabel Truesdale. They had five daughters, two of whom, Mrs. Chas. Ricker and Mrs. Wm Christie, sur- vive him. His son-in-law W'm. Christie, who carries on the business, has been associated with him for the past thirteen years. Of unassuming manner and con- servative and careful in business, few but his most intimate Iricnds knew the sterling character and practical ability concealed beneath his quiet and unpre- tentious exterior. Mack. BITUATION8. WANTS, FOR SALE. AdTertlBementa under this bead will be Inserted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) eaoh Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Kvery paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year ISini Is entitled to a flve-Une want art. (situations only) free to be used at any time during the rear. (JITUATION WANTBD- As foreman l,v a iiood all- 1.1 tirniinrt tlorlst; t; years foreman In present place. Address A C. <'are Amerlcnn Klorlst. SITUATION WANTK1)-By younu llorlst. 10 years' experience on private and commercial plaoe; refereni-e Addresc U. S. care American Klorlal. SITUATION WANTE1>— Carnation specialist Is look Ing for position on good commercial establish- ment. Good references, w 11 1), care Am. Florist. SITDATION WANTBD-Wlth privilege of buylnif or taklnir partnership in small greenhouse busi- ness. If agreeable to both parties. Address Box a'>, Gunston. Va. SITUATION WANTED-By a flrst class grower of cut flowers, palms, ferns, cyclamens, etc. Also a good decorator, designer and salesman : 15 years expe- OITUATION WANTKD-By practical florist of !.". O years' experience In this country; good grower of cut flowers and plants; competent to take charge. No situation wanted where vegetables are grown or only one man Is employed. Slng'e German; references. Address W. care American Horlst. w ANTKO-To buy or rent, with privilege of buylnii. srreenhouB'* eaiabilphment: aOO to 10 QUO feet ot State lowest caab renilng and buyini; price, isa Grove L. Tvlek. Gunston, Va. WANTED-On a pie HBtlstant foremat dloir plant propagHtor e of beddlag department :e of 55,000 refit of kIbsb. an ; a quick cut flower and t>ed- id competent to taae charge B. American Florist. WANTED -Immediately, a liret-class florist and gardener to take charge ot a amall greintaouxe and garden A married man. and one who speaks W^ stock and to take care of the houaea. Must be sober, reliable and willing to do general work about the Steady place for the rtght man. state wages ' . jACKSo.v. Gainesville. Ga. and references. ^0 FOB SALK-Flftv boxes ISxlli A glass single thick; also 1750 feet IK Inch steam pipe. Address W. C. GKCIVE8. Topeka, Kan. FOR SALE— 20 boxes double strength B glass 16x34. New atW 36 V. O B. Morrison. 111. Address C. D. GALLETi.NE, Morrison, III. FOR SALE— Two greenhouses and dwelling; good retail stand; stock fresh and up to date. Bstab- llehed ten years; all rebuilt new of cypress. Reason Other business In which greater 'capltans In vesTed" WlUseU very reasonable If taken at once. Address Bargain, care American Florist. TO LBT-Slx miles from Boston Flower Market: Four cnmraerclal greenhouses and garden close to depot at Central Station, Mass . on West Koxbury branch R. K. Rent, $15. Key at depot or address owner. A. Pigitkt. :»« Ellery tft. Cambridge. Mass. FOR SALE. 3000 feet 4-inch Second-hand pipe at 14 cts. per foot. 425 feet 5-inch pipe, new, at IS cts. per ft. REINBERG BROS.. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. The Annual Meetins; ..r the Members ot the Florists' Hail Association will be held at Har- monie Hall, Detroit, Mich., on August IBth, 1899, at 3:30 r. ji., for the purpose ot electing two Directors and transacting necessary business. .JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'.v. NOTICE STOCKHOLDERS' MEETINQ, CIIUJAGO. .luly 15, 18Ui). Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You :irc hiTi-by n.>tilicil thiit the annual ineetina ot tlie SlocUholdiT.s ot Ihc American FloristCom- paiiv will be held in the (Jadillac Hotel, Detroit Mich., Thursday, August 17, 1899. at So'clook p. ji., for the purpose ot electing directors and ofllcers tor the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before tlic meeting. .1. C. VAUGHAN, Pies. M. KARKER, Secy. It is good business policy tt tt it. to mention the t^^t^ ....American Florist when you write to an advertiser. i8gg. The American Florist. 43 THE SYPHON REFRIGERATOR FOR FLORISTS. ^PATENTED. MANUFACTURED BY The White Enamel Refrigerator Co., ^'m^m^'^*^-* THIS REFRIGERATOR WILL BE ON EXtllBITION AT TtlE CONVENTION HALL IN DETROIT, MICII., AUG. 15th TO 18th. WE INVITE INSPECTION. GOING TO The Detroit Convention OF THE Society of American Florists, AUGUST 15-18, 1899. Be sure and purchase your tickets from Chicago and the west via the Grand Tronic Railway System. First-class accommodations and quick ser- vice. Rate one and one-third fare, on cer- tificate plan, making round trip rate from Chicago to Detroit (Q 7A and Return v"«iv For further particulars Jipply t(> J. H. BURGIS, C. p. & T. Agent, 249 Clark St., cor. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. Depot : Dearborn Station, cor. Polk and 7)p:irbiirn Sts. Bouvardias and Other Stock. FREB to A.LL. Illustrated Caralofiue ^' , Plants, sbeds. id Roots. Grape ^RUBS. Etc., will led Free to all appli- s. It»illpaytoexaihine 6o greenhouses Goods : Jirst-quaiity. NANZ&NEUNER, Florists Louisville, Ky. Violets, California, strong 2-in. pots, $3.00 " " field-grown plants, 6.00 ^"L.-t usijhr v.. II li-ul■H^oll Hue Hi'lil-srowii ZTATIONS, Etc. " Addr. s~ Pres. Garfield, fine plants, 2^-in. pots $4 00 A. A. Neuner, " " 4.00 Hogarthii fl. pi., Flavescens, Rosea Multiflora. Pres. Cleveland, The Bride, Vreelandll, Humboldtil, strong, thrifty plants, 2^-inch pots, - - 3.00 Sweet Alyssum, large flowering, for winter blooming, . - - 2.50 Begonia Rex, thrifty plants, 3-in. pots, 4.oo Hibiscus, fine stock plants, 4-in. pots, S.OO Roses, fine asst., 3>^-in. pot plants, 5.00 " extra strong Beauties, - S.OO .t..L-k IV.r Fall deliVHry. micIi n^ BOSES, CAB- NANZ & NEUNER, Louisville, Ky. Do You LookforPalms? Then watch our trade exhibit at the Conuention. ALBERT FUCHS Only Chicago Florist awarded medal on palms at World's Fair. 2059-73 North Halsted Street, Chicago. 44 The American Florist. Aug. 12^ HARDY GUT FERNS FAMCY DAGGER IN 1000 LOTS, AT 75 Cents PER 1000. Iiiscount OM birt;e lots. Also dealer in Sphagnum Moss, Bouquet Greens. Christmas Trees. Etc , Etc. L. B. BRA6UE, Hinsdale, Mass. Mr. .lUil Mrs. Hrnsiie will be plPiised to me.'t iill old ciistoniiTS mid Irirnd- iit thi- Conventidii. HOW TO HEAT **"»■■■""**»**'*•** Full .li-t:iiis r..r Mil kind>"( li.iuse^ will l..' |-,.nnd ill "GREENHOUSE CONSIRICTION,^' b.v L. E. Tah How to Grow ROSES, VIOLETS and other Flowers, Vegetables and Fruits under Glass, is fully ex- plained in "GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT," 400 pages, illustrated, with latest informa- tion regarding treatment of insects and dis eases, use of fertilizers, etc. For either of these books, postpaid, send 81. &0 to I R TAFT AG'^'f^'JI-T'^XAL COLLEGE P.O.. Wbol^ale flower/\arK§fe CINCINNATI, Aug. 10. Boaei. Bride, Brideamald 2 00^3.(10 Meteor 3.000 4.00 Perle 2 00® 3 OO CamatloM 50® l.CO ABters 1.00® 3.00 Sweet P6B« .2.) Glttdlolna 3 00 Tuberoaea 3 00 Smllai 10.00®12.50 Adlantom 1. 00 Common fema., .15 St. liODis, Auk. 10. Boaea, Beauty i.OO®20.00 Bride, Brideamald, Meteor 2.00® 4.00 " Perle 2.00® 3.00 CamatlODa 1.00® 1 50 Bmllai 12.50 Adlantum 1.00 4Bpan«ma 50.00®:5.00 Sweet Peas .25 MtLWACTKIE, Auk. 10. Boaea, Beauty, long perdoz. 2.00® 3.00 medium '• " 1 25® 1.50 eliort " " .76® 1.00 Bride, Brideamald 2 00® 4.0O Perie 2 OO® 3.00 Meteor 3.00® 5.00 Kalsertn 3.00® 5 00 Camatlona. f anoy 1.50 goodatook 50® : 00 Gladloloa 2.00® 3 00 SweetPeaa 10® .15 Harrtall 8 10 Auratum 12 50@15 00 Aatera 500 l.OO Adlantum 75® 1 (Xl Common fema 25 Smilax 12.e0®15.00 Aaparagua IW.OO PITT8BDRO, AUK. 10. Boaea. Beauty 5.0O®25 00 Bride, Brideamald 2.00® B.OO Meteor 2 00® U.OO Kalaerin 4 00® 8.00 NiptietoB, Perle 2.00® 4.00 Camatlona, abort atoms 50 long " To® 1.60 UlT of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Bmliaz 1600 Adtamum 75® 1.00 Ilardyfema .26 Ualax leavea .20 Aaparagua 40.00®50.00 SweetPeaa 20® .60 Aatera 40® 2 00 (iladloll 1.009 2.00 Mllnm Speoloaum 4.00® 6.00 Auratum 10.00®16.00 LEO. NEISSEN. Wholesale Florist, ■^"is S:;?. „e*rt- phiudelphia, pa. Long Distance 'Phone 3-4S-94 D. The BEST of Everything in its Season. My new location and commodious quarters with large storage capacity will enable me to handle rny rapidly increasing business in the best manner. A CONSIGNOR OF GOOD VALLEY WHOM I CAN 1-7 a VITP" r\. A CONSIGNOR OF GOOD VALLEY W/ll^ I V^\J\ DEPEND ON THE YEAR AROUND When writing mention the American Florist. HAND PI6KED GOODS! ....MANETTI STOCKS.... English and French, specially prepared for grafting, by 1000, 10,000 or 100,000. For fall and spring delivery. Write for prices.' GALAX LEAVES brilliant bronze and green, from cold storage, $1.25 per 1000. FORTIN'S GIANT LILY OF THE VALLEY. price and particulars on application. I am also sole agent for John Peed & Son's Fancy Caladiums and Choice Gloxinias. "^ '^^ LILIUM HARRISII choice single crowns, 9 to 1 1, $20 00 per 100; 7 to 9, $85 00 per 1000, $9.00 per 100; 5 to 7, $42.50 per 1000, S4.50 per 100. Prices of other specialties on application. Harry A. Bunyard, 42 W. 28th St., New York City. When wrltlnK mention the American Florist. PinSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd., , „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Distance o •• • j Phone 2157. Consignments Solicited. No. 705 Penn Ave.. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. w.«t= ^ob price i.,«t «-— PITTSBURG. PA. HOLTON&HUNKELCO.-I I WHOLESALE | ^ FLORISTS. \ « p. 0. Box 103. MILWAUKEE. WIS. .« FLORISTS*^*^ IK you hiiv.' made iiny eljunKc in your llrni * uiime or udUress. pli'ase .send us yoiir corrected business curd so that you may bf properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to your estjih lislimiMit, .'iihiT '.jrf'i'nhousi'sor land. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. iS<)<). The a mer ica y Flo a- / .v /: 45 Growers of CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters Tor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Price List. AHERICAN BEAUTY 24-in. stem per doz., 82.50 20 ■• " 2.00 15 " " 1.50 12 •• " 1.25 8 " " I.OO HETEOR per 100, 3.00 to 4.00 BRIDESHAID " 3.00 to 4.00 BRIDE " 3.00to 4.00 PERLB " 2.00to 3.00 CARNATIONS " 1.00 to 1.60 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. Until further notice we will close at 5:30 P. M. week days, and noon on Sundays and Holidays. i McK[LLAR & WINTERSON, i Wholesale Florists. I ^.5i,^^CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.^.^^^ i 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, - OHICA^OO. I We Have the OUR SPECIALTIES: I LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIOH-ORADE ROSES, I House in Chicago. CARNATIONS dfld VIOLETS. % ^Full Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds. Bulbs, Hardy Stock. 1. G. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI, OHIO. i^^^Kjl Wbol^ale [lower/\arK?fe CHICAGO. Aug. 11. Bosea, Beauty, ^Incb " 12 " " " 8 •' " " Bride 3 Bndesmiild .S Perle 2 Meteor 3 CamatlonA 1 Sweet Peae ComflowerB Water Lilies QladloU 1 Asters Wlcnonette 1 Uydran^eas per dozen I. CO 2.00 1.60 1,25 1.00 .00® 4 CO ooia 1.00 .00® 3.00 00® 4.(10 .00® 1.50 ,10® .30 50 1 00 00® 4,00 50® 2,00 ,00id 2.00 Benthey&Co. r. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. %S Consignments solicited 19-21 RANDOLPH ST l-l I CAG O PLEASE MENTION US TO OUR ADVERTISERS. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS • Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesele Dealers and flaal ETIjkuKkMA Growers of llU I rIOWCrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALEB IN CUT FLOWERS J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ILL Illinois Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS . J. B. DEAMUD 51 & 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. E. C. AMLING Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ....CHICAQO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. AS-AA- RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. SUCCESSORS TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ol CUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters _ ....CHICAQO 46 The American Florist. Avg. 12, GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS Pxrloe I^lm-ts zxi^lled. &T :Brorxa«lelcl St., :BO«STOPff, Adt^i^vs^S. CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' ""''TolS^S'ii' Si'I^I* '*'"•• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Consignments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all flowers sold. Sales reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener if reauired. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR, } JOBBERS IN Wholesale Florists, Always en Hand: CARNATIONS, BRIDESMAIDS, L/-<\^ 4RI0ES, , %^A^ / J'l ' FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. ^FLORISTS' SUPPLIES strings 10 feet long, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Mention American Florist. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO,,.. J322 Pine St., ST, LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. nth St.. Teleph one 63- 64. PHIUDELPHIA. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. ConelgnmentB of Kood stock solicited. THE WABASH R.R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- sas City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run everyday. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN. G. E. A., 387 Broadway, New York City, J. D. McBEATH, N. E. P. A., 6 State Street, Boiton, Mali, C. S. CRANE. Gen. Pau. & Tkt. AQt.. St. Louia, Mo. .It vour.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an adveii.isement here. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART •rd In eil afl In Amerfoa PRICE IS CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn SI. Chicago Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe PHILADBLPHIA, Aug. 9. Roses, Tea 2.00® 3.00 •' extra 4.00® 5 CO Beamy, extra 8.00®12.50 firsts 6.00® 8.00 seconds 3.00® 5.00 Camstlons 50® 1.00 fancy 1.00® 1.60 Lily of the TBUey 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 15® .25 Asparagus 35 00@50.00 Smllax. , 12.oO®15.(JO Adlantum 75® l.OO BOSTON, Aug. 9. Boses, Beauty, select 15.00®25.00 ordinary 2 00® 6 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.00® 6 00 Carnations, ordinary 50® 1.00 fancy 1 00® 1.50 Lily of the vaUey 2.00® 3.00 Pink ^^6ixi'Lmee'!!!'y^'/^'^V.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 4'.IJ0® BOO Gladioli 1.00® 4.00 Smllax 8.00@10.00 Asparagus 60.00 Adlantum 60® 1.00 HEADQUARTER-^ .^^^VN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. RoseSi Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. Fa KASTING, Wholesale Com- mission Florist, 481 Washlnston St,, Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, IIS2 PINE STREET, j^ ST. LOUIS, MO. ^FA complete line of Wire Deslgrns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3J34 OUve Street, ,^ ,^ .^ St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Mention Th3 American Florist. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS, '''"??H"J^^Yt<5\ D. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance Phone 1-41-3S D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited. Milton Wa Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM, C, SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET. •l>hone i-4--e9-.\. PHILADELPHIA. CouslgDuients Solicited. THH> Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. BSTABLISHBD 1841. The "0ARDBNBR8' CHBONICLB " has been POB ovBB Flptt Years thb Lbadino Journal of Ita olasfl. It has achieved this position l)eoauBe, while specially devotlnK itself to supplylngthe dally riequlro- ments of Kardeners of all classes, much of the Infor- mation furnished Is of such Keneral and permanent value, that the GARDBNBKS' CnRONICLK" Is looked up to as the standard authority on the suhjecta of which It treats. Subscription to the United States, 14.20 per year. Remittances to be made payable to B. Q. COVB. OFflCK: — Wellington St., Covent Garden. London, England. SHIPPING LIBELS '^ • Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted bv Ih" S. S. P. in red. Very uttractive". Price per 500, $3.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples IIKTRO Of THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.23, American Florist Co ^ao, / CAPE FLOWERS. CYCAS LEAVES. in. %-i:?a\ :i:i 3i; in. $2.1',,-,; .ir-io in, j:!.uO; Imported Metal Designs, .just n-fe AUGUST ROLKER I'RRSH (HOP. GOOD; per pou OURS RIVAL THE HEST IN THE MARKET lG-30in. $1.10; 21-24 in. $1.70; 25-2S in. $2.00; 2» 3(1 .IT-ID ill, j:!.UO; 41-44 in. $4,011; in |«i.-kiLi::es of ten leaves, ved liilesl. iittriii-tive slvles, [rniii 35<- iijAMU-ds. Write Tor cutnlogue, & SONS. 52 DEY STREET. NEW YORK. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. i8gg. TjIK a MER 1 C.l N I'^ L O KJ S T. 47 Top Grade SK' V^M C4VMW BRIDESMAIDS. LILY OF THE VALLEY and METEORS, for summer shipments. Extra Carnations. New Telephoue No. 1998 Madison Sqaa JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. J. k:. iVivXvE^iv, ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. "'"Kfe'^t^'u-ai^Llfrfiir '"■ 57 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. rilOMAS YOING, Jr. Wholesale Florist , New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YOBK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, -^^ FLORIST ^1^ Mid?so''nl.;:'''- 55 WQsi 28tb St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. .^ Price List on application. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No Price list ( 1905 Madison S.iuare. n application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. .... 30 West 29th Street. New Tetepbone No. .5ol Madlaon Square. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone t299 Madison Square. N.Y. CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. NearFerry. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every UomlnE DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florist. The American Florist Company's .< Now Ready! setymen & Seeds- men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,^J« 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ILL. f^ T- -At- Write for Prices on HARDY CUT FERNS. And all FLORISTS' HABOY SUFFI.IES. GROWL FERN CO., Mlllington, Mass. Teleprapli onice, New Salem, Mass. Choice Carnations Choice Roses *?*^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe NEW ?ORE, Aug. 9. Roses, Beantr select 10.W@25.0a ordinary 2.00® 6 00 Bridesmaid, Bride, Morgan 30® 2.0O Kalserln. Meteor 2 OO® B (0 Carnations 50® .75 fancy 1.00® 1.50 Lily of the vaUey 1 00® 2 00 Auratum lilies » 00® li 00 Gladioli 1 60® 2 00 DAsters, per hundred bunches 1 00® 3 00 Cattleyas 40.00®50 00 Smllai 5.00® 8 00 Aapara^B 25.00 Sprengerl,perdoz. bunches 1®2 Adiantum .50 BtTPTALO, Aug. 10. Hoses, Beauty 3.00®25.00 Kalserin 2.00® (i.OO Carnations, ordinary Sf® 100 fancies 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® <.00 Lllulm Auratum 8 00®12 60 Speclosum 5.00® t; 00 Asters 50® 1.60 Smllai 10.00@15.00 Adiantum 76® 1.00 Hardy Ferns -16 Qalax leaves -20 AsparasUB oO.OOgeO.OO Sweet Peas per buDcb 02® .06 Gladiolus 2.0O® 3.00 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. Edw. C. Horan, ^l^or^sT^^ 47 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. -121 Madison Square. CAN FILL YOUR ORDEBS FOR FINE BEAUTIES, Jt BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES and CARNATIONS. Write for Price List. (^"Notice New Number. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grower^.t„. Q^^ FlOWCrS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. ^^LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WEST 30th STRtll NEW YORK CARNATIONS TeL 280 Madison Sq Mention the American FJorist. TheNewYork Cut Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orderi. M. A. HART, Commission "'^n''" Cut Flowers, 44. WEST 29TM STREET. NEW YORK OITY, THE BEST HABKBT IN NEW TOBK. 'Phone 325 Madlsort Square. rord Bros... at ^ Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone, InT JIadison Sq. For Summer Use i Cold Storage Galax Leaves Write the INTRODUCER, HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Mention American Florist. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ j ELECTROS... 4 : I For Catalogue Purposes, x 5 "VTTE have a large assortment of VV strictly high- class halftones of ▲ X which we can supply electros suitable X X for catalogue illustration. If you need X X anything in this way. state "your re- X X quirements and we will submit froofs X X of the illustrations in stock X J Price for cash only IB cents per square inch. ♦ ♦ THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ♦ ♦ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ♦ 48 The American Florist. Aug, The gEBD Tmm. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALBXAN'DER RoDGERS, Pree.; ALBERT MCCn.- LOCOH. Vice-Pres.; 8. V. Willard, Wetheraeeld. Conn., Sec'y and TreaB. H. W. BucKDEE is making a trip to California. Visited Chicago: J. L. L'llathorne, of the UllathorneSeedCo., Memphis, Tenn.; F. Barteldes, Lawrence, Kans. Lawn mowers and garden tools gener- ally will advance twenty to thirty per cent for 1900. At the moment of going to press report reaches us of the death of E. Liv- ingston, of the Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. Tuberose growers say they have had too much rain; the bulbs have suffered and are not looking as well as they should at this date. They think it is too late to expect a full crop of first size bulbs. The American Wholesale Seedsmen's League met at the Astor House, New York city, August 2, and completed their temporary organization. Plans were outlined and formulated for discus- sion and consideration by full member- ship when completed. Among the firms represented were D. Landreth & Son, Kobt. Buist, J. M. Thorbuni & Co., Cleveland Seed Co., Plant Seed Co., J. B. Rice & Co., Weeber & Don, W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Jos. Breck & Son, F. W. Barteldes & Co., S. F. Leonard, Johnson & Stokes and Goodwin, Harries Co. RocKFORD, III.— Hereafter the Buckbee seed interests in this city will be con- ducted under two separate heads, incor- poration papers having been issued by the secretary of state. H. W. Buckbee, Rockford Seed Farms, Forest City Green- house is the title of the first. This cor- poration is capitalized at $25,000. The incorporators whose names are given are Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Buckbee and T. E. Buckbee. The other corporation is to be known as the Rockford Seed Co., with a capital of .$20,000. The incorporators are Chandler Starr, L. L. Morrison and John C. Dunn.— RocA/brf/ (III.) Keghtcr, August 1. The Seed Crops in Germany. Under date of July 15 we have the fol- lowing information from Quedlinburg: Head lettuce at present very good; cabbage and kohbrabi medium; Savoy cabbage promises to be a good crop; kale, radish and turnips good; cucumbers good, although somewhat backward; carrots poor, a gieat many bare spots having been noted in the fields; mangel wurzel medium and indications are that last year's prices will prevail, with the possibihty of an adj»nce;peas very good and beans so far look well. In flower seeds asters, stocks and pansies are all good. Detroit. CONVENTION DETAILS ARE ARRANGED.— LADIES TO RENDER VALUED ASSISTANCE. — LARGE ATTENDANCE ASSURED. — TRADK EXHIBIT TO ECLIl'SK ITS PREDECESSORS. — A NEW RET.ML STORE.— JOTTINGS. What assumed the proportions of a fair sized national convention took place in Harmonic hall on Wednesday evening. .\11 the members of the Florists' Club, active and honorary, were present with their wives, sisters and daughters, for this was a ladies' meeting, called for the purpose of arranging the details of their work for the reception and entertainment of the great number of their sex expected to come to the convention. Reports from all parts indicate the largest attend- ance in the history of the society. The fame of our beautiful city seems to have reached florists everywhere, and the opportunity to see it is gladly taken. The Evans Challenge trophy, and a beautiful and valuable one it is, is on exhibition in Sullivan's window and is viewed with interest and admiration by thousands who wish us success in our efforts to keep it here. The trade exhibit will be without doubt the largest ever made. This is already an assured fact. Applications for space are still coming in and some exhibits are already here. As large as the exhibit hall is, every available foot will be occu- pied, as well as adjacent corrijiors. Frank Danzer has rented half the store at 22S Woodward avenue and will open for business about September 1. Mr. Danzer is a Detroit man, having lived here many years, part of the time having charge of the Michell greenhouses on Grosse Isle, but tor the past four j ears has had charge of the floral department of the Livingston Co., Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. H. Flammer has just returned from a few weeks' visit at Jackson. Peter Crowe and wife, of Utica, N. Y.. are already here. Lincoln, Neb.— C. L. Chapin, of Chapin Bros., read an excellent paper entitled, "Do Flowers Pay?" before the Nebraska State Horticultural Society at its recent meeting at Johnson. New York.— Mrs. T. G. Hallinan, widow of the late T. G. Hallinan, is on a visit to her parents at Sing Sing. Her manager, Chas. A. Bird, will, on her return, spend two weeks at Saratoga. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS JUST ARRIVED Fresh Seeds Per 1000 Seeds KENTIA BELMOREANA $4.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA $4.00 xaiLE UVSOL J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late o( IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK True Lorillard Forcing Tomato cd for nn tradt- by the orii.'i- iilitor, Mr. .Tno. Ciirdnor. Tta.de pkts. 15o, ii.- and Mr friT bv niMil. Hulk prii''- on Sutton's Best of All Forcing Tomato Lar^e. round, deep s^-arlft, vi'ry proliflc. Our own spt'cially selected stock. Trade pkts. 15c. AOt; and 7bc- Bulk price on application. Stamps accepted lor small amounts. GEORGE C. WATSON, Seedsman — t»,Tj J,^ .lunlper and Walnut Street§, MrSHROOM SVAV PHILADELPHIA. Genuine !DaniSh seed _^ only direct from K. WIBOLTT, seed grower Nakskov, Denmark, Pricelist on application Mr Ball Head Miss Snowball both of DenmarK. Awarded the largest Silver Medal In St. Petersburp In May, Ib'JU. BT LILY OF THE VALl EY PIPS. FREESIAS... id TRUE REFRACTA ALBA CHOICE SIZE $7.50 FIRST QUALITY $6.60 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. 100 1000 ■I'lu-K White, largi; bulbs. ., I .76 80.50 FREESIA.I'uruwliUe.vel. throat .00 4.7.i , t., 1,,-iiich 40 .t.fld I'ru^f iii'diid'^s delivery on Fi*Gesias. I IL. HARRISII. KxTRA KiNE, 5 to 7-iucdi 4..=>0 CALLA AETHIOPICA, 3-T in.ciro. Write for pri..s. s. lid fur Nkw Trade List. H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St., New York. Kst!iblish.-d ISTK. Do not forget to say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when corre- sponding with advertisers SELECTED STOCK OF LILIUM HARRISII I'er ItKI . 10.00 ...20.(HI Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Srandiflora, etc. Write for prices. AUGUST RiiLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK. 1899. The American Florist. 49 "^miiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiiii^^ MAKE^ OUR PLACE ^YOUR HEADQUARTERS We are always glad to see you. ..EXPANSION.. of our increasing business is best emphasized by our removal to our NEW CENTRALLY LOCATED FIVE-STORY BUILDING where we now have the LARGEST and Florists' Supply House in America. 918 Filbert Street, HANDSOMEST quarters of any has taken up all our time and prevented us from making an exhibit at the Convention How- OlJt* /VlovinO" fiver, our Mr. M. Rice will be there, as usual, and will be glad to see you and give you "pointers" v^Ui iTiuviii^ and all information in reference to Florists' Supplies. Do not fail to have a talk with him; you will be repaid. A TEW or OIR LEADERS! Our Famous and Unexcelled Wheat Sheaves, Palm or Cycas Leaves (both dull or natural and glazed finish). New Crop Cape Flowers I fine and large) , Baskets, Hampers, Pot Covers, Plant Stands, Immortelles, Doves, Chenille, Foil, Metal Designs, Artificial Flowers and Leaves, Dried Grasses, Etc. Broad Business Ideas made the expansion of our business necessary. Up-to-date Florists keep in close touch with us. M. RICE & CO Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. Finest Florist Catalogue for the asking. Write, Wire, Phone or Call. ' » ff ^Oi _Wj_l OUR NEW BUILDINQ. ymmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 60 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Thes Nursery TRfltJE. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. The Czar plum, one of Thomas Rivers' seedlings, has proved itself to be the earli- est of its class. The Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. v., is delighted at the hardiness of their new white blackberry, Iceberg. The Western Association of Wholesale Nurserymen has appointed a committee, consisting ot A. L. Brooke, Peter Young- ers and F. L. Schutte, to endeavor to secure a modification of the classification now in force in the Western Freight Asso- ciation. T. S. HuiiBARD, Fredonia, N. Y., who has recently retired from the nursery business, is one of the highest authorities on grapes in this country. He was the winner of the Wilder medal at a meeting of the American Pomological Society with an exhibit of 137 varieties, the largest collection of grapes ever shown in the United States. Importation of Nursery Stock. Frederick W. Kelsey, of New Y'ork, has been endeavoring to get at the bottom of the dissatisfaction with the work at the Customs House, and states that matters will be expedited if the following rules are closely adhered to: First — All cases must be distinctly marked in English letters, with the name of the country whence they are shipped, viz.: From England marked "England," from Holland marked "Holland," etc. Second — All invoices must specify the contents of each case opposite the marks of each case in invoice. Third — The contents of each case should indicate the sizes (age if possible) and price of each size, if more than one size and price m a' case. Also whether the plants arenamed, "of sorts, "or seedlings Fourth— Invoices of $100 (T.S. money) or more in amount must have American consul's certificate attached to invoice. Each shipment must be covered by sepa- rate invoice. The Southern Nurserymen's Association. The Southern Nurserymen's Associa- tion met August 1, at the Southern Hotel, Chattanooga, Tenn., and com- pleted its organization, with N. W. Hale, of Kno.xville, Tenn., president, W. D. Grifiing, of Macclenny, Fla. , vice-presi- dent and A. W. Newson, ot Nashville, Tenn., secretary and treasurer. The attendance was representative of the leading nurseries in fifteen southern states. The purpose of the organization is, in a large measure, the same as that of the American Association of Nurserymen, but the direct and immediate purpose is to engender closer acquaintance among the dealers in the south, to secure a uniform price for nursery stock, both wholesale and retail, to, if possible, procure from railroads more rapid transportation of nursery stock, and to secure certain changes in the classification of nursery stock; also to get, if possible, a minimum car of 20,000 pounds. The business looks very favorable in the south, and no doubt there will be rapid improvements in nursery and orchard business throughout all this section. N. W. Hale. CYPRIPEDIIM Spectabileand Pubescens Fine hculthy plants; can ship au> time; now or in Sep- tember "preferubly. Must be ordered now; single crownsor large naturul i-hinips, as de- sired. The trade supplied in any quantity. Large assortment oj Nursery Stock for fall shipment. EVERGREEN NURSERY CO.. Stiiigeon B.\t. Wis. Former address. Evergreen, Wis. TO THE AMERICAN FLORISTS' CONVENTION VIA THE WABASH. The Railroads have granted :i fare and one- third to the meeting of the American Florists to be held in Detroit. August 15th to 18th. The direct and popular line to Detroit from Chicago is the Wabash road. We have the following trains: Leave Chtcano 12:02 noon; arrive Detroit 8:10 p. m. Leave Chicago 3:15 p. m.\ arrive Detroit 10:45 p. m. Leave Chicago 11:00 p. m.; arrive Detroit 8:0Ua. m. Wagner Sltepers and free reclining chair cars on all our trains. It is the only line operating com- partment sleeping cars between Chicago and Detroit. For full particulars, sleeping car reser- vations, etc., call at Wabash Ticket OHice, 97 Adams St., or write to F A. Palmer, Asst. Gen. Pass. A^t., 310 Marquette Kidg., Chicago. HEADQUARTERS FOR HARDY ROSES. W.& T.SMITH CO.. Geneva J. Y. Field Grown Roses "r£r Two year old. On their own roots. Northern grown. IJench-rooted. Full assortment. Special low contract offers for Fall or Spring delivery. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, N. Y. WHOLESALE ONLY. HARDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 and 2 year old. fine plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental "nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisi/ille.Bucks Co.. Pa Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PCONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading Nuraery, READING, MASS KHTABLISHBTl 1864. Crabb & Hunter, VIOLET SPECIALISTS, Orders hocked now l..r li.'ld-growii plants. Write for prices. Bridesmaids: a lew liutidr-ed tine l>lants (-heap, 4-in. pots, J.", p.i- Kill. Who wants ?I.i"i per 100. Grand Rapids. Mich. \X7AlMTPn T.iev.-bant- a fine lot of .-,- WA.iN 1 XlU. v,.„r-,,ld .-lumps of Humii l*a oni'-s. a \iT\ large 1)1 Ilk, lor ^ome good white 1': y .M- «iir>.'ll .-heal, for.-asi). WIllUMS & SONS CO., Batevia. III. For Parks, Cemeteries or Private Grounds We can furnish a very large and superior stock of FOREST, ORNAMENTAL and EVER- GREEN TREES, SHRUBS, Etc. Trees from 1 incli to 3 inches in diameter, all nursery grown and fine shape. Our shrubbery is YOUNG, THRIFTY and FINE. Remember we are headquarters for Nursery stock in the East. Over 200 Acres in Trees and Shrubbery. All thriity, clean and A No. 1 stock. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS, NEW CANAAN, CONN. Address VIBURNUM.... TOMENTOSUM. A BABE AND BEAUTIFUI. SHBUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecWty Pri.-e list and (ies.-ript.iv.' .'at;il..i.'ue on application. We recommend September and October planting of Herbacpous I'.-rciiDials. REA BROTHERS, Norwiioil, Mass. BEGONIA SOGOTRANA strong $3.00 per doz. Stronger 6.00 per doz. Now is the time to get them and start them to have them in good shape for Christmas, B. Socotranais one of tne parents celebrated B. Glorie de Lo EDWIN LONSDALE. Philadelphia. Pa Wyndmoor, HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cnc^iAi Ticc * Azalea Amoena, Rhododendronj, SPECIALTIhS I Kalmias. Blue Spruce. NEW introductions OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr. |^"C:italogue free. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. J.'S.OO |..T 100: $40.00 per 1000. Ordrrs tlllfil in rotation as ready. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS. rHFAP==l-500 ROSES, ^^ 1. Ji L^ l\. m. VERY STRONG, THREE INCH. Maids, Brides, Meteor.^ and Perles at $3.()() per lOU; 125.00 per 1,000; cash. Will exchange for Oarna'- tions or .Mmiis. yViiiericaii Beauty at $").()(). ALBERT FUCHS, 2059-73 n. Haisted St., Chicago. i8gg. The American Florist. 5L TREES, SHRUBS Jffi ROSES... for public and private grounds, as well as for the orchard, farm, garden or city lot. Our General Catalogue and Planters' Guide is beautifully illustrated, contains accurate, trustworthy descriptions of the most valuable varieties, and is replete with practical hints and suggestions indispensable to planters. It is the most complete published, and will be mailed free on application. CHOICE SELECTIONS. BEST GOODS. PRICES REASONABLE. PREPARE YOUR ORDERS NOW. Jfe^ Trade List issued semi-annually; also sent Free. ELLW ANGER & BARRY, Mount Hope Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N. * AUCTION SALE " OF 60,000 Deciduous Trees, 75,000 Evergreen Trees, ALSO SHRUBBERY and VINES. This is a clearing out sale of fine, young vigorous stock; nothing reserved. Ground must be cleared regardless of price. Sale begins 10:30 a. m., rain or shine. j®"Send for List. C.RIBSAM&SON TRENTON. N. J. NURSERYMEN.... IF you liave made any change in your firm * name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in nest year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, either greenhouses or land. AMLRICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. METEORS. strong, clean >tock; 4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. d. W. WILSON. GLENVILLE, O. AMPELOPSIS ENGLEMANII. This is the only Ampelopsis which is entirely satisfactory for cold climate; it has the chnging qualities ot Veitchii, it being a cross between Veitchii and Quinquefolia — no tacking required, will creep over brick, stone or wood, colors beautifully in autumn, by far the most satisfactory vine for northern states. One year plants ready from pots Oct. 1, $5.00 per 100. This beautiful shrub endured last winter with impunity and was charming all through June and SPIR/EA ANTHONY WATERER. July and is still blooming; foliage variegated, white and green with some pink marks; blooms pink — well adapted for grave covering; will no doubt displace Myrtle (Perri- winkle) which was so generally winter-killed last season. Five-inch pot plants, require a shift now, are just right for planting out now to insure a display for next summer, $15 00 per 100. C. B. WHITNALU Milwaukee. Wis. PRIVET, SHRUBS AND ROSES. 3OO.000 PRIVET, 100.000 ROSES. 300,000 SHRUBS, about 50,000 HERBACEOUS PLANTS. ill lb.- Ullit.-d Stat.'> f..l- ihr sulm- Kl:l(lr .if Stuck. ^^Si'ud ..POTTED STRAWBERRY PLANTS now ready. .Azinpelopsls "Velt:ol:»il, heavy tield srown pl.inls. $50.00 per 1000. Cl^r:»:»^i:ls r»^iaio»j»l^t;c», slion2 lieM grown plimts. fTO.no per ICiii •Wholesale List. ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., 96 Broad Street, ELIZABETH, N. J. Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs, 5eeds. 40 .^cres Hardy Roses. 44 Greenhouses of Palms. Everblooming Roses, Ficus, Ferns, Etc. Correspondence solicited. Catalogue Free. iTHE STORRS & H ARRISON CO., Painesville, O. iwill contain a full report of the Detroit Con- vention. Advertisements for the same should reach us not later than August 17. OUR NEXT ISSUE Please Mention Us To Oor Advertisers. 52 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Our pasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowline, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corresponcence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfleld St..lio8ton. Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1736 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, III. At Buffalo. Tlie following score was made August 2: .Vurae. 1st. 3d. 3d. 4th. .Mh. 6lli. Av. I*. Scott 1U3 314 VM l.i« l.=.-.> li. Schmid IJO 13'1 IV.t 187 13:f \h{ Wm. SCDll IfJ 300 I IB 1B4 163 117 VM G. McCure 157 139 144 143 13!) I:)3 141 W . Si'olt, .Ir 117 1.30 146 14,H 146 160 141 Huddenbdl;; 143 110 »3 13» 107 1 ](> Adiiras 114 ll.i 104 .HI IIH At Minneapolis. The following were the scores of the Twin City Bowling Club on Tuesday, August 1: ^'ame. l^t. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. K. N'asel 167 144 160 117 169 151 F. E. Li-nike ISO 134 183 141 .lohn .Monson 136 13y 12-.! 166 124 134 Hoppe 126 134 79 129 103 114 J. Hartman 117 123 131 117 93 114 Lynes 89 104 119 95 Idh 103 At Detroit. The following are the scores made August 7: ^'ame. 1st. 3d. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. I'anlke lei 346 166 174 185 186 '""""r 140 136 149 167 167 Hll KiTKUSoil 118 138 lU!) 179 135 l:f4 "''"rd 122 1.18 103 101 189 i:!4 SulhvHli 113 136 ],5H 137 |(K) l-'8 I'U'in 110 155 146 117 111 137 "atsoii 133 117 136 173 \U 1'5 lir.-itme.v.T 127 120 1-13 '■''""■frdMV 92 156 86 1.t8 130 133 ■'■'■''°r.- / 152 108 129 104 107 130 Hupprich 83 130 118 138 114 Hnl/nn-le 84 j.ig ,.;,, ,,;, l'lckw.,vth 141 97 100 93 91 105 At New York. There was plenty of enthusiasm at the New York alleys on Monday evening although several of the war horses that are to serve on the team at Detroit are in seclusion, ostensibly on a vacation, but undoubtedly with their trainers, being put in proper condition for the great set- to. The score board, under official scorer O'Mara, showed the following figures at the finish: ^'■inie. Isl. 3cl. 3d. 41I1. 5th. Av. •I'M-ira 145 igi 151 159 ■^'-'iins 1:30 Its 1:13 158 122 138 ■Iraenclly 118 141 140 i;!3 I'li'iyard 134 123 111 119 ^Vltlrels 1(11 9.; 15H 117 Hutterlleld 96 115 136 96 136 113 \V. Siebrei'lit 1.54 133 94 89 90 110 ■I'r'iy 101 105 99 93 I* 105 Look like easy marks, don't they? At Baltimore. Our annual outing at Electric I'ark was a most enjoyable affair from begin- ning to end. To be sure a shower stopped the ball game but our hoys had the best of it, S to 3, and only one more inning to play. During the shower all adjourned to the bowling alleys and there we stayed until dark. The alleys are all right except that rough play and "lofting" has made the surface very uneven and big scores wereiiiipossible. The following was the game played by the regulars and reserves: KKV.VhhRif nKSERVlie. Richmond 115 !36 E.Kress 177 83 Binder 188 103 Hy. Lehr 123 137 \V. L.-hr 106 12:1 r. Vdgell 74 100 Halliday IIH 139 M. Richmond. .1.53 144 S'vbold IB4 197 .1 Perrv 10« 73 i>\»\ 731 f88 Toial 6:t3 •|3(l On Chicago Alleys. At Anson's on August 4 many games were rolled, Ed. Winterson making high score with 208. Among those present were A. C. Brown, of Springfield, 111., and J. C. Vaughan. The latter player made a strike and thinks he is therefore entitled to a place on the Detroit team. With some coaxing the president and captain may be induced to let him go along as mascot. Following are the games and averages: Narai*. No. frames. High jiume. av. P. .1. Hauswirth 5 198 173 E F. Winterson 7 208 142 .Tohn Desnan 9 171 141 Walter Kvoitliug 7 172 141 .J. S. Wilson 3 142 138 Ales. Henderson 4 152 132 .1. C. Vaughan 2 129 113 M, Barker t 132 103 A. C, Brown 4 130 83 On Wednesday evening the following scores were made: Niinie. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4lli. .".th. Av. Fred. Stollerv 178 165 1H8 169 17.-) I'. ,1. H.HUswil-th 147 161 164 147 15.) Geo. Stollery 174 149 157 119 1.50 I'. \V. McKelhir 130 150 1.59 146 149 .hio. Degniiu yi% 139 175 130 131 140 K. F. Wiuters.iii l-S 140 150 134 141 138 .\h'\. HeniJersuu •120 94 167 119 I2,'i Walter Kreitling 149 111 134 107 119 122 The team selected to represent Chicago at Detroit is George Asmus, George Stol- lery, Fred. Stollery, John Degnan, E. F. Winterson and Phil. Hauswirth. Capitulation of Denver Season, The following table is a compilation of the Denver bowling records since the organization of the club last fall: No. of Total Grand N:ime. games, points, av. ,I.N. Jakobsen 43 7096 165 .lohn Berrv. 100 16432 164 A. E. Mauff 73 11881 162 Donald Scott 15 2432 161 Geo. Erh 3 480 160 Chas. Mauff 60 9474 157 Chas. Meyer 50 7866 157 Robt. Kurth 67 10484 156 Geo. Brenkert 52 8058 154 A. M. Lewis 39 5891 151 Geo. Zimmer 28 4325 150 (■has. Thiess 39 5976 150 M. J. Taylor 39 5832 146 Chas. Webb 39 5602 149 .lohn Ferris 63 9128 144 Perry Gallup 7 1004 143 Gus. Lang 7 987 141 Chas. Franz 46 B459 140 .1. A. Valentine 31 4014 125 Emil Glauber 5 609 125 (iilbert Scott :« 4375 115 Theo. Loken 3 204 102 B. O. Byron 4 330 80 H.'.T. Morris 2 152 76 J.B. Hot Stuff at Philadelphia. The game between the team selected to "bring back the cups" from Detroit, as "modest" William, of Buffalo, puts it, and a team of our associate members, who, by the way, are all cracker jacks, was bowled last Thursday night. It was what the associates called hot stuff when they finished their first game, making 997 pins to the florists' 95r>. Well, the pace they set was a warm one, but the boys pulled themselves together and under the leadership of John Walker, whose name was first on the list, they hit the pace up in the second struggle, until it became too hot for the gentlemen; while the Detroit team was putting up 1005 the associates could only gather 72.S, which left them forty-one pins short in the two games. They tried hard in the last one but were defeated by ninety-one pins, making a total in the match of 1,'?2. Before the game started it was "dollars to doughnuts" on the associates, but "one can't always sometimes tell." It was a great contest and the three games gives each man of our team an average of 162 pins. The associates had an aver- age of nearly 155, which will win eight times out of ten. Walker and Brown were in great form, while MossandWest- cott were not far behind. The other two are not on the Detroit team, being but subs. Here is the score; FI.nKlMTS. Niuii. . 1st.' 2d. 3il. Totiil. Walker 181 207 1« 530 Kifl 155 117 181 4.53 Wi-stcott 132 171 164 467 Moss 187 176 138 491 Brown 146 198 174 518 Craig 155 136 159 450 Total 958 1005 948 3909 ASDOCIATES. Name. l.st. 2il. 3d. Total. Starr 145 161 149 455 Archer 180 1,38 137 4.55 Peterson 167 130 142 439 .lohnson 161 186 143 4-9 Hamilton 193 168 121 481 Gnebel 1.53 141 165 4o8 Total 997 923 857 2777 The balls with which the Detroit con- test is to be won or lost go out this week so as to get acclimated, as it were. A word of advice to "Modest Bill," don't buy a very large piece of velvet or many spools of the silver wire as prices are high now and they may be down next year or some other year when you will have more use for them. The following are the averages made in July: Name. No. L'anies. Total. Av. Haniiltou 46 7.547 164 .lohnscin .'>! 7997 156 liri.wn 3:1 4983 150 Aiulersim 13 1887 145 M..SS .54 780n 144 Sl.-irr :iH 54.57 143 Craig 13 1727 143 Walker 33 4711 142 Wi'Stcott 44 6128 139 Ri;st 40 5512 137 .Vrolier 33 3110 115 Habermehl 34 3225 134 Keinle 16 3137 133 Goebel 11 1468 i:« Bakc-r 70 9300 132 Kifl :b VH» 131 Watson :13 4166 130 McLean 13 1.539 128 Harris 10 1378 127 Lamb 11 1325 120 Stoneham 35 3110 84 K. Cricket at Stoke Pogis. At the invition of John Gardner, of the Stoke Pogis Farm and Nursery Company, a number of Philadelphia florists accepted his challenge to play an eleven, selected mainly from the employes of the com- pany, a match game at cricket. The contest took place at the Stoke Pogis farm, near Villanova, Wednesday after- noon, August 9, and proved a most enjoyable outing, particularly for the city florists, for in addition to enjoyinga bountilul repast they also carried off the honors by winning the game, which sur- prised them even more than it did the countr3' eleven. John Burton was elected captain of the city team, which contained such sturdy players as Edwin Lonsdale, David Kust, James Thatcher, Geo. Camp- bell, Geo. Watson, Dr. Goebel and others, who had all played the game in their school days and who showed that they had not forgotten how to bowl and bat. George Watson distinguished himself by catching a difficult fly (he will no doubt speak of it for some time) and others stopped scores of runs by their great sprinting. David Kust was a terror at the bat, making two threes, both long drives. John Gardner's bowling was very efl'ective for his side, as was also Mr. Hand's. Messrs. McFarlan, Dodds, and Goebel bowled for the florists, Mc- Farlan being particularlj' effective. A corps of ladies under the direction of /ebcl :i Duke of York 1 Kust \ Thati-her .t Kift Watson Iturton Kxtras fi Toliil: Kl..rists .lohn Gardner ;i l..hii Clelimloii.s... 3 lam.s llush.Mi 10 :l Kd. Smith :i U 1 Geo. li. Ganlner., 'i I I'bas. Peacock . . Ill \ T. Moral! II 4 'J'. P. lOvans A 1 (J .1. HiggiDS. -l T. Rands W (I 1 Moro Phillips \ 13 Extras 4 ■; 31 K. At Flatbush. Thursday evening, August 3, was the date set for a trial of skill on the Flat- bush alleys between the local team and the New Yorkers in return ior the game played on the latter's alleys the previous week but the New York team tailed to appear, Mr. Traendly being the only rep- resentative present, so the surplus mate- rial was utilized in the emergency and, under the name of the "New York Gar- deners," was set up as a shining mark ior the Flatbush boys, who are terrors at home but when they cross the river are as timid as hares. The "New York Garden- ers" on this occasion were made up of one New York gardener, one New Jersey gardener, one journalist, one literary florist, one commission man and one seedsman, but this is not the first time this very elastic title has had to do ser- vice for a very promiscuous lot rial. Here are the scores: A. /.eller 146 Mellls In5 I''.. l)4illcrtou?,6 197 NEW YOHK QARDENKRS. Ii.inlun Ill 113 Traendly ll.i 130 .1. Manda 131 144 I'rosser 102 173 Total 691 79-; Eugene Dailledouze won the handsome ball presented as a trophy by W. A. Pros- ser with an average of 179 for ten con- secutive games. Prizes for Bowlers. In the effort to make the bowling con- test of this convention a memorable event a collection of trophies and prizes has been made which should be very nearly sufficient to go around, a favor for each player. Next in importance to the Evans Chal- lenge cup comes the $75 trophy given by the city officials of Detroit, ofiered to the team making the highest one game of the tournament. This prize is to be bowled for annually until won twice by the same team, but at the fourth year if no team has won twice it passes into the perma- nent possession of the winning team. The set of balls offered by the Crawford, McGregor cS: Canby Co , Dayton, O., also goes to the team making the highest one game. The Brunswick-Balk-CoUender Co., Chicago, offers a set of six unique and appropriate scarf pins, one to each mem- ber of the team making the highest score for three games. The individual trophy is a gold badge valued at $00 offered by the hotels of Detroit, going to the player making the highest one game. Another individual trophy, valued at $30, given by the officers of Wayne county, Mich., goes to the member of the champion team who makes the best one game. Tradesmen of Detroit have contributed the following prizes: A five-dollar hat to the player making the best score for three games. A five-dollar hat to the player who makes the greatest number of spares in three games. A box of cigars to the player who makes the greatest number of spares in any one game. A box of cigars to the player who makes the most strikes in any one game. .\ silk umbrella to the player who gets the most pinsonhissparesin three games. A box of cigars to the Detroit player who makes best score for three games. Providence, R. I. Stock in the field is looking much bet- ter than last year, carnations especiallv. Some growers about here are adopting the plan of growing them in the houses. Mr. Miller, of the Rhode Island Green- houses, has several houses grown this way; they are looking very promising. The newer varieties are being grown in limited quantity for trial. M. J. Leach,' of Pawtucket, R. I., is building a carnation house ISxlSO. His stock is looking bright and thrifty. Mr. Leach and wife started last week for a month's vacation to Norfolk, Baltimore and Washington. Fairbrother & Wood have dissolved partnership. Mr. Fairbrother will con- tinue the business. Geo. Campbell died last week after a long illness. It was in one of his store windows that our first flower store was started. The aster disease is very prevalent about here. Some growers are discour- aged and will not grow them after this year. Prof. Fred. W. Card, Kingston, R. I., was a recent visitor. Little Rhody. 'iiHimimiHiimiimiiiiiiiiiiiHmHiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiiii^^ To Make a Ten Strike Start Your Ball Right. |0 make money make the first dollar in the buying;, -^i l Barnard's Purchasing Department for Florists furnishes information about lowest factory prices on Glass, Pipe, Fittings, Paint, Tools, and other material used by florists. We have already saved our friends hundreds of dollars on such merchandise and thereby earned the good will of the trade. It is an accommodation worth while considering. Write and investigate. — ^ OUR SPECIAL PRICES on FALL BULBS Ready now : Lilium Harrisii, 5 7 $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Freesia Re- , fracta Alba (Bermuda grown), 65c per 100, $5.50 per 1000. Oxalis Bermuda Buttercup, $1.25 per 100, $8.50 per 1000. can be had for the asking. \7e have a reputation for high grade stock, and sell it at a very close margin. Plea."^ try us. FANCY STRAIN OF PRIMULA, CINERARIA AND CALCEOLARIA. 500 PER TRADE PACKAGE. W. W. BARNARD & CO. Special Preliminaiy Price List Free lor the asking 161-163 E. Kinzie St.. CHICAGO. Send for our Florists' List. Crop of 1899. Now Ready. PANSY. Barnard's Florist Mixture .\ high class, up-to Jatt- luL^ture that tills the hill ■•par excellence**- made up from the leadintr col- ors, producing llowei-s of the most perfect type. It (.-ives you i>ansi.s that sell. Traile pkt. 25c: >,-oz. SI.OO; > .-oz. $4.00; per oi. S7 00 Giant Mivture, trade pkt. 25c; 's-oz. 50c; per oz. .S4.00. 7^«MWWVWW^MMWMMWMWM^RWWWWWM^WWM^MMMMMWM^WMMMWM.W^MMWMMMMmwWM^ 54 The a me RICA n Florist. ^Ug. 12^ The Middle •\ /•' West.... /\ From ST. PAUL to the / \ ^ Ohio River. J»J*^ V^ V From TORONTO to KANSAS CITY^j*.j» can get High Class Cut Flowers from October to Easter and get a square deal every time from ILLINOIS CIT fLOWER CO., 51 Wabash Ave., J. B. DEtMUD CHICAGO. Not at the Convention ! But in the FRONT RANK for the coming season when it comes to WHOLESALE Cut FIOWeFS E. C. AMLINQ, 51 Wabash Avenue, W S HEFFRON. Mgr. -K^^CHICAQO. EVERY FLORIST who passes through CHICAGO going to or from the Convention is mvited to visit the HINSDALE ROSE CO. ;t5n,inutesriomll..-(:ity. HINSDALE. ILL. and convince himself of the excellence of the stock sold by A. G. Prince & Co. 76 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO..*.*.*.*.* F. F. BENTHEY & GO. WHOLESALE COMMISSION GUI Flowers 4 J RANDOLPH ST. -CHICAGO, ILL. Our Mr. Benthey will be at the Convention and will be pleased to arrange to sup- ply your winter shipments of choice stock. ^ ^ ,^ ^ ^ iSgg. The American Florist. 55 ®uv Bulb Samples on the Convene tion ir^all ^Tables 1f3ave not been **pic[^eb tor the oc* casion." OUR GROWERS PROMISE THAT THEY ARE ONLY A EAIR REPRESENTATION OF THE GENERAL STOCK. iBulbs!! SAVE YOU MONEY on HIGH-GRADE STOCK - — .__ — Headquarters for^ ' ROMAN HYACINTHS CALIFORNIA CALLAS JAPAN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM BERMUDA FREESIA ALBA (Pure Strain ALL DUTCH BULBS AZALEAS, ETC., ETC. I Our 1 acres of Carinas at Western I Springs, III., are noiu at their best and i ixje shall appreciate a visit from you g either on your ivay to or from the con- 1 'bention. \' ? CALIFORNIA GROWN CALLAS. CiirefuUy cured, wilh soudcI center shoots, uow ready for shipment from our New York or Chicago stores. Vaughan's Columbian Cinerarias This mixture is this year finer ami more complete than ever. This is a mixture of the finest English, French and German strains: the flowers are very lart^e, from 7 to 9 inches in cir- cumference and in the most bril- liant colors. Columbian Cinerarias. This is the best mixture in existence; per trade pUt.. about 1000 seeds. 50c., 3 pkts. for $1.35. Cineraria Hybrida, large flower- ing mixed, trade pkt., '250. Cineraria Hybrida Nana, large flowering d warf, mixed trade pkt., 25c. Cineraria, largo flowering dou- ble mixed, trade pkt., 50c. Cineraria, large flowering dou- ble white, trade pkt., 50c. Calceolaria Hybrida. Our mix- ture is composed of the choicest selections of the tigered, marked, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know it will give entire satisfaction. Trade pkt., 1000 cccds, 50c. Cyclamen, Giant Flowered Cyclamen Persit-un* (.iigantemn We have an extra fine strain of this grand market plant. Unsur- passed for size of bloom and va- riety of colors. 100 1000 seeds, seeds. Mont Blanc, pure white $ .75 $5.00 Deep Crimson, very large 75 5.00 Rosa von Marienthal, pink 75 5.00 White, Carmine Lye .75 5.00 GiantFlowered Sorts best mixed, ^8 oz.. $150 50 4.50 PAN8IE8 Vaughan's "International." Received the only rewind for Mixed Pansies at the World's Fair. It is to-day better and more complete than ever. It con- tains the cream of the stock of 10 Pansy specialists. There is no better mixture in existence, as all the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price, per oz., SIO.OO; 4oz., S5.00; '^40Z., S2.50; >e02., SI.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture." This mixture is specially made up by us from all the above separate colors of Giant Trimardeau. the Giant Bujjnot and Gassier and several special strains which cannot be had any other way. If your trade demands large flowers there is no better mixture. Price, per oz., $4.00; >402., SI.OO; 'soz., 60c.; trade pItt., 25c. SPECIAL OFFER. We funush any live 2.ic., trade pkts. of Giant Pansies for 11.00. Vaughan's Premium Pansies Mixed. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German sorts. We have sold this mixture for the past fifteen years and it has 'given general satisfaction. Per pkt.. 25c.; 'aoz., 80c.; Koz., S3.00; oz., $5.50. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES, "Choice Mixed"--in many colors I'in., Kic: Hoz., 30c.: oz., $1.U0; 4 oz. for S2.00. (iiant White, Giant Yellow. Giant Beaconsfleld, Giant Striped, Giant Emperor William, Giant Paris Market. Each, per trade pkt^, 25c.; (any 5 for $1.00) >s oz., 35c.; oz., $2.00. fiiant Rtfcxnnt Our strain of this is of exceptionally Oiaill DUgllUl. good quality, none better. Trade pkt., 25c., 's oz., 75c., oz., $5.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. Gloxinia Hybrida, Vaughan's IHixture. This mixture is made up by ourselves from the choicest spotted, tigered, edged, marbled and splashed sorts of the upright and horizontal type, and includes such new sorts as Emperor Wil- liam and Frederick, Princess Louise, Defiance, etc., and we know that better seed is not to be had at any price. Trade pkt. , 1000 seeds, .=JOc. ; 3 pkts. tor J1.25. Chafer's Prize Hollyhocks. Our seed of this has bi. en saved from the finest and largest double flowers only and will produce flowers extremely double and in the best, brightest and most dis- tinct colors. Sow now- Double Pure White, M oz., 2,'Sc; 1 oz.. Tnc; trade pkt., lOc. Double Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, Salmon, Crimson, each, ^4 oz . 'iSc: 1 oz..:.V: trade pkt., 10c. Chater's Prize Hollyhocks, double mixed. 14 oz , 2.5c,: 1 oz., 75c.; trade pkt., 20c. Double Hollyhocks, good mixed, '4 oz., 'iOc; 1 oz., 60c.; trade pkt., lUc. Vaughan's International Primula Mixture. This mixture is composed of the most salable colors of Single Flowering Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks and reds with a sprinkling of other colors, enough to give a large variety of colors, the most important shades predominating. It contains some of the Giant sorts, some Fern- leaved, some blue: also some with dark leaves and stems. We have taken special pains to make this mixture as complete as pos- sible and unreservedly recom- mend it to everyone. Price for I Pkt. of 330 seeds. .Wc Internat'n'l- opkts., 1750 •' ja.OO Mixture, I Per 1-18 oz '^.oO 56 The a meri ca n F l oris t. Aug. 12, \^^^^^^^^^^^0^0^r^F^f^0^0^0^0*^t^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^0^r%m On and after this date and until further notice my celebrated PHILADELPHIA, Aug. I9th, J899. DIAMOND BRAND MUSHROOM SPAWN will be sold at the foUowine reduced prices jtjtjtjl^jt^j* $7.00 per 100 ibs., $65.00 per 1000 lbs. ■^ so at 100 rate, 500 at 1000 rate; 25 lbs., $2.00, 10 lbs., $1.00. Sample bricks, about 1 '4 lbs., ^^ 15c each; If wanted by mail, add 8c. per lb, to above prices. I have succeeded in making such favorable arrangements that the increase of duty is now largely neutralized and the above low rates are the result, while the quality is of the same high grade as heretofore*v^^^^<^ e^ .s* ^ ABSOLUTELY UNSURPASSED, j^ -j^ jt New shipment on or about August 25th and every other steamer thereafter during the season. Have your order in early to insure timely delivery.^.^i^.^<^t^.^Jt.^ ^ ^ GET YOURSELF POSTED. Jt ^ "How to Grow Mushrooms," ray 24-page booklet, on culture, free to buyers or intending buyers (to others, IOc.)( "Robinson's Mushroom Culture," by mail postpaid, 50c.; Falconer's "Mushrooms; How to grow them," by mail postpaid, $1.50— all of them a good investment even to the initiated and indispensable to others. Registered Cable Address, "Hortus," Phila. "Phone, 3-55-26 D. Headquarters Philadelphia Cut Flower Boxes. GEORGE C. WATSON, ^tlcX'!""''''' IMPORTER AND EXPORTER Specialty. Fancy Grasses, Flower & Vegetable Seeds, Bu'bs, Mushroom Spawn, Raffia AND FORCING STOCK. Off.ce an, SaUsroor. JnUJ^^^M^MuiSU PHILADELPHIA, PA., U. S. A. GENERAL AGENT STOKE POGIS NURSERIES. rRESn TOBACCO STEMS. $9.00 TON. WATSONS STRICTLY PURE BONE MEAL FOR FLORISTS, $30.00 TON. B%^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^t^^^^^^^^^%^^f^m HARDY PINKS HER MAJESTY, SODV. DE SALE, GERTRUDE, LAURA WILMER, ALBA FIMBRIATA, 2V4 inch, $4.00 per hundred. VIOLETS: ilurie Louise, Russian, Swanley White. Shonbrun, 2V4-in. $3.00 per hundred. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. GERANIUM AMERICA is in full bloom ju.st n. buu is of deepest clem bet; dwarf, yes, very • effect in fuH n proof, you Next SruiNci HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist, WAYNESBORO. PA. CHRYSANTHEMIMS. standard varieties nearly sold out. See American Florist ofjuly 20th for novelties H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. ANTIGONON LEPTOPUS. 1st size, heuvy roots per 100, $3,00 2d size, medium roots " 1.50 3d size, stocky littl<; plants, reiidy fur 2W or 3- in. pots, postpaid l.S.S SEED of Antieonon Lcptnpus. 75 cts. per lb. OvtT 5 lbs,, at ^ cts. per lb. THE BROOKS SISTERS, Sorrenlo, Fla. E. G. HILL & CO. wnoiesaie Florists RICHMOND. IND. -5^ McKELLAR & WINTERSON, ^^ fall Bulbs Of All Kinds Write for quot- atioas on your wants now. <^ Should you not receive our list. notify us and same will be mzikd,j*,;tj*jt^jijltjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjt Elorists' Supplies, Cut Elowers, Etc. McKELlAR & WINTERSON, ^ 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAOO, ILL. PRIMROSES NOW READY PRIMULA (Chinese) ALBA .... RUBRA. tern leaf, mx. mi.xed. Per 100 . 3M-in.,$2.00 2.00 ;.oo FUCHSIAS, 10 Viinetios, mixed . HYDRANGEAS, mixed .... ASPARAGUS PLOMOSUS . . . SPRENGERII . . LYCOPODIUM DENT 2M- SMILAX, strong " ** " from flats . . '* BEGONIAS, flowerint;, 10 varieties named Per 100 2M-in.,$a.0O 3,00 3H-in., 7.00 roc 2 00 JAPONICA ALBA . . ■' 2.00 FLORIBUNDA, vellow. •■ 2.00 AURIJULA. mi.xed . . " 2.50 CINERARIA HYBRIDS, mixed. . . " 2 00 PETUNIAS, double frinced, mixed . " 3.0O " " mixed. , ... 1.50 " ruffled, " . ■• 2.00 200,000 PANSY PLANTS, ready September, GERANIUMS, 20 varieties, mixed . . " 2.00 5 plants at 100 rates. Cash, no discouut. NEW GERANIUM, I)e Roo Mil tin-, 2!,i-in Per d.>z., $1.00 • YELLOW BABY PRIMROSE, better than the Purple Bab.v Primrose, 2|/.-iii ■■ i.(H] CARNATIONS, field pf.wn Empr.-ss, Evelina, Ps.vche and .John Young Per 100, -i.UI YEARLY CAPACITY, 1,000,000 PLANTS THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, 111. CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY LarRe-llowered English, Large-II. Spleudens, Rolker's 1-32 oz., $3.50. Pure white. 100 s., 75c. H oz., $3.50; 1-16 oz., $1.1 Trade pkt., 50c. Rose, Red, etc., 100 s., 6i)c. Trade pkt., 25c. Riilker's Giant, ). $5.00 oz. ; ',i oz. 90c. Trade pkt., 25o. i8gg. The a mericjIn Florist. 57 We Call Your Attention ...to Our Stock... Palms, Ferns, Dracsnas, Pandanuses, Gycas, Reus, etc, Our Stock this season is the larges t and fines t we have ever had, and that is saying something. SEE SAMPLES AT THE COIM YEIMTIO N. SOME OF OUR SPECIALTIES: Nephrolepis Bostoniensis; the finest stock in America. Crotons. Perfect plants; unequaled anywhere. 4-inch pots, $25.00 per 100 5 " pots, $50.00 per 100 6 " pots, $100.00 per 100 Dracaenas; extra large and fine stock of best varieties, including: Terminalis, Striata Graudis, Amabile, Baptistii, Norwood iensis, Imperialis, etc. Acalypha Sanderi. Strong plants from 4-inch pots, ready for shifting, $25.00 per 100. These plants will make grand specimens for fall decorations. I ivistonia Rotundifolia. 6 inch pots, 7 Cyclamen; a grand strain. 4-inch pots, strong, $20.00 per 100 $100.00 per 100 pots, $18.00 per dozen Bougainvillea Sanderii. 3-inch pots, strong, $12.00 per 100 4 " pots, strong, $25.00 per 100 5 " pots, strong, $40.00 per 100 Fine Plants for Easter. Ficus Elastica. Fine plants. 4-inch pots, $25.00 per 100 6 " pots, 50c and 75c each Hydrangea Monstrosa. 5-inch pots, extra fine, $15.00 per 100 This is the best variety for Easter. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. Extra fine stock. 2-inch pots, $5.00 per 100 3 " pots, $8.00 per 100 Kentias^ Arecas^ Latanias. ROBT. CRAIG & SON. Market and 49th Sts- PHILADELPHIA. 58 The American Florist. Aug. 12^ 10 to 12 feet long, best we ever received, $6.00 per looo. Our "Superior" brand can positively be relied upon— $6.50 per 100 lbs., $60.00 per lOOO lbs. 250 lbs. and over at 1000 lb. rates. SEED. Grown by Mr. Allen and sold in his original trade packets, containing about 2000 seeds— $1.00. Also Cineraria, Primula, Pansy, Forget-Me-Not and all other seed for present sowing. MacMICHAEL'S "PEERLESS" SULPHUR BLOWER. '"^Jj^/cr" This Sulphur Blower has no equal for applying sulphur to the foliage in rose houses. It does the work quickly and perfectly, the distribution of the sulphur being so even that every leaf receives its due proportion, and none being wasted, thus making it more economical than the bellows. The Blower will also distribute with equal facility and thoroughness Tobacco Dust, Slug Shot, Lime, or any other powdery substance used in greenhouses. It is a great labor saver, as a 260foot rose house can be sulphured in less than five minutes. It is easily handled, is strong and durable, and is guaranteed for ten YEARS. Read the following Letters from Leading Growers who have used the Blower. I'uiLADELPUiA, Pi., September 13, 1898. The MacMichiiel Sulphur Blower purchased of you and which we are now using, is the best appamtus for the purpose we have ever usedj does the work very quickly and well. "^ «« . »^. . ->".t .lENKlNTowN, P.\., September 14, 1898. With MacMichael's Sulphur Blower w hich we purchased of you, we now only use one-half of the quantity of Sulphur and Grape Dust, and do the work in about half the time; the Work is also beilcr done. Thank you for calling my attention to it. JOSEPH HEjiCOCK. Sib: of yc ' Sulp ROBERT CRAIG * SON, Forty-ninth and Market Sts. Southampton, Pa., September, 1898. Permit me to say the MacMichael Sulphur Blower is giviui; uie entire satisfaction. It is not only what you claimed for it when I purchased it of you. as a saver of sulphur, but it is a saver of labor as well. I consider it a great improvement on the old-fashioned bellows. The sulphur can be put onmuoh more evenlyand with much less trouble. STEPHEN MORTENSEN. Our Wholesale Price List of BULBS, SEEDS and Florists' Requisites will be sent upon application are not already one of our customers. I-I 17 IVT !"> \/ PT IVI I /^ l-l 17 I I SEEDSMEN AND Bulb Importers. Chicago. May 18, 1898. r Sulphur Blowers ancl consider it the best thins we ever had to apply Sulphur in the greenhouses. Respcctfullv, GEO. WITTBOLD. Per L. W. Send for one if you HENRY F. MICHELL, 1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. P. S. Mr. fred'k J. MIchell will attend the Convention of the S. A. F. and would be pleased to see our customers, also all other florists. Who Hit = Billy Patterson? Yes. who did? Well, we must confess that we can't tell you, and if we could it would do you no g'ood. THE BURNING QUESTION of the day, however, is "who has the best Violet Plants for the least money?" We now have in stock, ready for immediate shipment io,000 Princess of Wales from 2'--in. pots, $20.00 per 1000. THE VIRGIMA TLORAL CO., c. & o. R. R. Lindsay, Va. VIOLETS, 'MUMS, ROSES. »£i M. L.> flM.-|ila . f'll 1.1 S..U ■Mums. Ivory aiid oth.-r ;;uud \ Roses, Meteors, Maids. Pcrlcs, Brides pens, good stock, 3-in., ^.00 per KKJ; 4-in.,|.MK). Bouvardias, best varieties. ti.'M per lOU. Ai.DKEss HENRY SMITH, Cor. Monroe & Division Sts., GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. Violet Plants MARIE LOUISE. Strtjut;, lleld-yrown plants, ni)t a spot of disease on them, M.OO per lOfl; $35.00 per 1000. Samiile bv nuiil. lOcts. Cash with order. .5 pi-r cent, dis- eniint on .ill .inlevs lietore Sepl.-mhcr M, R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y. H. H. DARLINGTON The largest (jfower of Ericas in America, will be represented at the Detroit Convention by.... J. AUSTIN SHAW, who will gladly give any information as to varieties, sizes, prices, etc. GEO. M. M0S5, Wholesale Florist, 32 South J 7th Street, PHIADELPHIA, PA. ^ The highest grade of seasonable flowers in stock at all times. *r 'SAT.fi.rsrT e;ed for the coming season — consignments of choice flowers, espe- cially fine double Violets, American Beauties and high grade Carnations. My facilties for moving such stock quickly and at the best prices are unsurpassed. I'lease Mention American Florist. Your Advertisement will transact business ;i05 days in the year, working 2-1- hours per day, with_ all the best purchasers in the United States and Canada, if placed in The Best Drummer. The American Florist. iSgg. The American Florist. 59 Are You Building or Repairing YOU WILL NEED Van Reyper's Glazing Points, per 1000, BOc. Bv mail, T5c. 5000 by express at niic per 1000. Scollay's Putty Bulb, 80c. By mail, 90c. Mastica, fcr clazins. M gallon, 33c; 'j gallon, 63c; 1 gallon, Jl. '25. Mastica Glazing Machines, for applying the above, $1.00. Class Cutters, steel roller, 15c each. By mail. 20c. We have a new BIDDING KNIFE. ^ Made specially to our own order by ^ the most reliable cutlery manufac- ^ turer in this country. The blade is ^ just the right shape. Is permanent \ ( does not shut ) and has a steel k wedge opener at other end. The ^ handle is just right. J Price, 20c. each. $1.75 per dozen. Johnson & Stokes Secb6inen anb 2)calcv8 in dflodsts' Supplies 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Our Florists* Mower Seeds are Unexcelled. Hoi' Kingly Pansies. Trade put. nson & Stokes' Kinqly Col- ction of Giant Pansies, ixed. This superb collec- nn cannot be surpassed ir size, shape, markings, chness of color of the Madam Perrett," New, Unique, Reddish Brown 40 Helgian Striped 20 Mlack (Faust) Bronze Bugnots, Large Blotched 50 Emperor Frederick (New), Dark Red 30 Emperor William, Ultrama- rine Blue 20 English Large Flowering, Fine Mixed 25 Fire Dragon, Firey Orange and Bronze 20 French, Large-flowering, fin- est mixed 25 LordBeaconsfleld, Deep Pur pie Violet 20 Odier, Extra Large Blotched, Rich Colors 40 Prince Bismarck, Beautiful Golden Bronze 20 Quadricolor, or Pheasant's Eye (Rainbow) 20 Snow Queen, Satiny While. . 20 Striped and Mottled, Large Flowered 20 Improved Giant Trimardeau, mixed per H oz., 60o 30 Giant White 30 Giant Yellow 30 Giant Black and Blue (New) 30 Giant Black 30 Giant Azure Blue (Emperor William) 30 Giant Striped 30 Giant Mixed 30 C'assier's Giant, FiveBlotched 50 Meteor (New), Bright Brown 30 Peacock. Ultramarine Blue, Deep Claret and White 30 Red Victoria (New) very fine 30 White, Pure 20 Yellow. Pure 20 Fine, Mixed 10 Fine, English, Mixed '20 Imperial German, Mixed 30 Our Kingly Collection of Giant Pansies, Mixed, we believe to be as line as any offered, though the price be double. No pains are spared to make it the finest in perfection of form, firmness of texture, size and freedom of bloom, and elegance and variety of markings and colorings. Per oz., ?5.0O. Cineraria. James* Giant Flowering, an unrivalled strain, both in variety of color, mark- ings, size and quality of bloom. V4 trade pkt., 60c., trade pkt.. »1.00. Calceolaria. James' Giant. This -train of calceolaria will be found without a peer. It con- tains the most brilliant colorings of the tigered, mottled, spotted and va- riegated varieties that we know of. Compact in growth and vigorous in constitution. Vi trade pkt , 3.5c. ; trade pkt., 60c. Mignonette. „ Uachet. A tine strain, 1 oz,. 35c. ' -^ Primula Sinensis. **' Our Primula seed has been grown by the , „„ most celebrated English. French, Ger- ^ "" man and American specialists, and is remarkable for its great diversity of ™ coloring, as well as for splendid habit |, of the plants and the large size of the ™ flowers, measuring from iH to 2 inches '^" In diameter, being perfectly round ... and beautifully fringed. Sow in March ™ and April. 2 00 2 25 Single, Large-flowering Fringed Varieties. 2 25 3 00 White. Alba Alba Magnifica. Flo large. Snow White wers Ex- rrade Pkt. JO 60 60 60 IV) 60 60 60 Trade Pkt. *1 00 Coerulea. Blue Chiswick Red. Flowers of a brilliant crimson-scar- let 1 00 Holborn Blue. \'ery fine Johnson & Stokes* Prize. Fringed. Choice mixed Kermesina Splendens. A I 00 1 no Fern-Leaved. Mixed. 40 J. & S. Choicest Prize Mixed. This mix- lure contains, besides all the above named varieties, a number of other colors selected from the best strains of American. French. English and Ger- man growers, and we know it will give entire satisfaction. Pkt. 350 seeds, 50c.: 5pkts. for *2.00. MUSHROOIVI SPAWN. Finest English Milltrack. Fresh Shipment now on the war. SOLD TO ARRIVE. Per Pound, 10c. Per 100 Pounds, *8.00. Per 500 Pounds, $35.00. RAFFIA MEYER'S WREEN SILKALIXE. Indispensable for stringing asparagus, smilax and other climbing plants; silk- uline is the very thing so long needed. tireeii !Silkaliiie is fast color and will not fade; is very strong and will not break down. Coarse or line, put up on 2 oz. spools, 8 in a box, 16 oz. of silkaline guaranteed. Price, $1.25 per lb.; per .spool, 20c, Silkahne is also used for Bouquet and general florist work. In three weights. F, FF and FFF. For stringing asparagus use the FFF. PLA>T BED-CLOTH. Waterproofed. Light grade for shading Sfjc. Medium ' 7!^c. Heavy " '• " lOc. JADOO Bagof i:ii) 11,-.. 10 lb. box 50e. 25 ■■ " fl.lO ■2';C. per lb. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA. GO The American Florist. Aug. 12^ gg^ggggsgggsgggggggggsggggsgsggggggsggsggggg?^ SAMUEL %. PENN06K. WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1612, 1614, 1616 and 1618 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, Pa. EVERYTHING IN SEASON, No order too large or too small to receive prompt and careful attention. We have doubled the capacity of our cold storage plant, which, with our central location, greatly increases our facilities for filling all orders carefully and in the shortest possi- ble time. «^ %^ «^ ^ «^ «^ «^ P!g8SggSggggggggggggggg§g@§8??3g: NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Dahlias for Planting WE OFFER ** Largest and Best '°^STr?,'"pre^.'"" PTnQU VlUn Finest snow white show Dahlia. OlUnlll IxlllU Large, long stems, extremely profuse bloomer. Strong plants ready, 50c. each; H.OO per dozen; $25.00 per 100. SURPLUS STOCK. We t;rrt:*w an immense stock of the new DECORA- TIVE CACTUS DAHLIAS. Have a few thousand left, tluest named varieties, which we will close out at f4.00 per 100; strong field roots. QTSend for new Illustrated trade list for 1899 and special low prices on mixed Dabltas and Dahlias under color. W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. d. IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSESt from S-lnoh pota. CARNATIONS, for tall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. PrIceBlow. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILU. N. Y. CABBAGE PLANTS. hield-tr,.u n, 1.5e per 100; Jl.OO |),r 1000; if by mail a,ld 10c per 100. Write |-.,r prices ■ ,n Iiirtre lots fur fall pluatini;. PARSLEY, ^,trong plants 3fic per 100; $2..50 per 1000; if by mail add Z(l<- per 100. Other vege- table pl.-ints in season. Cai.li nilh order. R. VINCENT, Jr. &. SON, White Marsh, Md. SMILAX. I, I :)- i-i, |„ ■ old pl.a $2 60 per 100, $20 a 1000. Choice New SMILAX SEED, ■.'i.-. per ,.z., $1 pir lb. PAEONIEB for fall planting in choice assort- in, ni. $10 per 100. CLEMATIS lor fall. Write for pri.'es. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. I MILTON W. WOODROFFE k GO.. ' I SUCCESSORS TO WH. C. SMITH, i ...Wholesale Florists... % 1604 Ludlow Street, % I PHILADELPHIA, PA. | % i i We offer a splendid stock of the choicest flowers of i j! the season at this time of year. Our location is central, 1 i| but one block from the Adams Express Company's ship- i 1 ping office and Pennsylvania Railroad station. % ^ Consignments of first-class stock solicited. p i LONG D ISTANCE TELEPHONE 1-42-69 A. | Rose Plants. lililDE.S, IIRIDESMAIDS, I'EKI.ES and ME'l'i:OU.s. :l-in,-b, till,. sl,„,k. $:i OO per KID; $;;.•!, DO ]"-r IliOO. ('a>li with ,,r,l,r. MARTIN A. MAGNU80N. BOWMANVILLE, Station X, CH ICACO. Tell them where you saw the ad. CYCLAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS. STRAIN .SUPERB. Cyclamen PerslcumSplendeuB(Klg )tl nest .train In tbe world, In four true colors, a«st., from 2H,-lnch pots U 00 per 100; j;i5,(IO per 10(10. Chinese I'rlmroseifrlntfed f llnirelln mIx colors, mixed. from tlat>.l2.(Kl per 100; S13 00 per IDOO. Clnerarlti llvb. Maxima (crandlnora.Krandltlora nana. plenlrt.lnia. efflniiea. kermeblna nana, from Hats, (1 7.") per 10(1. *i;. per lOOO, SATlSFACrriON OUAKAKTIIKI). PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. iSgg. T II H A M ERICA N I'^L ORIS T. 61 DREER S SPECIAL OEFER • •• OF- ••• SEASONABLE DECORATIVE PLANTS 4 iuch 5 " 6 " G inch 7 " 5 inch 2 iiii-li 3 •■ ■i ■■ Araucarias. An Immense stock Mt l'»|iular Prices, Excelsa. pots 8 to 10 inches high 2 to 3 tiers. 60 eeiits caeh •■ V> •• 14 " ■• 3 •• $1 CO •• 15 " 18 •■ " 3 to 4 •• 1 25 Excelsa (jlauea. 12 to 1.5 inches high 3 tiers 1 2.t pots pots poU 15 ■• IS •• '• 3 to 4 Robusta Conipacta. G to 8 inches high 2 to 3 3 3 to 4 Palms. Areoa Lutescens. 1 75 1 25 1 50 2 00 incnes 1 phuit in a pot G tc 1 .. .. iQ . 3 plants " 13 ' 2 " " 15 • 3 •• '• 28 • high 8 12 15 18 30 |ier do/, jK'r 100 $ 1 00 $ r 00 1 25 10 00 3 00 25 00 5 00 40 00 12 00 ik inch pots 5 to 10 ■■ 15 '• Cocos Weddeliana. 6 in, higli $1 00 per iloz $ 8 00 per 100 2 00 3 50 15 00 25 00 In. pots. In, pots. 3 4 No, of leaves. 3 to 4 4 ■• 5 5 " 5 " G 6 " 7 G •• 7 G " 7 G •' 7 No. of leaves 3 3 to 4 4 •• 5 Keiitia Belnioreann. Height, 8 inches 12 15 to 18 22 ■' 24 " 28 " 30- •• 30 '• 3G 3G 48 54 GO GO to 73 7 to 8 ft. $25 00, Per (loz $ 2 00 3 00 G 00 12 00 1 50 each 2 00 ■' 2 50 ■' 5 00 ■• 7 .50 " 10 00 •• 15 00 ■• 35 00 to 50 00 Per 100, $ 15 00 25 00 50 00 Kentia Forsteriana. Height. 8 inches 12 •■ 15 to 18 18 •■ 34 " (light) Per doz. $ 1 50 2 50 4 50 7 no Per 100. $12 00 20 00 35 00 GO 00 Kentia Forsteriana.— Continued. pots leaves Height Each, I'cr doz. G 26 to 30 neli BS $ 1 50 $ 18 00 7 G to 7 30 •' 30 2 00 34 00 8 (i •■ 7 48 3 00 s i» G •• 7 6 •■ 7 6 •' 7 48 '• 54 54 " GO GO '• 3 50 5 00 G 00 !l G " 7 5 " G feet 7 50 10 G ■• 7 G " 7 " 10 00 13 G •' 7 G •' 7 15 00 14 7 " 8 1 25 00 16 7 •• 10 7 •• 10 $30 00. $35 00. $50 00. $75 00. and *100 each. Latania Horlii nica. Inch No. of pots. leaves. Height. Per doz. Per 100. 3 4 ■■ 5 10 to 12 inchi s $ 1 00 $ 8 00 4 4 " 5 13 " 15 " 2 50 30 00 ■^ 4 '■ 5 15 " 18 " 5 00 Each. 40 00 Per doz. 7 6 18 " 24 •' $ 1 00 $13 00 7 G " 7 24 " 30 " 1 25 15 00 s G " 7 28 " 30 " 1 50 18 00 10 7 " 8 36 " 4 00 48 Oo riid-nix Hupicola. A be; utiful lot jf well (Icvclo pel plants. 6 iuch pots, 24 to 30 iiichi - hit rh, $1.50 each. 7 " " 30 inches hig 1, $2 00 to $2,50 each. ■) " " $1.00 per doz ; $8.00 per 100. 3 " $1.25 " " $10.00 per 100. Iniperialis. 3 4 Teriuinalis. 3 4 inch G inch Draca'uas. 3 inch pots. $3 00 per doz.; $30 00 4 '• " 4 00 "■' " 30 00 3 00 ■' " 20 00 4 00 " •' 30 00 3 " " 1 00 " '■ 7 00 3 '• " 1 25 " " 10 00 4 " " 3 00 •' " 30 00 P'ieiis Elastiea. 10 lo 13 in. high, $4 00 per doz,; $30 00 per 100 24 inches high, $y 00 per doz,; $70 00 per 100. Fandanus Veitcliii. G inch pots, 18 to 20 iuchc-. high, $1 00 each For a Complete List of Palms. Ferns and Other Seasonable Stock, see our Cnrrenl Wholesale Catalogne. SEE DREER'S EXHIBIT AT DETROIT CONVENTION Also Read Advertisement on Third Cover Page of this Issue. HFWPY A riDrrD 714 chestnut street, lILIllKl \. UKLLK9 ^ Philadelphia, Pa. 62 The American Florist. Aug. [2^ s>Aut«t"""""""""""""»"»""""" """"itiiii iiiiiiaiiUiiUiitmimuit»utiaiiuuuuuiii>imiiiiimut>uuuuuuuiimiuuuiiM! K eeping F verlastingly fli ||! ..WE ARE.. If there is anything new or valuable in the supply line, we propose to have it for the florist trade if we have to go half around the world to get it. Our Mr. H. Bayersdorfer has recently returned from Europe and lots of fine goods and novelties personally selected from the best sources are following him over. Some of them will be on exhibition at Detroit. Come and see them at Detroit or at our warehouses in Philadelphia. You will save your expenses on Baskets alone. We have them in great variety of material and shape. They are Just what you want and the prices will please you. If you can't come, write. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. % WHOLESALE ONLY. 50-52-54-56 No. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. swTTTTTTnmTTTnnTTnTTnTmnmmnTTfTnnmmnnnnTTrTmmnTmTTTTmTTTimmTnnTTnTTTTTTTTfmTmiTmTTTmmTTTTnTTTTfTnTTTTTTTTTTTT'K and My Exhibit at the Detroit Convention will consist of fair samples of strong, hardy stock, fully up to my usual high standard of excellence. I shall be glad to again greet my friends and patrons, and trust that they will con- sult me and examine my samples before placing orders elsewhere. PRICE LISTS NOW READY AND MAILED FREE ON APPLICATION. i^ GHI^S. D. mil, Hoimesfiyro, ruiiadGipliia, ra. An extra fine lot of best varie- ties for dishes, 2-inch, $3.00 per 100; $2S.OO per 1000. iiYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS 2-inch, fine, at $2.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteod. Casti with Order. GEO. L. MILLER, ....NEWARK. OHIO. SMILAX. Extra fine plants out of 4 in. pots. Price, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. WILLIAM SCHWEINFURTH. RIDGEWOOD. N. J. CHINESE PRIMROSES. Readv for 3-iu. pots; well known throujihout the U. S. and Can:ida as the finest lar^'e llowetinL' frinRed varieties grown. SINGLES, named— J3.50 per 100, $'20.00 per 1000; DOUBLES, named, $1.00 per 100, $3.1.00 per 1000. Extra plants added to help pay the e.xpressase. PRIMROSE SEED of be>t 13 varieties, sinRle and double, mixed, 400 seeds, $1; halt pkt., SOcts. ...GIANT PANSY SEED. < Uuer ( odered; all the seed plants critically seleeted; Pkt., The best of maMiulolh varietie 3500 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., SOcts. A pkt. of the beautiful new Foryet-me-not "Jewel" added to every order for seeds. THi HOME or PRIMROSES. JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown. Pa. ^^E^D.r'' CARNATION PLANTS this fall. If such is the plants to select froii :;ase we will he pleased to hear from vou. We have over 'J5,000 ,_ .. ..ra Hill, Jubilee, Hon Ton, Victor and Eiiipress, $« and $K per 100; $.=>0 and $70 per .M. Davbreak, J.'i and $7 per 100. I.iz/.ie McGowau, $4 per 100; J30 per M. (iold Nugget and livanston, $10 per 100; ami SANDISKV, which you surely want to give a trial this winter, if you want large quantitiesof earlv, large and beautiful variegated flowers that will sell at sight to vour customers. Nice, large pl.inis frou'i Held, $10 per 100, $«0 per M. 1899 NOVELTIES M.lba, Ain.iiea, (;. II. Crane, Gen. G..me/., Gen Maceo and Gov. Griggs— $■; 1«T , I. ,/,■!,. $1.-, per 100. Also hn>e :, feu liimdred of Ihe BABY PRl/lROSE of Iruc slock from 2 and 2«-in. pots, ©75 ots. and $1,00 per .l(iz; tiand $7 per 100 _W. E. HALL, Clyde, Ohio. iSgg. The American Florist. 63 Decorative Plants. ARECA LUTESCENS. . pot>, one ill a pot, 20 ill. high J .5(1 . pots, several in pot. 21 in. high, strong l.iHi .pots " " -.'K to 30 in. high... 1.2.5 .pots •■ ■■ 30 to 36 in. ■■ 2.00(to20in. high .75 KENTIA BELMOREANA. . pots, 15 to 18 in. high * .75 , pots. 20 to 24 in. high l.Oo , pots, 28 in. high 1.25 pots, 28 to 30 in. high 1..50 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. iin pots, 24 to 2» in. high J 1. 00 r in. pots, 2H to 30 in. high 1. 50 r in. pots, 25 to 30 in. high, 3 in a pot 2.50 Un. pots, 28 to 30 in. high, 3 in a pot 3.00 1 in. potp. 48 to 54 in. high, very strong plants 8.00 Mn. pots, 60 to 66 in. high, very strong plants '. .10.00 to 12.00 I in. pots, 72 in. high :H.00 LIVISTONIA ROTUNDIFOLIA. ! in. pots, nice strong stocky plants $ .20 iin. pots, fine 10 to 12 characterized leaves I 50 ■ in. pots, fine 12 to 13 ■ ■' 2.00 LATANIA BORBONICA. iin. pots, 4 to 5 characterized leaves $ .50 6 in. pots. 5 to 6 MISCELLANEOUS. pots, l'h(i-ni\ Kiipicolft, strong plants $2.( pots, E'andaniisUtilis i pots, I'andaniis Veitchii l.( pots, " '• I.; pots, Ficus Klastica (ready September) l.i pots, Draciina Terminalis (October). .' pots, Araucaria Excelsa ' pots. NephrolepisCordata Compa<;ta. . .i pots, '■ Bostoniensis .' CYCAS REVOLUTA. T in.-h pots $1.00 to $ 1 r 12 inch pots, '_'raiiil plants . .VOO to 15 ( n. pots, .30 to 32 in. high 2.00 8 in. pots, nice plants 1.50 LEMUEL BALL, wissinoming, PHiia.. Fa. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ LIBERTy.l LIBERTY. LIBERTY. Place your order now and be sure of getting: the best of stock. Delivery begins March 20th, 1900. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Satisfactory reference or cash deposit from all unknown correspondents. Prices as follows: OWN ROOTED PLANTS FROM 2 1-2 In. POTS. GRAFTED PLANTS FROM 2 1-2 In. POTS. 50 plants and over and less than 100, $0.30 each 50 plants or more and less than 100, $0.50 each 100 " " up to 1000 - - .25 " too " and up to 1000, - - .40 " 1000 " " over - - $200 per thousand 1000 " or more - - $350 per thousand 3-in. pot plants, 5c. each additional. 3-in. pot plants, 5c. each additional. If, ERNST G. flSMUS, West HoDoken, N. J. R. PIERSON CO., VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y., 84 and 86 Randolph St., Chicago, EASTERN AGENT. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< WESTERN AGENT. it iiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiAiAi iiniiititiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiii mmiAiiUiiii miiiiiiiUimiimiitmiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiimtitiiiiiiiiiiitiiuutiitittuiiiil^g I Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, I Araucarias. I STOCK ENORMOUS.; ^QUALITY THE FINEST. I _ .^^AGENT: ^ DIMMOCK, I I 60 Vesey Street, jt jt ji NEW YORK, N. Y. | jffmmTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTTTTTTTTTTTTTffTTTTITnTTTTntTTTTTTTTTTfTTtfHTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTTTTTnTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTTtnTTnTTmTmTmmTTTTmmTi; ^^'e are now booking orders for fall delivery; fine plants from the field. Guaranteed strong, vigorous plants free from disease, of all leading varieties. WHITE us YOUR WANTS. LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, KH!,^dte" <="' '^"'"''" Mm^ ^JAMESTOWN, N. Y. GflRNflTION CUTTINGS JVlvIv SOLvO. ASPARAGUS SPRtNGERII, in 3, 4 and 6-in. pots. BABY PRIMROSE, 4-in. pots. DRAC/CNA INDIVISA, 5 and 6-in. pots. Liberal discounts tor liberal orders. All shipments will be well packed. We will endeavor to please you. Send la your orders early. Write us your wants; we can supply them. 64 The American Florist. Aug, 12^ Newport, R. I. The bedding plant business in Newport has been unusually good this season. In scarlet geraniums, vincas and ivies the supply fell far short of the demand. Coleus and alternantheras are not now grown by florists as much as formerly, and the same may be said of annuals, Begonia Vernon and B. Erffordii. These are only grown extensively on private estates. Some florists grew these bego- nias for this season's sale and report but little demand for them. These plants will probably be more employed when better known as they have the good quality of being constantly in bloom and are very effective in beds and for edging borders. Hydrangeas in tubs, with the exception of verj' fine specimens, have been sold this year at a discount. In fact they have been sold outright at a lower price than has been received for the rental for the same size of plants other seasons. This underselling business ex- tends to the estates of some wealthy cottage owners who are abroad and have ordered their fruits and flowers to be sold. The employes receiving such orders in some cases are anxious to make some "returns" and sell at prices lower than those with which growers for profit can compete. The rose and strawberry show of the Newport Horticultural Society was some- what of a failure all around. Had the show been held on the dates originally mentioned an exhibition of credit to the society would have resulted, but the hall that was thought to be most suitable could not be obtained for those dates but was secured by the committee for dates a week later, with the result that the roses and strawberries were at their per- fection a vreek earlier than the holding of the show. J. I. B. Chester, Pa.— W. L. Edwards has sold out his business at 315 Market street to E. M. Barlow. New York. — Cornelius S. Loder, of the National Florists' Board of Trade, will attend the convention. HM Fine Stock m. ASPIDISTRA LURIDA, at 4 cents per leaf. 600 GERANIUMS, in full bloom, 3-inch pots, ZYi cents. 200 DAYBREAK CARNATIONS, at 3 cts. 25 FiCUS ELASTICA, 6-inch pots, 24 to 30 inches, 50 cents. 25 PANDANUS VEITCHII, 6-in. pots, %\. CANNAS, all the leading varieties for fall delivery. Write for prices. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. HERB'S PANSIES TN try 1 of i ng ncv V strains for th P Jrpose nprov ig my own, frcq Liently as fe%v as a . ill bloom. ut$l -.'.i per do/.i_-n; $8.00 |"r 100. IJRIDES HRlDEsMAlUf, .METEORS PERLES MRS. R. GARRETT PAPA GONTIER. ... AMERICAN BEATJTY...»-iD. r.'-iii. pots, ready for 3-in. iit $2.00 [er 100. An assortment of TEAS and HYURID TEAS as p.T ri'i-L-nt adv. ill this paper. FOIITSETTIAS, strong, stoekv plants, now P.TlIlt) $3.00; :ii..-in. $K 00 :i.OO; ;ii/.-iii. 8.0(1 3.00; 3'..-in. H.OO 3.,i0; 3" ..-ill. il.no 4.00; 3'..-in. 10.00 in. 4.00; 3y2-in. 10.00 8.00: aVi-in. 13.00 BAT TREBS, III uxlra fin(^' condition: in Stjiudards I'\ ramiiis, all sizes. Write for prices. . :J-incb pots, readv ind shift, per 100. :flO.OO. VAUGHAN'S SEED S^TORE, Greenhouses: WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL. FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES! ^^^,M,.$t,^^^ Perfectly Healthy and Grown Especially for Late Planting. Only seleeteil Krowth Iroin lloweriiiL- ^ll..uts ii^i-d in propaiiatius:. SUNSET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, KAISCRIN, METEOR, MAIDS, WOOTTON, PERLE, MME. HOSTE, :i-iii(-li pels, $7.(111 |wr 1(10; 4-in.'li. $lll,00 ].er 100. 400 GRAFTED BRIDESMAIDS. 3 1-2 POTS. S12.00 PER 100. J. Iv. T>XI^T^C*^i^ - = :Bloon:3LSt>v»rg:, I*a. A 1\A CJOI/^ AM on? A I IT'X/ BridBSmaid. Perle. Bride. Sunset, Meteor, /\/TllIilvl^/\l> DCrVU 1 I Morg-an. Testout, Mermet, I.a Prance, Bl- ^^^^^^^^^^-^— — ^-^^— ^^^^^^-ii^"— phetos, Kaisarin. :i. :i'. :jihI l-im-lj. A. S. MacBEAN, Lakewood, N. J. ALM QJ^^^e^. ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Asparagus Sprengerii .$1.00 $6.00 |15.(0 Corypha australis 7.5 5.00 13.50 PhiEnix canariensis 50 3.50 13.00 •• reclinata 75 5.00 13.60 Chamaerops humiiis robusta 50 4.00 Livistonarotundifolia 2.35 20.00 Areca lulescens 75 .5.00 13.50 Latania borbonica 50 2.60 6.00 J. L. SCHILLER. ....404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK CITY. THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Send for prices. Geo. Hancock &, Son. Grand Haven. Mich It may be premature to talk FIELD CARNATIONS ! N.> •ininil vow thiit ..ml witli nie it s'ovelties. Let II. will pii.v \.,u t .] in want .>r M:.iHlMnl,s (.ITS of imiuirv .1 rfiilly answered. S. S. SKIDEL.SKY, I6S3 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. NOW is the best time to plant for late flowers. Our stock is in fine thrifty condition and of recent propagation. ^ J-Xi includes all the leading stand- ard sorts, also some of the newer varieties. 2;^-inchpots,$2.50perlOO; $20.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. Our selection. Nathan Smith & Son., ADRAIN, MICH. FIELD- GROWN Carnation Plants. 10.000 READY NOW. New and Standard varieties, $).C0 to f 10.00 per 100. Write me your wants. CARL HA6ENBUR6ER. West Mentor, Ohio. terOUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -^ ler PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS. -%« i8gg. The American Florist. 66 MR. OTTO WITTBOLD, representi GEORGE WITTBOLD, Established J857. ...GrowerofPAl IV) Q AND FERNS lyOB NORTH HAL.STED ST., CHICKGO, Will be al the Convention with samples, in the trade exhil)ition, of the following items of our stock, which we offer at the prices here quoted : PALMS. FERNS. Height Character Prices^ Inches. Leaves. Each Doz. f 0.50 l.SI) Varieties. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM Size put .3 inch FOKSTERIANA PHOENIX BECI.I1TATA .1- 7 8-10 18-20 18-22 2U-2.T :i4-38 20-24 2.i-28 26-30 30-40 14-16 lfi-18 I.IK) 12.00 !.S0 18.00 2..T0 30 00 .75 7.20 \.m 13.00 1.50 18.00 2.50 30.00 ..50 5.00 .75 9.00 BI.ECHITUM OBIEirTAI.E I.OHABIA GIBBA FTEBIS SEBRUI. ATA UMBBOSA ITEFHBOI.EPIS EXAI.TATA PECTINATA per 100 »8.00 13.00 4.0O 8.00 4.00 12.00 4.0O 13.00 13.00 8.011 13.00 8.00 CYCAS BEVO^UTA— We liave a tine lot now on band in sizes aver- :i,j.'inK in price tnim II. OU to 410.00 each ;ina can give exceptionally good \alnes in all sizes. MISCELLANEOUS. PEFEBOMIA AB6YBEA 4-i DBAC2:iTA TEBMINAI.IS 4 FBAOBANS 4 ASPARAGUS. Varieties . ASFABAGTTS PI.UMOSUS NANUS ABAUCABIA EXCEI.SA pots, tin i plants 10;ich. Uoz. *I5.00 3.00 9 00 1.25 15 00 1.00 10.00 SPBENQEBII Doz. per 100 : .50 *4.0fl 1.00 8.00 .50 4.011 lUO 8.00 We wish to call your attention to the tact that our stoclv this sea.son is the largest we ever had to offer and that the plants are clean, healthy and well proportioned. Being located almost in the heart of Chicago our shipping facilities are unsurpassed. It we have not already your valued patronage we hope to be favored with a trial order. A NEW DECORATIVE EVERSREEN FOR HOUSE CULTURE. JAPAN CEDAR, I Cryptomeria Japonica. ) AS HANDSOME AS ARAUGARIA EXCELSA! Riit much more easily grown ""*^ and ten times cheaper. In this species of Cryptomeria we have a most dainty and handsome jardiniere plant, a plant that has all the grace and beauty of Araucaria Exeelsa, (for which it is often mis- taken) but which has the happy faculty of successfully withstanding the trying atmos- phere of living rooms, a quality in which the Araucaria is woefully lacking. The Crypto- meria Japonica is of vigorous habit of growth and can be grown much more economically than Araucaria. The plants from 4-inch pots offered by us if given ordinarily good care and attention should be IS inches tall and ready for 6-inch pots within three to four months and will readily bring $2.50 to $3.00 each. As far north as Philadelphia the Cryptomeria Japonica is hardy outdoors when it makes a most beautiful shrub for lawn planting and will ultimately attain great size. 4-in. pots, $15 per 100; 2>^-ln. pots, $9 per 100. 25 2X-in. for $2.50 postpaid. ...Asparagus Sprengerii.,. 2K-inch pots $5 per 100 4-Inch pots 9 per 100 JACKSON & PERKINS GO. NEWARK. NEW YORK. 66 The American Florist. Aug. Jamestown^ N. Y. TRADE QUIET BUT AN OCCASIONAL NICE ORDER GOING. — ROSE GARDENS CATCH A FEW PLUMS. — A HAIL STORM. — VISITORS. Trade has been rather quiet of late, although the Lake View Rose Gardens caught some nice orders at the time of the recent annual meeting of the National Photographers Association. They had the decorations for the grand ball given at the Kent House, on Lake Chautauqua, and also did the work in the hall in which the association made its wonderful display of photographs; besides this they provided 500 bouttonieres of American Beauty roses. Lilium auratum is plenti- ful and sells fairly at from $5 to $10 per hundred. Sweet peas are plentiful, Emily Henderson and Countess of Rad- nor being extra fine, some ol them bring- ing $1 a hundred. There is fair demand for roses. Beauties being quoted at from $8 to $20, and teas at $3 to $4 per hundred. Carnations can hardly be obtained at any price. There was a heavy fall of hail August 2, most of the local growers being heavy losers. The Lake View Rose Gardens lost 700 panes ot glass, F. A. Dorman lost a few hundred lights and E. D. Spaulding was also hit. Recent visitors were: August Kruger and Geo. Hass, Meadville, Pa.; Thos. Murdock, Titusville, Pa.; M. L O'Brien, Sharon, Pa.; W.J. Myers, New Brighton, Pa ; F. R. Williams, Cleveland, O. C. H. R. Brooklyn, N. Y.— W. C. Krick will be at Detroit with his new stand for deco- rating, lor which he has applied for a patent. The stand is adjustable and can be folded into a ver\' small space when not in use. It may be tilted and employed for side decorations. ..NOTICE.. A Good Investment! Fine, Clean Stock ! Latania Borbonica. .of pot.s. Leaves. Height. 3 4 to 5 10 to 1« inches. 4 4 to 5 12 to 15 inches. 5 4 to."; 15 to 18 inches. 6 4 to 5 18 to 20 inches. Per IVr Do/,. KB .$1 00 $ H.OO . 3.50 30.00 .. 5.0(1 40.00 . 6.00 50.00 Phoenix Carnarionsls. 4V4. 3.i.00 ."id.OO 60 00 7.=S.O0 lOO.Od 7 40 to 48 inches. Kentia Belmoreana. 4 .5 to 6 15 to IH inches.--. 6.00 ."lO.CO 6 6to7 38IO30 Jl .Wen. IH.OO 5 .6 to 6 23 to -.M l.OOea. r.'.0 To and rrom tlie Convention. WE EXTEND to one and all a cordial invitation to visit the Rose Hill Nurseries and see the grandest and handsomest stock of home-grown PALMS in America in all sizes and of all varieties, also of ferns, StOVC and Greenhouse plants. Before placing your orders, all we ask is, to visit our Nurseries (and you will do the rest). Trains every hour from Grand Central Depot. Write, Telephone or Telegraph and our carriage wiU meet you..^'.^*.^*.^ ...NOTICE OUR EXHIBIT AT THE CONVENTION... G9 CO NURSERIES. % SIEBRECHT & SON, \ ^ Telephone 151. NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. . Everything For the Grower and Retailer. CO S U _ i • ^ _ LYCOPODIUM \ ^nolrday ^""chrItmasJ Decorations/- ^1 We supply the trade, in large or small quantities, with the very best quality of 2 trees and decorations. None but fine, symmetrical trees shipped, and fresh- J gathered Lycopodium. No culls in a carload of trees from us. The holiday season of 1899-1900 marks the beginning of a new century and will be the most enthusiastically celebrated holiday season in the lives of the present generation. Demand for Decorations will be in accordance. Prepare for it, as the rest are doing, and place an order now. Write for prices and say how much Lycopodium and how many trees, and sizes, you can use. I EVERGREEN NURSERY CO., Sturgeon Bay, Wis. ^»^70^^«>.«k 'Huge jewels of velvet and gold." — Boston Transcript. ZIRNGIEBEL'S GIANT PANSIES AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL AT BOSTON, are the finest strains up to date, either here or abroad. Our seed this season is from extra quality flowers, superb coloring and largest size. THE GIANT FANCY STRAIN, in trade packets of 600 seeds, SI. 00. And THE CIANT MARKET, 2000 seeds, for $1.00 also. SEEDS TESTED AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Plants of the above strains for sal; at the same rate as the more common varie- ties. Giant Market, JS.OO per lOOO; Giant Fancy, JlO.OO With our new system of packing, plants can be sent any distance. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. ''''>■ PflNSlES. ^^^»- Roemer's Superb Prize Pansles, improved strain, nnw crop, ready now (my own erowing). This mixture is saved from tbe very finest selected plants of all leading novelties; without doubt the finest strain in the market to-day. Mixed, per pltt of 3000 seeds, $1.00; J^ o?,., »1.50; V4 oz., 12.75; 1 oz., 15.00; white, yellow, black and violet hhie in separate colors, same price. Casu with Oudeb. PETE.R BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of extra fine pansles; plants ready Sept. 16th. THE JBNNINQS STRAIN PAN5IE5 are ooneldered by ma.uy florista aa the finest Amertoan strain to date. LarKe tluwerlDK and moat brilliant colors in great variety. NEW CROP NOW READY. Finest ml.xed-pbt.. $1.00; ?^oz„$;il)0; 1 oz . $5 CO. Finest wblte—blue, black and yellow In separate colois, 50 ctB, per pkt. Plant* ready tn any quantity Sept. Ist. W. ^~rA?H WITS ORDER. E. B.JENNINGS, "-"IBT-Southporf, Conn. Grower ot the Finest Pansles. iSgg. The American Florist. G7 Half-tones, Zinc Etchings, Electrotypes of the highest grade, executed by scientific methods. Flowers Photographed and Engraved for Cata- logue and Circular use. Your work solicited. J. MANZ ENGRAVING CO., 195-207 Canal St., Chicago. 68 The American Florist. Aug. 12^ Milwaukee. SATISFACTORY SUMMER MARKET.— CARE IN GRADING STOCK. — ROSES POOR ASARULB. — BUSINESS lOTTINGS. The flower market for July and thus far in August has been quite satisfactory, all good stock being disposed of. It is noticeable that the growers are taking greater care in grading stock before ship- ment. We are not e.vperiencing the drought usual at this season and out- side stock is almost as Iresh as in June. Sweet peas, Liliuni auratum and L. speciosuni, gladioli and Asparagus Sprengerii are beautiful. Roses and car- nations are a trifle small. Once in a while we have a glimpse of the Marechal Niel rose which puts everything else in the shade. Binzel & Kellner have leased one of the Baumgarten greenhouses for their palms and other plants. Geo. A. Mock, who has been with Currie Bros, for some years, has pur- chased the store known as the Paris Floral Company from Mr. Booth. C. B. W. Bloomington, III. — A. Washburn & Son will build another new 150-foot house and a 6.") foot smokestack. They will buy a new boiler before fall. They now have eighteen houses, 40,000 feet of glass. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable iiru F.tii is much admired by all who see it. It is u ^-raud, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the tinest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 • 13 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for . . . 5.00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots . . . 18.00 Price for 100 or more on applii'ation. John H. Ley, Qood Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C. STUDER'S OFFER... in the Florist of June 24, page 1399, is still good until stock is exhausted. Make checks, money orders, etc., payable to Franz Bonffie, Manager. N. STUDER, *T?!" ROSES l-in.-f.„-,-ini: R..>>-s for inirn.-duite |,l:uitilr.'. ,tri.'llv tlr>.t-.-las> >.l.i.-k ir.Mii :;-ii..-ii |i..is, :it«;i..'iu pi-i- hki. ■iVl liUIDES, iOU LA FK.VM'IO, 2.T0 liRIDKfSMAlDS, I.tH I'EBLES. .\1m) -MW .\SPARAGUS I'LU.MOSUS, •J>4-in<-li pets. $.').IHI V'T IIKI. W. C. BRYFOGLE, Bloomsburg, Pa. CARNATIONS I li.iilth> vupla Wi./.w Mc(J.. \\m. Scotl. Daybri-iik. i.i\ U.r |it. 12 and ii,rih'roliouiiigMir>. ■I'idal Wavi-. llilizc's Whiti-. .Mnii-. AlbiTlini, Kld.ii-ado, )aybr<"iik. Ii-I.'n Kell.T I■;.,lii^ I'icrsou. rl„uni. Itiillrr.-up. 300 Swaihsonia Alba. '."j-iiH-h pni> t-S.oO j. I WE HAVE LEFT THE FOLLOWING i CHOICE ROSE PLANTS '\ that are as nice as can be grown in every way, which we are anxious s to sell at a very low price to make room. % WE QUARANTEE THEM FIRST CLASS IN EVERY RESPECT. ^ 40O0 BEAUTIES, 3-in. pots, at 5C. 2300 BRIDES, 3-in. pots, at 4c. i: 1400 BRIDESMAIDS, 4 " 5C. 500 BRIDES, 2 " 2c. \ 2000 BRIDESMAIDS, 3 " 3c. 1600 METEORS, 3 " 3C. •Z etOO BRIDESMAIDS. 2 " 2c. 500 METEORS, 2 " 2c. :• 700 BRIDES. 4 " 5C. "; All stock is free from disease, strong and healthy. Shipments to be made from :; our Greenhouses at Hinsdale, Illinois. i BAS5ETT & WASHBURN, 78 wabash Ave , Chicago. I SURPLUS ROSES. | % 100. 1000. m «S Meteor, 3S/j-in. pots.. 14.00 $35,00 ^ j^ Maids, " " .. 4.00 35.00 jS 1^ Brides, " " .. 4.00 35.00 m M All fine stock— grown for own use. Cash jS 5a? with order from unknown parties. '^ BRANT & NOE, ILL SUPERB STOCK. r>.0lXI3-in. URIDESand MATDS per 100. $.=i.00 1.000 •■ METEORS ■■ 350 2'o-in('h stock " H.hO Not leavings, but superior plants which are well worth the money. Write lor special low prices on :2t)0 or more. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. BRIDE, KRIDESMAin. PERLE, GOLDEN GATE, WOOTTON. MME. CHATENAY, 3 and 4-inch pots, 95 OO per lOO. The above are all good strong; stock, fit for immediate planting. EVENDEN BROS., Wllliamsport, Pa. ROSES. 4^ ROSES. Maids, Brides, Wooctons and Kaiserins, 3-in,, fine stock, jfi 00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Maids, Brides, Woottons and Meteors, ■Z and 2!/2-in., $3.00 per 100; $S5.00 per 1000. Robert f. Tesson, '"'V.aiVXSsil-m. CARYOTA URENS (Fish tail palm). Fresh »eeds ripenini; now, 75 rts. per lOO seeds prepaid. Cash with order. 3 ct3. will tiet a postal money order for the amount. Address ALBERT R. LANGWITH, DONINGUEZ. Ko. 17, CERRO, HABANA. CUBA. FOR SALE. Palmsand Decorative Plants All sizes, and at all seasons. i< o li ux 78, A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point. Queensborough, NEW YORK, N. Y. ROSES Per 100 SH-in. pots, $2.50 4-in. pots, 4.00 .. ..2V4-in. pots, 3.00 •• ....4 " 5.00 GOLDEN GATE 2^ " 3.00 BRIDESMAID BRIDE. REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. OUR ROSES lut of sight, 5tron{i, bifshy plaiils, srl,.,-ii-,l a)id LTowii .-xiiressly for our nwu plaiittni:; :i IVu ihousand to spare from 3^ anil 4 ill. ii.iis. :ii $.'> per lOO— Brides, Meteors, Maids and L.i I'la Kai-riin, ,.\ira ,elect, 3',4-in., 6c. FIELD CARNATIONS. The kinds we know are uood. Pink— \Vm. Scott. Albertini and Rose Queen. ^\'H1TE— Lizzie McGowan and Uncle .lohn. RED~Kmily Piers.. n. Variegated— Old Glory. .\.. exp.Tinient '.'rowinu' the.se v.irieties. Fine plant.-.. .$;f..50 per 100. I'a.-k.-.l liiilil. SMILAX. extra stn.LlK l.u^lix plains, r.-adv to string ri:;ht up. at$l p.T lOU. LATANIA BORBONICA PALMS. siioni;..5-iu. pots. $4 .1../.. (ash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, IN. 1000 2V2in. BEATUIES I 1000 •' WOOTTONS ! 500 2-in. BRIDES \ 2000 .3-in. SMILAX J GEO. A.. ICUHrv, Pekin.Iil. all at a bargain. WRITE... FinestForcingRoses.it 2^-in. 3V4- 100 erlOO BRIDE J2.50 $4.00 Also Soupert, Ilermosa. UeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 21^- inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Caih with order. SMILAX, fine young plants. $13.00 per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Clean, healthv plants, :l-incli pots. J5.00 ROSES lOO. Perle, Meteor, Wootton, Bride. Brides- maid, Am. Beauty, Pink and White La Plants from 2-in. pots, WOOTTON and PERLE, je.W per 100. AS°IDISTRA. (rom 4-in.di pais »10.0(l per 100 JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III. W. C. BRYFOGLE, Bloomsburg, Pa. If You Have Stock To Sell... (iwn to the trade is by regular American Florist. the best way to make th.it tact ki advertising in T'l Give it a t rial. ... I He i8gg. The American Florist. 69 WE NEVER SLEEP. I 1 The Regan Printing House WORK DELIVERED WHEN ORDERED.,M.^^v?« DAY and NIGHT PRESSROOnS... CAPACITY: TWENTY TONS OF PAPER A DAY. FORMS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. NURSERY AND SEED CATALOGUES 87=89=91 PLYnOUTH PLACE CHICAGO Book, Job # News Printers.... THE BEST EDITION and PAMPHLET BINDERY ^^ ^ ^ TO BE FOUND IN THE UNITED STATES. 70 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Indianapolis. RAIN REVIVES OUTDOOR JSTOCK.— TRADE DULL. — MEETING OF OUR SOCIETY. — THREE NEW BOYS.— GOOD SEEDLING CANN AS.— JOTTINGS. At last we have had a few good soak- ing rains to help outdoor stock. Busi- ness is pretty dull just now, but the fact that trade kept up verj- well until far into July makes this inevitable summer dullness less oppressive. The August meeting of the Society of Indiana Florists took place at Garfield Park, with the business session shortened and the sociable part prolonged and made especially enjoyable by Messrs. Fred. Huckriede, Henry Rothermal and Fred. Rienian, who treated the members to a lot of good things in honor of three fine baby boys, who blessed their respect- ive homes on the same day of July. Robt. McKain exhibited fine cannas. He is very lucky in raising good seedlings of this valuable bedding plant. The follow- ing three of his seedlings are worthy of a place in any collection: E. A. Parker, a very desirable yellow, distinct and of good blooming and growing qualities; Mrs. Rothermal, a very pretty orange color; R. A. McKain, bronze foliage; dark red, similar to Mrs. Cleveland. C. Sonnenschmidt, who suddenly made up his mind to join the convention party, was, with John Bertermann, appointed a committee on transportation and has been busy visiting railroad offices. Walter Bertermann left on August 10 for Atlantic City to spend his vacation. H. JUNGE. Ashland, O.— A. C. Lamprecht has outgrown his present quarters and is now building a residence and six green- houses on Broad street. Sl^l CARNATION PLANTS Orders booked now for strong, healthy plants of the following varieties : 500 FLORA HILL 1000 SILVER SPRAY 500 McGOWAN 1000 IVORY 500 GOLDFINCH 500 LLDORADO 1000 EMILY PIERSON 500 MOREILO If there is anything here you want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot of stock CHAS. CHADWICK, LOCK BOX 11, GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. BOBBINK & ATKINS, The Horticultural Co,. BoBkooP. Holland. H. P. Rosea. Hhododendrons. Clematis, Hardy Azaleas, etc. Rudolph Van Til & Co.. HtlleKOm, Holland, Dutch Bulbs. Jules (Jauchault, Orleans. France, French SeedllnKS and stocks; VlctorLeniolne. Nancy. France, Novettlea a Specialty. Snoeck Bros .OendbruRKe. Belgium. Flcus cultlnKS, Palms, Araucanas, Bay Trees, etc. Uoods of these tlrms kept on hund In Benson. RUTHERFORD, N. J. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS jron.xE:'!?, xxjXi. CARNATION Cuttings au sold Field-grown stock for fall delivery. F. DORNER & SONS CO,, La Fayette, Ind. ORCHIDS! We collect the best varieties of Lielias and OJontoglossums for florists and send parcel post paid, 25 varieties for $5.00. Laelia Majalis Alba, $1.00 per Bulb. Our list comprises over 100 varieties — a sample collection of 25 for $3.C0. Old Man Cactus (Pilocereus), 4-6 in., $3 per doz. We are collecting Tigridias, Amaryllises, Milla Bitlora, Bessera Elegans, Cyclobotlira, Zephyranthes, etc. Send for trade list. SI'ECr.VL PRICES ON APl'LICATION. J. A. MCDOWELL, Apartado 167, ....CITY OF MEXICO. BABY PRIMROSE, 12 for tl.50, $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERI, 25 for $1.50 bv mail, $4 per 100, express. ACALYPHA SANDERI, 12 for $3, 100 for $25 by express. SWEET-SCENTED CALLA, 12 for $1, 100 for $6 by mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon fiiant, Large bulbs, many eyes, $7.50 for 12. BEGONIAS, Tuberous, $2.50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA. YOU WANT li BEST ..ALWAYS.. Rooted Cuttings of Standard ROSES, Every CARNATIONS, Cutting Every GERANIUMS,^ Guaranteed. Cutting a COLEUS, Selected Cutting. HELIOTROPES^ J» K.EA.i3-5r moiyi: 3srov. i. I^. :R. Orixomton THE COITAGE GARDENS. - MACOMB, ILL. Orchids ! «^ Don't forget to come and look at our samples of imported and established Orchids at the Convention at Detroit. LAGER & HURRELL, summ'i. <*■ -i. Orchid Qrowerg and Importers. Seedling Carnation Plants •Now too lari,'e to mail. Kxtras added lu cover expressajie. Price, $4 00 per 100. Two sample plants sent by mail for 10c. TRY FOR THE $30.00 PRIZE. American Rose Co., Washington. D. G. DAYBREAK! Extra fine, field-grown plants, now ready for delivery— ,$0.00 per 100 JOHN McFARLAND. NORTH EA8TON. . - . MASS. ^^W.C.KRICK'S FLORISTS' inifflonelleLeners.Eic. Medal Awarded at the World's Fair and Highest Award Wherever Exhibited. These Letters and Deslims are made of the beat Immortelles, wired on wood or metal frames, haying holes drilled In them to In- sert toot h picks, by which ibey are fast- ened In the design . Give them a trial. You will find these Koods to be superior to any In the market. 2-lnch Letters, J2.50 per 11)0. Postage. 15 cts. per 100. Fur other styles ut I^etterB. Emblems and Desljros send for cataloyue. Belore purchaslnR send for free sample and catalogue, and compare with any other letter on the market. For sale by all Florists' Supply Dealers. Perfect Flower Pot Handle and Hanger Is used for lifting plants out of jardin- ieres, also for hanging up plants for decora- tions on walls, etc. Will sustain a weight of 100 lbs. No. 1 will fit from 2 to 5-tnch pots, per doz. 3Gc; No. 3 will flt from H to 12-ln. pots, per doz. iiOc. Postage 10 cenu extra per dozen: sam- ple pair Ulc. postpaid. .C.KRIGK, 1287 Broadway, Brool(lyn,N.Y. Samples at the Convention. WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Manufacturers and Dealers in TREE AND PLANT LABELS, GARDEN STAKES, —^^-— PLANT STICKS, ^=IZZ FOLDING FLOWER BOXES, EXPRESS & MAILING BOXES, TRANSPLANTING BOXES, TWINES AND PAPER, SPHAGNUM MOSS, ^^^^ PRINTED STATIONERY. ZIZ^^ FLORISTS' SHIPPING LABELS, ENVELOPES AND SHIPPING::: TAGS and a general list of Florists'' and Nurserymen's Supplies. Write for our new list. BATAVIA, - - ILLINOIS, Mentiion the American Florist. ^^mrm-m-*-m'*-#-m.^K^**JitiM.M HIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE BUT- 200 LBi. OF TOBACCO IK ONE PINT or KIKOIfn , 501D BY SEEDSMEN CIRCUIAR f R EE- L 5KABCURA DIPCO.CtllCACO. i QUICKLY Docs IT. W I i y^-Trnkithm-rn KM-m-m^-w^m t^-mc^iK^i mr REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. iSgg. The a mer i ca n Flo r ist. 71 Practical and Economical... I These words suggest to a horticulturist, the NATIONAL fLORISTS' BOARD Of I TRADE, publishers of Trade Lists, furnishes reports, makes collections and | whose members believe that money saved is money earned. If you are not I a member you should ioin now. Address t 1 COPISIPI II I^ . LUUCK, NO. 271 BROADWAY. NEW YORK, N. Y. | BEWARE OF SAP... in Cypress Lumber for Greenhouse Material. A little sap in lumber to be used for interior finish in dwellings won't hurt. But in Greenhouse Material it is a FATAL defect. The moisture inside the greenhouse makes the difference. The sappy piece is the first to decay and is the weak link in the chain. We can't afford to have any weak spots in our material. ^ We want permanent customers, which means satisfied customers. We can make you a permanent customer. Your first order is our opportunity. May we have it ? Write us about it or see the model greenhouse exhibited by our Mr. Rupp at the convention. (JOHN C. 412 Tp 422 WTHORNE AV. ^W I C AGO. ILL STEEL WIRE ROSE STAKES. JVIcid^ of 'r^x:i.:»i>^rfc' d 'Wii?*^, '}Bl£t*yli. jEii>^x:m«^ca. 2 FEET, $6.00 PER 1000. 2 FEET, 6 IN., S7.00 PER 1000. 3 FEET. S8.00 PER lOOO. 3 FEET, 6 IN., S9.00 PER 1000. 4 FEET, $10 00 PER 1000. 5 FEET. $12.00 PER 1000. H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass. begonias" primrose Assorted varieties from 2 in. pots. ^ $2. GO per lOo. CHINESE PRIMROSES.: 1 Grandinr.ni. :; CASH. ]'I.E.\SE. Edward B. Jackson, STAMFORD, CONN. ftj IVr 100. ill. pots, J2.00 2ft0 i;..spii 3.00 K.irl)rsi. ■■|;:il,y Priinros.v"3-iii. pois . . . . 4.00 ASPARAGUS SP«ENGERII.2V4-in. pots. ... 4.00 CINERARIAS, ■-•-in. l...t^, F. pi. 1 -i.OO CARNATIONS, li'lil ^r.iu II . .... 1,00 PANSY SEED. Iii-ii:ir> i,>- plus iiUri .1/ . $I.OIJ; 11 IhIIii- »iri*-il "1111 iil:l'i:i:. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Deleware, 0. GOOD LABELS YOU WANT THEM WE MAKE THEM.... Diir hil»'l> liHV l..'ili._' the M105I !■ iln.' iijiirket. We niaiuirnL-liiro all sl.vlivs for Klori.-ls mi'l Niirscr,\ iiii-n. iueliulin;; plain, paiiiu-i], wired ami printed. An ..r.l.-r uill pr..v.- lli.> ali..vi.. WQCDEN GOODS CO., Minneapolis. Minn. 83 Western Avenue. The American Florist. Aug. 12, HiiiiimUiiiiiiiiiiiiHiitmHUHitimiiiiiUiiiiiUiimHiiiiiiitiiiiiiiUiiWmi^^ '{sa[:'^VRi"... GUT Flower Boxes ...Have A Reputation For Superiority... THEY EXCEL IN EVERY POINT. THREE. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, THE HIGHEST AWARD OF THE::: SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. SEND FOR PRICE LIST.. EDWARDS & DOCKER, . . . MANUFACTURERS . . . PHILADELPHIA, U. S. A. re AND 18 N. 5th ST. AND SOI COMMERCE ST. We are suDDlying material for extensions for some of the best-known growers in the | country, men who would not have "cheap" lumber, whose first require- | ment is quality. 3 Let us give an estimate on your contemplated houses; the figures ^ will be so low they'll surprise you. Then we'll tell you where you can a see samples of our work; it will be so good it will please you. 1 A. DIETSCH & CO , | 615-621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO, f I CALIfORMA RED CEDAR AND EOIISIANA CYPRESS. I Florists' Boxes AND Mail in j^ Packages , Telephone North 953. i The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. ...AMERICAN ELORIST. wh«;ii you write to au advurti.scr. Manufacturers of COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS neler fair^palt.'' Ihim o 'd'ef oTu^direcT ' """"" Factofy & Offjce, 339 & 341 Clybourn Ave., Chicago. OIIR MPYT I'n^IIF ^'" '-■°°'^^'" ^ '"" '■cporl ol the Detruit Con WUiV lNC/\ 1 lOOUD vention. Advertisements for same should reach us not later than August 17. iSgg. TjlJi A MHR I C.] N F J. OR I S T. 73 .'xposed or sheltered position in which the I register about 70° individual plants are found growing, it is points morp. ""^ - surprising to find what a large njqin-:'^- pf them yield rea/J"'--- ' CO. KBOESCHJULBROS GREEN HOUSE BOILER 41 to 59 Erie tfa( sat stri thei pen less moit Tt quire This each two I three back' the he the St above space ( heat fr It entt comes the hoi the ridg eaves fo thesam side ven it is not The tei the sever erned as ; The Ea. temperati 70°-75° b night and solar heal mer. A gc be given ai the benche! anc keepii down with the day. A ister, will gi in winter it a little mo should not r time or it w •weather 70° VentilatioB considered in be given in gr and day tokei This depar warm angrte such as Dalhc Phalaenopsis; warm cypripe( requiring a gre plants require ; to protect the coat of white \ applied with a heavier coat is i part of April a will be found nee The Brazilian not need quite as ceding, and duri from 55°- 60° by day, with an incn or 70° by night an sun and air, 85°. i8q Chicago, S^^i>^^ tad, or which are ted. and take sev- and bring back n. With newly rmant eyes are ion and respond into the warm, reenhouse. On d plants 'hey i and decayed efullv sponging potted up and o their better t that syring- 'f watering to start action, d to stand in lants of like • semiestab- tion they ab- Much more ustable sub- as injurious causes, etc.; say a word ever, going vegetative thousands slike dust, iules ripen grow the them and • wever, is ■mall per- many be- enemies. ds are so itasetum and in- •"ymeria- ia mar- it, very ion. In almost rarious m in U. deal of tcies of ectary lia ad- nd de- iower ssur- and esult iridi- lears . for elec- hat nia the irp nd he ad I isnoutd . ., .- - 1 preter'newly — ,.-i..tu plants in good condition to so- called "established plants," in which-most ne genus cypripe- -.-.^ i.ac same section should be used otherwise they rarely give perfect results often resulting in poor issue or crippled iJowets. Judgment must be used and only 74 7 V/ /:" A Afli A' /C.I X F L O Rl S T. Auir. 12^ Springfield, 111. Trade has been remarkably good for a long time. All through the winter there was a good call for first quality cut flowers and prices were better than usual. This spring there was fifty per cent more call for bedding stock than the year before. Geraniums and cannas were most in demand and there were not nearly enough to go around. During the summer business has been better than formerly. Belle Miller imdoubtedly grows more carnations than anyone here. She has worked up a very good business with this flower as her leader and expects to bench 10,000 plants this fall. Her stock looks clean and healthy now. Everything on the place is being cleaned and painted. H. L. Phelps and A. C. Brown will likely be the only ones of the Springfield florists to attend the convention at Detroit. Just now Mr. Brown mourns the loss of a fine horse stolen from their pasture a short while ago. Louis Unverzagt is rebuilding three houses and is erecting a fine dwelling house to rent. He hopes to get away later on for his usual two weeks vaca- tion in Wisconsin. David Wirth intended building a new house this year but on account of the high price of glass and other material gave it up for this season. The South Side Floral Company has given up the cut flower business and is starting out strong in rooted cuttings. Moss & Hay have gone out of business and are pulling their houses down. M. Washington, D. C. — Wm. F. Gude, ex- president of the S. A. F., has gone to Ivurope. I-'ORT Dodge, Ia. — P. L. Larson has completed his new greenhouses on East Central avenue and is now nicely installed therein. Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and vais nlshed, 18x30x13 made In two sections* one for each size letter, g^lven away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 H or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Hcrlpt Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter or word. Usetl by leadlnifflorlstB everywhere and for sale by all wholesale tiorlets and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. "NICOMITE"! 'PATENT. I Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREnOllSING AND TRADING CO.. ^ SoldbySeedtmen. LOUISVILLE. KY. SSSSSQQQSSSSSQQQSQSSSQQSQQQS! ^•^0^rs«N«^^^-^»^ iSsaoQaoQQe SOLD BY THE SEEDSMEN OF AMERICA FOR FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' USE HAMMOND'S RAPE DUS HIUSEWOH BOm 2 5*2 ffeylEHrrtst btt ^tell^tJitJitaiJ^ leitjl OND'S SLUG SHOT W^^ New TORi^ GRAPE DUST is excellent to check Spot on Chrysanthemums and Black fly too; also all sorts of Mildew, etc. It does not stain the plant; is put up 5, 10 and 25 lb. bags, in kegs and barrels. It is extensively used at the present time in the United States. nOQSSSQSSSQQSQQSSSQCiQQQSSQQSSSQQSSSSSSS i&QQQ' aOQQ A ^jWtfrf^tfWtf>rfyw^Wj V>J»t>»^>t>v.ii^»t.v^i»>WJW^^wtVt>w.Ytfw»v>vtvyv.YJ^^ywwvwwwyv>4g :?-«ftWWA^.'.WW,'.W.*.'.M,: Green Silkaline 4 uetB and atrlnKlna Sml- lax and As- par aKU8. Can also behad In colors to match the nat- ural tlower shades. Send for samples and prices. JOHN C. MEYER & CO.. Mfra. and Wbolesalers, 87Summor St. Boston, Mass. A, HERRMANN Manufac- turer of Florists' Supplies SfliJ for II ]>Tu:,: list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St, NEW YORK John Conley & Son, IVfanofactarers of 2 AND 4 DOMIMCK 8TREET, Pli'asi- iripiidon Aniprioan Florist wlii.n writins;. Wire Rose Stakes THE MODEL EXTENSION ' CARNATION SIPPORT. Lancaster, Pa.. .Tune 17, W. , MR. TllliRO.N HARKKi;, ' lirooki.vn, N. Y., Dfar Sir: A'nur Mndi-I (JiiniHtiou Support is all ri^'ht in every Wiiy. iinil . will no doubt l)e enrisidereil as ncces- snr,v us good plant !i with ;:rowers when biMter kniiun. I i-nnsider it the best oLi Ihe market; and ir vi.ur other spe- e Ml I ties nre "'liuallv .as ^'ood. thev should ■ make smother aifdition lu the nionev makers of 1900, Resiieutfully, , ALHKRT M. IIKRK. S)itiipl«H siml Prices €»n .VpplU'Htlou to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO. 226 North 9th St.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. tSgg. The American Florist. 75 ^1 I OVER 3,000.000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS I HEATED WITH FURMAN BOILERS ^ ^ I Made in over ISO Sizes and Styles for Steam or Water with I Capacity from 200 to 2,000 Square Feet Glass. i PORTABLE AND BRICK— SET STYLES. .... SURFACE AND MAGAZINE BURNERS. 'M^ Write us for Figures and Suggestions. Our 'Piping Plans Will Sal^e You Money. Our Florists' Catalogue {free) ivill Interest You. The above cut shows three of our No. 12 Steam Boilers installed in the Greenhouses of R. Vincent & Son. White Marsh, Baltimore Co.< Md. (Capable of Cariying 60,000 Feet of Glass.) A FEW EXTRACTS OF LETTERS FROH PROHINENT FL0RIST5. Wm. P. Gude, President Society American Florists. Washing- ton. D. C. For many -years I have used the Furmau Boilers, and .shall always be pleased to speak a word in favor of vertical circulati( and screw joints iibodied i ■ Furman. E. B. Clapp, South Boston, Hass. It is with great pleasure I recommend your Furmau Boiler. I have had your No. 7 in use for several winters and find it heats my houses in 'first-class style. 3. J. Reuter, Westerly. R. I. Your No. 10 Steam Boiler is heating over 30.000 square feet of glass (or twice as much as your catalogue rating), and does not require one-half as much attention as some of the wrought iron tubular boilers which are heating other sections. I am so well pleased with your boilers that I give you an order for two No. 12 steam boilers' At all times I am ready to speak a good word for the Furman. Anson Wheeler* Concord Junction, Mass. Am now heating four houses (24.000 square feet of glass) with two of your Furman boilers to my perfect satisfaction. Allen B. Wells. Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Last Winter the thermometer went 37 degrees below zero, and your No. 7 boiler kept my four greenhouses (roofs alone containing 6.200 feet of glass), on only 20 tons of hard coal. It gives complete satisfaction. n. J. Whittemore, Winchendon, Mass. I thoroughly endorse and recomme Co. for boilers, fittings and advice. id The Herendeen Mfg. Wm. NicholsoD, Framingham, Mass. It gives me great pleasure to speak a good word for the four Furman Boilers I have in use. The No. 8 heats 10.000 feet of glass, has been running 9 years and only cost for repairs the price of two new grate bars. Rhode Island Greenhouses. Pautucket.R. I. I want you to know my entire satisfaction with the two No. 12 Furman Boilers you installed for us. These boilers replaced three vertical boilers. In five months we have saved 23 tons of coal and the expense of an extra fireman. Your boilers far surpass any ver come under mv notice. Address Thc Hcrendcen Manufacturing Co», Branch 1 Boston, 120 High Street. Offices. / New York, 39 Cortlandt Street. Home Office and Works, 50-60 Vine Street, GENEVA, N. Y. | 70 The American Florist. Aux. 12^ Buffalo. AN HONORKD MEMBER OK THE CLUB PASSES AWAY. — MAN WHO MADE THE PARKS.— MANY VISITORS IN TOWN.-i-JOT- TINGS. The Buffalo Florists' Club has suffered the loss of an honored member in the death of Wm. McMillan, superintendent of Essex county parks in New Jersey. Mr. McMillan was a resident of Buffalo for twenty-seven years and executed most of the work on our park system. He was a man of integrity and many attainments, a member of our club and the S. A. F. His paper on carpet bed- ding at the convention here in 1889 will always be remembered. The funeral was held here August 4 and was largely attended. Phil. Breitmeyer paid us another visit homeward bound and J. Austin Shaw has been in town. George Asmus, an old Buffalonian, from Chicago, is here and so is Peter Crowe, of Utica, and, strange to say, he brought his wife. There is no one as slick as an old one. He endeavered to palm his daughter off as his wife, but it was no go. We all said her eye-sight was too good for that. S. A. Anderson is able to be about again. W. F. Kasting is in Pittsburg on busi- ness. W. A. Rochester, Pa. — B. F. Engle has leased a piece of land here and has moved his greenhouses from Beaver. Cromwell, Conn.— W. E. North, of Plantsville, has been engaged to superin- tend the range of new rose houses recently completed by A. N. Pierson. Medla, Pa.— Dr. Wm. H. Mattson, of Chester Heights, has been a successful grower for some years and is now pre- paring to enlarge his business not a little. He has just completed a house 24x100 and is getting ready to put up another similar structure. He has also just com- pleted a mushroom house 8x100. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Weittide Avei., Jersey City, N. >. Jackson Av. & Pearson St , Long Island City, N. Y. Standard J».»* 1^ A FLOWER JKO tS If your {2;reeDhou8eB are within 500 mlleA of the Capitol, write us; wecauBaveyoumooey. W. H. ERNEST, Z8th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. 0. C. Mi-ntion thi' Araorlcari Florist. \0*^*0*0^^k^^^i^^^^i0*0*0^^^^^^0^0*0^ ^ ^^^^^ta^^tM The Right Cypress for Greenhouse Material. Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac- tory ? If you have it does not fo41ow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps. All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it ? If not you would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop- ardize. We send out the best only. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. m'^^ ^ ^^^^^^^^^0^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^0^r% ^^6i?^^s^lS^^ete^tl^*^^lb^^^^tg^1!?^ d-w.'/imt OUR SPECMALTY, I LARGE STOCK ^ -^ ^ ^ -^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. \ J^^s^r' Pore Unseed Oil Pulty.Pjint5,llruslies Etc. 12^ WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES.^ ^ ^ DON'T PLANT YOUR CARNATIONS.... Until you have run the soil through our Pulverizing Machine; it will pay you. 90 per cent of the florists in Buflfalo are using our machine. It will pay for itself the first week. Stone and gravel have no effect on it, it is made very strong. It can be regulated so as to make the soil fine or coarse as you wish. We guarantee it will do the work far better and quicker than it can ever be done by hand. The cylinder is framed with iron plates to prevent its wearing out. ( Patent applied for.) I No. 1, $5 00 I ITo. 2, 810.00 Buffalo, N. Y.. June an, 18iiy. Florists' Supply Co., Nortli Tonawauda, N. Y. Gentlemen: — I have made a thorough trial of your Ground Crushing or Mixing Maeliiiie and find that it is satisfactory in every respei-t. It has alreacly paid for itself in the saving on labor. I can hardly see liow'any tlorist can do without them. Yours very truly, ,TOS. II. REBSTOCK. North Tonawanda, N. Y., July IS. 1899. Florists' Supply Co., Gentlemen:~\ have used your Ground Crushing Machine ever since I first procured it from you and it does all you claiin for it. pulverizing the earth finely and rapidly. I like it and find it a paying machine. B. F. FELTON. Buffalo, N. Y., June 21st, 1899. I have used the Soil Cruslier and Pulverizer made by thi' Florists' Supply Co , of ronawanda, N. Y. i( is a labor saving machine, breaking up the soil admirably of almost any texture. The only soil it wont handle is a very stony soil or a very green sod. It also breaks up animal manure in good style if not loo fresh. ' WM. SCOTT, 546 Main Street. Florists' Supply Co., Buffalo, N. Y., July 20. 1899. Gentlemen: — The Soil Pulveri/ef we ordered from you came in due time. In answer would say that it is a great labor saving machine. Two men with the machine can do as much work as si.\ (C) can any "ther way. Yours truly. W. J. P.VLMER A SON. " THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY CO., Box 56, No. Tonawanda, N. Y. iSgg. The a m erica n F lo r i s t. 77 Why Sit Up All Ni^ht To Watch Your Fire? Henry Kae.mpi-er, Fi.okist, 1 Liberty, Sullivan Co., N. Y.,J Febiuary 6, 1S99. | Dear Sirs; Referring to the No. 34 Gorton Side- feed Boiler, which I have in use, would say that this boiler works to Perfection. It is heating two of my greenhouses and also three lines of li/L>-inch pipe in a third house. With the temperature down to 8 degrees below zero the boiler gave all the heat required. The boiler will run for twelve hours without attention and give us heat to the last. It only burns about 300 pounds of coal per day. I am sure if your boilers were better known among florists that there would be a great number of them used. Yours truly, HENRY KAEMPFER. THE GORTON SIDE FE iD BOILER. SEND AT ONCE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION TO GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO. 00 IL,il>©rt>- Street, \ 0^0 ^f^r^f^r^0^^^^^^^^r^^^^^^^ ^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^%0^0^f^f^0'^f^f^^^^l/%i^^^ ^ ^^n Florists' SuDDlies Write for our Catalogue No. 47, quoting low prices on LUHBER = GLASS = PIPE = WIRE = HOSE BOILERS = PAINT = ROOFING and Supplies of all kinds. E HAVE ON HAND at all times BOILER TIBES OR PLIES of a second-hand nature, which we guarantee in first-class condition. They are used extensively by Oreenhousemen as IVtains for Hot Water Heating and for sundry other purposes. "Write for <^uot^tions. w CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., West 35th and Iron Sts., 78 The American Florist. Aug. 12^ Pittsburg. BUSINESS yUIET BUT STOCK IS INADEQUATE. — FRED STOKES MAKES HIS EXIT. — PER- SONAL JOTTINGS. Business has been rather quiet but, nevertheless, there is not enough stock to meet the demand. So far seasonable rains have favored us and all outdoor stock, especially carnations, are in good shape. Fred. Stokes, manager for Wm. F. Kasting & Co., and also connected vvrith the International Growers' Exchange, of this city, left town last week and in his haste forgot his trunk and numerous creditors. Mr. Kasting is in the city straightening out matters. The business will be continued and he will spend much of his time in Pittsburg in the future. Miss E. B. Maxwell, of Wilkinsburg, is off on a ten days' vacation. Samuel McClements sailed from Europe on August 9. Geo. Oesterle. Elka Park, N. Y.— J. B. Keller, Rochester, N. Y., arrived recently and will spend the reminder of the summer here. Marinette, Wis. — George Vatter has a fine stock of ferns and tropical plants, for which he finds ready sale. Business has been good with him this season. Syracuse, N. Y. — Hail caused consider- able damage, on August 2, to the houses ot P. R. Quinlan & Co., John Bronner, Peter Kay, W. Meneilly, Gustave Bar- tholmew and others. L. Guillaumeand I,. E. Marquisee were among those who escaped. Brockton, Mass. — The Brockton Flo- rists' Club is arranging for a fall exhibi- tion to take place November 1 to 3. At the last meeting Messrs. Cooper, Mc- Farland and Graham were appointed a committee on ways and means. There was a discussion on aster culture. Carl Blomberg gave an interesting talk on the subject. Made by Standard Pots ""'"^ i?o'"Ihippinr'""" KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ' ' Nfail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN. PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTtTBIKS OF Flower Pols. Before buying write for prices. 361*363 Herndon Street near WrlRhtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. 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If you write to any advertiser anywhere mention the paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like you better for it. I Leather Bound | copies of the new edition of our DIRECTORY of Florists, a Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and S Canada, arranged both by states and towns and alpha- g betically. Price, $3.00; in board covers, $2.00. J-J-^J- I American Florist Company, g 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. OUR NEXT ISSDE will contain a full report of the Detroit Conven- tion. Advertisements for the same should reach us not later than August 17. 80 The American Florist. Index to Advertisers. Adrertlatng Hates.. chine Co. American EoBe Co. .70 Amllng EC 15 ABmuB B G. Ball Chas D B2 Ball Lemuel t>3 Bailer F A (10 Barnard W W & Co.. .Vi Bassett & Waabbum 45 «8 Bayersdorfer H & Co. . 62 Benthey&Co i'a M Berbee P II Berger U U & Co 48 Bemlng O G W Blano A 4 Co TO Bobbink & Atkins TO Boston Letter Co "1 Bragae L B 44 Brant& Noe US Brooks Sisters, The . . . .")() Brown Peter (>U Bryfogle W C M Badlong J A 45 Bunyard II A... TO Burpee W Atlee & Co California Nur Co Carmody J D..' Chadwlok Chas Chicago Carnation Co Chicago WrecklngCo.. .. Cincinnati Cut Flo Co. 4.'. Clncas & Boddlngton. 11 Coles W W t'4 Conard & Jones Co — .^3>> Conley John 4 Son 74 Cottage Gardens 1 Cox Seed Co II Crabb* Hunter M Craig Bobt & Son 5T Crowl Fern Co 4T Cunningham Jos H... Tl Darlington H D oi Dayton Paper Nov Co. . T2 De Langhe-yervaenel. U Detroit Flo'V Pot Mlg. TS DletschA 4 Co ■ 72 Dillon J L "4 DomerFred ASons Co. 70 Dreer H A. . lil 1 IV Ederer L. ..lid color cover Edwards ,.S: Docker — 72 Elcbholz Henry. . 5S Elizabeth Nursery Co. .'il Elliott W U 411 BUH 4 Pollworth . . .45 IV Ellison & Tesson 4tl BllwangerA Barry.... .51 Ernest W H 7ii Evenden Bros uy Evergreen Nur Co. .50 titi Florists' Supply Co.... T6 Ford Bros 47 Foster Lucius H 50 Fuchs Albert 43 50 Gardeners' Chronicle.. 4H Garland Geo 78 Gibbons H W IV Olblln & Co IV GlortonA Lldgerwood.. 77 Grand Trunk B R 43 Gullelt W H & Sons. . 68 Qunther Wm H 47 Qnmey Heater Co SO Hagenburger Carl iU Hail Assn 42 Hall W E 02 Hammond Beoj 74 Hancock Geo & Son. . . 04 HartM A 47 Hartland W B 11 Helm Jos OS Heiss J B tjti Henneoke C Co 78 flerendeen Mfg Co... 75 Herr Albert M tti Herrmann A 74 Hllflnger Bros IV Hill B G & Co 66 HlppardE 76 HItchlngs * Co IV 4th color cover Holland Geo N SO Bolton AHunkelCo.. 44 Hooker H M Co 76 Horan Edw C 47 HortAdv II Hon A T IV Hoyt Stephen & Son. . . 50 Invalid Anpllance Co. 72 Jackson E B 71 Jackson & Perkins Co. 50 65 H Jacobs 8 4Sons 70 Jennings Bros 79 Jennings E B 66 Johnson & Stokes 50 Joosten C U 64 Kasting W *" 46 Keller Bros 78 Keller Geo & Bon 78 Kellogg Geo M 47 Eelsey Harlan P 47 KUbjurn K ; Krlck W 1; ' Kjoescbell Bros Co.... ' Kaebn C A Kuhl Geo A I Lockland LumCo 76 Liong D B II Lonsdale Edwin 50 Lord &BumhamCo...lV 2Dd color cover Lucas J 4 Co 80 Lynch W B 45 McCarthy & Co 46 McDowellJ A 70 McFarland John 70 McKellar & Winter- son 45 66 MacBean A S 64 Madei Paul 60 Magnuson M A 60 Manning Jacob W 50 Manufacturers Rub Co 79 Manz J & Co 67 May John N I Meyer John C 4 Co.... 74 Mlchell Henry F 68 Mlllang FTank 47 Mlllang 4 Co 47 Mliler Geo L 62 Model Plant Stake Co. 74 Monlnger J C Co 71 Moon Samuel C 50 Morris Floral Co 56 Moss Geo M 46 68 Myers & Co SO Nanz & Neuner 43 National Florists' Board of Trade 71 National Plant Co 6S Newport Nurseries 60 Nlessen Leo 44 46 N Y Cut Flower Ex. . . 47 N Y Cut Flower Co.... 47 Peacock W P 60 Pennock Sam'l S 60 Pierce F O Co 79 Plnehursl Nurseries .. 11 PltUburgCut Flo Co.. 44 Plant Seed Co H Prince A G& Co 45 64 QuakerClty M'c hWks. 79 Kandall A L 46 Baynor J 1 47 Rea Bros 60 Beed Glass & Paint Co . I V Reed & Keller 70 Began Printing House 69 ReVnberg Bros 45 6S Rlbsam & Son 61 Bice M 4 Co 49 Blder-Krlcsson Eng Co 80 Rodgers Alex .11 Bolker A 4 Sons.. 46 48 66 Bose Mfg Co 11 Bupp JohnF 62 Sander 4 Co 63 SohlUerJL 64 Schulthels Anton 68 Sohwelnfurth Wm.... 62 Sheridan WF 47 RIebrecht 4 Bon.... 66 I Situations 4 Wants.... 42 Skabcura Dip Co 70 SkldelskySS 64 Smith Henry oS Smith Nath4 8on 64 Smith W 4 T Co 50 Soltau C 4 Co 11 South Side Floral Co. 6.1 Stahl Chas B 46 Steams Lumber Co — IV Studer N i» Storrs 4 Harrison 61 Suburban Equipment Co. .IV Sutherland Geo A. Swahns Sons JO »u TaftLB 44 Tesson Bobt F 68 Thorbum J M & Co.. 4S Thornton F R 70 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co 74 Traendly 4 Scbenck. . . 47 Vaughan J C. 48 56 64 I Vincent B Jr 4 Son. . . 60 Virginia Floral Co.... 68 Vredenburg 4 Co II Wabash BR 46 50 Watson G C 48 66 II Weathered's Thos W Son Ill Weber H 4 Son 66 Weeber & Don II Welch Bros 46 Wheeler-St«niel Co... 80 Whllldln Pot Co 76 White Knamel Refg Co., 43 Whltnall C B 51 Wlbolt tt 48 WietorBros 45 Williams 4 Sons Ca..50 70 Wilson J W 61 WIttbold Geo 65 I Wood Bros Wl Wi (idbury David B... 11 Wooden Goods Co 71 Woodrofle M W 4 Co 46 «l Wrede U II Yonogjno 47 The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. AL8O MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints 10 Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Op All Night to Keep 'Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW YORK CITY BRANCH : 111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch, BOSTON, MASS. 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I >i MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. REVENUE GLASS CUTTER. Cuts plate ami common wiDdow KladB. Uas six cut- ters -that are ulaBbers" In turret head. Price, 50c. each; $4 00 perdu/,,, postpaid to any address. GEO. N. HOLLAND. iDept. C>, Washington. D. C. Send for Lucas on Olass 4 Pamphlets Tell all About it. JOHN LUCAS & CO., PHILADELPHIA. f ojjie l^memmm OnL@iiiir Jimerica is "the Prnw of the I/bsseI; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unkaawa Seas,' Vol. XV. CHiCAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 19. 1899. No. 585. ITLijiii /Ai!lEil0@iy9 lFlL@ISi!@7 PCBUSHBD EVBRT SATTTRBAT BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 334 Dearborn Street, Chicago. ■Ctutem OfBce : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. SnbBcriptlon, Kl.OO a year. To Europe. 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— W. N Ktrnn, Mount Greenwood. III., president; P. Breitmeyer, Detroit. Mich., vice- president: W. J Stewart. B7 Bromfleld St . Boston. Mass. Becrelary: H B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa, treasurer- The fifteenth annua) meetlnn will be held at Detroit. Mich.. Aumist 15. Iti 17 and 18. 1899 Officers-Elect [to he installed Janunry 1. wno]. E. M WOOD. NRtlck. .M»8B . president; P. R. PIERSON. Tarryl wn, N Y , vice-president: secretary and tieas- urer as before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 44 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. 'I'he Detroit Convention —Mayor Maybury's address — RolVt Craig's response to the Mayor — President Rudd's address — President-elect E. M. Wood (portrait) —.Judges of the ex hi bits — Report of the secretary —Vice President-elect F. R. Pierson (portrait) ! — Department of co-operative purchase — Memlers of the Societi of American Florists at thf Detroit convention (illus.) — Florists' Hail Association i — President's reception — Wt-dnesd&y's proceedings ; — Robert Kift (portrait) — Report of committee on claims — American Rose Society — .'Vmerican Carnation Society — Chrysanthemum Society of America — Thursday's proceedings — Legislative committee's report —Detroit City Hall during convention (illus.) — The trade exhibit — Those present The leaders of horticulture Hybridizing and the introduction of new carnations Carnations — Cultural notes — Waiering field carnations Wi'h the growers Notes on sweet peas A successor to the babv primrose Philadelphia ." Boston St. Paul Obituaries ■riieseed trade 1 Chicago 1 The nursery trade 1 Bowling and shooting contests 1 I THE DETROIT CONVENTION. I In every respect the fifteenth annual convention of the Society of American Florists, opened at Detroit Tuesday, August 15, was one of the most success- ful in the history of the organization. The attendance was very large, and it is believed that a larger portion of the country was represented than has been the case at any previous convention. The exhibition was exceptionally full and interesting. The local florists' club made very elaborate and finished preparations for the visitors, and in the entire pro- ceedings there was a harmony of feeling and action, combined with practical helpfulness, which aie none too common in such gatherings. All the best elements of the trade were well represented. The matter-otfact way in which members went about the business of the meeting was a credit to all concerned. The deco- rations for the occasion were especially noteworthy, and with the usual display of plants, flags and bunting included an elaborate triumphal arch, 30x50 feet, in close proximity to the building in which the meeting was held, and an electric orna- mentation of the front ofthecity hall with the legend "Welcome Society American Florists." Conspicuous among the stage decorations were the long stemmed Kaiserin roses supplied by W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, Ind., and the gladioli from the Cushman Gladiolus Company, of Euclid, Ohio. Late trains from the east delayed the opening exercises somewhat, but when President Breitmeyer of the local club got to work, introducing Mayor May- bury, business and pastimes, as they occurred upon the programme, were indulged in at high pressure until a late hour Thursday evening. The shooting contest took place Thursday afternoon, and Friday was devoted to the bowling tournament. Particulars ■' "^oth events will be found in o-, s depart- ment. Ma-yor Maybury's Address. Gentlemen of the Society of Ameri- can Florists:— I am glad to see you here this morning, to utter a word of cordial welcome to you and to express the hope that, while remain- ing with us, you will live in the odor of our most generous hospitality. Here in Detroit we have good times and hard times, we have railroad times and some other times; but there is just one kind of a time that we want you to have and that is a good time. Dear friends, that is a time which the hands of the clock do not govern; you control and make that time; you cannot make it, for us, too good for yourselves and we will be close by to help you make it a royal good time. Perhaps I might voice this welcome as I would voice the welcome that comes with the spring time. Our winters are long here; the snow and ice linger along, almost until the Mayday at times, and the first precursors of thecomingsummer appear in the form of little, unpretentious flowers. The passer-by would scarcely notice them, but, thinking of the summer, he is watching for the evidence of itscom- ing; but here and there, coming almost in a night and from a source that no man discovers, we see the little, modest daisy. It seems to peep out from the decaying snow and to say, "Am I welcome?" and the hearts of those who have suffered through the cold winter, with its cares and anxieties, respond to the pretty stranger, "Yes, you are very, very wel- come." As that flower is to the promise of the summer, so is your coming to us; and as you look into our faces and ask the question, "Are we welcome?" I re- spond, as does he who watches the coming of the rose, "Yes, you are very, very wel- come." You are welcome also for the purpose for which you come. It is peculiar to these times that people who have a secret, whether it be in the propagating of the rose or the vine, or a secret in any art, do not lock it up in their hearts, as thev used to do in the olden times and sav, "This is mine and I shall keep this secret, carry it with me and make merchandise of it." The world is not content to allow anv man who has such a secret to keep it for himself. He must recognize himself as a trustee of the Almighty; and that secret of his business, if, as in your case, it is to make the flower larger and prettier and to add to its perfume, he has no right to keep, and you are here to- day for the purpose of giving it to your fellows. 82 The American Florist. Aug. /p, instead of keeping it. We read of the "lost arts" in this world; we believe that the world has from time to time come up to the high tide of art, and then seemed suddenly to recede again; that was due wholly to the fact that men were selfish in those days. The physician who had an antidote for a disease never pre- scribed or revealed it to anybody, until, passing away, the secret died with him. The descendant of old Vulcan, Tubal Cain, learned to temper iron and make it strong and pliable; they made the Damascus blade, and we find, away ofi in those centuries, secrets in iron and steel manufacture that were not discov- ereci until this day. Had Mr. Bessemer, in those days, discovered the art of annealing and making steel pliable and tried to keep it a secret, he would not have been the honored head of the steel industry, but it is because he gave it to the world that you and I are reaping the benefit of it, and he has not been kept from his just reward. No, my friends, the time never was in this world as it is now. when people came together to exchange the best thoughts in art, and they seem to delight in spreading their knowledge so that the world may have the benefit of it. This is a peculiar- ity of the age in which we live, the best age, in my judgment, that the world has ever seen. But how much of life gathers around the flowerl Why, if you should take away from the heart of childhood and the memories of manhood the morning glory, training up the windows and over the doors, it would take a great deal of sweetness from our homes. The rose never blossoms or gives forth perfume as it does when close to the human voice and a human habitation. Just in pro- portion as it is remote from human aus- pices the flower is lacking in verdure. In a country where there are no flowers there is no human voice. When that voice is near at hand it seems to have the magic of drawing from the most barren place the perfume of the rose. Now, my dear friends, you have come to an old city. I don't mean to say that we are very ancient because we have suc- ceeded to an ancient regime, for we are rather a modern city. On July 24, 1901, we hope to celebrate the 200th anniver- sary of the foundingof thecity of Detroit. Within a distance of half a mile from where you are sitting the early voyagers landed on an evening of that date. The scene, it is said, was delightful. The sun had sunk in the west, the sky was cloud- less and the birds had folded their wings to rest. Having landed, the pioneers erected a rude altar and there the sweet tones of the evening vespers were chanted by the attending priests. When I reflect upon the freedom of this city from fire, flood, disease and those calamities that have aftlictcd our neighbors, I cannot help but think of theconsecration of that evening, when the first act was one of religious devotion and a recognition of God, as a bles,0 pounds of lead, $24- on (JOO feet of hose, $1.05 on sixteen gallons of linseed oil— being a total of $70.80. He says: "I think the co-operative department of purchase a most important and valuable branch of the Society of American Flo- rists. I hope its members will avail themselves of the benefits to be gained by purchasing through your committee, as the larger the amount purchased, the lower the cost." J. D. Imlay, Zanesville, O., writes: "I think I was very fortunate in getting my glass through the Society of American Florists' department of purchase. I saved at least $1.80 per box on twenty-two boxes, making about $110 saved." The E. Hippard Co., Voungstown, 0., writes: "We will say that we saved on our glass purchased through your depart- ment about 90 cents a box on 16x24 double A glass, making a saving of $160.65 on 175 boxes. There are others of the same tenor. It is here shown that the saving to those members who availed themselves of the opportunity to buy their supplies through the co-operative department of purchase, has been large and, as indicated in last year's report of your committee, the percentage of saving is much greater to the small purchaser than to the larger one, especially when the latter is located in or near the larger cities. In continuing this department of pur- chase, your committee would recommend the following changes in its manage- ment: We believe there should be a paid official to have charge of this department under the direction of a committee of three of the executive committee. He shall devote his entire time to the busi- ness of this department and shall report once a month or once a quarter to the committee of three having charge. In this way its business would be properly done, and with dispatch. He should be paid by a percentage upon the purchas- ing price, which percentage should be added to the distributing price. The committee would also suggest another form of running this department and we believe it to be the better of the two: By organizing a corporation to be known as the Co-operative Department of Purchase and Distribution of the Soci- ety of American Florists, with a capital at its organization of not less than $1 2,000, the society to hold fifty-one per cent of its common stock and its mem- bers the balance. Whenever there is any increase of the capital, the society shall always retain fifty-one per cent of the common stock, allowing the members to purchase the balance, no member to have over one share. The profits of the busi- ness to be divided in the following man- ner: Fifty per cent to be paid to the purchasers, or customers; fifty-one per cent of the remaining fifty per cent to the society and the balance to holders of the common stock other than the society. 8G Til H Ameri CA N F I. O R I S T. Aug. ig^ 0{ course it will require capital to start the business properly, to insure its success and, if it cannot be ob- taiued immediately upon the common stock, we would suggest that the more active members of the society subscribe to a sufficient amount at once to make up the $12,000, for which they shall have issued to them preferred stock drawing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, cumulative, the common stock holders reserving the right to cancel the preferred stock at any time upon the pay- ment of principal and interest. Thus the common stock holders will have not only the profit upon their stock, but also a profit upon their purchases, and at the same time enabling them to buy at a less rate than elsewhere on account of the large volume of business which would come to the department and from the great expense saved in obtaining busi- ness; the business to be carried on upon a cash basis, either by pre-payment of cash when sending the order, or by cash draft, withbillof lading attached, drawn upon the purchaser. This department to transact business not only with the mem- bers of the society, but with those who are not members. Only members of the society and the society itself holding common stock of theco-operative depart- ment of purchase shall participate in the profits of their purchases. An account- ing of the business shall be made at the end of every six months and the profits then declared and paid. We wish it understood that we have discovered no new law or principle and only wish to urge the society in carrying out what has already been attempted and found to be successful. This department, when well estab- lished, would obtain articles for its mem- bers' consumption of the best and most durable kind. It would also be a bureau of information that would direct where to get the best and most improved mate- rials, which, in nearly all cases, are the cheapest. From a money point of view, all these savings and benefits would be great, which are not easy to calculate, and which a separate individual could not obtain except through cooperation. The economies of cooperative purchase would be large and in these economies wealth is obtained. In furnishing 600 to 1000 individuals their supplies, seventy-five per cent at least of all the expense that is incurred by the merchant in obtaining business would here be saved. That of itself would amount to thousands of dollars, besides furnishinga basis to enlarge the scope and activities of the society. We repeat what we said last year — that one must not be too much impressed with the theoretical advantages of co- operation and expect large results almost from the outset. Its greatest drawback, oftentimes, is the want of a cooperative sentiment. It is said a true co-operator has good sense, good temper and a good will; good sense to dispose him to make most of his means, good temper to enable him to associate with others and good will to incline him to serve them and be troubled to serve them, and go on serv- ing them whether they are grateful or not in return, caring only that he does good, and finding it a sufficient reward to see that others are benefited through his unthanked exertions. Florists' Hail Association. The J''lorists' Hail Association met at '■', p. m. Tuesday, August 1.".. II. II. Kitter and Ivrnst Wienhoeber were elected tosuc- .succeed themselves as directors. The increase of glass covered by insurance for the year past amounted to nearly one and one-half million feet and the perma- nent reserve fund showed an increased balance now amounting to about $G, 600. Election of officers for the ensuing year resulted: J. C. Vaughan, president; E. G. Hill, vice-president; J. G. Esler, secretary; A. M. Herr, treasurer. President's Reception. Tuesday evening President Rudd held a reception in the convention hall under the auspices of the Detroit Florists' Club. The reception was attended in a body by those present at the convention and also by many prominent people of Detroit. Music and refreshments were provided. Wednesday's Proceedings. The convention was dilatory in assem- bling on Wednesdaj' but disposed of its business with a rush. The state vice- presidents' reports were not read because ROBERT KtFT. Pre.s. Naiiouul [•"lurista' liimlin^ .\ssiiL-iiiii(ji]. of lack of time for the purpose but were ordered to be published in the official record. Officers for next year were then nom- inated and resulted in the selection of candidates as follows: President, E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass ; vice-president, Patrick O'Mara, New York (lo votes), F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y., (11!) votes), Mr. O'Mara only con- senting to the use of his name in connec- tion with the office because of the pecu- liar rules of the society; secretary, Wm. J. Stewart Boston, Mass.; treasurer, John G. Eskr, Saddle River, N. J.; (77 votes), H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa., (36 votes.) The nomination of next year's officers was followed by the selection of a place of meeting in I'.IOO. After a cordial invi- tation from Patrick O'.Mara, represent- ing the New York Florists' Club, tender- ing the use of that city, invitations were read from Mayor Van Wyck and Governor Roosevelt. The latter wrote: "No state in the Union is more proud of the work done by her horticultural societies and by your association than is our state, and, should you conclude to accept our invitation, I can assure you of a hearty welcome." The selection of New York city was them made by a unanimous vote. The convention next concurred in a request from the Pan-American Exposi- tion, to be held at Buffalo in 1901, for the appointment of an advisory commit- tee on horticultural matters, and directed that the committee should be of a national and representative character. The report of the committee on co- operative purchase was taken up and a brief but animated discussion followed. E. G. Hill said: If the S. A. F. wants to give this co-operative principle a prac- tical trial I would suggest that we organ- ize a stock company and that we buy a window glass plant. (Applause.) There are quite a number of co-operative con- cerns scattered through the country, in the glass belt and other sections, and if we could just hitch on to some of those workmen, give them forty-nine per cent and we take fifty-one per cent, we could get glass at a reasonable price. As a starter I would suggest that we turn over the matter of buying a glass plant to the co-operative committee of the society. We were simply held up and robbed this year by the American Win- dow Glass Company; that is all there is about that. And while I have always voted in favor of the protective tariff, I would no longer vote for a 1-1-0 per cent tariff for the exclusive benefit of that concern. J. D. Carniody, of Evansville, Ind., remarked with characteristic humor that he, lor one, had not been approached by the committee to make a special price on boilers to the association, though he would gladly have made most bountiful concessions to his dear friends. He inti- mated that he thought the committee had been remiss in ignoring him. J. L. Dillon, of Bloomsburg, Pa., expressed the opinion, based on what Mr. Hill had said, that that gentleman had been plucked by the potteries as well as the glass companies. C. W. Ward suggested that it would be a good idea to get possession of one of the co-operative pipe factories and trv to absorb the major share of the profits in the first instance. Jno. N. May said that the trusts had been bleeding the fforists pretty severely, and he thought it was about time for the latter to form a trust for self protec- tion. If the trusts were putting up the prices two, three and four hundred per cent on the goods the florist wanted, why shouldn't the florists put up their prices to corresponding figures? All over the country to-day the trade is selling goods at practically no profit at all, and he thought there was no occasion for it. He believed that if they would all make up their minds to advance prices, the public would have to pay those prices. He did not see why they should sellgoods at an unprofitable rate any mor^ than other manufacturers do, because florists are manufacturers in the best sense of the word. J. C. Vaughan expressed the opinion that if a general advance of prices had been made by the florists of the country hundreds of thousands of dollars could have been added to the receipts of the trade last spring, and at the same time all plants could have been sold. He sug- gested that arepresentativecomiiiittee of the commercial fforists of the country, or a committee of this society, could have issued .1 statement, about Februarv I, showing the general condition of the plant market and advising the retail plantsmcn that, in the opinion of the i8<^g. The American Florist. 87 committee, a fifty per cent advance could be made on all plant prices for tlie spring trade. Then the growers could have acted on such advice. He believed that this was still possibleof accomplishment. Bearing in mind that good quality must go with a fair price, florists who grow good plants, thecomingyear, might with safety add fifty per cent to former prices and dispose of their stock before June 15 next. Robt. Craig said he liked Mr. Hill's idea because there was something definite about it. For florists to attempt to raise the prices of their plants all over the countrj' was too big a job, but they could get control of a glass plant and get the glass at about cost for each and all of them. Then the S. A. F. would be doing something. He said he wanted to see that idea followed up. He hoped it would not be dropped, but that a com- mittee would be appointed to push the matter. If nothing was done at this convention but just to get that glass plant a great work would be accom- plished. (Applause.) Wm. Scott said he agreed with Mr. May in wishing that prices could be raised, but in the trade in which he was largely engaged, that of bedding and ornamental plants, he did not think there had been any serious drop even during the hard times; fairly good prices had been maintained. He deprecated any attempt to raise prices by mutual agree- ment, and argued that competition is the life of trade. Ten men might agree, but if one of them lessened his price the rest would come down to it; but, in retailing, a man can not always gain trade by underselling. There are men who sell at half prices, but respectable people come to respectable florists. Replying to a statement by one mem- ber that trusts are antagonistic to the law, Mr. Scott said he did not believe this. lie could see nothing criminal in six men saying, "Let up pool our inter- ests." He quoted the declaration attrib- uted to Mr. Havemeyer in an allusion to the sugar trust, viz., that protection is the mother of trusts. He continued: Glass can be made and sold for $2.25 per box; that is, within a certain bracket, viz., 12x12, l-ixli or 16x16. It is now $4 50. Who gets this great profit? The manufacturer gets it, although he lived and did well at the low price. The laborer is not getting it, for the glass blower has been idle for some months. When the taritTis 140 per cent it is moie than protection; it is prohibition. That precludes the possibility of sending to Belgium or England for glass. It is this which enables the trust to stop us poor, working florists from building green- houses. Mr. Scott went on to urge that the legislative commit tee be directed to appeal to congress to take off the tariff so that when the trust increased their prices to an enormous figure the florists could send to the old countrv tor glass. C. W. Turnley, of Haddonfield, N. J., argued that the price of a product was regulated by its quality. He could see no sufficient ground for a complaint of low prices. E. A. Seidewitz, of Annapolis, Md., spoke of the successful operation of a co- operative glass factory in the town from which he came, the cost of which was between $10,000 and $12,000, although the output was small. He regarded the idea of establishing such a factory by the S. A. F. as a practical one. He thought it was the only way in which they could fight the trust, whose prices are entirely THE TRIUMPHAL ARCH AT DETROIT. too high. In regard to a pipefactory, as suggested by Mr. Ward, he explained that this necessitated an enormous plant whereas a window glass plant required but a small capital to begin business with, viz., about $20,000 or $25,000. E. M. Wood, chairman of the coopera- tive purchase committee, explained that his report proposed the formation of a corporation with a capital of not less than $12,000, which could buy glass, pipe or any other factories to carry on its business, the purpose being to create a co-operative department for the benefit of the trade. Jos. Heacock said he had not much faith in an appeal to congress, as tbey would vote money into the pockets of the capitalists but none to the florists. He believed in individual action and that the place to fight these evils was at the polls, when congressmen are voted for. E. G. Hill remarked that he believed the American people were a fair minded peo- ple and would not wink at or support iniquity in any body of men. If the S. A. F. would inaugurate a movement to besiege congress on this question, every member writing to his congressman and getting his friends to write to theirs, they would make the dry bones rattle and there would be a reduction of the tariff on glass. In this way a conclusion on the matter would be reached in less time than it would take to buy and start a glass factory. Concerted action would compel the reduction; and when the tariff came down the price of glass would fall. He suggested to the committee to formu- late a letter and send it to all the florists of the country with this end in view. The discussion here ended and, on mo- tion of Mr. Wood, a committee of five was created to consider the matter and report to the present convention the best method of procedure. Report of Committee on Claims. Secretary Stewart presented the report of the committee on claims, received from H. A. Siebrecht, in which it was stated that severalclaimshad been satisfactorily adjusted by the committee, that eight are still in the committee's hands in process of settlement and that thirtv-seven have been placed in the hands of an attorney for collection on a contingent basis, with- out expense to the society or claimant. The committee stated that the members are convinced that the forwarding com- panies have used more care and diligence in the handling of florists' goods since the committee was appointed. The American Rose Society. President Wm. C. Barry, Rochester, presided at the meeting of this society and spoke eloquently of the development of the rose as the result of intelligent effort and long years of study, energy and enterprise. Everywhere growers are united in support of the new society. He predicted that its exhibitions would not be ordinary shows but such as would de- serve to be compared with the finest art displays and that they would be liberally patronized. Robert Craig spoke of the value of the carnation society in providing an official court to which a seedling could be taken to get the stamp of approval. In this way a seedling of merit soon becomes known to the public and carnation grow- ing is stimulated. The American Rose Society proposes to be of like service to the rose. Its first exhibition, in NewYork, in March, 1900, will be a notable one. The premium list for that exhibition will be sent out about October 1 and growers will be stimulated to exhibit not only the tea roses but varieties of hybrid teas adapted for winter and spring forcing. E. G. Hill repeated the statements of various large growers that, unless the proposed organization is maintained, the rose would have to take a place behind the carnation. He believes that every florist is indebted to the rose because Perle des Jardins, Bride and Bridesmaid had earned more shoes and calico, built more homes and carpeted more floors than any product in the floral kingdom. The florists have virtually lived and flourished on these three roses, and they could not now refuse support to the Rose Society. He urged that it be given finan- cial backbone by 100 of the florists of the country subscribing $50 each for a life membership. He would lead the way as 88 The American Florist. Aug. ig, one of the hundred. He wanted to know how many would join him. Jno. N. May said he represented to-day, in his own person, what the rose could do for a man, for he would frankly admit that he owed to the queen of flowers the bread and butter for his family. He made an earnest appeal to florists in general to enroll their names upon the life membership list, which contained already seven names. Immediate responses to these appeals were made by a number of gentlemen present and before adjournment the lollowing had become enrolled as life members: Jos. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa.; Alex. Montgomery, of Natick, Mass.; E. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio; Robt. F. Tesson, St. Louis; Frank R. Pierson, Tarry town, N. Y.; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit; Peter Reinberg, Chicago; Harry Dale, Brampton, Ont.; Fred. Mathison, Boston; [. M. Gasser, Cleveland; J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa.; Emil Buettner and J. C. Yaughan, Chicago. American Carnation Society. The American Carnation Society met in Harmonic Hall, Detroit, at 9 a. m , August lr>, with President Wm. P. Craig in the chair, lacing a goodly proportion of the members. The following were decided upon as features of the programme for the next annual meeting at Buffalo in February: Hybridization of Carnations, by Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Sub-irrigation, discussion opened by C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y. Indoor Culture During Summer, dis- cussion opened by James Hartshorne, Joliet, 111. Insect Pests of the Carnation, paper by Prof F. A. Sirrine, of the Jamaica Experiment Station, Long Island, N. Y, In the discussion on the premium list it was moved by W. N. Kudd that such a sum as may be necessary be set aside from the $500 donated by Thomas W. Lawson, of Boston, to procure a gold medal to be known as the Lawson Medal, the design of said medal to be approved by Mr. Lawson prior to its acceptance by the committee. The motion was carried and President Craig appointed Wm. Nicholson, Peter Fisher and M. A. Patten to execute the will of the society in the matter. It was moved by Mr. Scott that a gold medal be awarded the best twenty-five blooms of an undisseminated seedling, also to the best 100 blooms of any variety. The motion prevailed. On motion of E. G. Gillett with an amendment by Mr. Nicholson the balance of the premium list was left in the hands of the executive committee with the understanding that the awards be of increased value. Edwin Lonsdale moved that special premiums be awarded exhibits other than carnations providing they be offered by individuals. This prevailed with the amendment by Mr. Ward that such awards be restricted to plants and flowers. The meeting adjourned with the motion by Mr. Kudd that the execu- tive committee be empowered to so alter the premium list as it may see fit. Chrysanthemum Society. This organization held a meeting Thursday morning, W. N. Rudd presid- ing. The reading of the previous meet- ing's minutes was dispensed with and Treasurer May presented his report show- ing a balance on hand of .$475.70. E. G. ITiIl was elected president and Edwin Lonsdale vice-president, Treasurer May and Secretary Smith being re-elected. The president was instructed to retire one member of each judging committee every year and to appoint a new man in his place. On the suggestion of S. J. Mitchell, of Houston, Texas, changes in the j udging scale were adopted as follows: Scale A.— Bush plants and standards, to apply to single specimens or anj' num- ber of specimens up to six, provided same do not form the chief feature of the exhi- bition hall: Points. Equality of size and form of plant 40 Excellence of bloom 35 Foliage 25 Total 100 Scale B.— Exhibit of more than six or for any number of specimen plants in an THE LATE WM. M'MILLAN. (SEE PAGE 98.) exhibition, where the classforms thechief feature of the exhibition hall: Points. Excellence of bloom 40 Equality of size and form of plants 35 Foliage 25 Total 100 Scale C. — Points on plants grown to single stems and one bloom: Points. Excellence of bloom 40 Compact and sturdy growth 35 Foliage 25 Total 100 Scale D.— Points on specimen blooms: Color 25 Form 25 Fullness 15 Size 15 Stem and foliage 10 Substance 10 Total 100 Thursday's Proceedings. The first business was the reading of the report of the exhibition judges, which was accepted and filed. President Kudd announced the appoint- ment of the foUowingcommittees ordered by the convention: Advisory Committee to thePan-Ameri- can Exposition, J. C. Vaughan, Patrick O'Mara, Robt. George. On Co-operative Purchase, E.M.Wood, E. G. Hill, Robt. Craig, J. L. Dillon, J. M. Gasser. The next business was the presentation of E. M. Wood's paper on "Rose pests and how to annihilate them," which was read by Mr. O'Mara and much applauded. A vote of thanks was tendered to its author. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted in the unanimous choice of the following: President, Edmund M. Wood, Natick, Mass.; Vice-President, F. R. Pierson, Tarry town, N. Y.; Sec- retary, Wm. J. Stewart, Boston. Treas- urer, H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa., was re- elected after a contest in which he re- ceived 97 votes and John G. Esler received 64 votes. The question box was opened with the following query: "Can roses be grafted on roots of Manetti with dormant wood as is done in apple grafting." E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., and Robert George, of Painesville, Ohio, made brief responses. The next business was the reading of a paper by C. W. Ward, on "Hybridization of carnations and introduction of new varieties." Discussion of the paper was invited but the only response was made by Wm. Scott, who said he thought the paper left no room for discussion. The only sug- gestion he would add was this, that a variety should not be hastily discarded because it did not turn out well the first year. He instanced the variety Flora Hill, which was magnificently exhibited at Cincinnati. The first year it was widely disappointing; the second year it was moderately successful but it has that trait of hanging its head when the flower is fully expanded and has acquired the reputation of being weak stemmed. By proper selection it turned out, last year, as being nearly all we desire in a carna- tion. A vote of thanks was given Mr. Ward for his paper and the convention adjourned until evening. At the evening session a telegram was read offering a window glass plant for sale which had evidently been sent in response to the Associated Press report announcing the appointment the day previous of a committee to report on the feasibility of organizing on a co operative basis to protect florists from the rapacity of the glass and other trusts, now exact- ing enormous profits. This comrnittee is composed of E. M. Wood, Robt. Craig, J. M. Gasser, E. G. Hill and J. L. Dillon, and is to be continued until the wishes of the society have been carried out in the matter. Thecomraittee recommended the organization of a corporation under some state law, with a capital of not less than $12,000, shares to be ten dollars each and no memljer to receive more than five shares. It was further recom- mended that the S. A. F. have control of fifty-one per cent of the stock, for which it is not to be required to pay anything, forty-nine per cert to be controlled by the individual members of the society, the idea being to insure the co-operation of the florists at large by the society's ability to make them economical prices and at the same time secure to the actual investors dividends in adequate recom- pense of the cash advanced. It was further suggested that in case the sub- scriptions for stock prove insuli'icient the corporation might sell bonds to make good the deficiency, said corporation to purchase or manufacture supplies as requirements demand. ■There was considerable discussion as to the legal tcchnicaliticsof thequestion, and a motion directing the committee to take iSgg. The American Florist. 89 steps forthecarryingoutof its recommen- dations, without involving the society in any way, was adopted unanimously. It was also suggested that the standing committee on legislation organize their forces in opposition to the high tariff on many of the necessities of the florists, it ■ being cited that glass was taxed 1+0 per cent. The discussion on this point brought out the (act that many who had previously been in favor of a pro- tective tariff were now opposed to it. The question box brought out some interesting information on various sub- jects, and the discussion on glazing, elicited through this medium, was rather exciting for a. time. Wm. Scott defended butted quite vigorously and was sup- ported to a limited extent by some others. The less demonstrative argu- ments of C. W. Ward and E. M. Wood, however, in favor of lapped glass left a great deal of doubt in the minds of a majority as to the superiority of butted glass. The remarks of Mr. Sanders at the conclusion of the debate appeared quite fitting when he said it was one of those cases in which "you pays your money and takes your choice." Toward the close of the meeting Robt. Craig, on behalf of the society, and in his usual felicitous style, presented Presi- dent Rudd with a beautiful diamond as a token of the members' appreciation of his earnest labors in their behalf. Mr. Rudd responded briefly and feelingly. A resolution was adopted endorsing Wm. Scott as a candidate for the posi- tion of superintendent of horticulture at the Pan-American Exposition to be held in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1901. The president appointed Alexander Wallace, G. L. Grant and Michael Barker a committee on final resolutions. Legislative Committee's Report. Patrick O'Mara, New York, chairman of the standing committee on legislation, stated the result of the committee's labors as follows: Since our last convention the trouble arising through the importation of goods through the New York Custom House was the only matter referred to the commit- tee. It was investigated at the time, and the committee made what it consid- ered a full report through the columns of the trade press. As it is to be assumed that everyone vitally interested in the matter was made aware of the main facts of the case at that time, it would be a waste of time to go over the details now. A detailed statement will be incorporated in the report of the proceedings of this convention. The committee proposed to the Ap- praiser at the port of New York that he should solicit from the trade, in advance, the purchase price as fixed by sellers and catalogue men, so that he could appraise the value and make that value known to the importer in sufficient time to permit a proper entry to be made and so do away with the cumbersome and very annoying method which had prevailed. The Appraiser coincided with the com- mittee and, after some discussion, the view of the committee was adopted hy him; but as a result, the Treasury Depart- ment appointed a commission of special agents to go to New York and investi- gate the conduct of affairs at the Apprais- er's stores with special reference to impor- tations of plants, bulbs, etc., and that commission nullified the action of the Appraiser, so that the fixing of values in advance by the Appraiser, to be given to the importer will not be allowed. How- DETROIT CITY HALL DURING CONVENTION WEEK. ever, I believe that as a result of that action, the Appraiser of the port will be at greater liberty to make valuations in accordance with published prices, and, as the commission of special agents con- demned the practice of making an equal- ization of values, I believe he will have more lee-way in passing invoices where some buyers who buy in large quantities are able to get lower prices than some- body else. One other matter to which I wish to refer is this: Your committee was early convinced that the officers entrusted with the collection of the revenues were equally anxious with them to expedite business wherever and whenever it could be done consistently with the proper discharge of their duties. While plants, bulbs and nursery stocks are on the list of dutiable merchandise there must always be more or less delay in appraising and passing them; at least they cannot be altogether avoided. These delays are more likely to occur at the port of New York, where seventy per cent of the entire import rev- enue of the I'nited States is collected, than at minor ports of entry, and for obvious reasons. The appropriate rem- edy—in the opinion of your committee, the only unfailing remedy— for this con- dition lies in legislation. While the gov- ernment might easily and willingly forego the comparatively paltry revenue derived from the duty now levied on plants and bulbs, yet it is doubtful if it would be expedient to ask that they be put upon the free list, even if they are to a great extent raw material to the trade at large. A line of specific duties would do away with the most, if not all, of the difficulties encountered under the present system of advalorum duties, and would be preferable for many reasons to which it is needless to refer here but which must suggest themselves to all who have been hampered by the present cumbersome system. We express the hope that, when the occasion arises to effect a change, a remedy will be sought and found in legis- lation and that combined and harmoni- ous action will be taken by the florist and nursery trades. The Trade Exhibit. The trade display was quite large, the increase being notably in plants. It was such stock as should enter into the make- up of each establishment that caters tc the public. The space taken by exhibi- tors was greater than anticipated and a trifle crowded, although the hall pro- vided was not small. Had the artistic feature inaugurated at the Cleveland con- vention been retained it would have been the means of a more free exchange of ideas in relation to the use of the stock exhibited; the store keeper and his direct interests were not enough in evidence; the art of making proper use of flowers and plants, on which the advancement of the horticultural fraternity depends, should have been given greater attention. CLASS A. Henry A. DreerCo., Philadelphia, dis- played a large assortment of kentias from small to quite large, arecas, latanias, dracJEnas and small ferns. Yaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, staged palms, Boston ferns, acalyphas, Adian- tum Farleyense, fern balls and hibiscuses. Peter Crowe, Utica, N. Y., showed a specimen adiantum three feet in diameter, apparently a very strong grower. Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia, exhibited palms, ferns, asparagus, pan- danuses, draca:nas, bougainvilleas, ficnses and a beautiful collection of crotons. Geo. Wittbold, Chicago, had palms, ferns and Cycas revoluta. Harry Papworth, New Orleans, made a beautiful display of palms of unusually large size. S. Taplin, Detroit, gave a brilliant dis- play of Yallota purpurea and Rochea falcata. Chas. D. Ball, Holmsburg, Pa., had a large display of'arecas, kentias, dracjenas, pandanuses and Cycas revoluta. Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, N. Y., exhibited a large collection of palms, par- ticularly of small size, draca;nas, pan- danuses and ferns. J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, Ohio, made a display of Carnation Merrimac, cut 90 The American Florist. Aug. /p, blooms and potted plants; it is a seedling from McGowan and Scott. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y., showed lapan cedars. Ellis & PoUworth, Milwaukee, had palms, ferns and araucarias. W. J. Hesser, Plattsmouth, Neb., exhibited a small collection of palms, fancy caladiums, selaginellas and gera- niums. Albert Fuchs, Chicago, staged arecas, kentias, pandanuses, latanias and other palms and ferns. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J, made a most beautiful display of cattleyas in bloom, are species attracting particu- lar attention. Geo. A. Rackham, Detroit, exhibited fine nephrolepis and very good cyclamen plants, also a rare specimen of Cattleya Hardyana grown by Henry C. Fruck. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O., had Adiantum Farleyense, pandanuses, cycas, arecas and latanias. E. H. Michel, St. Louis, brought aspid- istras, palms and ferns. CLASS B. Cushman Gladiolus Co , Euclid, O., had a large and beautiful display of gladioli arranged in jardinieres. Henry A. Dreer showed a tank of aquatics, a good assortment of useful varieties, but a trifle damaged in transit. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass., brought cut ferns, moss and lycopodium. CLASS E. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, white ^cedar plant tubs and plant food. * P. H. Simeres, Detroit, plant tubs. Union Manufacturing Co., Toledo, O., cypress plant tubs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, adjust- able plant stands. John C. Meyer & Co., Boston, Mass., silkaline for training vines, also fancy colors for tying packages. E. H. Hunt, Chicago, a large display of florists' ribbon and sheaves. Dayton Paper Novelty Co., Dayton, O., large and varied assortment of folding paper boxes. Edwards & Docker, Philadelphia, fold- ing paper boxes. Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee, folding paper boxes. Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia, water- ing pots, sheaves and chenille. A. Herrmann, New York, metal wreaths. U. D. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa., florists' shipping boxes. „ , , Flower City Plant Food Co. , Rochester, N. Y., Walker's Excelsior plant food. White Enamel Refrigerator Co., St. Paul, a svphon refrigerator. McCrays, Kendallville, Ind., r<-frigera- tor. . W. C. Krick, Brooklyn, immortelle letters, wire holders for standard pots and plant stands. H. Bayersdorler & Co., Philadelphia, a large and beautiful display of baskets, jardinieres, fern dishes, sheaves and foil. Will. Dilger, Detroit, a display of San- dusky rock formation. J. W. Erringer, Chicago, wagon heater. CLASS C. Hitchings & Co., New York, improved sectional boiler. S. Taplin, Detroit, clay and slack burn- ing hot water boiler. CLASS F. Clucas & Boddington, New York, Dutch bulbs, lilies, oncidium, and kentia seed. , , . Vaughan's Seed Store, Dutch and other bulbs. . , H. F. Michell, Philadelphia, assorted bulbs. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., bulbs, Dutch, French and Bermuda. C. H. Joosten, New York, assorted bulbs. CLASS D. John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, green- house model and material. lennings Bros., Philadelphia, iron bench frame and greenhouse fittings. Geo. M. Garland, Des Plaines, 111., iron valley gutter and drip conductor. Ouaker City Machine Works, Rich- mond, Ind., ventilator. I. N. Kramer &Son, Cedar Rapids, la., adjustable tubular greenhouse construc- tion. . . J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, O., zinc joints for glazing. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., rubber hose. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O., samples of cypress. Antone Hupprich, Detroit, flower pots. Ionia Pottery Co , Ionia, Mich., pots, saucers, vases and hanging pots. Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory, pots, fern pans and a pot for violets. Florists' Supply Co., North Tona- wanda, N. Y., soil crushing and pulver- izing machine. S. P. Conkling Co., Detroit, excellent display of valves, hose, tools, pipe cover- ing and gauges. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind., hinges and improved ventilator apparatus. CLASS G. Daniel B. Long, Buffalo, a unique dis- play of blotters and calendars, also pads for growers in keeping account of flowers cut, designs for catalogue covers, etc. The Trip to Star Island. The afternoon and evening of Wednes- day were devoted to a most enjoyable steamer ride on Lake St. Clair, and a fish supper at the Star Island House, a courtesy extended by the Detroit Florists' Club. Those Present. The following are among those who attended the Detroit convention: Pennsvlvania: Wm. P. Craig, Robt. Kift, Geo. Anderson, Lemuel Ball, John Burton, A. B. Cartledge, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Habermehl, W. K. Harris, Flora Harris and Jas. Harris, Edwin Lonsdale, H. F. Michell, M. Rice, David Rust, Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, Felix Myers, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Ball, Clara Y. Ball, andChas. D. Ball,Jr.,T. B. Meehan, B. B. Starkey, F.J. Michell, Jas. J. Gilbert, lohn Kuhn, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Westcott, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Westcott, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Craig, Mrs. Culin, Mrs. Roberts, A. L. Brown, Geo. Moss, Rupert VV. Keinle, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Baker, H. T. Dumont, Philadelphia; J. W. Lud- wig, Fred. Burki, Wm. Leow, Gustave Ludwig and E. C. Rieneman, Allegheny; P. S. Randolph, Pittsburg; H. L. Bhnd and Fred. Henkel, West View; Joseph Heacock and James Heacock, Wyncote, Albert M. Herr and H. D. Rohrer, Lan- caster; Geo. E. Fancourt, Wilkesbarre, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg; Augustus "Kruegcr, Meadville; M. I. O'Brien, Sharon; A. Wintzer, West Grove; W. H. Taplin, Holmesburg. New York; P. O'Mara, C. B. Weathered, Wm. Plumb, A. S. Burns, Saml. Hen- shaw, A. T. Boddington, A. T. De La Mare, Cornelius S. Loder, Theo. Roehrs, J. Austin Shaw, Alex. Wallace, C. G. Weeber, ]. W. Withers, C. F. Atkins, W. C. Mark, Jas. McHutchinson, Frank Traendly, O. Boehler, Jno. A. McArthur, Chas. E. llanscom, II. M Krause, Robt. Leach, Jas. Begbie. New York City; Wm. F. Kasting, Wm. Scott, D. B. Long and W. A. Adams, Buffalo; Henry Dailledouze, Paul Dailledouze, D. Y. Mellis. W. C. Krick, Alfred Zeller, L. Schmutz, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Langjahr and A. Wolraer, Brooklyn; Benj. Hammond, Fishkill; John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam; Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Kretschmar and Julius F. Kretschmar, Nyack; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown; Paul M. Pierson, Scar- borough; Mr. andMrs. Wiu.H.Siebrecht, New Rochelle; C. W. Ward, Queens; Jas. Dean, Babvlon. Illinois: '\. B. Deamud, Arnold Ringicr, N. j.'Rupp^ Geo. StoUery, Fred. StoUcry, John Degnan, C. L. Washburn, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kreitling, E. Weinhoeber, E. Buettner, Edgar Sanders, Albert Fuchs, Peter Rein- berg, J. C. Vaughan, E. C. Pruner, E F. Winterson, J. S. Wilson, J. V. Merrion, W. N. Rudd, M. Barker, E. E. Pieser, C. M. Dickinson, P. I Hauswirth, Chas. W. McKellar, 1. W. Erringer, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Fred. J. King and daughter, Ottawa; P. Weiland and Miss Weiland, Evanston; Chas. Swigart, Niles Center; Jas. Hartshorne, Joliet; H. L. Phelp?, Springfield; J. E. Yeats. Champaign. Ohio: Robt. George, Painesville; E. H. Cushman, Euclid; Asher M. Coe, Coe Ridge; E. H. Giesy, Lockland; E. G. Gillett, Cincinnati; Carl Hagenburger, Mentor; E. Ilippard, Youngstown; John D. Imlav, Zanesville; H. J. Krueger, Con- neaut; Herman H. Ritter, Dayton; A. Schmitt, Glenville; B. Underwood, Colum- bus; Wm. Brinker, Henrv Meermans, A. H. Graham, H. A. Hart, S. N. Pentecost, Cleveland. Massachusetts: Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Edgar, Waverly; Mr. and Mrs. VVra. Miller and the Misses Miller and Jas. L. Miller, Lynn; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bock, North Cambridge; Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Montgomery and E. M. Wood, Natick; Wm. Nicholson, Framingham; Fred. R. Mathison, Waltham; H. F. A. Lange, Worcester; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Cox, Geo. A. Sutherland, Warren Ewell, Wm. J. Stewart, Boston. New Jersey: W. A. Manda and D. Macrorie, South Orange; Jno. N. May and Jno. E. Lager, Summit; Walter Mott and T. Cairns, Riverton; Air. and Mrs. J. F. Turnlev and C Wm. Turnley, Haddonfield; F. "L. Atkins, Rutherford; Theo. E. Edwards, Bridgeton; Jno. G. Esler, Saddle River; E. Leuly, West Hoboken; Richard Lynex, Atlantic City. Iowa: Judson A. Kramer, Cedar Rapids; I.e. Rennison, Sioux City; Mr. and .Mrs. J. F. Wilcox, Council Blufl's; J. F. D. Fulmer and daughter and J. F. Marshall, Des.Moines; J. T. Temple, Davenport; W. B. Perry, Cresco; Geo. Kranz, Muscatine. Indiana: John Bertermann and A. Wiegand, Indianapolis; E. G. Hill and J. A. Evans, Richmond; Frank T- Knechr, Fort Wayne; J. D. Carmody, Evansvillt; W. W. Coles, Kokomo; Fred. Dorncr, Lafayette; L. lleinl, Terre Haute. Wisconsin: Otto Sylvester, Oconomo- woc; E. Haentze, Fond du Lac; J. Matthewson, Sheboygan; W. A. Kennedy. N. Zweifel, A. Klokner, II. V. Hunkel, C. C. Pollworth, C. n. Whitnall, Milwaukee. Missouri: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill; Mr. and Mrs. A. Newell. Kansas City; Chas. Connon, C. A. Kuehn, K. II. Michel, C.C.Sanders, Eniil Schray, R. F. Tesson, F. C. Weber, St. Louis. Nebraska: Mr. andMrs. Geo. Swoboda, J.J. Hess, P. B. Floth, J. H. Hadkinson, iSgc;. The American Florist. 91 I.. Henderson, Omaha; L. C. Chapin, Lincoln. Rhode Island: S. J. Renter and son, Westerly; R. W. Greene, Warwick; A. Millar, Pavvtucket; Farqubar Macrae, M. Sweeney, Providence. Michigan: Elmer D. Smith, Adrian; I,. C. Lincoln. Greenville; L. R. Taft, Agri- cultural College; Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Minnesota: Jno. Wunder, Winona; Frank Beny, Stillwater; E. Nagel, Fred. Buscb, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Lemke, St. Paul. Colorado: Wm. Clark, Colorado Springs; J. A. Valentine, Denver. Maryland: Mr. and Mrs. R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh; E. A. Seidewitz, Anna- polis. North Carolina: J. W. C. Deake and Mrs. J. B. Deake, Asheville. Kentucky: Aug. R. Baumer, Jacob Schultz, Louisville. Tennessee: C. H. Hune, Memphis. Canada: W. Gammage, London, Ont.; J. E. Killen, Windsor, Ont. The Leaders of Horticulture. The men who stand at the head o( affairs in the Society of American Florists, the officers and the members of the execu- tive committee, are selected for the various positions because of their stead- fastness in promoting the best interests of horticulture and floriculture. A mere glance at the long list of men who have served the society will at once confirm this assertion, and it is largely due to their active and practical interest that the society is to day an almost indispen- sable institution. The superstitious may, find the number usually in office — thirteen — an excuse for the unjustifiable and malicious attacks to which they are sub- jected, but we feel cert.'iin it is simply another case of the shining light a mark for the bad, mischievious boy whose early instructors neglected to teach him better. The officers and committeemen of the Society of American Florists need no defense; their work stands out in bold relief as their own best eulogy. We are pleased, however, on this occasion to be able to give the readers of this issue portraits of the present incumbents, with brief biographical notices as iollows: PRESIDENT RUDD. Willis N. Rudd is one of the youngest men who ever served as president of the society. He wras born near Chicago thirty-eight years ago and acquired his education in the schools of his vicinity and at Cornell University. In 1886 he became superintendent of the Mt. Green- wood Cemetery and secretary of the cor- poration which controls it. A range of commercial glass was soon erected in which he has always taken great interest and which has become renowned for its carnations and chrysanthemums. Mr. Rudd has for several years been superin- tendent of the annual exhibition of the Horticultural Society of Chicago and was, two years ago, president of the American Carnation Society. In addition he was for some time a member of the S. A. F. executive committee and chair- man of the Chicago committee of the C. S. A. He is an indefatigable worker for the welfare of the trade. VICE-PRESIDENT BREITMEYER. Philip Breitmeyer is one of the most popular young men in the trade. He was born in 186-i and his school days ended with his twelith year, when his father opened a retail store in Detroit. Phil. was the delivery boy. In 1874- he served a term with Pennock Bros., Philadelphia, returning to his father's business with renewed ambition to make it what it is to-day, one of the best. Mr. Breitmeyer is the president and moving spirit of the Detroit Florists' Club and it is largely to his efl'orts that the success of the con- vention has been due. SECBETAEV STEWART. William J. Stewart has been identified with the S. A. F. since its organization, as he was a member of the original executive committee and succeeded Edwin Lonsdale as secretary in 1887, being honored by re-election annually ever since. Mr. Stewart was born at Cam- bridge, Mass., fifty years ago. As a young man he was in the Harvard Botanic Gardens. His first connection with the trade was in a retail store in Boston but he soon became manager for E. M. Wood in the commission end and later carried on a successful business of his own, retiring to devote his energies to his duties as secretary of the S. A. F. and eastern representative of the Ameri- can Florist. Mr. Stewart has long been a worker in the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society and is at present chair- man of its committee on prizes and a member of the building committee. He was the first president of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston and was re-elected to that office in 1895. Of recent years he has also been an active worker in the New York Florists' Club. treasurer beatty. H. B. Beatty, who, since the Atlantic Cicy meeting in 1892, has cared for the financial interests of the S. A. F., is a Pennsylvanian, usually at home at Oil City, where in years past he carried the active management of the Oakwood Rose Gardens; but for the last six years he has been most actively engagedinthenatural gas business. Mr. Beatty is now the head of the Manufacturers Natural Gas Co., of Pittsburg, a corporation with an investment of a million and a half of dollars. He has given unselfishly of his valuable time to the society, not only in his official work but on other lines as well and for such is entitled to the grati- tude of its members. ELMER D. smith. The junior member of the firm of Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., was born at Detroit, November 30, 1854. His parents removed to Adrian in 1857, where the family has since resided. It was in June, 1876, that the Smiths built their first greenhouse, 10x50 feet, but the establishment had grown materiallj' before 1883 when the subject of this sketch withdrew to devote two years to banking and other clerical work. In 1883 he returned to the florist business with renewed enthusiasm and made further large additions to the plant. In recent years Mr. Smith's name has been linked with the development of the chrys- anthemum, he having served long and faithfully as secretary of the Chrysanthe- mum Society of America. His first inter- est in the flower was aroused by John Thorpe, whose paper on the subject was a feature of the S. A. F. meeting in Chicago in 1887. Since then his experi- ments at hybridization and cross fertiliza- tion have given us some of the best of recent introductions. GEORGE M. KELLOGG. George M. Kellogg was born April 16, 1838, at Southwick, Mass., and lived on a farm until his eighteenth year, when he removed to Chicago, going thence to Kansas in 1857. Forten years he labored to make that bleeding land what it is to-day, as he says, "the liveliest state in the union." In 1867 helocated at Pleas- ant Hill, Mo., and engaged in market gardening. In 1888 he built his first greenhouses, two small structures, the embryo from which has sprung his present range of 124,000feet of glass. A year ago he established a wholesale store at Kansas City, where he is doing a large and profitable business. EDMUND M. WOOD. E. M. Wood was born at Brookline, Mass., "the heart of New England flori- culture," June 18, 18;i7, the year in which his father established the large business of color manufacturing which Mr. Wood now conducts as Henry Wood's Son & Co. Mr. Wood saw remuneration in commercial floriculture and ventured in. Two houses built in 1869 were the beginning and stand today, the nucleus of the big range of thirty-four conservatories at Xatick and a monument to the mechanical abilities and judgement of Mr. Wood, for, with the single exception of height, eighteen feet, they embrace about all the best features of the houses built today. These houses were Mr. Wood's own design and furnish probably the first instance of the use of large glass in greenhouse con- struction, the size used being 18x20. At first a variety of stock was grown and it took some years and the investment of much money before the winning pace was struck, with Alex. Montgomery at the helm. Although burdened with an infinity of business cares Mr. Wood is a willing participant in all the social and fraternal affairs of the craft in Boston and his annual invitation to view his chrysanthemum houses is the event of the year. He is a member of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society and of the Horticultural Club of Boston. For nine years he has been a willing worker for the S. A. F , having given much thought to the Department of Cooperation Pur- chase, of which he is chairman, and the society has made no mistake in bestow- ing upon him its highest honor. E. H. CUSHMAN. It is upon the farm at Euclid, 0., which his grandfather purchased in the early days of the century, that E. H. Cushman has brought the gladiolus to such per- fection that this flower is instinctively coupled with his name. Mr. Cushman has resided upon this farm since his birth, in 1859, and for years devoted his energies to small fruits; it was in 1891 that he turned his attention to the gladiolus. He is growing over 1,000,000 bulbs this year. For six years he has been an exhibitor at the S. A. F. conven- tions and he attributes much of his suc- cess to his presence at these meetings. Mr. Cushman is a member of the Cleve- land Florists' Club and of a number of organizations of horticulturists, includ- ing the Ohio State Horticultural Society, of which he was elected president in 1895. JOHN H. TAYLOR. John H. Taylor was bom in New York City in 1857 and from 1867 to 1877 was in Europe acquiring an education. On his return home he attended the Bussey Institution, Boston, graduating in 1881 with the degree of Bachelor of Agricult- ural Sqience, his being the first degree ever conferred there. In 1863 Mr. Tay- lor's father and the late John Henderson went into partnership in flower and fruit growing, Mr. Henderson subsequently retiring with $10,000 as his share. On emerging from college Mr. Taylor became 92 The American Florist. Aug. ig^ the manager of his father's place and eventually its owner. A diverse stock was at first grown but was gradually narrowed to roses and chrysanthemums, the latter serving as an alternate crop with iorced hybrid roses. Mr. Taylor was the first in the New York market to disbud chrysanthemums, getting phe- nomenal prices for the single blooms the very first season. In 1SS9 hehadlH) varieties under cultivation. Another specialty which Mr. Taylor turned to good account was the old Hinsdale car- nation. Some fifteen years ago he had a sash lean-to 10x250 with 8x10 glass and solid beds from which in June he cut 75,000 blooms, which averaged $1.50 per hundred. The establishment now consists ot 75,000 feet of glass under which are cut some of the finest roses which reach the New York market. Here originated the Admiral Dewey rose introduced this year. WALTER W. COLES. In common with many of our best growers, W. W. Coles is a native of "Old England" and looks back upon along training in the many strong establish- ments in the "tight' little isle." He is forty-two years of age and from his six- teenth year until 18S0 he served upon such excellent estates as that at Elvaston Castle, under J. H. Goodacre, and in such great houses as that of Veitch. Coming to America he found his first friend in Wm. Bennett, of Flatbush, and his first occupation upon the grounds of Mrs. Morgan. In lss2 he rented a few houses at Claymont, Del., quickly making his mark with chrysanthemums. In 1S85 Mr Coles bought land at Lansdowne, Pa., and for five years grew roses for the Philadelphia market. Since locating at Kokomo, Ind., in 1891, he has achieved a reputation for his Kaiserins, which he annually exhibits at the fall shows. He was a charter member of the S. A. F. and is a member of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, of the American Carnation Society and of the Society of Indiana Florists, of which he was twice elected president. C. W. WARD. In the brief period of nine years since he embarked in floriculture C. W. Ward has achieved a distinction which it takes most men a lifetime to attain. Mr. Ward was born in a Michigan lumber camp in 1857. Broken health and the necessity for an open air pursuit caused him to go into commercial floriculture at East Moriches, N. Y., in 1890, sub- sequently removing to Queens, where he has a model range of 25,000 feet of glass. Mr. Ward was one of the first to practice the now common methods of bringing carnation blooms to their highest devel- opement and some of his seedlings are among the number best known. His first was a white one named Ethel, a cross between Lamborn and Portia, which proved to be an excellent summer bloomer Later introductions which have taken high honors wherever shown are Mrs. James Dean, New York, John Young, Gen. Maceo, Gen. Gomez and Glacier. Mr. Ward is one of the active members of the .\merican Carnation Society and seed pods innumerable indicate that persistent and painstaking work is constantly going on at the Queens establishment, and no doubt the future will disclose many gems therein. LAWRENCE COTTER. At the age of twenty-six Lawence Cot- ter, who was born on the Smith-Barry estate. Cork, Ireland, in 1S54, cameto New York with a horticultural training gained in some of the best known estab- lishments in the British Isles and located as foreman in the greenhouse department ofS. R. Van Duzer, afterward taking a similar place at W. K. Vanderbilt's and, after brief terras at other places, settled down as manager of the estate and greenhouses of the late C. V. Whitten at Dorchester, Mass., a position hehas now held for ten years. Roses have always been the principal crop at the Whitten establishment and the flowers grown there have gained a high reputation in the Boston market, but Mr. Cotter has also won honors with chrysanthemums and, in fact, with whatever else he has undertaken. He was the first to grow the Crimson Rambler for the Easter trade in Boston Mr. Cotter is one of the famed "Old Guard" of Boston horti- culturists, among whom one of his staunchest admirers is his old-time employer. Judge Hoitt. Mr. Cotter was president of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston in 1896 and is one of President Rudd's appointees on the executive committee. JOHN F. COWELL. Prof. Cowell was born near Boston and early in life engaged in the work of construction gardening, his first impor- tant task, the rehabilitation of an estate of seventy acres, being undertaken when he was but eighteen. In the late seven- ties he located at Buffalo and in 1S84 accepted a position in the department of education as a teacher of botany where he remained until he resigned in 1S94 to enter the employ of the park department. Prof Cowell, besides being a member of the S. A. F., is a member of the American Society for the Advancement of Science, the Microscopical Club, Society of Natural Science, the Field Club, the Foresters' Association of America and the Buffalo Florists' Club. From a bar- ren tract of land in South Park which in 1 894 he undertook to change, it seems wonderful what has been accomplished in the way of roads and flower beds. At the present time his limited amount of glass is filled with all that is rare and of interest to the advanced scholar or student. Hybridizing and the Introduction of New Carnations. Iiy C. W WARD. QOEBNS. N. V. I Read before the Detroit Convention of the Soci- ety of A nierican Ftorists ] The improvement in the carnation which has taken place during the past six years has brought it so prominently before the general public and has increased its use to such an extent that probably no flower occupies a more prominent position among florists' flow- ers than does the carnation to-day. This increasing interest in the divine flower naturally attracts the efforts of many florists towards its improvement. There exist two leading elements that bid fair to encourage florists to continue their efforts for the improvement of the carnation for many years to come. Lovers as well as users of flowers are constantly seeking that which is novel and rare. The progressive florist is ever on the alert to gratify such desires on the part of the flower-loving public; conse- quently the call for new and improved carnations will be to some extent per- petuated by these conditions and it may be well said that no florist who hopes to keep abreast of the times can afford to ignore this improvement in the carna- tion and must of necessity keep in close touch with the newer varieties as they arc introduced and keep his stock fully up to date by the purchase of those bet- ter sorts which bid fair promise to suc- ceed under the conditions which he grows carnations. Again, say what we may, it is a well known fact that the average variety of carnation remains in profitable cultiva- tion but a few years and must be con- stantly replaced by the newer and improved and more vigorous varieties grown from seed. In other words, car- nations are continually running out. Therefore the market for new and improved varieties would seem to be a permanent one; consequently these ele- ments will tend to keep a broad field open to the hybridizer, who may rest assured that if he produces a really improved carnation he will find a profit- able sale for his production. The operation of hybridization has been so frequently and so fully described by various writers that there is little need of repeating it in this paper and perhaps more good may be accomplished by devoting our time to discussing selec- tion of parents, pedigree, keeping of records, selection of propagating wood and various other minutia upon which the production of a meritorious seedling carnation depends. The foundation ot successful hybridiz- ing rests upon the selection of parents in the first instance and gradually builds up with and in proportion to the care exercised by the hybridizer in keeping proper watch upon the pedigrees of the various strains he is seeking to improve. This can best be accomplished by means of accurate records of the work done, as well as notes upon the results obtained, which notes must necessarily extend through the life history of the plant and be fully brought down to date and prop- erly compiled so as to be accessible to the mind of the hybridizer with the least mental effort to himself. This, of course, means application and labor to such an extent that perhaps comparatively few o( those who engage in raising new car- nations will carry out the necessary details a sufficient length of time to accomplish material results. The bare raising and selling a double seedling carnation, even though netting some profit to its grower, cannot be con- sidered as successful improvement of the carnation. An accidental variety of merit may now and then come to the grower who miscellaneously mixes the pollen of different flowers and plants the seed resulting therefrom, but the contin- ued production of the best of the improved varieties will scarcely result from such work. If the reader of this paper expects that hard and fast rules for producing an army of new seedlings to perp'ex the whilom seeker of that which is best and most profitable to grow will be herein laid down, he is laboring under a mis- taken idea. The ground over which a hybridizer is working becomes peculiarly his own ter- ritory, practically an unkn.)wn region which he alone is exploring and he must not only get his knowledge as he works over his field, but he must also have the wit to take advantage of and use what knowledge it may be his fortune to gar- ner; consequently he cannot make rules, even for his own guidance, much less for the guidance of others laboring in entirely dilferent, though analagous fields. In the selection of parents choose the best you have at hand. You will not find all the desirable attributes in any one plant nor in any six plants; possibly not in any 100 plants, and after produc- ing several thousand seedling plants, 7,289,1(>7 gross tons, an increase of ten per cent over the same period of 1898, there is a marked scarcity of the metal, and many small mills which have no contracts for a regular supply of pig-iron will be forced to close. Thereis at present uo indication of lower prices. Defective Dahlia Growth. Ed. A.m. Florist: — 1 nder a separate cover I send you some top growths taken Ironi my dahlias. You will notice that the growth buds are destroyed, and I would like to know the cause and remedy. I. M. B. The defective growth or blasting of terminal buds have usually been conceded by old dahlia growers to be caused by a ilahlia mite, butafter examining the tops forwarded would say these were caused by the spotted cucumber beetle, which is now not more thau half grown. If these beetles can be destroyed it will still save the flowers, late as they are. It is the same bug that eats round holes in the petals or rays. The blasting of the liower buds may also be cau.sed by the ilahlia mite and by dry hot weather, but ;is many varieties seem to be proof against ill! insects and conditions the best remedy is to grow vigorous varieties and give good culture, and every tall dry and burn the tops. \Y. P. PE.4COCK. Convention Accident. As we go to press we learn with much regret of an accident to J. Austin Shaw at Detroit. While indulging in some games at the swimming baths of the Oriental Hotel Thursday evening he fell, striking his head on the marble floor, and fracturing his skull. Mr. Shaw is at present in a serious condition. Cataloeues and Cot Flower Price List Received. T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va., seeds; C. Ribsam & Son, Trenton, N. J., trees and shrubs; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, III., pansy seed; Flower City Plant Food Co., Rochester, N. Y., fertilizers; Geo. M. Garland, Des Plaines, 111., gutters; E. Ederer, Omaha, Neb., alarm beds; White Enamel Refrigerator Co., St. Paul, Minn., refrigerators; Webster Bros., Hamilton, Ont., plants and shrubs; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut flowers. From Philadelphia to Detroit. It was a merry party that boarded the special car last Monday morning enroute to Detroit. A number of the boys gath- ered to see us off, and "Be sure to bring back that cup" was the last admonition given as the train pulled out^ The day was fine and the only drawback was the special car, which was not what was promised the committee. This was soon forgotten, however, and with the hearty good will of the company and the ever changing scenery the time passed all too quickly. At Wilkesbarre the New York delega- tion, headed by Messrs. May, Weathered, O'Mara, Dean and others, boarded the car, which was coupled next to theirs, and we became as one party. John Westcott bore out his reputation as a provider of good things, and if anybody went hungry or thirsty it was their own liking. The train pulled into Buffalo an hour late, at 10 p. m., and there was the usual hustle for sleeping car berths. Matters were finally straightened out however. Messrs. Scott and Kasting were at the station on the arrival of the train and extended a hearty welcome to the delegation. After a long delay tbe Boston, or "Way Down East," members were seen aboard their car, which now took the place of that of the New- York gentlemen, who went forward by another route. A symposium in the smoking room of a parlor car with Messrs. Stewart, Mathison, Ewell and Scott in the chief roles put new life into such tired travelers as were fortunate enough to be present. All finally retired, many not putting in an appearance until the busy city of Detroit was sighted, with the cheery faces of the reception committee. K. Steam Heating. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have two green- houses which I wish to heat by steam and would like to know the best way to doit. One is 25x100 feet, twelve feet to ridge, and runs east and west with side walls five feet high. I wish to make here solid beds about three feet high for car- nations, three of the beds to be four feet wide, the others two and a half feet. Greenhouse No. 2 runs north and south, 20x60 feet, twelve feet to ridge, side walls five feet, and is intended for pot plants. What size of boiler will be necessary to heat these two houses? How much and what size of pipe will be needed? Can you recommend a good boiler? The boiler shed is forty feet from these green- houses and the pipes from boiler must be carried through another greenhouse. M. R. Very satisfactory results are usually obtained with a supply pipe running overhead to the farther end of the houses, with the coils on the side walls, but with solid beds it is desirable to have walks along the walls. For a house twenty- five feet wide, intended lor carnations, it is a good plan to use three beds, each about six feet wide. In a house of this width one 2V-> inch main and eight I'j- inch pipes in the coils will be desirable where the temperature drops to 10° or 15 below zero. For a house 20x60 feet, in which a temperature of 00° is to be secured, a 2-inch main and ten 1' j-inch returns could be used. A boiler rated at ten or twelve horse-power would be found large enough, although if other houses are to be added within two or three years, it might be best to put in a larger boiler to start with. If of twenty or more horse-power, a tubular boiler might be used, but if a smaller size is desired, almost any of the steam boilers advertised in the American Florist would give good satislaction. While it would vary somewhat with the arrange- ment of the heating surface, the boiler selected for the houses described above should have from six to seven square feet of grate, about 150 si]uare feet of heat- ing surface, and would be rated for 1000 to 1200 square feet of radiation. L. R. T.\ft. Greenhouse Building. Pawtucket, R. I. — M. J. Leach, carna- tion house lSxl30. Cleveland, — A. Graham &: Son, car- nation house 23x135. Marshall, Mo. — Marshall Floral Co., house 12x112. Newark, O.—G. L. Miller, house 2Sxl30. Green Baj-, Wis. — Raymaker & Sons, large greenhouse. Shamokin, Pa— Joseph Harris, carna- tion house 30x70. Minneapolis, Minn.— R. J. Mendenhall, range of houses. C. A. Smith, rose house 35x110. St. Paul, Minn.— Carlson & Lauritsen, one violet hou^e. Somerville, N. J.— J. H. Christie, range of seven houses. Rose Hill, 111.— Rose Hill Orphan Asy- lum, three houses 22x200; palm house 20x60. Pekin, III.— M. Schantz, house 20x60. Quincy, Mich. — A. B. Cole, house 24-xlOO. Ann Arbor, Mich.— G. Bischoff, house 14x-i5. Kankakee, 111.— Faber Bros., one house 20x100. Washington, Pa.— Richard Forrest, house 22x150. Brooklyn, N. Y'.— A. L. Miller, two houses. Rockford,Ill.-Burdick Bros., one house. Dubuque, la. — W. A. Harkett, one com- mercial house. Galesburg, 111.— I. L. Pillsbury, carna- tion house 10x100. Fort Dodge, la.— J. M. Kellenberger, two houses. Melrose, Mass.— John Walsh ^: Son, carnation house 20x125; palm house 25x110. Bridgeport, Conn.- James E. Beach. one palm house 25x200. Gloucester, Mass.— F. B. Barrington, two commercial houses. Pittsfield, Mass.— Mrs. Joseph Murray, one conservatory 30x50. 98 The American Florist. Aug. 19, Lexington, Mass.— Norris F. Comley, one violet house 18x100. Lenox Mass.— G. Foster, range of houses. Washington, D. C— Thos. Diedrich, one house 20x172. West Chester, Pa.— Jos. Kift & Son, one house. Marlboro, Mass.— Frank Howe, one house. Baltimore, Md.— Matthias Richmond, one house 12x190. Chicago, 111— Geo. Wittbold, house 25x125. Kidwell & Bro., show house 20x175. C. Held, house 22x102. Damra Bros., house 2+x4.5. Humboldt Park, lour houses lOxfiO. Woonsocket, R. I.— G. A. Aldrich, one house. Grand Rapids, Mich —J. A. Creelman, two violet houses. Seymour, Ind.— M. A. Barick, two houses 17x65, one 18x50. Bloomington, 111.— A. Washburn & Son, 150- foot house. Pittsburg, Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams, rebuilding six houses 22x150. A. M. & ]. IS. Murdoch, two houses 21x150, one "10x150. London, Ont. — London Floral Co., carnation house 18x120. Beaver, Pa.— T. M. Fitzgerald, range ot houses. Angola, Ind.— R. F. Carpenter, house 12x60. Manheim, Pa.— E P. Hostetter, four houses 15x200. Abraham Hostetter, four houses 15x200. OBITUARY. MRS. J. J. HARRISON. Mrs. Harrison, wife of J. J. Harrison, ot Storrs tS: Harrison, Painesville, O., died suddenly August 16. Mr.Harrison, two sons and a daughter survive and have the sympathy of the trade. EnE.NEZER S. LIVINGSTON. The demise of E. S Livingston, which ■occurred on August 7, was the third in the Livingston Seed Company, Colum- bus, ()., within a year, a brother, W. I). Livingston, having died but a few months before their father, the ven- erable A. W. Livingston, who passed away November 10, 1898. Ebenezer S. Livingston was born in 1855 and has been identified with the seed trade since his early manhood, at Columbus, Des -Moines, la., and London, O. He had been ill but a few days with typhoid lever. Mrs. Livingston and four children survive him. WILLIAM GREENE COMSTOCK. The founder of the firm of ComstocU, Ferre & Co , Wethersfield, Conn., died August 4 at his home at Hast Hartford, aged 89 years. Mr. Corastock came of Revolutionary stock. His early man- hood was spent in teaching school in New England. In 18.32 he went into the otiice ot the Sew England Review, pub- lished at Hartford, succeeding John Greenleaf Whittier as editor. The A'cWeir that year became a daily, the first issued in Hartford. In 18.'!G, having sold the Review, the Comstock family removed to Wethersfield. Mr. Comstock and B. N. Strong bought the seed business of James L. Belden, which has been con- tinued ever since and with which S. F. Willard, secretary of the American Seed Trade Association, is now identified. In 1845 Mr. Comstock divided his business, taking in Henry Ferre and Daniel Strong and incorporating under the name of Comstock, Ferre & Co. He was identi- fied with most of the early steps in the development of the seed trade, but had given up active work some years since and had disposed of most of his stock in the company prior to his death. He left a competence to his six surviving children. WM. m'millan. William McMillan, superintendent of the Essex county, N. J , park system, died at his residence in Newark on Tues- day, August 1. Mr. McMillan was born at" Nairn, Scotland, sixty-three years ago, and came from a race of gardeners. Forty-seven years ago he came to this country and located on the estate of Lowell Mason, at Orange, N. J. From 1858 to 1S71 Mr. McMillan served as gar- dener upon private estates at Orange, Throggs Neck, N. Y., Tubby Hook, on Long Island Sound and at Washington Heights, on theHudson. In 1871 hewas appointed superintendent of the public parks of Buffalo, which were then in their inception and little more than a tract ot rough woods. He made them what they are. His incumbency lasted twenty-seven years, until the park man- agement was drawn into politics and Mr. McMillan refusing to be made an instru- ment for public plunder, after a hard- fought battle in which the public press sustained him, retired. It is only a little over a year since he came to Branch Brook, Newark, and entered upon his duties as superintendent of the Essex county parks. His death is the first in his family. He leaves a widow and two married daughters. Funeral services were held at his house on August 2, and the remains were taken to Buffalo. Mr. McMillan was an acknowledged author- ity on forestry. He was a lover of nature and strongly prejudiced against artificial or display effects in landscape and park work. His masterly plea for natural simplicity and restful surroundings in public reservations, at the S. A. F. con- vention in Buffalo, and his witty sarcasm on that memorable occasion made a sen- sation that stirred the country and will never be forgotten by those who listened to it. In his personal tastes simplicity ruled. He was an unpretentious, kindly- hearted man. Those with whom he was brought into association loved him for his rugged honesty and he will be missed and mourned. His death is an irrepara- ble loss to the profession that he honored and to the community in which he labored. Pittsburg. BUSINESS VERVQUIET.-A BUSINESS CHANGE. — A PAIR OF VISITORS. Were it not for the occasional order for funeral work florists would have little to do. The warm weather has driven many people to the watering places, with the natural result that there has been a decided falling off in business. The firm ot Elliott & Ulam has been dissolved. The business will be continued at the old stand, 223 Fifth avenue, by Thos. M. nam & Co. Mr. Elliott has assumed charge of the greenhouses of Chesswick and will devote most of his time to growing cut flowers. Ed. Reed and A. B. Cartledge, of Phila- delphia, visited Pittsburg, arriving Sat- urday, and joined the Pittsburg and Allegheny delegates going to the conven- tion. The party numbered about sixty. G. O. Sterling, III— F. A. Belt has enjoyed an cNcellcnt trade for several months past and is building a new rose house. SITUATIONS . WANTS. FOR SALE. AdTenisemeDts under mia dead will tw Inoerwd at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven worda) each Inser- tlon. Cash muet accompany order. Plant adT«. ncrt admitted under this head. Bverypald subscriber to the AMIRICAN FLORIST for the year lU.f.i Is entitled to a flve-llne want adv (sltnailonsonly) free to be used at any time donnii the year. SITUATION WANTB1)-By florist, « years' experi- ence; cot flowers, plants; single. 3j. Good lefer- ences. W G. i;i5 RaoeSt, ClnclnnaU.O. SITUATION WANTED— As forem-n by a Kood all around florist; *'< years foreman In present place. Address AC. care American Flo. Ist. SITUATION WANTBD-Wlth prlvllene Of buyln«r or takInK partnership in small ureenhiuse busi- ness, If agreeable to both parties. AddrecB Box 'j;,, Qunston, Va. SITUATION WANTED— By a well-experienced grower of roses, carnations and 'mums; 17 years experience; aKe;;tJ. married, strictly sober. OUt-edge references. Address HOB, care Am Florist. SITUATION WANTED- By gardener and florist: long experience In greenhouses (all klndo) and gardening; private plaCM or superintendent of small park preferred. Best relcrences. M, careAm Florist SITUATION WANTED— Ky long-experienced grow erot all sorts ot pot and bediling plants; German married; understands growing mushrooms, also veg- etnbles outduors, under glass and In holb ds Willing to Are In winter. 11 Duekscu. Leechburg. Pa. SITUATION WANTED- As vegetable gardener, by single German 'r. years o'll; d mpeient to take charge of a garden: II Years' experlenctj In glasd gar- dunlng at CInclnnail, O ; have a garden In charge at present. State all particulars In Hrst letter Refer- ences If desired. Address John .\ Schaefeh, care Carl gkioldager. Oxford. O. ANTKD-Nlcdolson's Dictionary of Gardening- second hand IGN. SCHMITT. l.s'j K. ink St., Portland. Oregon. w WANTED— An asalstant lor » KOOd private place iQ Wisconsin: ttln^ie. sober and Industrloiis. Apply at Vaim;hans Seed Stoke, Cblcago. W^ IjIOU SALK— Kifiv bi'XHB 12xl(; A Klass fltijile thick; V alBO 1T50 feet IH Inch sieuin pipe Address W. O. Gko\'E8. Topeka. Kan. F IQR SALE OK KKNT -Fortune for live fl irlst with small capital Write me ami I will prove It. K 1 T. care American Florist. FOK SALE— Sioctt for and lease uf 5.000 feet of commercial Klass: nood condition; Chicago sub- urb. Apply to Wholksale care Am. Florist IjiOR SALE-'.tQ feet 4tpch bia^k plpt-; ICO feet2 Incli ' biacc pipe; 4U0 feet 1 tnjh bl ck pipe; one Hitch Inj^s hot water boiler No 2-' Add e s O. L. BAIUD. Dixon. Hi. FOR SALK— <)ne Devlne bjtier. seven flues, good order; reason, for Helling, must have a larger boiler lor my hnusea MK8. S. K. Beck . Mt. Pleasant. 1 FOR RENT— Three greenhouses 5000 leet glass, at Rogers Park, three blocaa from steam railroad and two biocas from eUrtrlc cars. Call or addresd U P. Room ♦; 127 Wells St.. Chicago. FOR SALK— Fine opportunity 10 grow early vegeta bles and raise spring chickens lor home and city maikeLBUCcefsfmiy. Small capital, easy temis Vecktahles, cttre American t orlst, FOR SALB— Flrot-claes. old estnbilsheii retail store un north side, Chicago. Reason for sellinu, have mher business In which greater capital Is Invested Will sell verv reasonable If taken at once. Addresn BAHRAIN, care American Florist. >n: duloic bpiendld b'tBlneas; electric cars pas- the utlice Will sell clieap on account of retirement. M.oRiST. 22.*tiSo. Meridian St.. IndlanapodB. Ind- FOR SALE... ;!.tO feet 4-in. hem \ sleara pipe, iu nood condi- tion. Will fiH-iilsli new c-nuplinss, $25.0(1 I.cr 100 fwt. •|'tt'oi;-in. low pri'S'.iiri- sIcmiii or hot water Milves. "lien ":i\ . ScH-U.t i..iiiK 111 llr, X O H > H m ?o X m > H m [Specially adapted to large ranges. Will heat up to 16.500 ft. of glass. Large Heating Surface, Perfect Combustion, Highest Economy, Muderaie Cost. Also Heaters for smaller work. Catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus mailed from New York office on receipt of 5 cts. postage. ESTIMATES FURNISHED FOR CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. NEW YORK OFFICE. St. James BIdg.. Broadway and 26th St. GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS. Irvlngton-on-Hudson. N. Y. 100 The American Florist. Aug. IQ, Grand Rapids. GOOD GROWING WEATHER. — BENCHING CARNATIONS AND VIOLETS. — ROSES PROM- ISE GOOD CUT.— BUILDING OPERATIONS DRAWING TO A CLOSE. This has been an ideal summer, so far as outdoor culture goes, and carnations in the field have made a nice growth. There will be some early lifting this year and all the carnation growers will make special effort to get them planted as soon as possible from now on. Koses are planted with nearly all the florists and are looking very good; there promises to be a very large cut during the coming season. Violets will be grown in much larger quantities as nearly every grower will increase his output in this direction. Nearly all the plants are grown on the benches during the summer, some with and some without glass over them. Building has been going on quite extensively the past six weeks. The Grand Kapids Floral Co. has removed the older plant and rebuilt, getting the houses all together and adding several new ones. Henry Smith has torn down and rebuilt several old houses and added 1 0,000 feet to his place. Crabb & Hunter havenearly completed their two new houses. J. A. Creelman, of the Central Floral Co., is building a couple of houses for violets. F. A. Chap- man is tearing down and rebuilding two or three old houses. Chas. Chadwick has completed his range of violet houses. He has another house 25x130 under con- struction for carnations. Business has been extra good with all the retail florists here during the early summer and all seem to be very well pleased. Chadwick. HARDY GUT FERNS FAMCY DAGGER IN 1000 LOTS, AT 75 Cents PER 1000. Itiscount rni Inrt^e lots. .VIso dealer in Sphagnum Moss, Bouquet Greens, Christmas Trees, Etc , Etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. HARDY CUT FERNS. In 10(10 uiiil 2000 lots, 50 4 00 Perle 2 00® 3.00 Meteor 3 00® 5.00 Kalserln 3.0O® 5 00 Carnations, fancy 1.50 good Btook 50® I 00 Gladiolus 2 00® 3 0O Sweet I'eaB 10® .15 Harrlsll 8 10 Auratum 12 50® 16 00 Asters 5K.a 1.10 Adlantum 75® 1 00 Common ferns 25 Smllax 12.50®15.00 Aaparagua 00.00 Bride, Brldeamald 2.0U® tf.OO Meteor 2.00® BOO Kalserln 4 00® 8.00 NIphetos, Perle 2.00® 4.00 Camatlona, nhort stems 50 long " 75'a 1.50 IJly of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Bnilla.i 15 00 Adlanium 75® 1 00 Hardy ferns ,2, GalB.x leaves 20 Asparagus 40.00® 60.00 SweetPeas 20(« .6(1 Asters 41® 2 00 lilaOloll 1.00® 2.00 I,l;luru ijpeclosum 4 lu® i>.l*l Aiir.tum 10.(J0(»l,i (10 Tell them where you saw the ad. HOLTON&HUNKELGO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. p. 0. Box 103. MILWAUKEE, WIS. FLORISTS***^ IF you have made any change in your firio * name or address, please send us your corrected business car(i so that yoii may be properly listed in next ) ear's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to vour estatj- lishmcnt, either L'reenliouiies or land. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St,. Chicago. Philadelphia and Return, $16.45 VIA THE WABASH. The Wabash will sell tickets, Chicago to Philadelphia and return. Sept 1 to 4, as above; other tickets, a little higher, giving greater privileges. Write for particulars. Ticket office, 97 Adams St., Chicago. EXCURSION TO TORONTO VIA THE WABASH. The Wabash will sell excursion tickets from Chicago to Toronto, August 26 to 29 at $12.40 for the round trip, account of Toronto Fair. Write tor particulars. City ticket otlice, 97 Adams St., Chicago. CHtAP LAND tXCURSIQN TO MOBILE. ALA. VIA THE WABASH AND M. & O. The Wabash will sell excursion tickets from Chica.uo to Mobile, Ala., and return at ^15.00 for the round trip, good to leave Chicago on August 22 only. Write for mans, time tables and lull particulars. F. A. falnier, Asst. Gen, Pass. Agt., 97 Adams St., Chicago. rSgg. The American Florist. 101 McKElLAR & WINT[RSON, Wholesale Florists. j»^^j*CONSIGNMENTS SOLiaTED.^jt.5t^ 46-47-49 Wabash Avenue. OHIO.^00. We Have the OUR SPECIALTIES: LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, House in Chicago. CARN4TI0^S and VIOLETS. ^Full Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds. Bulbs, Hardy Stock. BEINBEBG BBOS. . . . WHOLESALE . . . Growers «! Cut Flowers SOO.COO FEET, OF a-L-A-SS. VVc .;an Hll orders on short notice with :rll l.adiiiL; ViirifttiL's of RosKs iiDd Carnations. We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. SALESROOM, 51 IWabasli Ave., CHICAGO. I. a. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. A^nto for the Hinsdale Rose Co. 8peol&l attentloii paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI. OHIO. ConilgnmentaBollcltecl. Bpeclal Attention Qlvento Shipping Orders. Wbol^ale ffower/\arK?fe CHIOAOO. Aug. IS. Bosea, Beantr, 24 Inch " " 2.50 20 ■• " " 2.00 16 " •• '■ 1.60 . " - 12 " .... 1 25 8 •' •' " 1 00 " BrtdB 3 00® 4 CU " Brtdeamsld 3 00«> 4.00 •• Perle 2.00® 3.00 Meteor 3.00® 4 00 Oamatlonj 1 00® 1.60 Sweet Peas 10® .M Cornflowers 50 Water Lilies 1 HO GlBdloll 1 00® 4 OO Asters 60® 2 00 Wlunonette l.OOia 2 00 U) drangeas per dozen 1 .CO Uolden Kod 1 f Adlantom 60® 1 00 Common ferns .16 Fancy Ferns. . Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEV, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 4J Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^P"Consignments solicited 19-21 DOLPM ST CI-1 I CAG O GALAX LEAVES. SL-a per 1000. Pri.-e ic .[.mintitv on application. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 West 28lh Street. NEW YORK CITY. SQQQQQSQ iQQQQQSQSSSQQSSQSQQQSQSQSSaQSSSQSQaQQSaOQS Leather Bound copies of the new edition of our DIRECTORY of Florists, § Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and S Canada, arranged botli by states and towns and alpha- g betically. Price, $3.00; in board covers, $2.00. J- J- J- J- g American Florist Company, g J 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. g PLEASE MENTION US TO OUR ADVERTISERS. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE " FOR WHOLESALE- GUT FLOWERS Munt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and Out ClMiAiAaa Growers of llUl rlOWOrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALEB IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. Illinois Cut Flower Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS . a. B. DEAMUD 51 & 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAOO. E. C. AMLING Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ....CHICAOO. KENNIGOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-AA RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO, WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. SrCCESSORS TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. »r:,.. CUT FLOWERS 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters , ....CHICAGO 102 The American Florist. Aug. ig^ Samuel I. PennoGK. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. COMMENCING JULY 3rd, WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A. M. TO 8:00 P. M. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS E>rloe I^lait:s fxieLlle'd.. GT IBrorxifleld St., JBOSTOiPT, J%<£>A.«>$(S. CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET, WELCH BROS., Proprietors. 9 Chapman Place, 15 Province Street, BOSTON, MASS. Consignments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all flowers sold. Sales reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener if reauired. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Wholesale Florists, Always on Hand CARNATIONS. BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES ,- JOBBERS IN ^^ FLORISTS' .-.w.. SUPPLIES j', ' FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON. n Hand: i ^, S. /- I ' ' strings 10 feet long, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Mention American Florist. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesals Florist, 27 S. Iltti St., Telephone 63-64, PniUDELPHIA. Orders by mnll. telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. ConHlKnnientH of eood stock sollolted. THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- •as Citv and Omaha. The Wabash Is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Hoston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. Kor further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN. G. E. A., 387 Broadway, New York City, J. D. McBEATH, N. E. P. A.. 6 Stale Street, Boiton, Mau. C. S. CRANE. O.n. Past. & Tkt. Aat.. SI. Louli. Mo. It vour Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe PHniADEIfHlA. Aug. Iti. Kones.Tea 2 00® 3.00 ■■ extra 4.C0® 5 (0 Beamy, estra S 00® 12. 50 flTBta 4 CO® 8.00 seconds 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 50(a 1 00 fancy l.OWg. 1.50 Lily of the TaUey 3.00® 4 00 SweetPeas 15® .20 Asparagus 35 Ol®60.00 Boston, Aug. ii;. Boies, Beauty, eelect 15.00@25.00 ordinary 2 (JO® .1 00 Bride. BridBBmald. Meteor 2.00® i: 00 Carnations, ordinary 50® 1 00 fancy 1 00® 1 60 IJlyof the vaUey 2.00® 3.00 Asters 40® .50 rink Pond Lilies 4 10® fi 00 Gladioli 1 OO® 4 00 Smllax 8.00®lu.0O Asparagus 50.00 Adlantum 50® 1.00 GIVE US A TRIAL.' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. ^^V£5TER«* :^.,,tvN YORK Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Com. lission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. WM. Fa KASTING, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, tl22 PINE STREET, ~ ST. LOUIS, MO. IV A complete line of Wire Ueglg^ns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, .^ ^ ^ St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Mention Tha American l*'lorist. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ^'*^?H°orEY,?.. D PHILADELPHIA. PA. Consignments ol Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violeti tolieited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET. Phone 1-43 09 A PHILADELPHIA. CouslgnuieutA Solicited. THE? Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly illustrated Journal. BSTABLISHSD 1841. The "OARDKNBH8' CHRONICLB " has been FOB OVKH FlFTT YEAILS THE LEADING JOtTRNAL Of lt» Class. It has achieved this position because, while specially devotltig Itself to supplying the dally reqalre- nients of gardeners uf all classes, much of the Infor- mation furnished Is of such general and permanent value, that the OAKDBNKKS' CnRONlCLB" U looked up to as the standard authority on the subjects of which It treats. Subscription to the Dnlted States, tl.20 per rear. Eemlttances to be made payable to H. Q. CO VB. OFFicii::— Wellington SI., Covent Garden, London, England. SHIPPING LIBELS '^ •Cut Flowers raitid HI two colors on t; ipfr; vour curd, etc., in black and iif adopted bv Ih" S. A. F. in red. Very attractive". Price per 500, Ji»5; per'lOOn, 14 ftO. Send for Slim pie ILtCTRO Of IHIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., CHICAQO. S American Fl tSgg. The American Florist. 103 Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS. LILY OF THE VALLEY and METEORS, for summer shipments. Extra Carnations. Telephout) No. 1()!>M M»dlsuu !M|uai<'. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. J. k:. a^LvLvE^jv, ...Wholesal e Florist... BEAUTY ROSES / AL STOCK. 57 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOING, Jr. Wholesale Florist , New Telephone TSo. 1803 SSadison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, -^^^^ FLORIST '"I.S- mS"I'"- 55 WQsi 28tb St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on application. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. N.'w Tfli'ptiniiL' No. 19()S :M;idison SqiiMri-. Price list on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. 6R0WE.RS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advauta^e. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. .'vjl Madison Square. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cat Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt 1^'luwer Sales at 6 o'clock Every AfomiDe: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florint Now Ready! the American Florist Company's. men of the Dnited States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.^.^ 324 llparhorn St.. CHICAGO. ILL. p F~'~ Write lor Prices on HARDY CUT FERNS. And all FI.OBISTS' HARDY SnFFI.IES. CROWL FERN CO., Millington. Mass. Teleiirapli ollice. New Saltm. Mass. Choice Carnations Choice Roses Jt Jt ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES Traendly&Schenck JULIUS LANG NEW YORK CITY Xcw Ti-lepli(.uo No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale ffower/larK^ 00® 23.00 .00® 5 00 .60® 2 00 00® 6(0 509 .76 CO® 1.50 NZW rOBK. Aug. 16 Roses, BeantT select 10 ordinary 2 ■' Prldesmald. undo. Morxan " Kalaenn. Meteor 2 Camatluns " fancy 1. I.llyof the valley 1 Auratiim lilies 3 00® 6 00 Uladloil 1 60® 2 OO ABters. per hundred bunches 1 00® 3 00 lattleyas 40. 00® 50 00 Smllax 6.00® 8 00 AsparaKtls 25 00 Spren^erl.perdoz. bunches 1®2 Adlantum .50 BCTFFALO, Aug. 17 Boses, Beauty 3 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 Perle. NIphetos 2 '• Kalsertn 2 Carnations, ordinary. Smllax 1 Adlantum Hardy Ferns (iaiax leaves Asparagus a Sweet Peas per buoch 02® .011 .00®25 N a® 6.00 .00® 4.00 .00® 6.00 6'® 1 00 .00® 2.00 ■ DO® 4.00 00al2 60 i.OO® ti 00 .60® 1.60 ).00®15,00 .75® 1.00 MILI.ANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. i;i04 MadUon Square. Capable, experienced. Consisnments solicited. Edw. C. Horan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 47 West 28th Street, /ll£» YORK. New Telephone No 4!l Madison [■quare. CAN FILL Voli: OKDEBS FOR FINE BEAUTIES, J« BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES and CARNATIONS. Write for l>i ' List. 'Notice Ne ■ Xurabe ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Large,. .Grower^.r„ Cut FlOWerS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO. ^^LONG DISTANT E 'pHONE AT EITHER PLACE It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an adTertiser. 53 WEST 30th STREtl NE:W YORK CARNATIONS TeL 280 Madison Sq Mention the American Florist. The New York Out Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Order*. M. A. HART, Commission "'^r Gut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th street. NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST HABKET IN NEW TOBK. 'Phone 325 Madison Square. Ford Bros... ^:^ McKELLAR & WI^TERSON, ^g^^ fall Bulbs Of A ll Kinds ig receive our list, notify us and same will be miMt(i.,^^,^^^,^J^Jlt,^,^Jt^^^^^^.-t.-t^ florists' Supplies, Cut flowers, Etc. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, ^ 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. SELECTED STOCK OF >er lOdl $45.00 90. Oil ESTABLISHED 1802 LILIUM HARRISII Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Grandlflora, etc. Write for prices. AUGUST RiiLICER & SONS. 52 D EY STREET, NEW YORK. ZJrngiebel Giant PANSIES MARKET and FANCY STRAINS. Are unexcelled as yet, for si/e and bril- liancy of colors, and are the most popular I strains to date. New colors continuilly added every season. NEW CROP SEED READY NOW. Trade packages of either strain, at $1 00 each. Full directions, how to sow and cultivate, with every package. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, j* jt MASS. ALM (S(e^/^ Phoenix tenuis- pumila reclinata Corypha australis J. L. SCHILLbR. 404 E. 34th St.. ERESn ON HAND NEW YORK cm. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Representatives of the following European Houses: The Uortlcultural Co. RoakooD. llollarni. B. IV KuHea. KhudodtiodroDH. Clematta, Hardy Axaieaa. eic. Rudolph Van Til & Co.. lllIleKom, Holland, Uuicb Huloa. .luleR Gauchnult. Orleans. F'rance. French SeedllneB and Slocks; Victor Ltriiolno, Nancy. Fraoce, NoveUles a tipeclaliy. Snoeck Bro^ .Gendbrugue. BelKlum, Klcus cuttlnKa, Palma, Araucanaa, Bay Trees, eic. Goods of thOHe tl rma kept on band In eeuaon. RUTHERFORD, N. J. SEEDS "1 JUST ARRIVED Fresh Seeds Per lOCO Seeds KENTIA BELMOREANA $4.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA $4.00 \ NILE UNSOLD. J.M.THORBURN&CO. ante of IS John Street 36 CORTLANOT STREET. NEW YORK Please mention American Kloriat. FREESIAS... ■ r IRU6 riiiiv ii« hn 1 oarc- :e CHOICE SIZE $7.50 FIRST QUALITY $6.50 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84-,Sb Randolph St. MW ^URk: 14 Barclay St. I j8gg. The American Florist. 105 CflRNflTlON CUTTINGS AJLHLt SOr^D. \A^e are now booking orders for fall delivery; fine plants frorii the field. Guaranteed strong, vigorous plants free from disease, of all leading varieties. WRITE us YOUR WANTS. ASPARAGUS SPRCNGERII, in 3. 4 nod 6-in. pots. BABY PRIMROSE, 4-in. pots .ORAC/tNA INDIVISA, f> and B-in. pots. Liberal discounts (or liberal orders. Al shipments will he well packed. We will endeavor to please you. Send ii vour orders early. Write us your wants; we can supply them. LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, ^r.ratdl.T.r '"' '"•"«" .— JAMESTOWN, N. Y. LIBERTY. LIBERTY. LIBERTY. IMace your order now and he sure "f Reltinj.' the best Ntook. Delivery bet;iiis March 20th. 190t-IN. POTS. I CRAFTED PLANTS FROM 2!^-IN. POTS. SO plants and over and less than 100 $0 .SO each 60 plants or more and It-sstban lUO 10 50 each too •■ •' UDtolOOO 25 •■ !(0 - and up to 1000 40 ■■ lOUO " ■' oyer 200.00 per 1000 1000 " or more :)60 to per 1000 3-lD pot plants, .'>c. each additional. ' 3-ln. pot plants 5c each sddltional F. R.PIERSON CO.. Eastern «gent. ER|\|ST G. ASM US, WCSt, HObOl En, N. J. "'''J,'i^'*J SEED STORE, Western «qenl. Please mention American Florist when writing. Tarrylown-on-Hudson, N. Y. 84 and 86 Randolph St , Chicago. FINE, STRONG ROSE PLANTS 1000 MRS. GARRETT, 550 BRIDESMAID, 50 BRIDES, 425 NIPHETOS, 700 CUSIN, 875 METEOR, 550 PERLES, The above were grown for our own use and are in the best condition for planting. WRITE FOR PRICES. J II f^iCCrO Wholesale Grower of ■ IHi UAddCni CUT FLOWbRS Euclid Ave., Cle«eland, O. ROSES Per 100 BRIDESMAID 2V4-in. pots, $2.50 4-in. pots, 4.00 BRIDE 3^-iii. pots, 3.00 •' 4 •■ 5.00 GOLDEN GATE 2^ " 3.00 REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. -'ht. bitj, strong, bushy plants, selected and grown expressly for our own planting; a few thousand to spare 'from 3^ and 4-iu. ]x)ts, at $5 per 100— Brides, Meteors, Maids and La France. Kaiseriu, e.xtra select, 3^-in., 6c. FIELD CARNATIONS The kinds we know are good. Pink— VVm. Scott, Alhertini and Rose Queen. White— Lizzie McGowan and Uncle John. Red— Kniily l>ierson. Variegated— Old Glory. No experiment growing thes^ varieties. Fine plants. $3.50 per 100. Packed light. SMiLAX. extra strong bushv plants, le.i.h to string right up.attl per 100. lAIANIA BORdONICA PALMS strong, n-in. pots, *4 do/.. Cash u ith order. SOITH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. SURPLUS ROSES. Meteor, 3!4-ii Maids, Brides, 100. 1000. .$4.00 $35.00 . 4.00 35.00 ,. 4.00 35.00 All flne stock— grown lor own use. Cash ; with order Irom unknown parties. ( BRANT & NOE, WE HAVE LEFT THE FOLLOWING CHOICE ROSE PLANTS that are as nice as can be grown in every way, which we are anxious to sell at a very low price to make room. WE GUARANTEE THEM FIRST CLASS IN EVERY RESPECT. 4000 BEAUTIES, 3-in. pots, al 5c. 2300 BRIDES, 3-in. pots, at 4c. 1400 BRIDESMAIDS, 4 " 5c. 500 BRIDES, 2 " Jc. 2000 BRIDESMAIDS, 3 " 3C. 1600 METEORS, 3 •' 3c. 6 too BRIDESMAIDS, 2 " 2c. 500 METEORS, 2 *> 2c ^ 700 BRIDES. 4 ■' 5c. 5 AH stock is free from disease, strong and healthy. Shipments to be made from » our Greenhouses at Hinsdale, Illinois. £ I BASSETT & WASHBURN, 78 waba^h Ave.. Chicago. | FORCING ROSES '°-'"*°"''°"''"°° for Planting Up.^.^<^jt ACALYPHA S&ITDEBI. order now. .MroD_'. 4-iiieh 120.00 per 100 .Strong. 5 inch 35.00 per 100 BABY FaiMROSE (Primula Forbesi). strong plants, in bloom, at $1.35 per dozen- $8.00 per 100. BAY TREES, In extra fine condition: in Standards and Pyramids, all sizes. Write for prices. FOINSETTIAd, strong, stocky plants, now in :i-inch pots, ready for a shift per 100 $1*00 "^A^e'^rvS;"^"- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ^''^^'iT^k'^^^^^^'- Greenhouses: WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. Per 1(10 BRIDES 3'. .-in. $3.00; 3'. -in. $8 00 BRIDE.SMAIDS 3!-i-in. 3.0O; 3'/4-in. 8.00 METEORS 2V4-in. 3.00; 3%-in. 8.00 PERLES. 2'/j-in. 3.50; 3;4-in. 9.00 MRS. R. GARRETT. ...2!/o-in. 4.00; 3V4-in. 10.00 PAPAGONTIER 2^4 in. 4.00; 3'/;-in. lOOO AMERICAN liEAUTV...3-in. 8.00: SJi-in. 12.00 3-in. pots, ready tor 3-in. at $3.00 per 100. An assortment of TEAS and HYBRID TEAS as pe-r reeeiit ;idv. in this paper. CHFAP==<'5oo ROSES, ^^ * * i— ^1 mJ. VERY STRONG, 3-INCH. Maids, Brides, Meteors and Perles at $3 00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 cash. Will exchange for Carna- tions or 'Mums. American Beauty at $5.00. ALBERT FUGHS, 2059 N. HaM St.. Glllcaoo FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES! ,^,^,^,^,^^„st^ Perfectly Healthy and Grown Especially for Late Plantinq. Only selected growth from llowerini; sli..ots used in proiia^'.iting. SUNSET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, KAISERIN, METEOR. MAIDS, WOOTTON, PERUE, MME. HOSTE. 3-iuch pots, $7.IHl per uiO: 4-in.-h. $1(1.00 per 100. 400 GRAFTED BRIDESMAIDS. 3 1-2 POTS. $12. OO PER 100. J. Iw. r>Il^l^O:v, :Blooirar^ sit>v«a-g, F»^, AMFPICAN RFAI ITV B"d9smaid. Perle. Bride, bunset. Meteor, V-MTlL,l\,l\»'rM^ iJL,/A.\J I I Morgan, Testout, Mermet, ' a Prance, Hi- ^"^■~^^"^^^"^~^""^^^^^~^^"^^-^^— phetos, KaiSiiin. :!, :i4 and l-in.-h. ASPARAGUS Pi UMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD- « P UnnOClU I .L......J U I GROWN CARMAriQ.S. MARiE LOUISE VIOLETS A. 5. MaCBcAN, LakeWOOO, N. J. Please Mention Us To Our Advertisers. 106 The American Florist. Aug. /p, The I^ursesry TRat)B. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. The total acreage of orchards in Eng- land in 1898 was 220,220. S. D. WiLLARD, Geneva, N. Y., is intro- dncing the White Imperial currant, a choice table fruit. Prof. John Gifford reports that a million small trees of numberless varie- ties have been planted recently on the Cornell University tract of 30,000 acres at Axton, N. Y. According to the government crop report, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana are the only states in which the condi- tion of the apple crop is not below the average of the past fifteen years. H. W. Jenkins, Booneville, Mo., reports that his new Dewey Cling peach stood the winter well and will ripen a fair crop about September 1.1. The fruit is smooth, round and white. The variety has fruited three years. Attorney A. B. Choate, of Minneapo- Us, in an address to the Minnesota Hor- ticultural Society, delivered the opinion that, although no state has a statute which attempts to give protection to the originator ot a seedling, by common law the originator has the sole ownership in a seedling and the right to prohibit its propagation and sale by others. Louisville, Ky. BIG B.iTCH OF BREEZY PERSONAL JOTTINGS FROM THE BLUE GRASS REGION. — MANY IMPROVE.MENTS IN ORDER. — BUILDING AND REIU ILDING QUITE THE FAD. — NOTES OF PLEASURE SEEKERS. C. H. Kunzman, the president of the Society of Kentucky Florists, has been ill but is able to get about again and has goiie to Atlantic City and Baltimore with his family for several weeks' outing. The Anchorage Rose Company is replacing the outside board walls around their greenhouses with concrete walls with an iron pipe set every four feet in the concrete. They grow all their roses for cut flowers in solid beds and the plants are a mass of vigorous young shoots; as every shoot means a bud there will be a fine crop on in a few days. Chas. Rayner has built a house 20x 300 feet which he will devote to carna- tions. Geo. Thompson & Sons are growing an increased amount of chrysanthemums and asters for cutting this fall. Jacob Schultz has had his store redec- orated throughout. He and August Baumer will attend the convention at Detroit. Mrs. C. W. Reimers has returned from an outing at White Sulphur Wells. Chas. Schluter lost all his glass by hail last spring, with no insurance. He was so discouraged that he thought of dis- continuing business but has now taken heart and has replaced the glass in part of his range. Miss [osie Schuh, the designer for F. Walker & Co.. is spending a five weeks' vacation at Waukesha, Wis. -Mrs. Ed. Moral has had along dis- tance telephone put in her store. Iler greenhouses were riddled with bail last spring, causing a great loss of stock. Fred Haupt and family have returned from their eastern trip. Geo. Schultz is negotiating for the pur- chase of twenty acres of ground upon which to build greenhouses for cut flow- ers exclusively for the wholesale trade. J. D. Carmody, of Evansville, was a recent visitor and scored the florists here lor not taking greater interest in the S. A. F. The Society of Kentucky Florists will not have a picnic this year. Nanz & Neuner are rebuilding five houses 20xloO. The walls of the houses will be concrete. At the present prices the concrete at 40 cents a barrel is much cheaper than good lumber and of course far more substantial. They think cinders better than stone for this use, employing two parts of cinders to one of concrete. They will heat this range with water under pressure from two tubular boilers. Jos. Coenen & Co. are rebuilding two houses 20x80. Wm. Mann has gone to Atlantic City to spend several weeks. E. G. Reimers and family are away on their annual outing at Green Lake, Wis., and are not to be expected back before the middle of September Their depart- ure was delayed somewhat this year by the installation of a new heating plant, the work on which Mr. Reimers wished to oversee. H. G. W. Cleveland. PITTSBURGERS ARE GIVEN A PASSING WEL- COME.-ON TO THE CONVENTION -LITTLE DOING— PLANS FOR PLANTING.— CHRY- SANTHEMUMS. Convention talk has been the staple of conversation lately. The Pittsburg del- gation, numbering about fifty, arrived here Monday night and were entertained at the Weddell by the local committee. All hands, including the local talent, which made a good crowd, left in high spirits on the Detroit boat after supper. Those whom circumstances compelled to remain here are left with little to do save hold down their chairs and wonder how the bowlers are coming out. Asters are beginning to be of better quantity and quality .Vmongthe grow- ers there are preparations with a view to getting in carnations toward the end of the month. Chrysanthemums are in some instances even better than usual. A few growers complam of the condition of their stock, although they usually are not at a loss to know to what cause to attribute it. The trouble is neglect of one detail or another. A. MouxDSViLLE, W. Va.— The premium list of the Ohio Valley Agricultural Asso- ciation is out, with prizes lor fruits, flowers, vegetables and ornamental plants, to be competed for September 12-14. S. M. Steele is secretary. CYPRIPEDIIM Spectabilea'd Pubescens lic'iilthy phmts; ihlv ile. irt:'- niiMiral clumps, lis de- irEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS. ETC., ETC. The Readtng: Nursery, REAOINO, BIAS!> WnTABI.IHinilTl IRM. HEADQUARTERS FOR HARDY ROSES. We are now br-okinu orders fnr Kosp:^ in lar^e lots ut BEDUCBD PKICES. VVriU: for particulars W. & T.SMITH CO.. Geneva. N.Y. ViburnufflTomentosum A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecWty Price ilai and descriptive catalosrue on apptlcatloc. REA BROTHERS. Morwootl,iMla»». HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. iLDci^iAi TiDo * *'alea AmcEna. Rhododendrons. 3PECIALIIbS I Kalmias. Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr {S^Cutalogue free. NURSERYMEN.... I P" you li:ive made any change in your firn.i ■ narao or address, please send lis your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in unxt year's edition of our directory. Send also partieulars of any addition.s you may have made to \ourestab- lishmeul, i-itlier trri'eiihouses or land. AMERICAN riORISI CO.. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. .'.hruhs. Plant.s. Bulbs. 5eeds. 40 Acres Hardy Ro of Palms, nvirhliMiminK Rosc.s, Ticus, Ferns, 44 Greenhou.ses Correspondence solicited. Cutuln);ue I I ^THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O. i8gg. The American Florist. 107 DREER S SPECIAL OFFER ••• OF ••• SEASONABLE DECORATIVE PLANTS Araucarias. K< •ntia Forsteriana. Continiicd. All Iiiiinense Stook Ht I-upillai Excelsa. Prit-es. ]iots i; leaves (i to 7 Heiglit. Kacli. 1 20 to 80 inches .H 1 50 30 ■' 30 •■ 2 00 ■or doz. % 18 0<> 24 00 4 iuoii pols S t o 10 inches high 2 to 8 tiers. 60 cents cai-li y '■ 7 48 ■• 3 00 5 " •• 12 • 14 •• ■• 3 ■■ %\ oo ,s '■ 7 48 •• 54 ■ 3 ^0 t» '■ •' 15 ■ 18 •• •• 3 to 4 Excelsa (jlaiioa. ■• 1 25 fi •• 7 •' 7 54 '■ 00 •■ 5 00 liO '• (i 00 (1 inoli ix>ts 12 t > 1.5 inches liiirli 3 t ers 1 25 t.s (i t o 8 inches liigh 2 to 3 •■ 1 25 14 7 ■' 8 7 ■• 25 00 " 12 3 ■■ 1 .50 10 7 •• 10 7-10 ■• $30 00. $35 00. SoO 00. 7 IS 3 to 4 Palms. Areca Lutescens. •■ 2 00 luclx pots. No. of leaves. $75 00, and i^lOO I.atania Horhonica. Height. Pcrdoz. each, 'er 100. ineiies Iiis;! |)er (loz l>er 100 3 4 •• 5 10 to 12 inches * 1 00 % 8 01) 2 iiKli pots 1 plant in a jiot (i (o 8 $ 1 00 * 7 00 4 4 " 5 12 ■' 15 " 2 50 20 00 3 •• 1 ., ],) .. ,.j 1 25 10 00 5 4 ■• 5 15 " 18 " 5 00 40 00 4 ... 3 I)lants ■■ 12 ■■ 15 3 00 25 00 Each. 1 'er doz. 5 " 2 ■• 15 •■ l.s 5 00 40 00 7 fl 18 " 24 •' * 1 01) $12 0.1 (i '■ 8 ■ 2S ■■ 80 12 00 7 " 7 24 " 30 •• 1 25 15 0(1 Cocos >Vcddeliaiia. s 1(1 7 '* s 28 " 30 " 1 .50 80 '■ 4 00 18 00 48 Oo %\ incl pots 5 to in. hi^h *1 00 i)er .loz $ 8 00 l)cr 100 8 '• 4 •■ 10 • 15 '• 18 •• ■?, 50 •• ■ 15 00 ■ 25 00 PliiiMiix Kiipicola. Keiitin Belnioreann. A beautiful lot >i well developed plants. In. No. of 6 inch pots, 24 to 30 inches high, $1..50 each. J)OtS. leave.s. Height. "er doz. Per 100. 7 " " 30 inches high, $2.00 to $2.50 each. 21 ;! to 4 8 inclie- $ 2 00 * 15 00 2 $1.00 per doz.; .$8.00 per 100. 3 4 •• 5 12 3 00 25 00 3 $1.25 " •■ .$10.00 per 100. 4 5 " () 15 to 18 00 50 00 5 '• 6 22 ■■ 24 12 00 DracuMias. 6 7 8 ',) 1) '■ 7 (i ■• 7 (i '• 7 « •' 7 28 •' 30 80 •• 3(i 3li 48 1 .50 earl 2 00 ■• 2 50 ■■ 5 00 ■• Aiuabilis. 8 in 4 Imperialis. 3 ' 4 , ch pots, $3 00 per (h)/..; .$20 00 per 100. 4 00 ■• " 80 00 " " ' " 8 00 ■' " 20 00 '• '■ 4 00 " ■• 80 00 " " ',1 ti ■ • 7 54 7 .50 '■ Tenuinalis. 2 ' , 00 '• '■ 7 00 ■' " 10 (i ■■ 7 00 00 to 72 10 00 •• 15 00 •• 4 • 1 25 " " 10 00 " " " 8 00 ■' " 20 no " " 14 7 " s 7 to 8 ft. $25 00, 35 Kentia Forsteriana. 00 to 50 00 Fl< US Elastica. In. pot'-. No. of leaves 8 Height. .8 inches Per doz. 1 * 1 50 'er 100. $12 00 4 ii.rh inch pols, 10 ,. 04 i 12 in. high, $4 00 per doz.; $30 00 nches high, $9 00 per doz.; $70 00 per per 100 100. 3 :! to 4 12 ■■ 2 50 20 00 Paiidanus Veitcliii. 4 4 •■ 5 15 to 18 ■• 4 50 85 00 '' ■' 18 ■■ 34 ■■ (light 1 7 50 liO 00 11 inch poN, 18 1 . 20 inehes hiirh, $1 00 each. For a Complete List of Palms, \ erns and Other Seas Biiable Stock, see our ('uiTcnt Wlioleaale Catalog'up. SEE DREER'S EXHIBIT AT DETROIT CONVENTION Also Read Advertisement on Third Cover Page of this Issue. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 108 The American Florist. Aug. ig^ Our pasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and oyoling readtrs are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all corrt-sponcence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Brom Held St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. The Bowling Contest at Detroit. \ meeting of the managers and cap- tains of the florists' bowling clubs was held on the steamer en route to Star Island. This was to straighten out all crooks and curves that seem to encircle contests of this nature. The following cities were represented : Buffalo, New York, Pittsburg, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, Flatbush, Omaha, Chicago and St. Louis. The first thing of importance after the election of P. O'Mara, of New York, chairman, and P.J. Hauswirth, ot Chi- cago, secretary, was the adoption of the resolution that a bowler to be eligible must be a member in good standmg of the S. A. F. and the local florists' club ol the city from which the entry is made and must be identified with the florist business. It was also agreed that Lieut. Newberry, of Detroit, should have charge of the contest and see that it was con- ducted according to the rules adopted by the American Bowling Congress. Messrs. Holznagle, of Detroit, Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, and John Westcott, of Philadel- phia, were named as a board of judges to whom matters in dispute should be re- ferred. It was also agreed that six men should constitute a team and that the names of these together with not more than three substitutes should be handed to the board of judges not later than 12 o'clock of the day before the match. The following clubs contributed $10 each to a fund to be offered for prizes: Omaha, Philadelphia, Flatbush, Cleveland, New Vork, Buffalo, Chicago and St. Louis. It was agreed to divide fifty per cent of this into prizes for an individual contest of single games for the benefit of those not rolling on any of the teams, the balance to be given $30 to second team in club contest; $20 to third team. If fund was found not to reach $l(JO,the prizes would be made pro rata. Drawings were then made to determine the order of play in the contest. Everything passed off very pleasantly, there being no friction of any kind. Just before adjournment it was decided to form a permanent organization to be called the National Florists' Bowling Association. This was done by electing Robert Kift, of Philadelphia, president, P. J. Hauswirth, of Chicago, secretary, f. F. Wilcox, of Omaha, treasurer, which "organization will now have charge of bowling and regulate so far as necessary the prizes offered other than those which the local club shall control. ,\t 10 o'clock Friday morning Lieut. Newberry read the rules governing the contest, cautioning against offensive coaching and defining a foul. John West- cott made a few remarks and Lieut. New- berry was thjfciked in advance for his services, and the great match was on. The following is the complete score: J'UILADKI.I'IIIA. Plavcrs Isl. 3<1- 3<1. T.)tlil |„0 \V,.lk'.-r HW vri IM :!SH ;in«. We»t.-ott 11« 1«1 HS «4 .100. nahermebl H7 4, a9 4J U.o. Anderson S4 3S U7 «0 11 p Connor ISU 185 1m «ih "eo.Mo." . IH 3U3 loe 47:i •rotais wi (iSi m -.wio 2(1. :l I. Total 124 12B .14« 151 164 495 I'layers. Ist. f. C. Samler.s 9ii C. .\. Kuehn 140 J..l.]ieneke 154 LSI Ifil 44(1 C. Hejer... .7. W. Kunv R. never 113 182 154 427 'J'otals 835 8,55 872 2562 ClIIC leavers. E. F. W'intersoii P. J. Hauswirth .Ino. D.-gi Stollerv 131 Geo. Asmus 116 Fred. Stollerv ....161 2d. 3d. Total 140 137 4;» 127 118 357 115 156 388 2<)8 139 478 162 164 442 Plavers. W. F. kiisii (;.-... MoClur Will. Wclilii W, B.'Scotc. Wm. Swtt.. Phil Scott... .1.34 133 118 385 .131 126 111 368 .i;W 149 124 403 .140 190 177 .5U7 Totals 870 Huriii . Atkii . Will .118 120 103 341 .150 107 153 411) Flunk Tra.-ndly. 137 149 140 426 1'. OM;ira-- . .■ 158 158 i;M 450 Totals 802 841 . 1st. 2d. 3d. Total .l;W 130 156 416 .121 1;M 1.34 385 Fred. Pantke Rolit. Wiitson ;....110 93 107 310 Andrew Ferguson 122 140 128 390 Pliil. Ifreitmever 122 156 138 416 PITTSBURG. L. 1. Netf ,T. Randolph ]•;. C. Ludwig J. W. Ludwig .7. H. Murdock 117 159 177 453 Totals 711 746 737 2194 1st. 2d. 3d. Total .100 119 115 334 109 107 289 105 126 383 .118 122 104 344 OMAHA. Players. .T. F. W'ilco.v .1. H. Hadkinson ...96 118 124 338 L. C. Cl»apin 157 .1. Hess 101 L. Henderson 140 Geo.Swoboda 102 92 120 314 Totals 734 692 ' 748 2174 Cleveland. Plsyers. 1st. A Graham ? 104 E. H. Cushman 113 139 98 350 A.Hart 91 108 97 296 r. Giaham 124 i:!2 86 342 S N. Pentecost 133 154 l:!9 426 H. Kunz 142 148 145 i?iS Totals 707 781 651 2139 2d. 3d. Total 128 123 4li8 1U8 111 323 112 145 397 2d. 3d. Total I'layers. A. Zelier.... L. Schinutz. Diiilleduu/.e. FLATBDSH. 1st. 3d. 3d. Total .137 117 112 366 . 90 lir 143 350 .10 J 134 153 389 117 118 348 145 136 379 .111 Totals During the by those not contest. The F. C. Webber.. Theo. Bock C. Risch E. Nagel 1). .Mii-rorie Kcbt. Flow.Tday C. ( . l'ollw.,11 i:. W. Guy.... Robt. Kift.... \S. W. Coles. 626 705 764 2095 evening a game was rolled participating in the big standing was as follows: ....1.55 Jas. llartslioiue 117 ....155 .1. S. Wilson 117 ....145 Waller Krcitling... . 114 ....136 .lohn Young 110 ....134 .T. A. Peterson 110 ....131 E. Schrav ll'S . ...128 C. W. Kahlei-t 87 ...•.126 W. A. Keunedv 83 ....126 .1. A. Evans 82 134 R. F. Tesson 72 .119 K. The Gunners' Contest at Detroit. The match for the Lockland pit'cher and other trophies offered for skill with the gun came off as scheduled at the grounds of the Pastime Gun Club, about a half hour's ride from the center of the city. It was a fine ground with' the exception that the gunners had to face a little too much to the west and were bothered somewhat by the sun. There was a crowd of aboutseventy-five enthu- siasts who came along to enjoy the sport and offer encouragement to their favorite shots. The first contest was at fifteen targets, unknown angles, for three prizes, a clean- ing rod, a cigar case and a box of cigars. The following gentlemen scored for these prizes: H. M. Altick, 12; A. B. Cartledge, 12; C. D. Ball, 12; George Anderson, 12; John Burton, 12; W.B. Westcott, 0; Wm. Scott, 7; W. B. Scott, 8; W. Weber, 7; P. Scott, 2; W. K. Harris, 2; Ed. Reid, 8; T. Damerow, 9; W. B. Ague, 11; P. S. Ran- dolph, 7; C. Y. Mellis, 5; W. F. Kasting, 3; H. H. Beard, 14. Mr. Beard was first and the ties for second were shot off at five targets as follows: J. Burton, 2; H. W. Altick, 4; A. B. Cartledge, 5; C. D. Ball, 4; George Anderson, 2. Mr. Cart- ledge won with five straight and Messrs. Ball and Altick shot off the tie for third prize, Mr. Ball winning with four to his opponent's three. The team match for the Lockland tro- phy next took place and proved a very exciting event. It was at twenty-five targets, known angles. Philadelphia entered a straight team from their own club, while Buffalo and Pittsburg were given the privilege of adding a few sub- stitutes from other cities to bring their teams up to the required number. Fif- teen of the targets were disposed of first to get a line on the capabilities of the teams. This developed the following result: Buflalo, 50; Philadelphia, 59; Pittsburg, 61. This was close and exciting enough for anybody and sent cold creeps down the backs of at least one of the teams. Philadelphia was first up to break what they could of the remaining ten each and try to overcome the lead of the Pittsburg boys, but. at the second try they only succeeded in break- ing thirty eight out of a possible sixty, making their total score ninety-seven. Buffalo then stepped to the traps and added forty points to their previous score, making their total eighty-nine. Pittsburg now came forward with a confident airand, shooting in great form, increased their lead and easily finished first with a total of 103. The score fol- lows: PHILADELI'llIA. BUFFALO. W. K. Harris 18 P. .Scott 10 C. D. Hall 21 J. Itraik 17 Wm. B. Westcott 15 Wm. Scott.: 13 Ed. Reid .15 Wm. li. Scott 14 J. Habermelil 10 W. p. Kasting 13 A. B. Cartledge 18 Jno. Smith 22 Total .97 Total 89 PITT3BUBG. V. S. Randolph : 14 Win. Altick 21 W. B. Ague 18 A . lirown 2:1 An individual contest at twenty-five targets, fifteen unknown angjes and five pairs of doubles, was then engaged in with the following result: Ed. Reid, 14; A. B. Cartledge, 17; J. Braik, 11; W. K. Harris, 18; W. B. Westcott, 11; C. D. Ball, 17; (. Burton, 19 A. B. Brown, 20; W. B. Ague, 10; P. S Randolph, 12; Wm. Altick, l.S; F. N. Beard, 21. Beard was first with 21, Brown second with 20 and J. Burton third with 19. The prizes were a scarf pin, a box of cigars and a Tom- linson cleaner. K. iSgg. The American Florist. 109 I OVER 3,000,000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS HEATED WITH FURMAN BOILERS ^ ^ I Made in over ISO Sizes and Styles for Steam or Water >vith I Capacity from 200 to 20,000 Square Feet Glass. I PORTABLE AND BRICK— SET STYLES. .... SURFACE AND MAGAZINE BURNERS. Write us for Figures and Suggestions. Our 'Piping Plans Witt Sal^e You Money. Our Florists' Catalogue {free) nvill Interest You. The above cut shows thiee of our No. 12 Steam Boilers installed in the Greenhouses of R. Vincent & Son. White Marsh, Baltimore Co., Md. Capable of Carrying 60,000 Feet of Glass ) A FEW EXTRACTS OF LETTERS FROH PROHINENT FLORISTS. Wm. F. Qude, President Society American Florists. Washing- ton. D. C. For many years I have u.sed the always be pleased to speak a word in and screw joints, as embodied in your E. B. Clapp, South Boston, Hass. It is with great pleasure I recomn; have had yc " ' in first-clas St vie 3. J. Reuter» Westerly. R. I. Your No. lo Steam Boiler is heating over 30,000 square feet of glass (or twice as much as your catalogue rating), and does not require one-half as much attention as some of the wrought iron tubular boilers which are heating^ other sections. I am so well pleased with your boilers that I g:ive you an order for two No. 12 steam boilers. At all times I am ready to speak a good word for the Furman. Anson Wheeler, Concord Junction, Mass. Am now heating four houses (24,000 square feet ol glassi with two of your F'urman boilers to my perfect satisfaction. Allen B. Wells. Saratoga Springs. N. Y. Last Winter the thermometer went 37 degrees below zero, and your No. 7 boiler kept my four greenhouses (roofs alone containing 6,200 feet of glass), on only 20 tons of hard coal. It gives complete .satisfaction. H. J. Whittemore, Winchendon. Mass. nd The Herendeen Mfg. Wtn. Nlcholsoo, Framingham, Mass. It gives me ereat pleasure to speak a good Furman Boilers I have in use. The No. 8 heats i has been running 9 years and only cost for repai new grate bars. vord for the four i.ooo feet of glass, s the price of two Rhode Island Greenhouses, Pautucket. R. I. I want you to know my entire satisfaction with the two No. 12 Furman Boilers you installed for us. These boilers replaced three vertical boilers. In five months we have saved 25 tons of coal and the expense of an extra fireman. Your boilers far surpass anv boilers that have ever cnme inirlcr nn- notice. Address Thc Hcrendcen Manufacturing Co., Branch \ Boston, J 20 High Street. Offices. ( New York, 39 Cortlandt Street. Home Office and Works, 50-60 Vine Street, GENEVA, N. Y. IfVPWWWMWWMMWWMNMWMWWMWMMMWWWWM^WMMMMWMAMWWMWWRWA^^ 110 The American Florist. Aut 19. Cincinnati. BUSINESS QUIET. — MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CLUB. — OUTING AT THE MURPHYS'. — MANY CARNATIONS. Business remains very quiet and affords very little of interest to write about. Funeral work alone prevents utter stag- nation. Weather conditions continue favorable lor outdoor stock. White car- nations have been somewhat short the past week but colored ones are plentiful. The supply of asters continues to increase and prices have dropped considerably. The monthly meeting of the Cincinnati Florists' Society was held August 10 at President Wm. Murphy's place, twenty members being present. A committee was appointed to secure subscriptions from the standholders at the Sixth street flower market, the fund thus raised to be used to conduct the monthly shows dur- ing the winter. Two new names were proposed tor membership. After the meeting adjourned Messrs. W. and C. C. Murphy escorted the boys over to Beach- wood to inspect the carnation fields, and every one present wondered what they will do with all the plants; 300,000, Mr. Murphy tells me, were planted out in spring among the Murphys. The plants in general are looking healthy. The ladies provided an elegant spread while the Beechwood band furnished delightful music. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, attended the meeting; also Frances Pentland, of Lockland, and W. Pfeifer, gardener at the Longview asylum. H. Schwarz. Aurora, III.— Frank Sahan, who has been with Jos. M. Smely, has gone to Omaha to return to the employ of Hess & Swoboda The season at the Smely establishment has been thelargest in the history of the place. FREESia REFRACTA «LB4. "ToO iooo Trur WaiTE. large bulb.s — % .7.5 jH.an FREESIA.purowbite.yel. throat .60 4.75 ?, to i/i-iuch 40 3.(KI I'ricp inchides delivery on Freesias. I IL. HARRISII. ExTR* Fine. 5 to 7-inch 4 50 CALLA AETHIOPICA. 3-7in,.;lrc.. Write tor pru-es. s.n.i for Nkw Tradk List. H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St., New York. Estahliyhrd 1S7S. MANETTI STOCKS! EnRlish and French, specially prepared for grafting, by 1000. 10,000 or 100.000. For fall and spring delivery. Write for prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., - NEW YORK CITY. Wt ARE NOW CUTTING NEW Brides, Maids and Beauties, also fine lot of Asters. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. Finest Forcing Rosess ^;^ BKIDE J3.50 $4.00 AUoSoupert, Hermosn, DeGraw, Krui;er and a Jull line of roses from 2(4- inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cath with order. 8MILAX, Hne yonnn plants, $12.00 per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. ROSES. 4^ KOSES. Maids, Brides, Woottons and Kalserlns, 3-in., (Ine »tocl<, $5,00 |»-r 100; ,$45,00 per 11)00, Maids, Brides, Woottons and Meteors, ■.; iiri.l Uii-in,, $3,00 per 100; $i5,00 per 1000, Robert r. Tesson, *«^^.'.»^7.nou^s;Mo. lT,x,^^ CARNATION PLANTS this f:in. It such is the ciise we will lje pleased to hear froTii vuu. We have over iS.OOO plants to select from. Flora Hill, Jubilee, Hon Ton, Victor and Empress. $6 and $8 per 100; ,$.50 and *70 ijer M. Davbreal;, }5 and $7 per 100. Lizzie McGowan. $4 per 100; $30 per M. Gold Nueget and ICvanston, $10 pel 100; and S.VNDUSK Y. which you surely want to give a trial this winter, if you want hir"e iiuantitiesof early, larjie and beautiful variegated flowers that will sell at sight to your customers. >ici', lar^'e pl:iuls froni field, $10 per 100, ,$80 per M. 1899 NOVELTIES— Melba, America, G. H, Crane, Gen, Gomez, Gen Maceo and Gov. Griggs— $•3 j.er cIm/.,ii, $15 per 100, Also have a few hundred of the BABY PRinROSE of true stock from V. and 2V4-in. pots, % 75 cts. .ind $1.00 per doz; $5 and $7 per 100. _W. E. HALL, Clyde, Ohio. CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY Lar^e-llowered English, Large-O. Splendens, Rolkers Rolker's Giant, 1-32 o/.,, $3,,50. Pure white, lOO s., 75c, W oz,. $3.60; 1-16 oz., $1.25. $5.00 oz.; JS oz. 90c. Trade pkt,. ,50c. Rose, Red, etc, 100 s,, 65o, Trade pkt,, 2.5c. Trade pkt., 25c. r. CARNATION PLANTS Ordcs booked now for strong, healthy plants of the following varieties: 500 FLORA HILL IOOO SILVER SPRAY 500 McGOWAN IOOO IVORY 500 GOLDFINCH 500 tLDORADO IOOO EMILY PIERSON 500 MORELLO If there is anything here you want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot of stock CHAS. CHADWICK, LOCK BOX U. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. WHO HIT BILLY PATTERSON? Yes. who did? Well, we must confess that we can't tell you, and if we could it would do you no g"ood THE BURNING QUESTION of the day, however, is "who has the best Violet Plants for the least money?" "We now have in stock, ready for immediate shipment 10,000 Princess of Wales from 2'.;-in. pots, $20.00 per 1000. TO BELIABIiE PARTIES we do, not require one cent until they receive plants. THE VIRGINIA FLORAL CO., c. & o. R, R. Lindsay, Va. To close out at once— need the mom— 5000 e.xtra strong, 2V4-in. pots. $1.75 per 100; $15 ]>er IOOO, Cash with order. Sample if desired H. F». OWEJIV, Central Valley t i.i n. Greenhouses. Toughkenamon, Pa. SURPLUS CARNATIONS! strong. Field-grown Plants. 1.50(1 V. HILL. SOO ll.\YURF,.\ls, 800 TRIUMPH, eOO.irUILEE, r.'IIO WHITR OLOOD. 200 .SC< ITT, 1.50 ARMAZINDY, $5.00 per 100. (ash with oni, r W. SABRANSKY, Kenton. 0. Orchids! ^ ARR VED IN FINE CONDITION. Cattleya labiate^ C. Mossia;, C. Speciosissima. C. Uarrisoniib violacea, C. Warueni, C. y;ranulosa. Lasliu anceps, L. a. alba, L. autumnalis, L. Praetans, L. Dayana and Burlingtoniu fraKruns. LAGER & HURRELL, summ". n- J Orchid Qrowers and Importers. FIELD- GROWN 10,000 READY NOW. New and Standard varieties, $1.00 to $10,00 per too. Write nie your wants. CARL HA6ENBURGER, West Mentor, Ohio. Mention Amerloiin Florl>(, Carnation Plants. FIEjrvD-OKtO'WPif ; Carnations! ...SEPTEMBER DELIVERY AND LATER. We have a very large stock, including G. H. CRANE, MACEO, GLACIER and MRS. JAS. DEAN in good, healthy condition. Send for price list. f . Dorner & Sons Co., La f ayette, Ind. THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Send for prices. Geo. Hancock & Son. Grand Haven, Mich, It may be premature to talk FIELD CARNATIONS! Nevertheless I wish to remind you that it will pay you to correspond with me if in want of Standards or Novelties. Let- ters of inquiry cheerfully answered. S. S, SKIDELSKY, 1653 No. 71h St.. PHILADELPHIA. Seedling Carnation Plants Now too lur^ie to uiui). l-^xtrus added to cover expressat;e. Price, $4 00 per 100. Two sample plants sent b\' mail for 10c. TRY rOR THE $50.00 PRIZE. American Rose Co.. Washington. P. C. CHOICE STOCK. We have 4000 :t in. BRIDES, MAIDS and METEORS in linest possible eondition to plant, and a few hundred 'J>^i-in. All go at 30 per cent, discount. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS jrc3 i-,XEirr<, xhiXj. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. S5,00 per 100; $40,00 per 1000. Order tilled in rotation as ready. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St., DORCHESTER. MASS Do not hide your light under a bushel. Tell the people what you have for sale. i8gg. The American Florist. Ill A NEW DECORATIVE P LANT, CrypTomeria ^ Japonica. Japan Ceifar. i\ (laiuty jardinkTf evergreeu often mistak^'ii lit first siyht for Araiicaria pvcelsu: as hainls(une as till" hiltpr, EJi'T 11. it S.I stiff and formal; iiivich bi'tt.-r iiiiapl.-il to til.- irvini; ritni.. sphere .if llviiiL- rooms, niu.-h m..re .usily i;r..\Mi and ten times eliea|i.r. 4-inch pots. $15 per 100: 2V4-inch pots. $9 per 100 ■» '.Vj-in. i.t *-'.r.O |...stpaid. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 4-inch pots. $9 per 100. 2' -inch. $B per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Yew York. PRIMRO$[ 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES. single,mixed,2-in. pots, $3.00 Obconiea Grandiflora, 2 in. pots 3,50 Rosea 3.00 P'orhesi, "Itaby Primrose," 2-in. pois . . . . 4.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 3V4-in. pots .... 4.00 CINERARIAS, -'-in. pots. Sept. 1 iOO CARNATIONS, li.ld gro>vn 4.00 PANSY SEED. B.-naryne plus ultra •. . .02., $4.00; none better ^ff-riASH WITH Order. JOS. H. CLNNINOHAM, Deleware, 0. r|/\^CO Fine forcing Roses for immediate lfll>l X planting, strictly flrst-class stoek ■*^'-'"-'-' from3-iuch pots, at $3.50 per 100. 250 BRIDES, 200 LA FRANCE, 250 BRIDESMAIDS, 150 PERLE.S. Also 2000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2i4-incli pots, J3.00 per UHI. CARNATIONS "oTnpKs':"^ vr/ll«l1(ll ivrilv^ shipment Sept. later, ^'o^^■ booking orders forthe followii field- id y for Lizzie McGoH \Vm. Scott. Daybreak, Helen Keller, Tidal Wave, Hinze-s White Mrae. Albertin Eldorado, Emily Pierson, Charm, Butter.'up. 300 Swainsonia Alba, ■."..-iii.:h pots, $3.00 p.r liHi. W. C. BRYF06LE, Bloomsburg. Pa. An extra fine lot of best varie- ties for di.'^hes, 2-inch, $3.00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. OYPERUS ALTERMFOLIUS 2-inch, fine, at $2.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guara nteed. Cash with Order. GEO. L. MILLER, ....NEWARK. OHIO. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, Stock enormous, quality the finest. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. agent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey Street, ■ - ■ NEW YORK. Crabb & Hunter, VIOLET SPECIALISTS. Ord.rs hoik.-.l now f..r li.-ld-grown plants. Writ.' for pri.-es. Bridesmaids: a W\\ hundred tine plant.-, .-h.-ap, -l-in. i.ols, J.'M''T 100. Who wants .•ni'^ Smil.ix fron, i'i-iii. p'.ts. g.i.i.l hush planiv. $1.2.-> per 100. Grand Rapids, Mich. -MiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiHiii^-iiiiiiiiimmiiiiii-imiiy i ^ I % UaiUiiiiUiiUiiiiiUm P ALMS . An Invitation To Visitors To and Trom the Convention. WE EXTEND to one and all a cordial invitation to visit the Rose Hill Nurseries and see the grandest and handsomest stock of home-grown PALMS in America in all sizes and of all varieties, also of Pems, StOVC and Greenhouse plants. Before placing your orders, all we ask is, to visit our Nurseries (and you will do Ihc rest). Trains every hour from Grand Central Depot. Write, Telephone or Telegraph and our carriage will meet you.J-J-J-J' Cd CO SIEBRECHT & SON, Telephone 151, NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. Everything Tor the Grower and Retailer. CO NOW is the best time to plant for late flowers. Our stock is in fine thrifty condition and of recent propagation. J* ^ It includes all the leading stand- ard sorts, also some of the newer varieties. 2^4 -inch pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. Our selection. Nathan Smith & Son., ADRAIN, MICH. PANSIES THE JENNINGS STRAIN brilliant colors In Kreat varletr NEW CROP NOW READY. Finest mixed-pfct.. 11.00; Hoz..f;iOO; Ioz,|5C0. Finest white— blue, black and yellow In separate colois, 50 cts. per pkt. Plants ready In any quantity Sept. Ist, 99. J^^CASn WITH ORDER. E. B. JENNINGS, '"''IsT'' Soulhport. Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies, improved strain, new crop, ready now (my own growing). This mixture is saved from the very finest selected pants of all leading novelties; without doubt the finest strain in the market to-day. Mixed, per pkt of 3000 seeds, $1.00: H oz., $1.50; !^ oz., $2.75; 1 oz., $5.00; white, yellow, black and violet blue in separate colors, same price. Ca'^h ■ ! Order. PETE.R BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of extra fine pansies; plants ready Sept. lEtli. ..NOTICE.. A Good Investment! Fine, Clean Stock ! Latania Borbonica. 3 4 to 5 10 t.) li iDi-hes. 4 4 to 5 12 to 15 inches. 5 4 to'5 lis to 18 inches 6 4 to 5 18 to SO inches. Phoenix Carnariensis. Per Do/.. .$1 00 . 2.60 .. 5.00 ! 8.00 ai.co 40.00 50.00 T 40 to 48 inches.... Kent a Be!moreana. 4 5 to 6 15 to 18 inches.... 6.00 6 6to7 28to3U $1 oOea. 18.00 ."> 6toe 32to24 l.UOea. 13.00 Kenlia Forsleriana. 4 41. .5 1.^ to 18 inches.... .xOO .1 .-1 18 t.)-.'0 inches.... 9.00 B 5 24 I.. 28 $1.00 ca. 12.00 3.i.00 fOOO 60 00 7.^00 100.00 Chamaerops Excelsa. Adianlum Far.'eyente. Nice young, thrifty stojlc for growinff . 20.00 40.00 70.00 Fine plants ont ..f 2-in. pots, il.2.T per 100; ^10.011 per 1000. J. B. HEISS, ""^NjR\°."Rf.s. Dayton, Ohio. MentBon the American Florist. ...W^ANTED... Several thousand Pieony clumps from the field. Write, stating varieties and prices AMERICAN ROSE CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. 112 The American Florist. Aug. jg, Santa Monica, Cal. The success which has attended carna- tion culture at Redondo has attracted attention to the possibilities of that flower in other localities not hitherto tried. One of the new fields is in South Santa Monica, where E. J. Vawter, Sr., set out about three acres to carnation plants last April. The ground is appa- rently like the Kedondo carnation fields. It is a short distance from the sea and has a slope to landward, where there is ample sun exposure and protection from the breeze. The soil is a loose sandy loam. Plants set out in April are blos- soming liberally for so early a date there- after, and there is a fair prospect for a big yield ot blossoms next season Most of the varieties that have been set out were originated at Redondo. An experi- ment in the culture of smilax and rare varieties of roses is being made on neigh- boring grounds. WooNSOCKET, R. I. — Gilbert A. Aldrich has pulled down the old greenhouse which has stood for forty years at the front of his residence and will build a larger structure. Water BUR V, Conn.— Chas. \V alley & Co. opened a new store at 118 South Main street last week. It is handsomely furnished and a large crowd was present on the opening night. Lenox, Mass.— J. F. Huss has pre- sented the beautiful specimens of skeleton- ized leaves, ferns and seed vessels which have adorned his hospitable "den" to the New York Botanical Garden. Mr. Huss, with his wife and little Julius, will sail for Switzerland early in September and the kindest wishes of a host of friends go with them. Home Again! from an-extended tour through Europe, 1 find my stock of Palms, Ferns, Dra- CKnas, Pandanus and other foliage plants in better condition than ever, crowding every inch of my greenhouses, and to make room for specimen plants of all kinds, will sell stock at moderate prices. Do not fail to get some of the truly grand new fern Washingtoniensis, of which I have an excellent stock. For descrip- tions and prices see page 1399 of the Am. Florist of June 24. N. STUDER, Wholesale Florist. Anacostia.D.C Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. Tliis most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large «d- veriiaement in previous issues for description ). I have the Unest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for . . . . ft.OO 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots IS.OO Price for 100 or more on application. Jolin H. Ley, aood Hope, WASHINQTON, D. C. FOR SALE. Palms and Decorative Plants P.O. Box 78, A. 8CHULTHEI8, College Poiilt. Queeniborough, NEW YORK, N. Y. Stock Plants /I Pot Plants. 100 COLET'S, 40 varieties, named .*. $5.00 CARNATIONS, Empress and Psyche 5.00 PETUNIAS, double fringed, 22 varieties, mixed 2y2-in., 4.00 " ruffled, 1.". " " " .■i.OO GERANIUMS, Harmine and La Favorite 3-in., .i.OO ALTERNANTHERA, 3 varieties, named 2y2-in., 2.00 FERNS— Timber Ferns, dormant, for Gin. pots 10.00 LATANIA BORBONICA, 30 in. high, .". leaves 30.00 ASPARAGUS PLIMOSCS 6-in., 2.". (10 LVCOPODU M DENT , good for design work 2.00 ADIANTUM CUNEATUM 2!/2-in., ."> 00 true MAIDENHAIR " 5.00 NEW YELLOW BABY PRIMROSE 2V4in., 10.00 NEW GERANIUM, UeRoo Mitting 2V2in., 10.00 PRIMLUA, Chinese, Alba, Rubra and mixed....2H-in., per 1000, $l.S.OO; 2.00 " Japonica Alba 2'i-in., 2.00 BEGONIAS, flowering— A. Huniiewell, Mme. Charrat, Red Rubra, White Rubra, Cilbina, Argentea Guttata, M. de Lesseps, Erfordii, Red Vernon, Weltoniensis, Fuchsioides, Albo-picta, Sanguinea, Sander soni, Hybrida Rosea and Semperflorens Rosea '2^n\a., 2 00 BEGONIA REX 6-in., 15.00 MITTING'S GIANT-FLOWERING PANSY PLANTS per 1000, 4.00 5 plants at 100 rates (cash). T^IcJt^, the morris floral CO., ;, 000,000 _ PLANTS. MORRIS, ILL. CHINESE PRIMROSES. Ready for 3-in. pots; well known throughout the U. S. and Canada as the finest large nowering fringed varieties grown. SINGLES, named— $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; DOUBLE.S, named, $1.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Extra plants added to help pay the expressage. PRIMROSE SEED ot best 13 varieties, single and double, mixed, 400 seeds, %\; half pkt., 50 cts. ....GIANT PANSY SEED. The best of mammoth varieties; no finer ever offered; all the seed plants critically selected; Pkt., 3500 seeds, Jl.OO; half pkt., 50 cts A pkt. of the beautiful new Forget-me-not "Jewel" added to every order for seeds. THL H OME Of PRIMKOStS . JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN. PA. JsSseSSS BEGONIAS Assorted varieties from 2-in. pots, m $2.00 per loo. ^^■ CASH. PLEASE. Edward B. Jackson, STAMFORD, CONN. BEGONIA SOGOTRANA strong $3.00 per do/.. Stronger 6.00 per doz. Now is the time to gel them and start them to have them in good shape for Christmas. B. Socotrana Is one of the parents of the celebrated 1). Glorie do Lor: EDWIN LONSDALE. Wyndmoor, I'hlludelpbla. Ha a^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^f BABY PRIMROSE, 12 for $1..50, $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 25 for $1.50 by mail, $4 jwr 100, express. ACALYPHA SANDERI, 12 for $3, 100 tor $25 bv express. SWEET-SCENTED CALLA, 12 for $1, 100 for$6bv mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon filant, Large bulbs, many eyes, $7.60 for 12. BEGONIAS, Tuberous, $2.50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA. iHM Fine Stock m. ASPIDISTRA LURIDA, at 4 cents per leaf. 600 GERANIUMS, in full bloom, 3-inch pots, iyi cents. 200 DAYBREAK CARNATIONS, at 3 cts. 25 FICUS ELASTICA, 6-inch pots, 24 to 30 inches, 50 cents. 25 PANDANUS VEITCHII, 6-in. pots, $i. CANNAS, all the leading varieties for fall delivery. Write for prices. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. i&gg. The American P-lorjst. 113 THERE ARE AS MANY DIFFERENT KINDS OF "JOLLIERS" AS THERE ARE DRUMMERS ON THE ROAD, AND TALK GOES ABOUT PROMPTNESS, ABILITY, PRICES AND QUALITY.UNTILTHE BULBS COME IN: THEN IT'S ANOTHFR STORY!! HOW WOULD IT DO, FOR A CHANGE, TO SEND FOR 25 OR 50 SAMPLES OF A KIND OF THE ROMANS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, NAMED AND MIXED HYACINTHS AND TULIPS FROM A COUPLE OF HOUSES AND SEE HOW THE STUFF AND PRICES COMPARE. iBuibs! If you hiive not purctiased your supply of FORCING BULBS for the coming season we can SAVE YOU MONEY on HIGH-GRADE STOCK ■ Headquarters (or — ' ROMAN HYACINTHS CALIFORNIA CALLAS JAPAN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM BERMUDA FREESIA ALBA (Pure Strain) ALL DUTCH BULBS AZALEAS, ETC., ETC. I Our 10 Acres of C ANN AS at i Western Springs, 111., are now at their -: I best and we shall appreciate a visit from | I you on your way home or before the I g frost hits them. Ten new ones. | CALIFORNIA GROWN CALLAS. Carefully cured, witli sound center shoots, now ready for shipment from ov Now York or Chicago stores. Vaughan's Columbian Cinerarias This mixture is this year flner and more complete than ever. This is a mixture of the finest English, French and German strains: the flowers are very large, from 7 to y inches in cir- cumference and in the most bril- liant colors, Columbian Cinerarias. This is the best mixture in existence; per trade pkt.. about 1000 seeds, .^Oc. 3pkts. for *1.-J5. Cineraria Hybrida, large flower- ing mixed, trade pkt.. -Sc. Cineraria Hybrida Nana, large flowering dwarf.iuixed trade pkt., ■2bc. Cineraria, large flowering dou- ble^mixed, trade pkt., 50c. Cineraria, large flowering dou- ble white, trade pkt.. 50c. Calceolaria Hybrida. Our mix- ture is composed of the choicest selections of the tigered, marked, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know it will give entire satisfaction. Trade pkt., 1000 Scrds, 50c. Cyclamen. Giant Flowered CjL'lamt^u IVr-iruii. UiganteUiu AVe have an extra fine strain of this grand market plant. Unsur- passed for size of bloom and va- riety cf colors. Mont Blanc, pure white > Deep Crimson, ver.v Rosa von Marienthal, pink White, Carmine Eye Giant Flowered Sorts best mixed, 'b o?-. 81.50 PANSIE8 Vaughan's "International." Received the only rfwurd for Mixed Pansies at the World's Fair. It is to-day better and more complete than ever. It con- tains the crtam of the stock of 10 Pansy .specialists. There is no better mi-vture in existence, as all the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price, per oz., $10.00; •ioz.. S5.00; '40Z., $2.50; 'soz., $1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture. » J This mixture is specially made up by us from all the above separate colors of Giant Trimardeau. the Giant Busnot and Gassier and several special strains which cannot be had any othi'r wa.v. If your trade demands larse flowers there is no better mi.Kturi'. Price, per oz., $4.00; Uoz., $1.00; ',oz., 60c.; trade pkt., 25c. SPECIAL OFFER. We furnish any tive aic, trade pkts. of Giant Pansies for .Jl.OO. Vaughan's Premium Pansies Mixed. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German sorts. We have ^old this mixture for the past fifteen years and it has given general satisfaciou. Per pkt., 25c.; Hoz., 80t.; Hoz., $3.00; oz., S5.50. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES. "Choice Mixed"— in many colors. put., 10c. ; ^40Z., 30c.; oz.. $1.00; 4 oz. tor $2.00. Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Beaconsfleld, Giant Striped, Giant F.nipcror William, Giant Paris Market. Each, per trade pkt., 25l.; lanv 5 for $1.00) H oz., 35c.; oz., $2.00. ^'i-^^^ 13.. .^..-.^4. Our strain of this is of exceptionally VJiani JJUgnOl. good qualltv. none l^etter. Trade pkt., 25c., K oz., 75c. oz., $5.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. Gloxinia Hybrida, Vaughan's Mixture. This mixture is made up by ourselves from the choicoNt spotted, tigered, edged, marbled and splashed sorts of the upright aud horizontal type, and includes such new sorts as Emperor Wil* liam and Frederick, Princess Louise, Defiance, etc.. and we know that better seed is not to be had at any price. Trade pkt., 1000 seeds, .^Oc. ; 3 pkts. for ?1.25. Chater'S Prize Hollyhocks. Our.seed of this has been saved from the finest and largest double flowers only and will produce flowers extremely double and in the best, brightest and most dis- tinct colors. Sow now Double Pure White, M oz.. 35c; 1 oz..$l.-i; trade pkt.. lOc. Double Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, Salmon, Crimson, each. ^4 oz. ;i5c. : I oz..$1.2.t: trade pkt., lOc. Chater'S Prize Hollyhocks, dou ble mixed. '4 oz , 35c.; 1 oz. $I.2o; trade pkt.. 20c. Double Hollyhocks, good mixed. H oz., iic; 1 0Z-. ^5c.; trade pkt.. lOc. Vaughan's International Primula Mixture. This mixture is composed of the most salable colors of Single Flowering Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks and reds with a sprinkling of other colors. enoagh to give a large variety of colors. the most important shades predominating. Itcontainssome of the Giant sorts, some Fern- leaved, some blue: also some with dark leaves and stems. We have taken special pains to make this mixture as complete as pos- sible and unreservedly recom- mend it to everyone. Price for 1 Pkt. of 350 seeds, 50^ Internat'nM- 5pkts.„ 1750 • $2.00 Mixture. (Perl-lfioz 2.50 114 The American Florist. AuiT ^9, Helena, Mont. Arthur Judges, secretary and treasurer of the State Nursery Company, isexpected home from Europe about August 15. Chas. Horn hascompleted all necessary overhauling to his houses and is now taking life easy. The State Nursery Compaoj- has com- pleted an addition to their smilax house a id look for a good crop for the winter trade. Mr. and Mrs. Miller, of the Broadwater Greenhouses, enjoyed a few days' fishing recently. T. E. Mills and family have returned from a ten da\s'oulingon the Big Black- foot river, fishing and rusticating. At this date there is no rumor of a special car to the S. A. F. convention, few of the boys caring to exchange a gold mine for the necessarv railroad ticket. " M. W. Largest WK OFFKR 46 First Prizes. CTDDU I^IWP FiDestsnownhileshow Dahlia. OlUnni MRU Lnrse, long stems, extremely [jrofuse bloomer. Strong plants ready, 50c. each; W. 00 per dozen; .$25.00 per 100. SURPLUS STOCK. We grew an immense stock of the new DEfORK- TIVE CACTUS DAHLIAS. Have a few thousand left. Mtiest named varieties, which we will close out at H.OO per 100; strong fleld roots. WSend for new Illustrated trade list for IS99 and special low prices on ml.ved Dahlias and Dahlias under color. W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J. IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ROSES* from 3-lnoti pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. M/OOO BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y. CABBAGE PLANTS. 1 i.:U--r..«i,. I.ic per 100; Jl.OO per 1000. if by iiuiil a. Id lOc per 100. Write for prices "fi large lots tor fall planting. PARSLEY, stronjj plants 3.=i.- per 100: $2.. 50 per 1000; if bv mail add -'O.' per loX Other vege- table pauts in season. Cash uith oidei. R. VINCENT, Jr. &. SON, White Marsh, Md. SMILAX. strong one yt-ar ohl p'aiits, ■J14 and 3-in'.;h pol>. $2 50 per 100. $20 a 1000. Choice New SMItAX SEED, •;'<•. per «z.. J! per lb. PAEON IE S f'T frill planting inehoiee;,..,ort- Mi' lii, $10 per 100. CLEMATIS i"i t'il. Write for pri.-e>. F. A. BALLER, BloomiiiBton, III. L.\XCASTER, Pa.^. p. Siebold has leased two acres of ground on East Chestnut street and erected his range there, adding one house 10x30 for bulbs. His 3eld carnations are fine. Mr. Sie- bold deals extensively in celery, handling 125,000 stalks per year. Tarrytown, N. V. — Much interest in the fall flower show to be held under the auspices of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society is being manifested by the wealthy residents of the neighborhood, and several have already offered prizes for exhibits. Lord 6c Burnham have given .$25, to be used as the society- decides. Many others have signified their willingness to contribute toward the show and the members expect to raise .$500 for prizes. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Dahlias for Planting ESTABUSHED 1666 EMILSTEFFENS> 5'JCC" N5TEFFENS '■""STErrErtSEROs. ^^li:£57LJiEM0RKC^^ Florists' Supplies. EXCLDSIVB IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA HERB'S PANSIES J? A customer who bought 100 ff) yt last season, writes; "Book il g my order for 10,000, to be g Jl) delivered Oct. 1st, if as good 45 0) as last season (fi It V) it PLANTS ONLY. Price... Jl ^2 Free by mail at 75c. per 100; 250 for $1.50; |2 S 500 for $2.50. By Express, $ 1 per 1000. \(1 follnge). besi niRrkPt varie- ties. sInBie. fnim H it", 12 00 per llU: from 2-ln. pots. $2 50 pernio. Il.iublc white "nd red from 2<^-ln po s, {4 (0 per \m: clnjrle li ue. same price. Clnerar'" llvl. Maxima m-andlnora and nana, from flats, tl Ti pir lim ..i.\TISFACTIO.N ai'AKANTKKl). PAUL MADER, East Strouilsburg. Pa. i8gg. The a mer i ca n F l o k i s r. 115 »#^>»^^^^^>^^^>^M»^>^»^»^^^^» ^ ^i^>^>^>^>^>^fc^i^fc^>^>^fc^»^>^>^fc^>^> ^^ ^^^M%» Florists' SuDDlies F»I«TCI^: Write for our Catalogue No. 47, quoting low prices on LUHBER = GLASS = PIPE = WIRE = HOSE BOILERS = PAINT = ROOFING and Supplies of all kinds. WE HAVE ON HAND at all times BOILER TLBES OR fLlES of a second-hand nature, which we guarantee in first-class condition. They are used extensively by Grecnhousemen as Mains for Hot Water Heating and for sundry other purposes. "Write for Ouota^tions. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., West 35th and Iron Sts., m^0^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^ f'^ ^^^^^f^^^^ f^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^*^^^*^*^*^^^^^^^^^^^% \ ZINC ETCHINGS ^^ | I WOOD CUTS^^^^ I I ELECTROTYPES .^ ^ | I J. MANZ & CO. I ^ 195-207 Canal St., ... CHICAGO. J. HIGH GRADE WORK. ^ CATALOGUES PROMPT SERVICE. .M ;5^ I™ Regan Printing House NIRSERY SEED FLORISTS 87-91 Plymouth Place, J- J- J- CHICAG0.5»^ j» Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Flobist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., jt jt jt jt 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. If you write to any advertiser anywhere mention the paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher :ind advertiser will like j'ou better for it. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing; Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. MA5TICA FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES. Proven superior to pultj'. Easier to apply and stays en. Not affected by cxtremesof weather. Endorsed bv prominent rtorists. If not on sale by yourdea'er send tor dewripiive circular of Mastica and 7\Iastica Glazing: Machines, to F. O.PIERCE CO., ^^^i^iuir^" New York. ^ American Florist S IS PAID FOR Pi CIRCULATED & AND READ n^ For Insurance Agaiosl Damsge by tlai' Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. HAIL CAUSPERLEPTHA! A SURE REMEDY FDR Carnation Rust, Stem Rot and Black Spot on Roses. Spra> \our plants when brought into the house >ii:h Causperleptha and get rid of these greatest of evils. Having discovered and used this preparalion for a namtjer of years. I nave repeatedly been asked to pluce It CD the market for the benefli of al] conoemed. It Is a sure remedy and has neverfalled to keep pianta PRICE PER GALLON S2.00. Special Prices on larger quantities. C. H. RONEY, ^*"^?,T^:^/^:vr^ y. GOOD LABELS YOU WANT THEM WE MAKE THEM.... Our lal>eU liave received 1 1ll- hiijbi'st praise for jeiDi: the mosi fvtn, smooili and best paiuted ou he market. WOODEN GOODS CO., Minneapolis, IMinn. 83 Western Avenue. There are buyers ior all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist 116 The American Florist. Aug. ig, New Haven, Conn. Trade has been about as usual in early August except that funeral work has been in more demand. Flowers of all varieties seem to be very plentiful but gladioli and asters are in favor. A. L. Thompson has nearly completed his two new houses, one 10x1.30 for car- nations, and one 8x120 for violets. Thos. Patterson, of West Haven, has finished a new violet house 10x80. Recent visitors were A. F. Crawford, Meriden, and Howard Blauveldt, New York. G. H. Andover, Mass. — P. R. Burtt, ofLowell, will open a store here on September 1. Boone, Ia. — ^^J. Loehrer, formerly of Davenport, has leased the greenhouses of |. N. Gildea at this place. North Adams, Mass. — k. J. Schmutz has taken the establishment formerly conducted by John Morgan. WicKFORD, R. I. — The Homogansett Greenhouse Company has opened a store in the basement of the Rockingham Hotel. Galesburg, III. — I. L. Pillsbury did not have enough violets and carnations last season and is building a new house lO.-clOO for these flowers. Carlisle, Pa. — H. W. Lehman has experienced such a rapid increase in busi- ness recently that he is preparing to erect two new houses forgeneral stock. Beaver, Pa. — Thomas M. Fitzgerald has purchased six acres of land upon which he will build a range of houses as soon as the present occupant's lease expires. "NICOMITE"! Vapar Insecticide. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOLSINO AND TRADING CO.. ^ Sold by Seedsmen. LOUISVILLE, KY. . •• * 4H * .i#f i. H«JtV7# NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE OUT- 200 IBS. or TOBACCO ID ONE PINT Of IIKOIin I SOlO BY SEEBSMtN--— CIRCULAR TREt-i L SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCACO. i QUICKLY Do es it. w r ^ NATOK. S: Hic tiling fci loea, Tobucco, Siiittll Krulla. ile Roo«t«. cic. All tin, Wc. : L.. „ , , nollshcd coppcT. »1 DO. <"'«''. "'"' Oriler. Wclglm, lioxcd. Bliout pomiiln, Hiiyer puys cxpn-m. STEVENS & CO., l07Ch.imbtr8Si.,N.Y.tity eSSSSQQQQSQQQQSS' sqss&qqqqqqqsgsqsqqqqsqqqqsqqsqq; SOLD BY THE SEEDSMEN OF AMERICA FOR FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' USE S GRAPE DUST is excellent to check Spot on Chrysanthemums g and Black Fly too; also all sorts of Mildew, etc. It does not stain 8 the plant; is put up 5, 10 and 25 lb. bags, in kegs and barrels. It ^ is extensively used at the present time in the United States. lft»,«i,«S»lft! SSQQ^QQQSQSSSQQQSQSSSSSSQSSQSSSS' ^•^•^•ifit^ip ^^ A GOOD FAULT. I Hhinv users claim that the ouly fiiiiU ^ to bi' found with tin- § CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS | is that it never wears out and never needs repairs. Sf ir you think this is a good fault write tor cata- S; lo^ue which tells all about the many good points 2: "f the Champion .\pparatus. Address S; AMERICAN ROAD MACHINE CO.. :': IwWAWWW.',"."".*.'.' GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUPAcrrmiiRS or Flower Pots. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL BIZB AND WrDK BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH., Wep. 490HOW A WD8T. STANDARD FLOWER PoTS First Quality. Cream Color. l-l< in, per 1000. .$2 40 I 3M in., per 1000, } 4 9S 2 in., •' .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 2% ill., " .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80 8 in , " . 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 60 Packages extra. C. HENNECKE CO."'"^^':;;.''"' Wire Rose stakes I THE MODEL EXTENSION 5 CARNATION SUPPORT. 2 L.\NCASTER, I'A.. .huie 17. il'J. 2 MR. TlllCKON PARKKK, " Brooklyn, N. Y., » Dfay .S':V.-— Your Model Carnation i* Support is all right in every way, aud ? will no doubt be considered as neces- p sary as good plants with growers when =; better known. I consider it the best 5' on the market; and if your other spe- w cialtiivs are I'liually as pood, they should u make another addition to the money 3 makers of 1900. . ' °- Kespectfullv. 0' ALHURT M. lIKItR. = Siiiupleii and PrieeH on ? AppllcHllou to THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO. 226 North 9th SI , BROOKLYN, N. Y. i8gg. The American Florist. 117 AMERICAN CHAMPION BILER. THE ^NEW DEPftRTUHE," "VENTILATING /\PPL)flNCE,^ Best and Cheapest en Arth. This Iz ml Picier. 1l<)~ ^W<^ ^le^ -^^it^A:^ • - s 1 IV *■ ,* « THE EVERLASTIN HINGE. KROESCHELL BROS. GO. Greenhouse ^ Boiler, 29 to 69 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best of material, stien, flrebos lfeeet« and heads of steel, water space all arounf' Xroot. ildes ar:d back). Write for information. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates Price percrat« ISOO 2-ln. potB In orate. *4 88 120 9004 60 8 48 9 48 10 24 11 24 12 1314 il6 jasy to handle. Price per crate pots In crate. t4 30 Seed paDB, same price I _ . __ ^ of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Baskets. La ^ - - ■ '" - - ■ " Address I pots. ,rs. HaL^_„ Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order, HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGDST ROLKER & So.vs. New York Agents 52 DET STREET. NEW TORK CITT. PERf ECT GLAZIERS' POINTS No rights or lefts. Price per box of tO'O 60c.: by mail, 76c. ; in lots of 5000 by ex., 55c. per 1000. HENRY A. DREER, 7J4 Chestnut Street. ■* PHIL A., PA. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "^W" List and SAMPLES PRBB. J. 6, SWAHN S SONS) minneapouI, minn. Standard •a'.^* T^ A FLOWER \r\JVS If your greenhouaes are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D C. Mention the American Florist. Made by Standard Pots °°°' Fo^r'sMppln^'""" KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ~~~^^^^^~~~~~" ^fail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. IfOMPAN^ vwmmm [PHILADELPHIA p1 a se [Pots. BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Wettiide Avei., Jeraey City, N. J. Jackton Av. > Pearton St . Long Itland City. N. Y. Please Mention the American Florist. 118 The American Florist. Aug. ig^ Baltimore. Our last club meeting was fairly well attended and the (oUowing gentlemen were appointed a committee on special premiums to be oficred at the chrysanthe- mum show: Oeorge O. Brown, Robert Graham. John Donn, C. M.Wagner, I.H. Moss, William Christie. M. J. Hanigan, kobert Halliday and Wm. 6. Sands A letter was ordered sent to Richard Vin- cent, a member of the club and vice- president for the state of the Society of American Florists, as a greeting to the national society. Mack. NoRWALK, O.— 1. C. Gooding has sev- ered his connection with the Central Greenhouses. East Braintree, MASs.-John Stieiferd has built a new office in connection with his greenhouses. Paterson, N. J. — E. McCornac is re- building his range, having purchased the interest of his partner. Eddysto.n'E, Pa. — It is expected that M. E. Pierce, ot Chester, will erect a large greenhouse establishment here. McConnelsville, O — .^. J. Hart re- ports trade for the year probably twenty- five per cent ahead of the year before. BusHNELL, III. — Mrs. S. H. Camp's greenhouN LEN6TH or LONGER. GREEKHOUSE AND OT>)E R BUIL DIW6 MATERIAL. Sentfl^or our Illustrated ElooK "CYPRESS LUMBERAMofrsUSES." Send fot-eur Special GreenhouafrCiijcular. TmeA.T Sreairi^ [jyimber (b-. Clear Cypress Greenhouse flaterial. This with us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and the best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap — bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap, knots and oilier defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers know that the be.^fe^.^afe^?5f(g^;'ptb^ 'fi.-WDimi OUR SPECMALTY, I j LARGE STOCK^ ^ <^ ^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. J ! n^^^ Pure Linseed Oil Putty.PjJnb.BnHlKS Etc ' IS WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. ^ WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF. Make your contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. If You Have Stock To Sell... the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular advertising 'in ,—^^ . , _-^g , iveitatriai ...THe Americaii Florist. i8gg. The American Florist. 119 Jnos. W. W tATH[R[D's Sons, Horticultural Architects and Builders, Steam and Hot Water Heating Engineers THE WEATHERED PATENT IMPROVED SECTIONAE BOIEER 1899 MODEL, For Water or Steam Heating. Seciiunai Vie*«. A FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER bimplii-itv of constructioD. SectiDoal'headers. Sectional ash-pit. Maximuiu vertical cin-ulatiou. Minimum friction. Direct ot indirect draft. 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DESIR*BILITY 20 CHEAPNESS 15 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT, SOCIETY (Signed) 90 OF AMERICAN FLORISTS, and the .Tobn X. Mav, Chairman,] SILVER MEDAL FOR 189H OF THE LawkeN^'hafner >.I"dgPs. N. Y. FLORISTS' CLUB. A. S. BlRfJS, ' ' i 4DJISTABLE TRELLIS WIRE SIPPORT. For attaching to iron rafters and iron purlins to support the wires at interme- diate points by trellis eyes. The distance of the wires on the rafters and the distance from the glass can be varied as may be desired without disturbing the wires. Also for harging Orchids, Plant Baskets, Etc. COMCAL BOILERS. SEVEN SIZES. IMPROVED VENTILATING APPARATIS for raising sashes in ^ j* greenhouses. Send four cents for Catalogue Creer house Construction or Greenhouse Heating. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS, FACTORY, 196 to 240 Orient Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. OFFICE, 46 and 48 Marion St.. New Elm St., NEW YORK. 120 The American Florist. Aug. ig^ Index to Advertisers. AdvertlalDK Kates y7 Allen J K lua Amerlcaa Koad Ma- ctilne Co 110 American Uose <-k>. . . 11(1 111 U Amling U C l(il Asmus Hi U lUO Bauer FA in Bassett & Wasbburn . . :oi 1U5 Bayersdorfer H & e Ijanghe-Vervaene . 11 Detroit do w fot mikiu. uletaobA a Co IV Dillon J L. lOo uomerlfTed ataons Co iju Dreer H a 107 liJ 1 Elcbholz Henry 114 Blll^,tt W u 10; MUiba l-oiiwortb ..101 118 KUlson * 'lesson lua Bmest W H U7 Kver,treen Nur Co imi Foru Bios 103 Foster Lucius H 11,^ Fucbs Albert 105 Gardeners Chronicle. 102 Garland Geo YU Gasser J M 105 a.Duoaa H W IV UlbUn tL Co 120 Gorton & Lldgerwood,.i;o Oullett W U & 8on8..11u Guntber Wm U lo'j Gumey Heater Co — l:io HaKenburger Carl 110 Hall Ass'n llo Hall W E no Hammond Benj 1 itj Hancoca Geo &, tion. .no UartM A 103 Hanland Vf B ii BelBB J a Ill Eennecke C Co no BereLdeen Mlg Co...](j9 Herr Aiben M lu Herrmann A lu Hilllnger Bros 11: HIU U O & Co 114 I Blppard B 11» HltotalSKB jt Co ...III IV Helton & Hunkei Co. loo HookerH M Co 118 Horan Edw C 1U3 HortAdT 11 Hoyt A T IV Jackson E B. 112 JaokBon tSt Perkins Co. .111 II ies f>la^lxiLes;ial hem ums— Plants in pots r.-3 Viburnum ailataUim (illus.) 123 After tlie convention IH Philadelpiiia l'--l New York 124 Boston Ipj Chicago 125 "looming exhibitions 126 Piping rosi' and carnation houses 126 Convention jottings 126 Cenisnt joints— gravity healing system 126 Roots or roses Injured 126 Greenhouse building 127 Smtlax leaves spotted 12T Obituary— Henri Leveque de Vilmorin 127 Marbleliead and thereabouts l'<8 The seed trade 132 Detroit : 133 Baltimore 132 The nursery trade 134 Trimming thuja hedge 134 Diseased crab apple leaves 134 Expedition at New York Customs House 134 Our pastimes — St. Louis juniors 136 —Echoes of the tournament 136 —An interesting table 136 — A belated Chicago report 137 Lenox, Mass, 137 I'ittsbiir- 138 (.'ini'inuati 138 Huttalo 140 <'levi'land 140 Erie, Pa 142 Bala, Pa.— The County Club is to have a $3,000 greenhouse, 12x2,30 feet, built by Heacock, of Wyncote. The Development of Public Patronage in the Flower Trade. ttV .lOHN F. Sl'LLl\ AX. I /!faii a/ the Detroit Convention of the Society of Ameyican Florists. \ All trade, or what we call business suc- cess, depends for its existence on that potent force known to the world as public patronage. Practically this gen- eration may be said to have seen its beginning in the horticultural line, for fifty years ago the public was little inter- ested in fJowers as a trade commodity. It is the development of public patron- age which I am asked to consider in the paper which I have the honor to read to you. Your committee could easily have chosen some one better fitted to address you on this important theme. I there- fore confine my observations to our own times and ask your kindly criticisnl. An elaborate enlargement of this subject reaches back into ancient history; I am sure it is not expected of me on this occasion. It is more than probable that the first practical interests in floriculture in this country originated in the catalogue system, and to Peter Henderson and others of his character are we indebted for this great and valuable plan of reach- ing the multitude. From the small eflorts of a generation ago to the present, words cannot express what has been wrought. • lur fathers would not have believed it possible. Now millions of flower catalogues go yearly to every city, town and hamlet of our great country, bearing on their pages accurate illustra- tions and complete descriptions of almost endless varieties of plants with cultural instructions for their successful growth. The firms are legion who have adopted this manner of keeping in touch with the constantly growing and almost universal love of the beautiful. In no other way, it seems to me, could the great results of the present be accom- plished, and yet the catalogue system is as potent to- day as ever, and its far reaching influence widens as the years go by. Nearly every horticultural establish- ment, small as well as large, is reaching the public in this popular way. How largely, too, are we indebted to those great mediums of modern civilization, the daily press, and other periodicals, which by their illustrations and growing attentions to our business, interesting reports of flower exhibitions, and descriptions of elaborate societj' events, in evolving floral decorations turn the eyes of all Christendom to the fashion and necessity of using flowers. What an influence has been exerted by the horti- cultural papers, the calendars, pamphlets, circulars and booklets which every enter- prising florist adopts for the advance- ment of his business. In late years one of the grandest object lessons has been found in the great flower shows which draw multitudes of people, increase public interest in the study of plants and flowers, and so develop public patronage. Who can estimate, in the great cities, the money value to the florists of these annual and semi-annual displays? Their power is constantly increasing. Look, also, at the influence of the great railroad systems of the country, with their beautiful lawns and carpet bedding, and that unique and delightful idea of bouquets on the dining tabels of the cars, at once appealing to the artistic taste and refined feelings and sense of the traveler and rendering more intense the enjoyment of the very food he assimilates. What a wonderful development along these lines the past ten years has seen. Who knew the power of these great corporations for good! Their influence is incalculable! What did the Centennial and the World's Fair not do for horticult- ure and floriculture? To the utmost parts of the land went the story of the beautiful efiects in flowers, and valuable plants and arrangements of nature's glories, that are "the pride of the eye" to millions, to whom the influence of great exhibitions has come. How much patronage, think you, in the great west was developed by the Omaha expositionof 1S9S? More by fpr than you have realized. So will it be in Paris next year and at the Pan-American in 1901. What a glorious power for good in this direction are our great public parks, systems of universal instruc- tion, that speak in no uncertain way as to the elevating power of the beautiful. One need but to visit the lovely gardens of the parks to realize the intensity of interest the flowers create, and the practical desire for home adornment which thej- foster. Anything that will increase the aggregate of production must increase the patronage of the peo- ple. Give the children seeds and give prizes to those who accomplish the best results, as does a well known establish- ment in Dayton, Ohio. Would that every city in the land had such a noble and liberal power in behalfof floriculture! The patronage of the public would then develop so rapidly that every florist would be satisfied that his was the 122 The American Florist. Aug. 26^ greatest and grandest labor of the age as well as the most profitable. What will not the flora from our new possessions accomplish in this line, creat- ing as it does a desire for novelties and appealing to the enterprise and curiosity of all our great private gardens. What estimate can you form as to the far reaching effect of this new incentive to public patronage! Have you noticed the wide-spread influence of the annual floral parades? From California to Boston, with natural flowers and artificial, not one of these has ever occurred which did not add to the great volume of the one thing needful to our profession— the patronage of the people. It may not seem right that we encour- age rivalry in floral decorations at the great society events, and yet this very rivalry is a wonderful developer. Madam St. John will not be outdone by Lady Vere de Vere, and John Smith, of Chicago, who made his money in pork, will have a finer wedding for his daughter than the Hon. Clare Gilbert, whose son is to wed the heiress of the renowned soap manu- facturer, Gustavus Mulcaha. I tell you this potent factorwhich we cair'society" is a power in our behalf. Births, chris- tenings, marriages and funerals are all, of necessity, developers of patronage. But on these points time forbids our dwelling at special length. Now, how shall the florist himself do his duty in his own behalf? Though much has been done in the past, the present generation is most interested in the development of patronage in the future, and how it shall be increased is the all important question. The grower will continue to exert his greatest efforts to give the flower loving world the very finest flowers and plants his skill and industry can produce, and by thus rais- ing the standard of excellence in his product, he will as a natural and desira- ble result increase the desire of the people to possess that which appeals in a higher sense to the appreciation of the beautiful. I have often thought that our clubs should make some effort to, in some practical way, reach the children of our schools. It may entail considerable work and thought to mature a plan that would be practical and acceptable to our school authorities, but as to theultimate result of such a scheme I have no doubt. Could we not distribute plants and seeds among the school children under some superintendency of their teachers and ofl'er prizes for the successful growers? Some few attempts in a small way in this direction have come to my notice and the reports of the results of the same are more than encouraging to the idea of enlarging and improving the scope of the work. These school children are to be the fathers and mothers of the near future and the beautiful lessons learned and the pure thoughts inspired by their association with, and close interest in plant life, in their school day youth will follow them in their later life, and thus we accomplish in the most certain way the development of public patronage. On the basis of organized efforts, and applying the axiom "union is strength" we might accomplish much by the activity of our florists' associations, and incidentally, it here occurs to me, the great necessity for every florist in this broad land to belong to the florists' clubs. If, where one lives, there are not enough florists to organize and maintain a club separately cf working force, then he should join the club nearest him, and give it his unstinted and cheerful support for no matter in how small a waV hemay operate, precuniary rewards will surely follow his membership in and hearty co-operation with the organization of which he wisely became a member. These societies — and many of them we already have — can still further exercise their power and influence by applying their energies as a body, and promoting in every way feasible more and more floral exhibitions. They will lend their encour- agement, their moral and material sup- port to any and all projects calculated to enhance the interest and command the attention of the public in the cause of floriculture. To accomplish this most eft'ectually, it is necessary to form these close affiliations of florists directed by their united efforts towards the develop- ment of public interest in our individual work as exemplified in our great and worthy exhibitions. But we must bend our greatest ener- gies and efforts to increase our trade individually, which in the aggregate means public patronage, of which this paper purports to treat. The retail dealer whose public life brings him of necessity close to and face to face with his customers and the general public, has LEVEQUE DE VILMORIN. the greatest opportunity, audit is within his province more than any one's else to increase the taste and widen the field of usefulness and actual necessity of the commodities in which he deals. For, consider in general, the development of the flower trade in all its various branches has been more than co-incident and parallel to the natural growth of the country and measured by the amount of effort and results in other channels of trade the fact speaks volumes for the inherent love of our people for the beau- tiful and their keen appreciation of the sweet influence that flowers have upon our lives. The field is still large and the possibilities great forfuturedevelopment. Now how shall the florist himself do his duty in his own behalf? This is a question of vital importance to us all, for we need public patronage and we must do everythin? in our power to honorably secure it. While the accession of new patrons and undeveloped avenues for advancement of our business should be eagerly sought and diligently pursued, still we cannot loose sight of the materials at hand to cherish and foster the patronage already secured, as all successful trades must have a normal, substantial and legiti- mate growth. The increase of trade to a retail florist would be comparatively easy if that alone was desired and if the margin between the cost and selling price was not necessary to our existence and prosperity. The shrewd and thoughtful florist will make every effort possible to please his customers, will anticipate their possible wants and cater to their whims and desires, for the public is fickle; a little thing developes into a mountain; one mistake may never be remedied, and a customer lost forever. We must recognize and constantly bear in mind the great importance of the gentlemanly and lady- like attention given customers, the cheer- ful manner we approach and serve them, the faithful performance of our promises in the smallest detail, and after the necessary attention, the importance of a bright, clean and attractive store and the maintainance of every modern facility for transacting business. We will still further make it a real pleasure for the public and our customers to visit and deal with us, to constantly maintain the highest quality of stock and the maximum amount of it and as great a variety as our prospective trade will justify. We will exercise the greatest care in the tasteful, prompt and careful execution of even the smallest orders entrusted to us and encourage by the excellent character of our work m all its branches the appre- ciative recognition of our patrons, and then, to further consider the elements which contribute so much to our success, I am led to speak of the daily and weekly press, that great and powerful moulder of public opinion and trainer of modern thought, which has been in the past and is yet, greatly neglected by the retail florist. The utility of this great medium for the advancement of our interests is, of course, hard t The American Florist. Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2:00. Subscriptions accepted only from those In the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a I,ine, Agate, $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 6 times 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plymg only to the back pages. The AdverllBlng Department of the Ai Florist 1b for FiorlBts. SeedBmen. Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Ordera for lets than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertleements must reach us by Wednesday to se- oure Insertion in the Issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Coming Exhibitions. fSecrt-'taries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list. 1 Chicago, Nov. 7-11.— Chrysanthemum show, Hort. Society ot Chicago. Willis N. Rudd, Ass't Sec'v, Room" 202, 18.5 Dearborn St. Galveston, Tkx., Nov. 14-15.— First floral fair, ladies of Galveston. Mrs. Cliristopher Dart, Sec'y. liosTON, Mass., Nov. 7-10.— Chrysanthemum show, Massachusetts llort. .Society. Robert Man- ning, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall. Newport, R. I., Nov. 14-16.— Chrysanthemum show, Newport Hort. Society, Alex. Maelellan, Sec'y. Worcester, Mass., Nov. 8-9.— Chrysanthemum show, Worcester County Hort. Society. A. A. Hixon, Sec y. 18 Front St. PouGHKEEPdiE. N.Y.. Nov. 8 10. — Annuai esj.ibi- tion, Dutchess County Hort. Society. W. G. Gomersall, Secy, Fishliill. Takrttowj.-, N. Y., Nov. 10-11.— Chrysanthe- mum show, Tarrytown Hort. Society. Wm. Mc- Cord, Sec'v. Providence, R. I., Nov. 9-10.— Chrysanthemum show, Rhode Island Hort. Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'v. 61 Westminster St.. Providence. Buffalo, X. Y., February, 1900.— Exhibition American Carnation Society. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., Sec'y. New York, N. V., March and June, 1900.— First exhibitions American Rose Society. Paul M. Pierson, Scarborough, N. Y., Sec'y. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va., seeds; P. J. Berckmans Co., Augusta, Ga., trees and shrubs; Wm. Watson, Brenham, Texas, trees and shrubs; Wil- liams & Sons Co., Batavia, HI., florists' and nursery requisites; E. H. Krelage & Son, Haarlem, Holland, Dutch bulbs; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, cut flowers. Piping Rose and Carnation Houses. Ed. Am. Flohist: — How can I heat by steam two houses forrosesorcamations? They are 23xl.')0 feet even span, running north and south. The side walls are six feet high. Each house contains three benches five feet six inches wide. How many pipes should be placed under each bench? What size of pipe is best? What size of pipe should be used for the main from boiler? The boiler is eighty-horse power. Subscriber. If there is no glass in the side walls a iViinch over-head feed and ten lU-inch returns should suffice for most varieties of roses, where the mercury seldom drops much below zero. One flow and eight returns should answer for carnations. It under bench heat is desired, the pipes may be distributed to supply it, but it will be well to have at least two of the returns on each wall, and this would leave four and six pipes to be distributed under the benches in the carnation and rose houses respectively. To connect with the boiler a .'iinch main feed and a 2-inch return will be desirable. The con- nections to each house can be made with 2V2-inch feeds and IVi inch drip pipes. L. R. Tai'T. Convention Jottings. New York next year, Chicago, 1901. It -ft-as diamond cut diamond in that glazing discussion. The Detroit florists are elaborate enter- tainers at all hours. As ever and always, the man in the gap was Robt. Craig. Too many of the ex-presidents were among the missing. The sage of Richmond was well to the front with new gospels. The music andhumorof Edgar Sanders spoke well for his years. Is an association of florists organized to raise prices not a trust? The swimming baths at one of the hotels were much enjoyed. Fighting William Scott seems to be the name in these latter days. Phil. Breitmeyer said little, but he meant it all and much more. That triumphal arch was a new con- vention feature and a good one. John Westcott was there and kept his bowlers in trim to win the cup. Chicago bowlers are justly proud of the performance of George StoUery. The Herendeen show card at the Cadil- lac was the subject of much comment. M. Rice & Company had no exhibit at Detroit, but M. Rice himself was there. The gauntlet is cast and florists are out to fight the glass and other trusts. The Ionia PotteryCompany was work- ing mostly in the interest of white pots. Twins Ewell and Mathison, of the Bos- ton delegation, made fun for everybody. Kreitling's decoration of the Chicago dining car was the subject of mu(;h favor- able comment. With such men as F. R. Pierson and P. O'Mara as sponsors the success of the New York convention is assured. It was sad to see that crack team of Buffalo bowlers relegated to the third place so close upon the Pan-American scheme. Sullivan's paper set a number thinking about matters which they had never thought of before in connection with their business. Cement Joints — Gravity Heating System. Ed. Am. Florist: — Y'ou will oblige by informing me on the following points with regard to cement joints: 1. How are the joints made? 2. What kind of cement is used? ;!. Are they as safe as the rust joints? 4. How long should they stand before use? 5. What is meant by the gravity sys- tem of hot water heating? Greenhorn. 1. Cement joints are sometimes used for packing 4-inch cast-iron pipe. About one inch of the joint is first caulked with oakum or a piece of rope, as large as can be readily driven in. Next enough cement, or iron ])utty, to make a layer one-half inch thick, followed by another thin layer of oakum, or rope packing. The hub is then filled with rather thick cement, made from equal parts of fine, sharp sand and water lime. Care should be taken to have the pipe so supported that its expansion or contraction will not be hindered and in warm weather there is danger that the cement will set too (|uickly. To prevent this it is well, after five or six days, to fill the pipes with water and to cover the joints well with burlap or other material that can be occasionally moistened. 2. Any good grade of Portland cement will answer. .'t. A well-made rust joint is much harder to break than the cement joint, although when no unusual strain is placed upon the cement joints they will last many years. Unless one is accus- tomed to making rust joints there is danger of cracking the hubs. 4. The joints made as above will hold if a fire is started at the end of a week, butif allowed to set slowly it will become stronger for weeks and even months. 5. All systems of heating with hot water may be spoken of as gravity sys- tems, as the movement of the water in the pipes is due to the fact that as the water in one portion is warmed it ex- pands and becomes lighter, while other portions on cooling contract and thus become heavier. As a result the excess of weight of the cold water causes it to dis- place any warmer water that is lower down in the system. It will thus be seen that the circulation is caused, not because hot water rises, but by the falling of the cold water, which pushes the hot water out of the way. "Specific gravity is held by all intelligent heating men to be the iorce that causes water to circulate through the piping." A. T. Hoyt in American Florist, Jully 22, 1899. L. R. Taft. Roots of Roses Injured. Ed. Am. Florist:— I would hke to know what means to adopt in order to banish a small white worm which is cut- ting off my roses at the roots. The house has been planted about two weeks with Bride and Bridesmaid. Every morning there are five or six plants cut away in the soil. What should be done? New Beginner. "New Beginner" does not give any description whatever of the grub and there are several families of these which do more or less feeding on rose roots. The most destructive of all are the grub of Aramygus Fullerii, or what is gener- ally known as the rose bug proper. This grub is milky white with a small brown head; average length from half an inch to five-eighths of an inch; it is quite soft, yet its digestive powers must be exception- ally good, for they can destroj- more rose roots than any other living thing I have ever seen. There is another grub known as the wire worm; tlii~ f-llow is from three-quarters to one ii.lLi in length, is straw-colored with brown head and has short legs which enable it to bury itself very quicklj' in the soil. He has a good appetite also. Then there is the grub of the June bug. This, when exposed to the light, usually assumes somewhat the form of a horse shoe and when full grown will average one and one-half inches long, with brown head, white or straw-colored body with the latter end of a dark gray color, particularly after a good meal of rose roots with some of the compost for seasoning. With the two last, the old adage is still the best, "ketch 'em and kill 'em." If "New Beginner" has the first described in his rose house I would not give him a nickle per foot for his products till he has exterminated them. His only chance to do this is to clean everything movable out of the house, make a big bon-fire and burn the lot, and then thor- oughly lime wash every part of his benches and walls with hot lime and begin over again with new clean stock. 1 hope he has not this pest to contend with, but if he will mail three or four in a wooden or tin box with just enough moist earth to keep them alive, I will tell him at once if it is this "cuss." John N. May. i8^9- The American Florist. 127 Greenhouse Building. New Castle, Pa— W. T. & F. P. Butz, two carnation houses 22x150; violet house 20x100. Angola, Ind. — R. P. Carpenter, house 12x00. Green Bay, Wis. — Herman Kayniaker, vegetable house .30x120. H. M. Kein- ecke, rebuild house 20x5.1. Stephens Point, Wis. — A. V. Browne, two houses 20x100, one 10x100. Franklin, Pa.— W. T. Bell & Sons, car- nation house 23x116. Toronto, Can. — T. Duffort, house 15x80. Monongahela, Pa.— I. S. Crall, range of commercial houses. Sycamore, 111 — Fred. Witty, one green- house. Kennett Square, Pa.— Thompson Rich- ards, 100 foot house. Newark, N. J. — T. Sauvage, palm house 30x30, rose house 30x35, carnation house 30x35 and propagating house 12x25. J. G. Muller, three houses each 20x150. Baltimore, Md. — Robt. Garrett, palm house, 30x40, croton house 20x30, stove house 30x40. T. E. Hambleton, plant house 18x120, propagatinghouse 10x16. Flushing, N. Y. — Sanford Hall Asylum, greenhouse 20x150. Washington, D. C— U. S. Botanic Gar- den, two houses 18x60, lean-to 14x50. Mr. Lothrop, house 20x100. Woodside, N. Y. — Chas. Schafer, rose house 18x130. West Hoboken, N. J.— John Reichert, commercial house 25x80. Smilax Leaves Spotted. Ed. Am Florist:— Can you tell me what is the cause of the white spotting on my smilax leaves in summer, as per the enclosed sample? What can be done to prevent it? W. The peculiar spotting on the smilax leaves submitted is the result of an insect which belongs to what is commonly known as the flea-beetle family. Just as soon as we have cooler weather these insects cease their ravages. How to annihilate this pest so that it will not bother smilax or other plants in summer time is a hard problem to solve. Among potatoes growing on some parts of this continent, a near relative ot this insect causes much havoc among the vines, and in many cases seriously impairs the crop. The now quite well known Bordeaux mixture answers a double purpose, if freely used, in the case of potato grow- ing, by checking insect injury and fungus diseases. One of the tricks resorted to by these troublesome insects for their self-preservation, is to dodge beneath the leaves — side step, as it were — upon the slightest agitation of the vines. It is thus difficult to hit the enemy with what is known as contact insecticides, and to use poison for internal application would be extremely risky and might prove dangerous. Some years ago, when our personal summer trade demanded more smilax than it does at the present time, we con- structed a cheap lath house outdoors, and planted some old smilax roots therein, trained the strings in the usual way, and on this plan circumvented the flea-beetle, and had fairly good smilax for cutting purposes, though we must admit the leaves were not so luxuriant as are those grown under glass; but what was of far more importance, the leaves were quite hard, thus making it more valuable, because less inclined to wilt in the hot summer months. J. P. OBITUARY. HENRI LEVEyUE I)E VII.MORIM, II. L. de Vilmorin, one of the most con- spicuous figures in European horticulture, died August 22. The house of Vilmorin- Andrieux & Co. dates back beyond the time of Louis XY, when Pierre Andrieux was seedsman and botanist to that king. In 1745 the firm was located at the Quai de la Megisserie and that is its address at the present day. M. de Yilmorin, one of the senior members of the firm, was widely known as an authority on all horticultural subjects. He was an occasional contributor to our columns and last visited this country, with his son Philip, during the World's Fair year. Many of our readers will remember the World's Fair congress of horticulturists. On this occasion M. de Yilmorin spoke with much feeling of the pleasure he experienced in meet- ing with the horticulturists of America. M. Henri de Yilmorin was a Veitchian medallist of the Royal Horticultural Society of England and a knight of the French Legion ot Honor. The Vilmorin family has lived for several generations on the beautiful estate at Verrieres, and those who have been so fortunate as to have visited the deceased at his home are most enthusiastic in praising the estate as covering everything desirable in horti- culture, artistically and commercially, and express themselves as still more delighted with the modest and unaffected courtesy with which they were enter- tained. Our portrait of M. Henri de Yilmorin, which appears elsewhere in this issue, is copied from the Gardeners' Chronicle ol June 13, 1896. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE, AdTertlaementB ander tills head will be Inaertod at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant adrs. not for the year I8yy Is entitled to a flve-llne want adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time during the year. OITDATION WANTED— By a flrst-clasa gardener SITUATION WANTED-By practical all-around flo rlst; single. Good references. Address J H, Olneyvllle f. O.. Providence, R. I. N D, care American Florist. A C. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By a flrst-olasB decorator and designer. In a store or greenhouse. Best of references. Address E M, care Am Florist. orconimerclal. J H a. 55 E. Fomf ret tst.. Carlisle, Pa. SITUATION WANTED- With privilege of buying or taking partnership in small greenhouse busi- ness, If agreeable to both parties. Addrees Box lij, Gunston, Va. SITUATION WANTED-By tlrst-class growf r of cut tlowers and general BtocK; gt>y kj single German 27 years old; competent to take chargeof a garden; ti years' experience In glass gar- dening at Clnclnnall, O ; have a garden In charge at present, state all particulars In first letter. Kefer- ences If desired. Addreas .Ioh.v .\. BCHAErEii. care Carl Skjolrtager, Oxford, O. ANTKD-Two young men for general greenhouse work; wages S30 and lodging CAKi. lllHsrn. Hillsdale, .Mich. w w ANTKI)~A Kood florlat to work In retail (lower Btore; sober. G"od salary to Kood man. Ad- II B, care American Florlet. W' ANTED -A good man to grow cut Howers. Must be sober and Industrious: steady job for the iian. K. care American Florist. WANTED— A second-hand hot water heater; also several sections ot Carmody hot water heater, style 2. c. C. Wo.x.vEM.^.v, Mexico, Mo. WANTED-All-around man with judgment and experience; Industrious and reliable; caoable of taking charge. ,1. T. WILHASON. Memphis, Tenn. W^ w^ TANTED— A yountr man to leam the tlorlsta" buBl- nesB or with some experience In ilile line. State age and waKee wanted with board. Address R. UOFF.MANX. llo Prairie St. Elkhart, Ind. W^ w ANTED-To buy or rent, with prlvUeReof buying, preenhousa eatabllsbment: ;iuDO to 10.000 feet of State lowest cash renting and buying price JSB Grove L. Tyler. Gunston, Va WANTED~An all-around fiorlut; one capable of growing good roses. carnaUons and general greenh'juae stock. Mast be sober. Industrious and reliable. References required, ritite waives wanted. Address a M. care Aoierlcan Florist. W^ M. D. Mehbill. South Haven, Mich. F OR SALE OR RENT-Fortune for live tiorlst with small capital. Write me and 1 will prove It. FIT, care American Florist, FOR SALE— Carmody water boller-S sections— very reasonable and In good condlilon. Address LtOR SALK— Four greenhouses, with rsoci feet > A" glass; good location; htai. hot wattr; ever thing very convenient: terms reasonable. Apply JoBN KOHN, Lake Geneva. Wis. FOR SALE— One Devlne boiler, seven flues, good order; reason, for selling, must have a larger boiler for my bouses Mrs. . Beckwitu. Mt. Pleasant. la. FOR SALE-A bargain; tine retail buslneas, 4000 ft glass, well stocked; 7-rooiii dwelling, birn. stable etc., in city of 40.000. A flue opportunity for beginner. Reason for selling, bad health. Write at once Ad- dress M, care American Florist. FV _. tion; doing aplendld business; electric cars laas^Tthe office. Will sell cheap on account of retirement. FLORif^T. 222t; So. Meridian St., Indianapolis, lud. FOR SALE... 3.50 feet 4-in. he;n tion. Will furnish per 100 feet. Two e-in. low pressure steam or hot water valves, open wav. Socket joints in flrst-class order. Semi us a bid for tli.-ni. CRITCHELLS, 110 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, 0. A BARGAIN. Two Carmody Boilers, 7 sections each. The two will make one large boiler. 3 Ts, 10 I,s and 290 ft. -4-in. cast iron pipe All in good condition. Price, S70 cash. H. P. SMITH. PiQUA. O. FOR SALE. One Xo. 4 Doric Hot Water Heater. New: never been used. $93 cash, f. o. b. cars. Reason tor selling, too small, having enlarged my plant. Address... CEO. M. WRISIEY, Windsor, Conn. 128 The American Florist. Aug. 26^ Marblehead and Thereabouts. I was over in Marblehead, Mass., the other day and made a call on our friend, E. Hayden, one of those busy chaps who yet has a pleasant word for every- one; I alwa3'S enjoy a call at his place. He intends making an addition of forty feet on two houses and to this he will attach a potting shed and boiler room. Two Florida boilers will be used to heat the entire place. Several hundred thou- sand pansy plants will be grown here this year. I find chrysanthemum plants are short alt about this district; almost everybody wants a few. At Elbridge Blaney's, in Swampscott, there is a new chrysanthemum house 20x60 in which the plants in solid beds are growing finely. There is one house planted to asters, the greater portion being Vick's Branching. These are a fine lot and promise a good crop, but Truff- aut's planted under the same conditions, in fact, on the same bench, are badly dis- eased. This is also a common sight in the gardens, but I don't knowthat lever saw so much of this trouble before. Blaney's carnations are in good condi- tion, most of them being housed. I had an interesting conversation with one of Lynn's veteran florists, S. T. Good- win, the other day, about his trip to the Klondike gold regions. I wouldn't be surprised if he and S. H. Davenport took a trip to Porto Rico this fall. William Walk, a former foreman at the Julhan place in Salem, is building a new range, consisting of two honses 25x100 and one house 18x80 with potting shed and office, the heating to be done by a fifty horse-power boiler. The construction throughout is in a man- ner that will commend itself on sight. Side and top ventilators will be used, regulated by a thermostat, of which Mr. W^alk thinks quite highly. A general stock will be grown. The Houghton Horticultural Society, of Lynn, will have an outing on Labor day, when a trip will be made to the Ames estate at North Easton. Jap. ScRANTON, Pa. — Thos. Harber has gone into bankruptcy, with liabilities of $1,850 and assets of $1,580. Le Mars, Ia.— W. F. Will has severed his connection with the Le Mars Green- houses and gone to Chicago. Mrs. E. G. Will, who owns the place, will engage another manager and continue the busi- ness. Staatsburg-on-Hudson, N. Y. — James Macfarlane has located in a picturesque spot overlooking the Hudson river and has commenced the erection of a nursery and florists' plant, which he expects to have in working order by September 1. On August 18 there was rejoicing in the Macfarlane household over the arrival of a baby boy. FLORISTS***^ ■ F you buve made :iuy chantie iu your firm * uiime or address, please send us your corrected business curd so that you may bn properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may luive made to your est:ib- lisbment, i-ither LTiM-nhons^'s or liind. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Philadelphia and Return, $16.45 VIA THE WABASH. The Wabash will sell tickets, Chicago to Philadelphia and return, Sept. 1 to 4, as above; other tickets, a little higher, giving greater privileges. Write for particulars. Ticket office, 97 Adams St., Chicago. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd., , „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Distance ' 'Phone 2157. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Consignments Solicited. No. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. WRITE FOR PRICE LIST. Wbol^ale flower/\arl^fe CINCINNATI, Aug. 24 Boaes, Bride, Brldeemald Meteor " Perle .... 2 00® 3.00 .... 2.00® 4.00 .... 2 00® 3 00 ...10.00® 12. 50 .15 ST. LOUIS, Boses, Beanty Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle Aug. 24. Meteor '.■ ... 4,00@20.00 ... 2.00® 4.00 ... 2.00® 3.00 MILWAUKBB. Aug. 24. Elosea, Beaaty.Iong perdoz. 2.00(§i 3.00 medium " " 1 25® 1.50 short " " .im 1.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00^4.00 " Perle 2 00@ 3.00 " Meteor 3.00(§i 6.00 Kalaerin 3.00® 6 00 .75 Common ferns 25 PlTTBBtJRQ, Bosea, Beauty Bride. Bridesmaid. Aug. 34. ... 5.00@25.00 ... 2.00® 6.00 Perle ... 2.00® 4.00 long " ... ... 1 00® 1.50 ABparaffUs, bunches Sprengerll :::.:::::: "..35 00@75.00 Llllum Speclosum ... 4 00@ ti.OO EXCURSION TO TORONTO VIA THE WABASH. The Wabash will sell excursion tickets from Chicago to Toronto, August 26 to 29 at 812.40 for the round trip, account of Toronto Fair. Write lor particulars. City ticket office, 97 Adams St., Chicago. CHEAP LAND EXCURSION TO MOBILE, ALA. VIA THE WABASH AND M. & O. The Wabash will sell excursion tickets from Chicago to Mobile, Ala., and return at $15.00 for the round trip, good to leave Chicago on August 22 only. Write for mans, time tables and full particulars. F. A. Palmer, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., 97 Adams St., Chicago HARDY GUT FERNS FAMCY DAGGER IN 1000 LOTS, AT 75 Cents PER 1000. Discount ou liir^-e lots. Also deiilcr in Sphagnum Moss. Bouquet Greens. Christmas Trees, Etc., Etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. HOLTON&HUNKELGO.' I WHOLESALE ^ FLORISTS. ■^P. 0. Box 103. MILWAUKEE. WIS. ! W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cincinnati.. Cut Flower Co., ciNCiNNAiro. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. If you write to any ad vertiser anywhere mention the paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like you better for it. Leather Bound copies of the new edition of our DIRECTORY of Florists, jj Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and g Canada, arranged both by states and towns and alpha- betically. Price, $3.00; in board covers, $2.00. .^.^^^.^ American Florist Company, 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. i8gg. The American Florist. 129 8O0.000 Growers of CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for line AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Price List. AHERICAN BEAin-Y 24-in. stem perdoz., $2.50 nETEOR per 100, 3.00 to 4.00 BRIDESnAID " 3.00to 4.00 BRIDE " 3.00 to 4.00 PERLE " 3.00 to 3.00 CARNATIONS " I.OOto 1.50 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. Until further notice we will close at 5:30 P. M. week days, and noon on Sundays and Holidays. IHcKElOiRXWINTERSON, Wholesale Florists. ^^^^CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED..^.5t^^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHIO.A.OO. We Have the ^^ SPECIALTIES: LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIOH-ORADE ROSES, _ H ouse in Chicago. CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. S 0(I@50.aO !.a0@15.00 .75® 1.00 2.00@25.0a ! 00® 5 00 .50® 4 00 1.60® 00 .60® 1.00 1 00® 1.60 2.00® 4.00 .3i@ 1.00 1.00® 4.00 i.OO®lU.OO 50.00 .61® 1.00 GIVE US A TRIAL.' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. ^^^t^N YORK WM. F. KASTING, Wholesale Com- ission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florlsta' Supplies & Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN. Wholesale Florist^ 1122 PINE STREET, » ST. LOUIS. MO '^r A. complete Hue of Wire DeAl^ns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3)34 Olive Street, jit ^ ^ Si. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. MfUtion Tba Amuncan Florist. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ''°'??H°or/:?}i'=.. D. PHILADELPHIA, PA, Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses soliciteDV' Of Florists, Nur- UilKC.^ 1 WK I serymen & Seeds- men of the United stales and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANYje,M 324 nearborn St.. CHICAOO. ILL. HALF TONES ^.^t.gt ZINC ETCHINGS ^o* WOOD CUTS^.gt.gft^ i^ ELECTROTYPES ^ J- J. MANZ & CO. ■ 95-207 Canal St., - - - CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE WORK. ^ prompt" SERVICE. ^ Choice Carnations Choice Roses ,M^ ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES Traendly&Schenck JULIUS LANG NEW YORK CITY New Telephone Xo. 370 Madison Sq. )8 W. 28th Street Cut riower Exchange Wbol^ale [lower/\arK?fe NEW YOKK, Aug 23 Bosea, Beauty select 10. ordinary 2 Bridesmaid, unde. Morgan " Kalsenn. Meteor 1 CamatloDB " fancy 1. LUy of the valley 1 I.K)nglfli)ru[u 4 Gladioli 1 Asters, per hundred bunches 1 fancy Cattleya 00® 4 to 50a .75 00® 1.60 110® 2 00 0O@ 8 00 60® 2 00 OOS 3 OO 1 00 00(960 00 .003 8 00 Sprengerl.perdoz. bunches 1@2 Adlantum B[7FFAI.O. Aug. 24 Boses, Beauty 3. Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2. Perle, Nlphetos 2 .50 Asters. Smllax Adlantum — Hardy Ferns... Galax leaves Asparagus. 00025.00 01® 6.00 .00® 4.00 00® tl.OO 5f® 1 00 .00® 2,00 00® 4.00 0O@12 50 ,00® ti 00 .50® 1.50 ).0O® 15.00 .'im 1.00 Sweet Peas per bunch 02® .06 Gladiolus 2 MILI.ANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madlaon Square. Capable, experienced. Conslenments solicited. Edw. C. Horan, ^r^sT" 47 West 28th Street, NEM YORK. New TetepliODe No il\ Madlaon i-quare CAN FILL YOUR OKDEBS FOR FIXE BEAUTIES, ^ BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES and CARNATIONS. Write for Price List. ^S^Xotice New Number. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grower^or.. Q^j^ FloWCrS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO. ^^LONO DISTANLE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. 53 WEST Both STREII NEW YORK CARNATIONS Tel. 280 Madison Sq. Mention the American Florist. TheNewYork Cut Flower Do. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORH. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orderi. M. A. HART, Commission "'^n''" Gut Flowers, 4.4 WEST 29th Street. NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST IWAKKET IN NEW TORK. 'Ptione 325 Madison Square. Ford Bros... c. Cineraria Hybrida Nana, large flowerinK dwarf, mixed trade plit., 2i>c. Cineraria, larce flowering dou- ble mixed, trade pkt. , 50e. Cineraria, large flowering dou- ble while, irade pUt.,60c. Calceolaria Hybrida. Our mix- ture is composed of the choicest selections of the tigered, marl^ed, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know it will give entire .satisfaction. Trade pkt., 1000 Seeds, .=iOc. Cyclamen, Giant Flowered CyL'him..n IVrsieuii. (ligaiiteum SpleniiL-ns. We have an extra fine strain of this grand market plant. Unsur- passed for size of bloom and va- riety of colors. inn 1000 seeds, seeds. Mont Blanc, pure white % -T.i J.5.00 Deep Crimson, ver.y large TS ii.OO Rosa von Marienthal, pink. "^ ^.00 White, Carmine Eye .75 h.K> Giant Flowered Sorts best mixed. 'b oz., Jl,.50 .50 4.50 PANSIES Vaughan's "International." Received the only reward for Mi.xed Pansies at the Worlds Fair. It is to-dav better and more complete than ever. It con- tains the cream of the stock of 10 Pansy specialists. There r- belter mixture in existence, as all the florists who saw used tell you. Price, per oz., SIO.OO; 'ioz.. $5.00! 'aoz., S2.50; 'bOZ., $1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture, ») This mixture is specially made up by us from all the above separate colors of Giant Trimardeau, the Giant Bugnot and C i.ssier and several special strains which cannot be had any other way. If your trade demands large flowers there is no better Price, per oz., $4.00; yoz., $1.00; "^ioz., 60c.; trade pkt., 23c. SPECIAL OFFER. We furnish any live 25c., trade pkts. of Giant Pansies for $1.00. Vaughan's Premium Pansies Mixed. Kmbraces all the varieties of the Fancy German sorts. We have -iold this mixlure for the past fifteen years and it has given genera '•p'^|.'' )[', "jg^. ,^„j., goc; Woz., $3.00; oz., $5.50. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES, "Choice Mixed" in many colors. Plct. Uic; ^4Oz.,30c.; oz.,$l.UO; 4 oz. for K. 00. Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Beaconsfleld, Giant Striped, Giant Emperor William, Giant Paris Market. Each, per trade pkt., 25t.; (any 5 for $1.00) oz.,$2.00. /-■ . . TD J. Our strain of this is of exceptionally Vjiant iSUgnOl. good quality, none better. Trade pkt., 25c., H oz., 75c., oz., $5.00. oz., 3Sc.; Vaughan's Seed Store 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. p 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. Gloxinia Hybrida, Vaughan's Mixture. This mixlure is made up by ourselves from the choice-st siiotted. tigered, edged, marbled and splashed sorts of the upright and horizontal type, and includes such new sorts as Kmperor Wil- liam and Frederick. Princess Louise. Defiance, etc., and we know that better seed is not to be had at any price. Trade pkt., KXM seeds, 50c.; 3 pkts. for *1.2ij. Chater's Prize Hollyhocks. Ourseed of ihis has been saved from the 11 nest and largest double flowers only antl will produce (lowers extremely double and in the best, brightest and most dis- tinct colors. Sow now Double Pure White, M. oz., a5c; 1 oz., Ifl.'i'i; trade pkl., Kic. Double Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, Salmon, Crimson, each, '4 oz. ;!6i-,; 1 oz.,*I.25; trade pkt., 10c. Chater*s Prize Hollyhocks, dou ble mixed. '4 oz , Xk.. 1 oz., $1.25; trade pkt., :iOc. Double Hollyhocks, good mixed, M oz., 2,5c.; 1 oz., 85c.; trade pkt.. Vaughan's International Primula Mixture. This mixture is composed of the most salable colors of Single Flowering Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks and reds with a sprinkling of other colors, enough to give a large variety of colors. the most Important shades predominating. Itcontainssome of the Giant sorts, some Fern- leaved, sotne blue; also some with dark leaves and stems. We have taken special pains to make this mixture as complete as pos- sible and unreservedly recom- mend it to everyone. Price for I Pkt. of 350 seeds, 50o Internat'n'l- 5pkls., 1750 " $2.00 Mixture. ( Per 1 - 16 oz 2.50 'amniiiiiy Indispensable" THIS is the only word which describes the American Florist Com- pany's Trade Directory. This book, 359 pages of facts tersely told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money mak- ing which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can afford to be with- out. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your cata- logue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names . «^ %^ ^ %^ «^ «^ «^ ^ EDITI ON OF 1899, P OSTPAID, $2.00. ^.gt^ IN FLEXIBLE LEATHER BINDING, $3.00. AMERICAN nORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. i:J4 The American Florist. Aug. 26, The Nursery TRflt)B. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. C. D. Hunt now has 200,000 trees in his nursery at Medford, Oklahoma. E. W. Reid, Bridgeport, W. Va., is building a packing house with storage cellar 60x160. \V. K. Cox, of the Alpha Nursery Co., Alpha, Ills., is on his way east with large ofterings of peach seed. James Mott, nurseryman, of Orlando, Fla., has removed to Fort Meyers, Fla., to go into pineapple growing. The thirteenth annual convention of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents will be held at New Haven, Conn., September 5-S. Only half the apple crop of Missouri will be marketable because of the injury of scab and coddling moth. The state will produce about one-fourth a fullcrop. Word comes that Luther Burbank, the wizard of horticulture, will touch the coffee plant with his magic wand. Dis- appointment awaits him heie, however, as we shall doubtless continue to blame the berrv for the fault of the cook. Trimming Thuja Hedge. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please give instruc- tions as to the best time to cut back a thuja hedge. These trees are five or six feet high. Would it be advisable to cut them back twelve inches? They are uneven in height. Subscriber. There is no better time than the present to trim an arbor-vitce hedge, spring not excepted. The earlier it is done now the better. To cut away a foot of top from a hedge five to six feet high seems a severe trimming, yet it is not likely to injure the hedge pennanentlj . It will look a little unsightly for a year or two until new shoots fill up the gap left by the cutting, but even next season's growth should fairly fill it up. Should it be desired that a lowering of a full foot of height be obtained the main shoots should be cut down fifteen inches. The more slender outside branches which are below this will be well above the cut in height, and these can be trimmed off to the proper level. It is these outside shoots which will fill up the bare places on the top of the hedge in time. Arbor- vit;e rarely pushes out fresh shoots from hard wood, hence it is that we look to the green shoots below the cut to refur- nish the green top. At the time of lessening the height the whole hedge may be trimmed, bringing the top as much to a point as possible without cutting below the foliage. When hedges are large and bushy and are cut down a great deal they rarely fill up in a satisfactory way. It takes a long time for the green outside branches to bush out inwardly to the center, and such cut down hedges are rarely ever satisfactory after. Trimming of hedges leaves the inner twigs much exposed, and this sudden exposure of these weak twigs often destroys them. Hence it is that the present time is a safe time to do the work. Heat is decreasing and cold not here yet, and the twigs spoken of become accustomed to the change and hardened before the approach of freezing weather. This is true of all evergreen hedges. Philadelphia. josErii Meehan. Diseased Crab Apple Leaves. Ed. Am. Florist:— linclosed herewith j'ou will find diseased crab apple leaf. Please give name of the disease and rem- edy. D. C. The crab apple leaf is affected with rust, a well-known fungus disease which is quite prevalent certain seasons. One stage of this fungus occurs on cedar trees, producing what is known as cedar apples. The spores, or reproductive bodies from the cedar apples are carried to the crab apple leaves by the wind or other agencies and by infecting the tissues produce the characteristic spots. The spores from these spots are in turn borne to the cedar trees, where they live through the winter. There is no satisfactory remedy for the disease and about the only way to get rid of it is to remove and destroy all cedar trees in the vicinity. B. T. Galloway. Expedition at New York Customs House. Fred'k W. Kelsey, of New York, who has been interesting himself in correcting the evils at the New York Customs House, has received the following letter, under date of the Treasury Department, Aug. 6: Replying to your letter of the 2nd inst., in relation to the appraisement of nursery stock at the port of New York, I have to inform you that the Collector of Customs and Appraiser at the port named were advised on the 26th ultimo that mer- chandise of the kind in question should be promptly appraised at the actual mar- ket value as defined by section 19 of the Customs Administrative Act; that but one package out of each invoice should be sent to the public store for examina- tion and appraisement unless it should be found necessary in any particular case to call for additional packages to form a proper basis for determining the charac- ter, quantity and value of the entire importation, and that packages contain- ing shrubs, trees and similar nursery stock which may be properly examined on the dock should not be sent to the public store for examination. Respectfully yours, (Signed) A. L. Spaulding, Ass't Sec. Chillicothe, O. — Geo. Brehmer finds his annual display at the Sciota Valley Fair an excellent advertising card. RiVERTON, N. J. — The Dreer Nurseries have been the stopping off place for many travelers to and from the convention and Supt. J. D. Eisele has been busy showing the sights of the big establishment. For Parks, Cemeteries or Private Grounds fOREST, ORNAMEMAL and EVERGREEN TREES, SNRIBS, Etc. iii.'ii thr ellH^ elcr.all uuisi-rx srowu and in li'i- sliii]..-. oiir slirubliery is YOUNG, THRIFTY iujil I'lNK. Remember we are Headquarters fo} Nursery Stock tn the East. Over 200 Acres In Trees and Shrubbery. All thrifty, clean and A No. 1 stock. STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS. NewCanaan. Conn. AUCTION SALE .. .OF 60,000 Deciduous Trees, 75,000 Evergreen Trees, ALSO SHRUBBERY and VINES. This is a clearing out sale of fine, young vigorous stock; nothing reserved. Ground must be cleared regardless of price. Sate begins 10:30 a. m., rain or sliine. jg^SEND FOR List. C. RIBS AM & SON m WJ TRENTON. N. d. HftRDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 and 2 year old, fine plants $.ib.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. UPON. Morrisoille. Bucks Co.. Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. a'.A.C7<=>^ SPV. l^.A.ZBTVZZVO-, The Reading Nursery, READING, MASS EHTABHSHBn 185*. HEADQUARTERS FOR HflRDY ROSES. W.& T.SMITH CO.. Geneva J. Y. ViburnufflTomentosum A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecIaltv E*rIoe ilHt and descriptive catalOKue on application. REA BROTHERS. Norwood. Mass. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cr>i3/-i » I -rice * Azalea Amoena , Rhododendrons. SPECIALIIbS, Kalmias, Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr. (^"Catalogue free. NURSERYMEN.... corrected busiuess card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any ndditioris you may have made to your estab- lishment, "either greenhouses or laml. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. , Plant.s, hulbs, 5eeds. 40 Acres Murdy Re IS, BvcrbloominK Ro.ses, Ticus, I crns, I. CalaloL'ue I ree. ises. 44 Oreenhou Ktc. C. Spray. Kohinoor, Dorner, ■ Portia, Scott, iH.M per lliti; $40 per 1000. Flora Hill, Triumph. .Jubilee. Eldorado, Delia Fox. Mrs. McBurney. Pingree. $6 per 100: $.50 per 1000. We « ill add flne tested seedlings for trial with every order. LAMPRECHT BROS., Ashland, O. Field Grown Carnations Be.st new and standard sorts. AVrite f<.'r cata- logue aud price>. W. p. PEACOC K, Atco. N.J. FIELD-GROWN VE RY STRONG Plautsready now al bottoui jirices. including Jubilee, Daybreak, Triumph, at !f4.00 per 100. IVlcGowan. Portia. Scott, Meteor, florello. Ivory - at$:liiii per 100. Jd^Cash with order. ED, KIRCHNER, Winona, Minn, TO CLOSE OUT! CARNATIONS IfRIDES and MAIDS, :! liuaraiitecd line plants, at 3 Id :!!4-in. pots i.OO and $30.00. MORTON GROVE GREENHOUSES. Paul Kreismann. 27 Market St.. CHICAGO. GROWN Carnation Plants. 10,000 READY NOW. New and Standard varieties, $4.00 to $10.00 per 100. Write me your wants. CARL HAGENBURGER. West Mentor, Ohio. FIEJLD^OFeO-WrV Carnations! ..SEPTEIMBER DELIVERY AND LATER. We have a very large stock, including Q. H. CRANE, MACEO, GLACIER and MRS. JAS. DEAN in good, healthy condition. Send for price list. f . Dorner & Sons Co.. la Fayette, Ind. Seedling Carnation Plants Now too large to mail. Extras added to rover expressage. Price, $4 00 per 100. Two sample plants sent by mail for 10c. TRY FOR THE $50.00 PRIZE. American Rose Co., Washington. D. C. CHOICE STOCK. Wo IkU' 4000 3 in. BRIDES. M«IDS and METEORS in linest possible c-ondition lo plain, and a few hundred 'J!4-in. All go at 30 percent, discount, to mike room. Write for flgures. Thev are worth twice the prices we are making. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. j Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS PLACE TOUR NAME s before the purchasing: ilorists of the entire country THE AMERICAN FLORIST. and your speeialtii by advertising in SEND ADVT. NOW. 136 The American Florist. Aug. 26^ Our pasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St. , Boston, Mass. ; Robt. Kitt, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. St. Louis Juniors. The clerks of the St. Louis florists organized a bowling club August 21, to be known as the Junior Florists' Bowl- ing Club of St. Louis. The following officers were elected: Frank Ellis, presi- dent; A. Y. Ellison, secretary; Wm. Holtz, treasurer. To be eligible for membership a person must be or have been employed by some florist. The proprietor of a store is not eligible. The following scores were made on the first night: Name. 1st 2d 3d Av. Wm.Holtz n l.W 134 119 A.Y.Ellison 100 106 136 114 FrankEllis 121 S8 100 103 Wm. Adels 113 104 86 101 Henry Betteken 87 103 104 98 Jas.Arado 61 104 100 88 Geo. AugermelUr 67 104 90 87 A. Y. E. Echoes of the Tournament. It is all over; the great match has been bowled! Still, after the lapse of a week, we can almost hear the bounding balls and the crashing pins, a sound that thrills the heart of the bowler, particu- larly when the whole ten join in to swell the chorus. There were scores of such cheerful situations, and, alas, more than scores of scores which were almost entirely devoid of such pleasant incidents. It was a great contest, however. There were ten teams in all, sixty men who were striving to win glory and prizes individually and for their club. There were four teams mentioned as win- ners or for a place, Buffalo, Chicago, St. Louis and Philadelphia. Detroit was also in the running. Chicago, with that 157 average made in their game with Omaha a few days before, thought it was all over but the shouting, particularly as Asmus would bt with them in Detroit. (Pity he got that bad sprain.) What was the trouble, boys? There is a great difference between 157 and 141. They should have brought the great Capt. Anson with them, as he appears to have been their mascot. Then there were the champions. That cup was to go back to St. Louis, whether or no; they had become accustomed to it and could not live without its presence, giving evidence, as it did at all times, of their skill at the game. There is no ques- tion about their ability; they are experts in the art of bowling; what they lack is nerve, for it takes a steady head and hand when the excitement of a tourna- ment is on, and here is where they failed. Their game was the most even of the lot, their second being twenty pins better than their first and their third seventeen better than their second. Buffalo was picked as the winner prob- ably oftener than any other club. They had confidence in large quantities and started off at a great pace, making 870, and thought that was simply "rotten" as anything less than 900 was almost an im- possibility for them. The second game in the fifth frame showed a possible thou- sand as a grand total, but here their nerve gave out; they became too anxious and, like the man who runs too fast, they fell down, their total being but 890. This was a good game, however, and they led everybody. Philadelphia, their nearest competitor, was distanced by thirty-three pins. Their last game was to be a corker, but here lack of nerve developed and they soon had a very large case of "rattles" on their hands, from vvhich we question if they have even now quite recovered. But one man kept his head; he was William B. Scott, who proved himself a bowler from away back. His score, 177, made under most discour- aging circumstances, while it did not pull out his team, landed for him the grand medal for the best score for three games, 507, a record of which he may well be proud. Philadelphia came to win; they formed a strong attachment for the trophy when it was with them over a year ago. Their first game was a great disappointment; their nerves were also out of order and they were oftener "upin the air" than on •the alley. At the end of the first game it looked as it they were out of it, being then in fifth place, but their second game saw them get down to business and roll in their proper form; 936 was the total and it proved to be high game, winning the set of balls offered by the Crawford, McGreggor & Canby Co., of Dayton, O. Their last game also passed the 900 mark, this being the only team to attain this distinction. They won not only the honor of being the champions and the Evans cup, which is now their property, but the trophy offered by the officers of the city of Detroit, which has to be won twice and is a beauty. Individual mem- bers of the team also took prizes; D. T. Connor, for greatest number of spares and pins made on same, won a five dollar hat and a five dollar umbrella. He also gets a morocco leather ball case offered bv Capt. A. C. Anson, of Chicago, for the second highest number of pins in all games. George Moss needed but to have made an easy spare, in his second game of 205, to have won the high game medal, called the Detroit Hotel trophy, which went to George Stollery, of Chicago, for his great game of 208. The set of six scarf pins offered by the Brunswick-Balke- CoUender Company was also won by the Philadelphia team. St. Louis wins the trophy of the National Florists' Bowling Association for the second highest average in all games and Buffalo, which rolled oft' a tie with Chicago, won the prize oft'ered by the association to the team having the third best score. The scores in this game were as follows Buffalo, Kasting, 126; McClure, 145; Wm. Weber, 190; Wm. B. Scott, 1.30; Wm. Scott, 107; Philip Scott, 153; total 851. Chicago, Winterson, 123; Hauswirth, 112; Degnan, 131; G. Stollery, 142; Asmus, 144; F. Stollery, 151; total 803. Buffalo thus won third place by forty-eight pins. In the individual rolling F. C. Weber and Theo. Bock appear to have both won first place and C. Risch will take third. One of Wm. Scott's sons, George is the name, I think, made 156 in this contest but, not being a member of the society, had to relinquish the prize. This was certainly a case of hard luck; young Mr. George is not yet 17 but is develop- ing into a great bowler and will undoubt- edly be on the next Buffalo team. Wm. Bowler Scott (his full name) is a most consistent player. He rolls a medium pace ball from a point between the cor- ner and center of the alley; this is deliv- ered with great accuracy, which is also displayed when spares are to be made. Referring to William's remarks on ho w the trophies were to be displayed, we would suggest that as there is but the one to I show, he take a piece of the "black vel- vet," place it in the good sized wreath frame, which can then be filled with red flowers; good deep pink asters woiild do; then attach the medal in the center by some of the "silver strings" and hang the whole piece in the window, with the inscription "Won by my son, Wm. B. Scott, at the florists' national bowling tournament in Detroit." Fill up the bal- ance of the window with palms in lieu of the other prizes and call it finished for this year. Ah! William, there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and (in this case) the window. K- An Interesting Table. I was very glad to see that "dem Phillies" brought back the cup from the bowling tournament all right. Now that it's all over I am free to confess we were a bit scared of Buffalo. Philadel- phia has had but one first since 1892, at Providence in 1897, while Buffalo had three firsts, as will be seen from the appended table giving the results for the past eight years. We Phillies used to get 1 1 ^ ■a 1 3s m " ■a" H J X. w — S t - ■SS l§ ^2 H - — — — — i 1 is a"" 2 = . < be w £ 3 3 t" 33 tfl Cl. - ^ ,tj - > .J Soj ^n ■"2 "'S (isS as w CO p; » ■A £ a OS 3 >-!, 'a >r^ n, IS '€. b ^^ ^ y. Vi n Si t- ^m M-^l a_ ^ ^ St- .0=: S5 < ^ £ ^ ^ E a „, ? 3 ^' "5 .3S ij. ^'s i^ Is 03 p; .i t- A ^ 23 ui tf ' "1 '="■?? -.^ >-S s>^ 2^ 2s iu '5__^ 'A » °' ' .'^ i!. iM ^ .2 & • ■> ^0 >^<^ 'ei — |S .* Pittsburg —_— _ 7 Flatbush 8 Omaha .^ In this comparison Boston and Pitts- burg are tied for fifth place. It is but fair to mention that Buffalo would have had a better showing had she not been disqualified at Omaha, where she had the highest score. When the prophets are making their guesses for New York in 1900 I commend a little study of this brief history. I did not observe that any of them had Philadel- phia even among the "also rans." G. C. Watson. A Belated Chicago Report. In the practice ~ame played August 1 1 the following record was compiled: Niime. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4t,li. 5th. (ith. .\v. 1». .1. Haus\virth..l43 176 200 163 170 E. P. Wintersoii..l22 l.=i3 149 171 164 174 15.=i L. C. Chapin m> 118 178 131 156 176 152 .Iiio. Degniiii 188 m> 120 126 13! 145 144 .1. F.Wilcox 137 110 133 181- 127 l.W 140 G.L.Grant 183 110 12:! 151 163 ll.'S 140 .lohn Zei-h 138 101 156 165 140 Walter Ki-eitliiig. 101 117 148 130 164 164 i:i4 Chas. Kallutl 143 140 lUO KW Ohas. Hunt 151 144 101 110 126 Before proceeding to Detroit Omaha and Chicago locked horns to the discom- fiture of Omaha, as follows: CHICAGO. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total. P. J. Hauswirth 151 137 117 405 John Degnan 233 175 128 536 Fred. Stollery 153 168 179 490 Geo. Stollery 141 176 156 473 E. F. Winterson 1.56 163 190 509 Walter Kn-itling 140 110 162 413 Total 974 919 932 2825 OHAH.«. Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total. -T. P. Wiloox 155 162 161 478 L.C. rhanin 142 132 138 412 .1. H. Hadk-inson 117 150 153 420 L.Henderson 116 110 82 308 G.Swoboda 145 156 117 418 P. Floth 141 83 135 359 Total ' 816 793 786 2395 Lenox, Mass. John Francis Huss, superintendent of the George H. Morgan place, Ventfort Hall, has resigned his position and on October 1 will sail for Switzerland, where he will make his home with his aged mother. Before coming to American Mr. Huss assisted in laying out the parks in the city of Paris and was asked to assist in laying out Central Park, New Y'ork. He adfterward laid out the Momingside Park in New York and was then engaged by Mr. Morgan to become superintend- ent of the Ventfort Hall place, which has no horticultural rival in Lenox. It is said that a relative of Mr. Huss has recently left him a fortune in Switzerland, his native country. Bay City, Mich. — Rudolph Boehringer has returned from the convention greatly pleased with everything he encountered in Detroit. College Point, N. \'. — Anton Schul- theis, who sailed for Europe three months ago, returned home August 14. Mr. Schultheis is the president of the Krakehlia Singing Society, and the members of this organization gave him a right royal wel- come at Witzel's Hall, where the society holds its meetings. I STRONG I FIELD- I GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000 WHITE CLOUD $10.00 $S0.00 EVANSTON 10.00 80.00 FLORA HILI 5.00 40 00 EVELINA 5.00 40 00 NIVEA 5 00 40.00 ARMAZINDY 5.00 40 00 McBURNEY 5.00 40 00 TRIIMPII 5.00 40 00 Per 100 Per 1000 H'BILEE $5.00 $40 00 MORELLO 5.00 40 00 ARGYLL 5.00 40.00 DAYBREAK 4.00 30,00 McGOWAN 3.00 25 00 PINGREE 3.00 25.00 TIDAL WAVE 3,00 25.00 ALASKA 3 00 25 00 All plants sold under the condition that they are to be returned immedi- ately if not perfectly satisfactory. REINBER6 BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. ® © CARNATIONS VICTOR and DAYBREAK FROM FIELD. We have a few thousand fine, strong plants, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Cash must accompany order. HALLIDAY BROS., 11 EAST BALTIMORE ST., jr»ow. CARNATIONS! Extra fine plants, all carefully disbudded. Ready Sept. 1st. For prices address H. W. BUCKBEE, Rockford, III. FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES. Si;'! CARNATION PLANTS Orders booked now for strong, healthy plants of the following varieties : 500 FLORA HILL 1000 SILVER SPRAY 500 McGOWAN 1000 IVORY 500 GOLDFINCn 500 tLDORADO 1000 EMILY PIERSON 500 MORELLO If there is anything here you want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot of stock CHAS. CHADWICK3 LOCK BOX It, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Send for prices. Geo. Hancock & Son. Grand Haven. Mich. 20,000 FIELD CARNATIONS that must be sold: McGOW.\X, PORTIA and SCOTT, tine healthy plants, $4,011 per lOll: ^ISb.m per 1 00(1. 5000 CALIFORNIA. VIOLET CLOMPS. $3.00 per 100. MARIE LOUISEand LADY CAMPBELL pnt-plants. $3,00 per KX). SWA.NLEY WHITE $3.50. All healthy stock. Cash with order. BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa. Garnaiion nani§. EXTRA FINE FIELD-GROWN STOCK. Ready Sept. 1st. Per 100 Per 1000 FLORA HILL 86 00 $50.00 DAYBREAK S.OO 40.00 TRIUMPH 5.00 40.00 WM. bCOTT 4.00 35.00 GENESEE 4.00 35 00 McGOWAN 3 00 25.00 METEOR 4.00 35.00 We have over 20,O0O of the abore varieties to dispose of. Cash with order. W. A. WETTLIN. Hornellsville. N. Y. SURPLUS CARNATIONS! strong, Field-grown Plants. 1500 F. HILL. 800 DAYHREAK. 800 TRIUMPH, 600 .lUIilLEE. 200 WHITE CLOni), a» SCOTT, 150 ARMAZINDY, $5.00 per 100. Cash w ith. rd.r W. SABRANSKY, Kenton. 0. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Florist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. ib» The American Florist. Aui^- ^6 Pittsburg, SOME GOOD DECORATIONS IN SIGHT. — A NEW CONSERVATORY ORDERED. -RETURN- ING CONVENTIONITES BRING A TROPHY. Our florists are anticipating an activity in business owing to the preparations in progress for the reception of President MeKinley, who is expected here August 28 to do honor to the Tenth regiment on its return. He will be the guest of Mrs. Robert Pitcairn and the decorations for the occasion will be elaborate. Geo. Westinghouse has plans prepared by Lord & Burnham for the erection of a new conservatory, the old one being torn away. The structure will be principally of iron. The center will be a palm house and several wings will be added. It will be heated by hot water and the glass will be lGx24. The head gardener there is A. W. Weber, formerly of the Phipps Conservatory at Schenley Park. The Pittsburg delegates returning from Detroit express themselves highly pleased with the reception accorded at the con- vention. P. S. Randolph brought the Lockland gunners' trophy. G. O. Qncinnati. BUSINESS FAIR.— CONVENTIONITES WERE PLEASED.— MEETINGS OP THE CLUB.— BUILDING IN PROGRESS. Business has been moving along slowly but as well as we could expect at this season. The boys who attended the Detroit convention speak highly of the Detroit brethren and were well pleased with the convention in general. A special meeting of the Cincinnati Florists' Society will be held at J. A. Peterson's greenhouses on August 29, at 1 p. m. The next regular monthly meet- ing will be held at R. Witterstaetter's, September 7. Every one is invited to both these meetings. George Bruner's Sons are building two houses 16x100 for carnations, and Ed. Fries is putting up five houses to grow general stock for market. M. Rice, of Philadelphia, was a recent caller. H. Schwarz. PRIMROSE,, CHINESE PRIMROSES, single,mixed,2-in. pots, $3.00 OBCONICA Grandiflora, 2 in. pots 2.50 Rosea 3.00 FORBESII "Baby Primrose," 2-in. pois. 4.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2!4-in. pots .... 4.00 CARNATIONS. iM-ld grown 4.00 PANSY SEED. Bniary nu plus ultra ..oz.,$4.00; none better *a-CASH WITH ORDEB. JOS. H. CLNMNGHAM. Dcleware. 0. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, Hlock enormouB, quality the flnest. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. aoent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Veiey Street. - • ■ NEW YORK. It may be premature to talk FIELD CARNATIONS! Nevertheless I wish to remind .vou that it will pay you to correspond with me ir in want of Standards or Novelties. Let- ters of imiuiry cheerfully answered. S. S. SKIDBL.SKY. 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. THE BOSTON FERN! '.....►"^^{(tliu^ Elegant Specimen Plants of this beautiful decorative fern for 7, 8 and 10-inch pots, spread -i to 6 feet, at 50c., 75c. and $1.00 each, and smaller ones at 20c. and 25c. "^'^«»-»>^ each for 5 and 6- in. pots. Cut from bench. No better money getter. Send orders now to pot up for fall sales. Can be safely shipped anywhere in the V. S. SMALL PLANTS. S5 per 100. .$40 per 1000. Fini- stock- of PANOANUS llllLIS, 4H and 5-in. pots.® *25 and $35 per 100. KENTIA BEIMOREANA, 4-1 n. pots, $25 per 100. LATAMA BORBONICA, 4-in. pots, $25 per 100. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St.. Dorchester, Mass. A NEW DECORATIVE PLANT, TCrypFomeria ^ Japonica. Japan Cedar. A. dainty jardiniere evergreen often mistaken at first sight for Araucaria e.Kcelsa: as handsome as the latter. But not so stiff and formal; much better adapted to the trying: .-itmnsphere i^f living; rooms, much mnre '-asily izrown and ten times cheaper. 4-inch pots. $15 per 100: 2!4-inch pots. $9 per 100. 25 2'/a-iM. r.ir $2.r.O postpaid. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 4-inch pots. $9 per 100. 2' .-inch. $5 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Yew York. 12,000 ROSES le.u propa<;ati iiiov.-.i at once t" iii:ik.- ro.Mn f"r 50,000 VtRBENA and PETUNIA CUTTINGS. In "rd.-r to move this sto.'k quick "e uill ..llrr it iit HALF VALUE f"f 30 (lavs. KvcTV plant t^\i iranteed as line as was ever knocked out of 3V4 and 4-in. pots— $4.0(1 per 100: cheap at $8.00; Meteors. Maids, lirides, Perlesand La France. Kaiseriu, Beaut.y and Mrs. Garrett, strong, 3-in., at same price. J^-^'Cash. First come first served. 20,000 CARNATIONS, standard sorts, fine plants, *:if 100. SOUTH SIDE f LORAL CO., Springfield. III. Orchidg! ^ ARRIVED IN FINE COixCTION. Caltleya labiala, V. Mossi;r, C. Speciosissima. C. tlarrisonia; violacea, C VVarnerti, C. granulosa. Ladia auceps. L. a. alb.a, L. autumualis. L. Prietans. L. Dayaua and l!((rlii(gt-nia tragraus, LAGER & HURRELL, '*'^"^"- **■ -»■ Orchid Growers and Importers. HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS ■ I'.r Ml I i-vclf front and bring tli.'ui iiii,, 1,1, dvtty and ri^k ..f r (\i the other sid.-. -J.-,, lu'rowKl-; coKieand si-(> thciii. Palms and Decorative Plants in Quantity, :ill si/, ■^ ;iii,i pih-cs. New |iri.-r- h.t Hill i,r iviMh srpi i;.ih, Anton Schultheis, goi?e "e^omi. New York City Tell your wants in the American Florist. PRIMROSES. Chinese, .3 colors, Obconica Hybridum, " Fimbnatum, ;!-in. pots, fine stock, ready for ;'>-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, R0SE5.... THE BRIDE, 3V2in. pots, as strong as generally sold from 4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. I CYCLAMEN. Finest strain in -I colors, 2t2- in. pots, $5.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEHUnS We still have a (luantity of the best varieties, suitable for late planting. Our S(dectiou from 2-in. pots, $:2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000; 350 at 1001) rate. ADRIAN, ) MIIH. Nathan Smith & Son WHO HIT BILLY PATTERSON? Yes, who did? \Vell. we must confess that we can't tell you, and it we could it would do you no g-ood THE BURNING QUESTION of the day, however, is "who has the best Violet Plants lor the least money?" We now have in stock, ready for immediate shipment 10,000 Princess of Wales from 2' --in. pots. $20.00 per 1000. TO RELIABIiB PikBTIES we do not require one cent until they receive plants. THE VIRGINIA FLORAL CO., c. & o. R. R. Lindsay, Va. Crabb & Hunter, VIOLET SPECIALISTS, Or^l(•r^ l.onl^cil \vm Lir ll.l.i-j;t(UMi plants. Write for prices. Bridesmaids; a U-w hundreil line plants cheap, 4-i((. |«>l^. rM"'r b»l Wli" wants ■(■ray Smiiax frnui -.'i ,-111. p.. is, g 1 Ixish plants, Jl.-r, per 11 10. Grand Rapids. Mich. We've thousands of readers and hun- dreds ot ad vertisers. Each helps the other. i8gg. The American Florist. ]3li GflRNflTION CUTTINGS A^lvlv {SOr^ID. W^e are now booking orders for fall delivery; fine plants from the field. Guaranteed strong, vigorous plants free from disease, of all leading varieties. WRITE us YOUR WANTS. ASPARAGUS SPRCNGERII, hi 3, 4 imd 6-in. yiots. DRAOtNA INDIVISA, S lui.l ti-iu. pots. Liberiil Jisc shipments will be wi'll piic-kcd. We will endc your orders early. Write us your wants: wecan BABY PRIMROSE, 4- in. pots )unts for liberal orders. Al ivor to please you. Send in supply them. LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, K.n!,^d*|.Xs" '"' ''''*"• — . JAMESTOWN, N. Y. LIBERTY. LIBERTY. LIBERTY. I'hiee your order now ami be sure of getting the best stock. Ueliv.r> l,.-i; or cash deposit from all iinkin OWN ROOTED PLANTS FROM 2^-iN. POTS. 50 plants and over and less than 100 $0 :)0 each rch 20th, IMO. All orders nlled strie-tly rrespondents. Triees as follo\v.s: CRAFTED PLANTS FROM ZM-\H. POTS. Mplantaormoreand less than KJO *0 SO each 1(0 • and upto 1000 40 • . ._ . , 1(100 •■ ormore 36O(0perIOOO pot plants. .')C. each additional. 1 ;i-ln. pol plants .Sc e»eh additional. F. R_PIERSON CO.. Eastern «gent. ERNST G. ASMUS, WCSt, HObOl 60, N. J. ""C*!*'*'? A^ED STORE, W_estern Agent Please mention American Florist when writim^. 1 aiio.. over .200.00 per 1000 Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N, Y. rotation. Satisfactory reference 84 and 86 Randolph St., Chicago. atuititiiitiiiimiuuiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiuuiiiiig 1 LAST CALL I I fOR ROSE PLANTS | 3 MAIDS,2-in..$SperlOO ^ 3 BRIDK. ■• $2 " t 3 liUIDIC. t-iu }.T •' fe I REINBERG BROS., | -3 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. ILL. c a e jUfTmmmTiTTTTnnTnTTTmTTTTTmTTmmTfiE {HHUiiimiiiiiHiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiii^iimiM'J. STRONG 3-lN. BRIDES AND M.AIDS |5.00 per 100, *45 00 per 1000. 2>^-in., J25'oo per 100, HARKETTS FLORAL NURSERY, DUBUQUE, IOWA. g mnmmfffmmmmfmfmmmmmm ROSE PLANTS. % Tocloseout ZOOONIAIDS. $3per100;$25 m 3K per 1000 All fine stock. Cash with order m JK )rom unknown parties. ' ipj ^ BRANT & NOE, ^ '^FOU.EST (3-LE3Sr, - ILt,. ^ MANETTI STOCKS! English and French, specially prepared for grafting, by 1000, 10,000 or 100,000. For fall and spring delivery. Write for prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. 42 W. 2Sth St., • NEW VORK CITV. ROSE PLANTS. Fine IIe.u. METEOR, Sand 4-in,... BRIDE. HRIDESMAIDi PRES. l-'.\RNOT. 3-in. . . UEAUTIES, 314-iu iiY Stock. Per 100 HOG and $6.00 ad PERLE,3-in... 4.00 lino 6 00 BROWN & CANFIELD, Springfield, III. BRIDE, IJRIDESM.ill), PERLE, WOOTTON, MME. CHATENAY, 3 and 4-in. pots, $5 per 100. The above are all good, strong stock, fit for immediate planting. EVENDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa. Mention American FloriBi. FIELD=QROWN CARNATIONS! Strong plants, clean and ready for immediate planting. Per 100 Per 1000 JUBILEE $5.00 $45,00 TRIUMPH 5.00 4-5.00 FLOR.\ HILL 5,00 45.00 .■\RGVLE 4.00 35 00 AK.MAZINDY 4.00 35,00 TIDAL WAVE 3 50 30,00 Per 100 MAYOR PINGREE....$3.50 EVELINA 350 McGOWAN 3.50 ALASKA 3.50 BON TON ,3.50 SCOTT 3 50 I Wietor Bros., s. wabash Ave.. Chicago. C^N r^ /^ I IV I f^ D ^\ ^? C ^^ In First-Class CondiUon P \J X\ >• I IN Vjl 11 X^^) L^) ^°^ Planting Up.,^^,^ •100 ACAI.TFHA SAXDEKI. order now. StroiiL'. 4-iuel] $20.00 per 100 StronL-, ri ineh 3.=S.00 per 100 BABT PRIMROSE (Primula Forbrsi). strong plants, in bloom, at $1 .25 per dozen; $8.00 prr 100. BAT TREES, In e.vtra fine condition: in Standards and Pyramids, all sizes. Write for prices. 3-ineh pots, ready for a shift, per 100. .$10.00. HRIDES i'i-in. $3.00: 3!/o-in. $8 00 URIDESMAIDS 2!4-in. 3.00; 3!4-in, 8.00 METEORS 2V4-in. 3.00; 31/2-in, 8.00 PERLES 2W-in. 3.50; 3i/.-in. 9.00 MRS. R. GARRETT.... 2i/.-in. 4.00: 3'/,-in. 10.00 PAPAGONTIER 2y.-in, 4.00; 3'4-in. 10.00 A.MERICAN BEADTY...3-in, 8.00: 3;4-in. 12.00 2-in. pots, ready for 3-in. at $2.00 ter 100. An a.ssortment of TEAS and HYBRID TEAS as per re».*ent adv, in this paper. POINSETTIAS, strong, stoekv plants, now ''^'^^"^V^^^'- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, «*'V,3rA^^"o!^''"^- Greenhouses: WESTERN SPRING?, ILL. CHPAP==<'5oo ROSES, ^^* 1 1— ^im.1. VERY STRONG, 3-INCH. Maids, Brides, Meteors and Perles at $3,00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 cash. Will exchange for Carna- tions or 'Mums. American Beauty at $5.00. ALBERT FUGHS, 2059 K HalSted St.. GUlcapo FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES! ,^„^,^,^„$t,.«tj<,$i Perfectly Healthy and Grown Especially for Late Planting. Only seleeted srowtli from llowerini; sle.ols ii-ed in propa'jatlBS. SUNSET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, KAISERIN, METEOR, MAIDS, WOOTTON, PERLE, MME. HOSTE. ;!-incli pots, ,$r.llll per UIO: 4-ineh. IIO.OO per 100. 400 GRAFTED BRIDESMAIDS, 3 1-2 POTS. $12. GO PER 100. J. I^. r>II^r^OJV, :Bloor*Tisl3vtrgj, JF»«a. A /Vl CDIf A XI RC A I ITTX/ Bridesmaid. Perle. Bride. &unset. Meteor, /AiTlCffVl V/rVl^ l_>Ci/\LJ 1 I Morg-an, Testout, Merniet, t a Prance, Mi- ^^^— ^"— — ^^— — ^■^^^— — i^— ^ phetos, Kaisdrin. .!. :!^j and 4-inrh. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SUILAX. FIELD- k O MonDCAM I oLouinnrl U I GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLtTS. Ai Oi lYIdUDLArii LdKiiWUUlli lli Ji Please Mention Us To Our Advertisers. 140 The American Florist. Aug. 26^ 'Buffalo. HOT WEATHER AND DULL DAYS.— OUTSIDE STOCK POOR. — VACATIONS — WESTCOTT EXTENDS SYMPATHY. It has been very hot and trade is very dull. Last week nearly everyone was at Detroit and there are few events to chron- icle. Sweet peas and asters are about at an end but there are a few good roses and Scott carnations. There was a shower August 21, the first in a month. Palmer's lilies still make a good show. George Schmid, foreman for W. A. Kasting, is enjoying his vacation; so is W. H. Grever, chief clerk for W.A.Adams. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Fancourt, of Wilkesbarre, Pa., were recent visitors. John Westcott, of Philadelphia, called Monday and extended sympathy. S. A. Anderson is able to be about again. W. A. Cleveland. The pilgrims to Detroit came back to us all right and were received with open arms — all but the bowlers; the fate of the latter is not as yet determined, but it will doubtless be something slow and linger- ing. Of business there is nothing to say. The weather, however, is exceedingly dry. Accordingto official reports, we have had only about one-fourth of the normal rainfall for August and stock outdoors is surtering accordingly. Martin Reukauf, representing Bayers- dorfer & Co., was a recent caller. A. FiSHKiLL-ON-HuDSON, N. Y. — Benjamin Hammond reports good demand this season for his "greenhouse-white" paint and says that his customers are much pleased with it. Home Again ! from an. extended tour through Europe, I find my stock of Palms, Ferns, Dra- cjenas, Pandanus and other foliage plants in better condition than ever, crowding every inch of my greenhouses, and to make room for specimen plants of all kinds, will sell stock at moderate prices. Do not fail to get some of the truly grand new fern Washingtoniensis, of which I have an excellent stock. For descrip- tions and prices see page 1399 of the Am. Florist of June 24. Write for Special Prices. N. 8TUDER, Wholesale Florist. Anacostia, D.C. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable uewFern is much admired by all who see it, It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the finest stock or well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for .... .5.00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. Jolin H. Ley, Good Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C. Fine plants out of 2-inch pots, $1.25 per 100; .$10.00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS. The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. Stock Plants/i Pot Plants. 100 COLEUS, 40 varieties, named $5.00 CARNATIONS, Empress and Psyche 5.00 PETUNIAS, double fringed. 22 varieties, mixed 2V4-in., 4.00 " " rufHed, 15 " " " 3.00 GERANIUMS, Harmine and La Favorite 3-in., 3.00 ALTERNANTHERA, 3 varieties, named 2y2-in., 2.00 FERNS— Timber Ferns, dormant, for 6-in. pots 10.00 LATANIA BORBONICA, 30 in. high, 5 leaves 30.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 6-in., 25.00 LYCOPODIUM DENT., good for design work 2.00 ADIANTUM CUNEATUM 2y2-m., 5.00 true MAIDENHAIR " 5.00 NEW YELLOW BABY PRIMROSE 2i4-in., 10.00 NEW GERANIUM, De Roo Mitting 2i/2-in., 10.00 PRIMLUA, Chinese, Alba, Rubra and mixed....2i4-in., per 1000, $18.00; 2.00 " Japonica Alba 2i/4-in., 2.00 BEGONIAS, flowering— A. Hunnewell, Mme. Charrat, Red Rubra, White Rubra, Cilbina, Argentea Guttata, M. de Lesseps, Erfordii, Red Vernon, Weltoniensis, Fuchsioides,Albo-picta, Sanguinea, Sandetsoni, Hybrida Rosea and Semperflorens Rosea 2Vi-in., 2 00 BEGONIA REX 6-in., 15.00 MITTING'S GIANT-FLOWERING PANSY PLANTS per 1000, 4.00 5 plants at 100 rates (cash). ^I^Sy, the morris floral CO., PLANTS. MORRIS, ILL. CHINESE PRIMROSES. Read V for 3-in. pots; well known throughout the U. S- and Canada as the finest large flowerinp fringed varieties grown. SINGLES, named— S2.50 per 100, 820.00 per 1000; DOUBLES, named, $100 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Extra plants added to help pay the espressage. PRIMROSE SEED of best 13 varieties, single and double,' mixed, 400 seeds, $1; half pkt., 50 cts. ....GIANT PANSY SEED. The best of mammoth varieties; no finer ever offered; all the seed plants criticallv selected; Pkt., 3500 seeds, $1,00; half pkt.. 50 cts A pkt. of the beautiful new Forget-me-not "Jewel" added to every order for seeds. THE HOME OF PRIMROSES. JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN. Pa. BtGOMAS Assorted varieties from 2-in. pots. $2. CO per lOO. OBEVIIiLEA BOBUSTA. 2-in. pots, strcmg, per 100 $2.50. CASH. PLEASE. Edward B. Jackson, STAMFORD, CONN. IN.... VARIETY. Cyclamen Giganteum FINE PLANTS in 2''2-Jn. pots $4.00 per 100 3 " S.OO EDWIN LONSDALE. Money order office. Chestnut 11111. (Sta. 11.) PblladelpblB. Pa Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, PHILA. %^^^f^f^r^r^^^^^0^^^m BABY PRIMROSE, 12 tor $1.50. $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 25 tor $1.50 by mail, $4 per 100, express. ACALYPHA SANDERI, 12 tor $3, 100 for $25 bv express. SWEET-SCENTED CALLA, 12 for $1, 100 for $6 by mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant, Ijurtjt' bulbs, many eyes, $7.50 for 12. BEGONIAS, Tuberous, $2 50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHIL.ADEL.PHI A. HERB'S PANSIES I A customer who bought 100 § last season, writes: "Book S my order for 10,000, to be g delivered Oct. 1st, if as good S as last season PLANTS ONLY. Price... Free by mail at 75c. per 100; 250 for $1.50; ,^ 500 for S2.50. By Express, $4 per 1000. g ALBERT M. HERR, 7i LANCASTER, PA. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. iBgg. T/ZJi A MJtA' / C.l N F L O RIS T. 141 CO-OPERATION IN EARNEST." I WANT YOUR TRADE AND YOU NEED MY PAINT. .lOlIX IIOAU, I'llESIDKVT. IHAS. I". MARSDEN. .)R., CAPITAL $200,000. SURPLUS $100,000. l'l;\M Is M 1 MtPKNTRR. 1st Vl< e I'HK MiiW AUI) » II,m;ts, -Jn,! Vrk I'ukh. Westchester Trust Compaivy r)IE,ECXOE,S \M/,l I.. BARItKR. lEOliEllT E. HOPKINX. KIHN K. IIOKNK. KDSON LEWIS. lICBAltD H. nrUDWA I.. UK BAUD P. LOUN9BE ■'. M. lAUl-KNTEIt. MAX NATHAN. .^■:man roiSB, .III. DANIEL 9. REMSEN LOriS STERN. KDWiN t;nl'l.]». SAMl-EL THOMAS. YoNKERS, N. Y., August 2ist, 1899. MR. BENJAMIN HAMMOND Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. My Dear Sir: — In answer to your communication of the loth instant, permit me to reply that I have used your "Greenhouse white" paint during the past 20 years both on my dwelling house and greenhouses with very satisfactory results. In the case of my dwelling the paint stood the test of 10 years' wear remarkably well and was perfectly solid with a good body at the end of that period. Greenhouses, as everyone knows who has had experience with them, are hard on paint, I have tried lead and oil and several brands of ready mixed paint, but have found nothing better than your "Greenhouse White." Very truly yours. JOHN HOAO. IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES I^OSCSf from 3-lnob pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRVSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for Ust. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKIUL, N. Y. CABBAGE PLANTS. I'ii-ld-i.'r..nn, 15c per 100; $1.00 p.r 1000; if by mail a.ld 10c per 100. Write for prices nu large lot.'i Tor f:ill plantini;. PARSLEY, strong plants 3.i(; per 100; $3..=)0 per 1000; if by mail add 20c- per 100. Other vege- table plants in season. Cash zvith order. R. VINCENT, Jr. &, SON, White Marsh, Md. fk U 1 1 ■ V strong one year old plants, X Ml IB A. 2y, and 3-inch pots. ''"■■"^*"' $2 50 per 100. $20 a 1000. Choice New SMILAX SEED, 35c. per oz., $4 per lb. PAEONIES for fall planting in choice assort- in. iit,[$10 per 100. CLEMATIS for (all. Write for pricrs. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. CYCLAMEN, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS- FINEST STRAIN IN THE WORLD. Cyclamen Perslcum Splendens (kI^ ) In tour aseorted colors, tine plants from :l-lnch pots. Is.OO per 100: IT5.00 per lOCO. Chinese Hrlmroaes (fringed foliage), best market varie- ties, single, from flats. 13 00 per UlU; from 2-ln. pots, $2 50 per 100. Itouble while and red from2!4-ln. poiB, Um per 100; single blue, same price. CtnerarlH Uyb. .Maxima grandlllora and nana, from Hats, $1.75 per 100. satisfaction guarantbeu. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. CnRYSANTHEMlMS. Standard varieties nearly sold out. See American Flobist of July 20th for novelties H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. TOBACCO DUST BY CAR LOADS, ETC. Now is vour time, wbile I have a surplus, to get your sup- ply, to the trade only, at $12 i»er ton in car lots of 12 tons- 2000 lbs , tu; $7.50 for 1000 lbs.; $4 for .tOO lbs.; $1 per 100 lbs. Mixed Dwarf CAXNA HDLBS, ready this fall. I? per M. The above prices arc for cash onlv... M. T. THOMPSON. RIO VI3TA. VA. CAUSPERLEPTHA! A SURE REMEDY FOR Carnation Rust» Stem Rot and Black Spot on Roses. Spray your plants when brought into the house with Causperleptha and get rid of these greatest oi evils. Having discovered and used this preparation for a number of years, 1 have repeatedly been ashed to place It on the market for the benefit of all concerned. It Is a sure remedy and has never tailed to keep plants clear by constant application One gallon diluted makes 130 gallons. It Is perfectly barmJeas to plants and gives them a rich, glossy foliage. Directions with every can. No Florist should be withoat it. PRICE PER GALLON $2.00. Special Prices on larger quantities. C. H. RONEY, ^*"^?,T^i'«'i'5,N- y- HARDY PINKS HER MAJESTY, SOUV. DE SALE, GERTRUDE, LAURA WILMER, ALBA FIMBRIATA, 2H inch, $4.00 per hundred. VIOLETS: Marii- Louise, Russian, Swauley White. Shonhrun, 2'4-in. $3.00 per hundred. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. GERANIUM AMERICA is in full bloom just now; color effect in full sun is of deepest clear rose. Sun proof, you bet; dwarf, yes, very dwarf. R.A.X HENRY EICHHOLZ, Florist, Next Spring. WAYNESBORO, PA. "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.) Vapor Insecticide. NO LABOR REQUIRED. HARMLESS TO BLOOM AND FOLIAGE. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREHOLSING AND TRADING CO., -^ Sold by Seedsmen. LOU ISVILLE, KY. ¥y«^»^■^»■*^»h*•^^^mt.^^^-^^te#4^6^fc3»^.4 | NIKOTEEN i jfewj 'l .^il^^ i JMTO. I .IllJi i «r USED FOR fUHIGATIOH OR SPRAYIRO INDOORS OR Ip l^tOUT- 200 IBS. OFTOBACCO III ONE PINT OfDIKOIfnl/j >% 5010 BY SEEBSMtN CIRCULAR TREE- Jil SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO. I Quickly Does it. "v li ^)mi^m.»i-m<*-m-*-w-m.*.imr,^=imf - A good adv. in a good paper will bring good returns. 142 The a mer i ca n F l o r i s t. Aug. 26, Erie, Pa. Notwithstanding the advanced prices of building material, especially glass, 1^. C. Hill is building an additional rose house and the Schluraff Floral Co. will soon add a violet house to their plant. John V. Laver, for the past nine years in the employ of Henry A. Xiemeyer, has recently embarked in business with three modern houses, each 20x100. Mr. Laver will give his attention to carna- tions principally, though in course of time he will also grow roses and violets. The noteworthy event of the season is the retirement of Henry A. Niemeyer from business. Alfred Bauer, for the past four years with H. W. Buckbee, of Rock- ford, 111., has leased the greenhouses and store and takes charge of the establish ment September 1. Mr. Xiemeyer, whose health during the past summer has not been of the best, will take a much needed rest. John Trost is thinking about adding another rose house to his plant. Trade, he says, has been unusually good all along. Homo. Virginia, III. — Andrew Reither is rebuilding, enlarging and modernizing his greenhouses and heating syetem. The MODEL i * 4 Extension Carnation Support,^ LANCASTEU,PA.,Junel7.'a9. MR. Theron Parkbr. Brooklyn. N V.. Hear Sir;— rourModel Car- nation Support la all rlKbt In every way and will no doubt he considered as neceesary as Kood plants with growers when better known I con- sider It the best on the mar- ket, and If your other spe- claUles are equally asgijod. thev should make anothwr addition to the money niak- ers of 19CW Hesoectfully. ALltffiRT M. Herk. FLATW L'SH. BROOKLYN, N.Y. Keb. 18,97. Mr Thekon Parker, Dear Sir— Your wire stake U certainly a Kern. Without hesltatlnK we Indorse It as an up-to d-'te carnation sup- p. rt. Yours truly, DAiT.LEoouzffi Bros W. HOBOKEN. N. .1.. Feb 18. "'JT. Mr. THEIION Pakkkh, Dear Sir : — It gives me much pleasure to congratu- late you upon your succees in getting up carnation sup- irts 1 think that those I ive had from you are about » perfect as anybody Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes AT Low KST I'RII Ks. Write for Prices. Circular and Special Discounts for Early Orders. The Model Plant Stake Co., IHERON PARktR, Mqr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET, BROOKLYN. N. Y. REED & KELLER JStJ.tJi3lieas> 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. HAIL for Insurance Against Damage by llai' Address JOHN Q. ESLER, - Sac'y F. H. A.- SADDLE RIVER, N. J. GREENHOUSE WOODWORK. Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to Green- house conditions, than k-'n-dried stoclc. But you cannot get it from those that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their entire busi- ness is confined to greenhouse material — for it takes a long time for the lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber that only those of large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order dry lumber from the pro- ducers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season it in the open air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and all other defects. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, O. Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and var< nished* 18x30x13 made in two BectionSt one for eacli size letter, g^lven away w^ltb. first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. \Mot 2-!nch elze. per 100, $2.00. Script Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadlnK florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F, McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Havvley St., BOSTON, MASS. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catalogue of an FLORISTS' 8DPPLIB8 On application. ^^For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. so, 52, 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. A. HERRMANN Manufac- turer Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-4 12 E. 34th St , NEW YORK "of Florists' Supplies John Conley & Son, Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 7-ln. pots In crate, $4 20 .').25 60 8 " " 3.00 1600 2H " " ti.OO 48 9 •• " 3.60 1000 3 " •• 5 00 48 10 " " 4.80 800 8)^ ■' •• 5.80 24 11 " " 3.60 600 4 " " 4.60 24 12 " " 4.80 3206 " " 4.61 1214 " " 4.80 144 6 " •• 3.16 616 " " 4.60 Seed pans, same price ae pote. Send for price list of Cyllnderu fur Cut Flowers. HanRlnK Baskets. Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. ACGCST ROLEJER Sl Bonb. New York Agents 62 DBT 8TBBBT. NBW YORK CITT. MA5TICA FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES. Proven superior to putty. Easier to apply and stays on. Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by prominent Horists. If not on sale by your dealer send for de<;criptive circular of Mastioa and Mastica Gla/.ing: Machines, to F. 0. PIERCE CO., ;■.:" New York. Mannfacturers of STANDARD FLOWER POTS 2 AND 4 OOMINICK STREET, iai rifr I |- 'Vosrlz:. l*](.-aae mention American I'Morist when writing. First Qujiiity. l\ in, per 1DOO..$2 40 I 2 in., " .. 2 75 iM in., " .. 3 35 Cream Color. ZV, iD.,perI0OO, t 4 95 4 in., " «20 5 in., " 10 80 C. HENNECKE CO.""-^^"' t®"OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU "iSJ tBgr PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.^^Jt /c?99. The a mf.r / c. i x /^V, ^ ) a' / .v /: 143 UP=TO=DATE FL0R15T5 I know tlijit iiiori' is !{aiiK!fl bv pruveiiiiiiK the iiicrcusc of thnl|>i-tHi)rs. T L 1^ :, l:in;i- on.- um.I wli. lilin-li li. tt. r j.-Mii .11 I., nic'i-t Ihc- (li-miiTii| ..f the tjiiifs for popul:ir prict^s from llorists. Some boilers have the sole merit of beiiit? CHEAP and Can Be... boujihl at a low price. One winter's iisi^ shows that while the price is low for the boiler, it is high for scrap iron, which is abont :ill such boilers are kooiI for. dm- l).,il,.rs are Distinguished li.r tli.'ir >ll -SS :HHi \\r \lA\r li:i.l no l:iillM-<'S Kvi-ry florist who bus iisi-d nur hnil.M-s liinl nil aiixiPty about heatin*; entin-ly n-niovi-"! We have sizes in steam and boi wat'T f'-r :in. di-miind and can name a priri; dcliviT'-d a ;i(i> station in the United States, and a specia I'lici' is tjlven where we have no boilers in use QIBLIN & CO., SEND FOR OUR GREENHOUSE CATALOGUE. Dept. B. UTICA, N. Y. g KROESCHELL BROS. CO. Greenhouse i Boiler, 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF. Make yonr contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. ; mention American Florist. Boilers made of the best of material, sheii, flrebos i3eet« and heads of steel, water apace all aroiuif; Xront aides and back). Write for 'nfonnatton. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH,, Rep. 4B0 HOWARD ST. GEO. KELLER & SON, manhfactfrsrs of Flower Pols. Before buying write lor prloet. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Say: " Saw it in the Florist." FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS '-"T" List and SAMPLES PRBB. J. 6, SWAHN S SONS, minneapouI. minn. Standard .St .?» T^ J FLOWER t^OvS It your greenhouses are within 500 mllcA of the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, WASHINGTON. D. C. erican Florist. 28th and M Streets N. E. Mention the Ai: Standard Pots Made by """^ ^r'sM^i^g!"""'' KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ^^^^~~^—"^^~~~ Mail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Applloatlon. BRAnCti MAKtnuuSES: Kearney and Wettiide Ave... Jeraey Citr, N, J. Jack ton Av. > Pearion St.. Long Itland City'.W. Y. Please Mention the American Florist. 144 The American Florist. hfi Index to Advertisers. AdvertlBlDK KDteB ... 12ti Allen J K 131 American Koad Ma- chlneCo Ill American Rose Co 13.') 1 1 Amllng B C 1211 ABmus B O y.fJ Bailer F A 141 Bassett & Wastabnrn ..I'.x.l Bayeredorfer H & Co. .Hi Benther &Co 128 Berger U U 4 Co 132 Bemlng D O Kill "■ • ■ — AW Brant &Noe 13'.i Brown & Cantleld i;v.l Brown Peter ... .. .lii.'i Buckbee H W 137 BaOlong J 4 120 Carmody J D IV Chadwlck Cha» l.iT Chicago Carnation Co.i:iJJ Cliloafto Wrecking Co.. Ill Cincinnati Cut Flo Co. 12.'- ClncaB & Boddlngton. II <'onard & Jones Co — HI Coniey John n:ant<> a^^Tt ^^ Iiake Street, Chicagro. 239 Frankim Street, Boston. u,l,„rrf.'hl 40 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia. 692 Craig- Street, Montreal, P. Q. "^'^na, Luoa. 22 A. Pitt Street, Sidney, N. S. W. theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT. Send for Catalof^ue and investigate for yourself. GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO., PERrECT GLAZIERS' POINTS No rights or lefts. Price per box of 10"0 60c.; by mail, 75c.: in lots of 5000 by ex.,5Bc. per 1000. HENRY A. DREER, 7J4 Chestnut Street. jt PHIL A., PA. LUCAS "HELPS" Send for Them. THEY TELL ALL ABOUT GLASi),^v< JOHN LUCAS & CO. Philadelphia, Pa. fm ^niEMiM ipiLiitiif America is "the Prow at the I/essel; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknawa Seas," Vol. XV, CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 2. 1899. No. 587. fLHIiE /AlS»fll!ii/4ffi! IFlk@lSI!@T PnBLISHBD KVBRY SATURDAY BY AMBRIOAN FLORIST COMPANY. 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Eaistem Office : 67 BromBeld St., Boston. Bnbsciiption, tl.OO a year. To Bnrope, 02.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OFFICERS— W. N. RiTDD, Mount Greenwood, II!., president; P. Breitmkykr, Detroit. Mich., vice- president; W. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass, secretary; U. B. Beattv. Oil City, Pa, treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting wlU be held at New Vork, August, 19C(I Officers-Elect [to be Installed January 1. 1000]. B. M. Wood, Natlck. Mass.. president; F. R. PIERSON. Tarrytown, N. Y . vice-president; secretary and tieac- ureruB before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. ('oiivention and other notions 1-1,5 National Export lOxposition at Philadelphia. .146 Sm*ll Easter lily bulbs (illus.) 146 Hydrangea paniculatii j^randiflora 146 Hybrid delphiniums 146 riiicngo Florists' Club at .loliet (illus.) 147 W il h tlie grmM-rs 1 47 — Poetiluiann llms., Morton Grove, 111 147 ,Housi'S on different levels 147 New hybrids of Clematis coccinea (illus.) — 148 New York 148 ISoston 148 Philadelphia 149 Omaha 149 .\n encou rasing price 150 The (ireek beaten 150 Coming exhibitions 150 Ureenhouse building 150 Society of Americ:i n Florists 150 .Vmeri'i'au ( 'atnation Sooii'ty 150 Canadian Horticultural .\ssociation 150 The AmiTioan Rose Society 150 Chicago 151 Bradford, Pa 152 The seed trade 156 t 'lover seed Irafiic 156 The nursery trade 158 .Vugusta. Ga ; 158 Forestry in the I'nited States 1,58 Our pastimes— St. Louis juniors 160 —Pastimes at Flatbush 160 — Pennville notes 160 Detroit 160 Pun-ellville, Va 162 Mihyaukee 164 New Hiiveu, Conn 164 liatavia. 111 164 Louisville 166 I'.iUtimore 167 Convention and Other Notions. The hail association was one of the first offsprings of the good old S, A. F. A Hail Association could have been started, no doubt, 'without the aid orthe patronage of the S A, F., but it did not materialize, and there are none who can truthfully say that the F. H. A. in its early youth was not very carefully nur- tured under the sheltering wings of the parent society. It was a surprise to many when it was first made known that risks were accepted and membership enrolled in the F. H. A. to others than members of the S. A. F. It has long ago passed beyond the stage, we are afraid, when the two organizations could be a part and parcel of each other. Would it not be a becoming act for all those who have received financial aid from the Hail Association and have never contributed membership fees to the S. A. F., to become life members of the mother society? That would be paying grateful tribute to a worthy cause; at the same time it would be a graceful act to indulge in. It is possible that the membership in the Hail Association is twice that of the S. A. F., but they did not "show up" at Detroit. Those belonging to the F. H. .\. and who do not belong to the S. A. F. know it and ought to feelderelict in their duties towards the older society. The consciences of those who belong to both are quite easy on that score. A lot of valuable time was lost in counting the votes for the nomination of oflicers. The author of the amendment making the secret ballot to nominate a law ought to move for its repeal. It would be allowed to pass into oblivion where it belongs without a dissenting vote, we believe. Very little time was lost in the S. A. F. conventions prior to the introduction of the present plan of nominations. If a short speech was sometimes made presenting the respective candidates for the various offices for the consideration of the members desiring to vote, it rarely took longer than five minutes, and frequently the mention of the name was all the time that was taken. Possibly no person took account of the time spent in counting the ballots at the meeting held at Detroit, but it seemed very, very long to most members present; not taking into account the dis- tributing of the blank ballots and the collecting of them after they had been markfd. Altogether too cumbersomefor America. It is moie according to up-to- date ideas — open and above board — to nominate in open convention, besides saving much valuable time. Let's get back to the good old way. What has become of the new Columbia rose, about which so much was expected last year? Little or nothing was said about it between sessions at Detroit, but with Liberty it was different; many were the favorable comments made about it and its prospective good qualities, and many orders were booked for next spring, one of which was for 5000. Lots of all kinds of stock changes hands on the (|uiet at all these conventions. It is a great pleasure, as well as very satis- factory, to come in contact with a possi- ble customer, and to meet with our old and more or less regular customers is even more so. It is quite out of the ques- tion to attempt to estimate how much in money value changes hands at these conventions, some of which has actually been known to occur at the dinner-table between sessions and also during the time an exciting sporting contest was in progress, when the interested parties to the deal were apparently solely absorbed in the "shoot" or the bowling; but it is the coming together in annual conven- tions that makes just such practical and mutual benefits possible. President-elect Wood may well feel thankful that the fates willed it other- wise than he should be the presiding genius at the meeting held at Omaha where the convention was somewhat slinily attended last year, and have selected him to shape the destiny of the organization during the coming year, when it will be held in that great metro- polis, the city of New York. In numbers it ought to be the best attended for a number of years, and it trade in general, as it looks quite likely to be, is good, the enthusiasm must be immense, for the good times coming are as fully appre- ciated when realized by our craft if not a little more so than it is in other walks in life, and by all of us conscientiously working for the general improvement of the profession along all lines without endeavoring to minimize what has already been done much more genuine good will be accomplished. Presidentelect Wood is ambitious to make his administration in the S. A. F. the banner one. It may be made so if everyone interested will put his shoulder to the wheel and help all he can. It is, however, likely to be a memorable one whether all who can help the good work along does so or not. To stand aloof at conventions and look for opportunities to criticise adversely is not the correct spirit to engender. 146 The American Florist. Sept. 2 Why did not your talented scribe, Cleorge C. Watson, go back to the begin- ning of the bowling contests connected with the S. A. F.? The international one at Toronto surely was worthy ot men- tion, especially so when New York and Philadelphia tied for first place and in the half-game roll-off Philadelphia came out away ahead. It was a large surprise to many of Treasurer Beatty's friends when his opponent polled so many more votes than he did at the nomination for that important office, but it seemed to be a larger surprise for the opposition when at the election the numbers were so emphatically reversed. We must commend the work of the Co- operative Purchasing Committee which has done so much earnest and unselfish work for the benefit of the members of S. A. F., and the good accomplished is not likely to be soon forgotten and will be like bread cast upon the waters; it may be seen after many daj's. Among the ex-presidents on hand at the meeting held at Detroit were, Robert Craig, E. Gurney Hill, John N. May, James Dean, Edwin Lonsdale, William Scott and Adam Graham. Those who were absent were so unavoidahlv, we hope. SoLOMAN Wise. National Export Exposition at Philadelphia. An aesthetic feature in the adornment of the exposition grounds will be a pro- fusion of seasonable flowers, evergreens and shrubbery, and the attractive arrangement that will be made of them. Plans have been formulated for this beautiful and cheerful display, the execu- tion of which will give to visitors as they approach the building a most refreshing and allunng view. Eight flower beds 50x15 feet will he planted down the middle of the esplanade from the main entrance of the grounds to the main building. The esplanade being eighty feet wide and paved with asphalt blocks, these large plots of flowers and foliage along its center line will add greatly to its beauty. Flower beds and potted plants will be artistically set on either side of the entrance to the main building, also along the sides of the main structure and between the Implement and Transportation buildings. Other open spaces will also be made attractive by the florist's art and evergreens grouped around the ends of the pavilions. All landscape work and floral decoration will be under the direction of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, which will also supply the flowers, plants and shrubs. .\ beginning will be made bj' planting flowers which make a display through- out September and October, and of which there are many, of gorgeous coloring, blooming until cut down by frost. Steps will be taken to give protection from the early frosts, insuring a display through- out the delightfullndian summer weather that invariably follows the first cool days of autumn. Then chrysanthemums will be utilized for a most attractive display and later other half-hardy plants and shrubs. 1- vergreens will be a feature of the landscape decorations. There are many varieties having foliage ranging through all shades of yellow and green, which can be most effectively used in decorative comljinations. The arrangements are in charge of the following committee of the Philadelphia Florists' Club: George C. Watson, chair- man; David Rust, secretary; Edwin Lonsdale, Robert Craig, Thomas B. Meehan, Jno. Westcott, Wm. Warner Harper, Robert Kift and A. Blanc. There are still some spaces left; should any one desire to make a display apply at once to the secretary or any member of the committee, or to Edward Camp- bell, the landscape gardener, who has been intrusted with the work of laying out and superintending the planting. The exposition opens September 14 and closes December 1. Small Easter Lily Bulbs. When the crop of the Easter lily bulbs is scarce and the larger sizes hard to get, the smaller 3 to 7 bulbs can be ret;dily made to take the place of the higher grades and with quite as much profit. Three 5 to 7 when placed in a six-inch pot will readily produce from seven to ten flowers and make a more salable specimen than a single plant with the same number of blooms. Forthe Decoration Day trade Robert Craig & Son had a large block of such lilies, from one of which the accompa- nying illustration was made, which were EASTER LILIES IN 6-INCH POT. satisfactory in every respect. They were a nice height and scarcely any ol the pots produced less than seven flowers, the great majority bearing from nine to ten blooms. A Boston grower of lilies, mostly longiflorums, has said that "short and dumpy" plants were caused by their receiving a check from being cooled off on account of apparently com- ing in too soon, and that this was almost sure to cause failure. When once started they should be kept moving with a uniform temperature and there will be no trouble. This was the only point that he was particular about, and by using ordinary care in watering he has not as yet had a failure either with longiflorum or Ilarrisii. K. Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. The notes which have recently appeared in your columns in relation to Hydrangea Hortensia lead me to refer to another most useful species, H. paniculata grandi- flora. This one is probably of more value to the florist than H. Hortensia, produc- ing, as it does, its large panicles of white flowers during August and later, when flowers of tliis color are usually scarce. It is pretty well understood that, unlike H. Hortensia, this species may be pruned as severely as desired, with no loss of flowers. The result of close prun- ing is to lessen the number of shoots and increase the size of the heads of flowers. The florist will consider whether it suits him better to have a few large heads or a greater number of smaller ones, and regulate his pruning accordingly. Left to grow naturally we get our first flowers in early August, but it may be a useful hint to some to say that a partly broken branch will bloom earlier than others. A slight twist or break given a branch will cause the flower heads to expand sooner, and in this way flowers can be had two weeks before the perfect ones. To prolong the season, cut back some of the young shoots when about afoot in length, which, with us, is about the first week in June. New shoots will form, which will flower about the time the others are over. Still another way is to set out plants very late in spring. By the time their growth is well advanced the earlier ones will be well ahead of them, and this difference will be kept up throughout the season. Of the typical form, H. paniculata, not H. paniculata grandiflora, there are two well marked varieties, and one of these, at least, should prove of value to florists. I refer to the early and the late flowering ones. The early one is through blooming before H. paniculata grandiflora comes in The late one comes in with H panicu- lata grandiflora. Neither makes the fine display the latter does, but where white flowers are desired the early flowering H. paniculata would be found useful. The hydrangeas are easily propagated either by green cuttings in greenhouses in summer or bj' layers in the open ground, the cuttings and layers rooting readily. By these means immense quan- tities are raised without much expense, which accounts for the low rates at which they are generally sold. What would there be in the forcing of this hydrangea? Probably not enough to pay. It takes outdoor plants about three months of growth to reach the stage of open flowers. At this rate plants started in the greenhouse at New Years would bloom about the first of .\pril. Joseph Meeha.n. Philadelphia. Ia.viustovvn, N. Y. — B. A. Bartlett has removed his store to a larger and more attmctive quarters. Hybrid Delphiniums. For the back of the hardy plant border there are very few plants that can excel the hybrid delphiniums. The tall stately, spikes of spurred flowers, varying in color from dark royal blue to light silvery blue with white and pink shadings, are distinct and effective. The first flowering period is from about the end of June until the end of July, but if the spikes are cut off as soon as shabby a succession can be had almost up to hard frost. Delphiniums are very hardv and soon form large clumps if the soil is kept rich and moist by mulching or by the appli- cation of li(|ui(l manure during the grow- ing season. Much benefit is derived from a good dressing of well rotted manure iS a Hve-llne wa.nt abt. (situations only) free to t>e used at any time darlDR the year. SITUATION WANTBI)-By practical sllaround flo- rist; BliiKle. Good references. Address J II, OIneyvllle I'. O.. Providence. B. I. SITUATION WANTEI)-By i;ood all around Horirt with Ut years' experience. Best references. Ad dress N I), care American Fli>rlst. SITUATION WANTEI>-By a Hrsl-class c-ccorator and deslKner, In a store or Kreenhouse. Best of references. Address B M. care Am Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-Wlth prlvllexe of buylnit or taklnif partnership in small tfreenhouse busi- ness. If aKreeable to both parties. Address Box 0.5, Ounston. Va. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman; 20 years' e.xpenence In some of the largest places In U.S.: high grade rosea and general st/jck Best of SITUATION WANTBD-By good propagator and grower of roses, carnations and general slock, as section man or foreman; capable of taElng charge; IT years' e.\perlence. Strong references; married. C. O. Ericksox. 31:*1 N. Oakley Ave , Sta, ,\, Chicago. SITUATION WANTBD-By German gar.lener and florist, married, 27 years' practical experience In growing of all sorts of pot plants and cut flowers. Good designer. Al references. Chicago or vicinity preferred. Address D B. care American Florist ; DER Meulex. Dunkirk. N. T. w ANTED— Two (2) experienced plant packen Steady poBlilon; KOOd waRee. Answer Kentias. care American Florist. W^ J M. SMELV. Ann WANTED-AlI-around man with judgment and experience; InduotrlouB and reliable; capable of taking charge. J. T.Willia.msu.v. HempdlB, Tenn. WANTED— My gardener golntt horue to Germany, I want a gardener. Orchids, stove and green- house plants, garden, lawn, ti -ea. Private place. WM. H. Chadwick, 632 RIalto Bldg , Clilcago. WANTED— A florist and gardener; unmarried man preferred, one capable of caring lor a green- house and raising vegetables. Apply lo The State PruLic School, Owaionna. Minn. WANTED— Grower of hardy perennials with thor- uugb commercial experleuce Id tbls class oC stock; must be accustomed to handling men. Henry a. Dreer, Jjock Box IblS. Philadelphia. WANTED-To buy or rent, with privilege of buying, greenhouse establishment; StOO to lU.OUO feet of glass State lowest cash renilne and buying prlCd. Address Grove L. Tyler, Gunston, Va. WANTED-Florlst plant of 15.000 to 20.000 feet of glass to rent, with privilege of buying. In Hvt? town; Michigan or adjacent states Life experienced florists. Address G H M, care American Florist. WANTED— A young man with some knowledge of greenhouse work to learn the business. All kinds of cut flowers grown on my place, and a good home to a bright young man not afraid of work. Ad- dress No. 100, Cire American Florist. WANTED— An all-around florist; one capable of growing good roses, carnations and general greenhouse stock. Must be sober. Industrious and F° J American Florist. F IQR SALE— Carmody water boiler— 8 sections— very reasonable and In good condlrlon. Address 1119 Charles St.. St- Paul. Minn. FOR SALE— One Devlne boiler, seven flues, good order; reason, for selling, must have a larger boiler lor my houses. MRS. S. E. Beckwith. Mt. Pleasant, la- FOR SALE— Fine opportunity lo grow early vegeta- bles and raise spring chickens lor home and city markei Buccessfully. Small capital, easy teims. VEGETABLES. Care American li'iorlst. FOB SALE -A bargain; tine retail business. 4000 ft. glass, well stocked: 7-room dwelling, barn, stable, etc., ID city of 40000. A floe opportunity for beginner. Tell them where you saw the ad. 152 The American Florist. Sept. 2^ Bradford, Pa. With an additional rose house 20x100 now nearing cempletion W. C. Rockwell will be well equipped to do business dur- ing the coming season While growing a general stock for his retail trade, Mr. Rockwell is particularly successful with violets, a part of which he often ships to the wholesale market. Just now both his roses and carnations are in the best of condition, while his chrysanthemums look as if they are trying to keep pace with the progressive times. G. L. Graham is putting the finishing touches to an additional house and from all appearances he is at peace with the world. Mr. Valentine, who takes charge of Mr. Graham's downtown store, will shortly leave for Philadelphia and will combine business and pleasure. Apropos of the glass plant contem- plated by the S. A. F. for the benefit of its members, it is Mr. Rockwell's opinion that Bradford is the place for an enter- prise of this sort. Natural gas, which in this region is practically inexhaustible, is an advantage. Homo. BY CONTRACT BETWEEN Manchester, N. H.— Tappan & Spry have dissolved partnership. Mr. Tappan will continue the business at the old stand and Mr. Spry will erect green- houses on Bridge street, one 18x100 and another 9x100. Bdrli.n'game, Cal.— E. W. McLellan & Co. will open a wholesale cut flower and supply store early this month. This firm now has 75,000 feet of glass and will add 20,000 feet additional the coming winter. A general line of stock is grown. Westfield, N. J.— Chas. Dorrer reports the disappearance of an employe with two gold watches, a diamond pin, five gold rings and $30 in money. The lad accused of the theft is a German named Weber with peculiarly bald head and an anchor tatooed on each arm. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Representatives of the following European Houses: The Horticultural Co.. BoskooD. Holland, H. P. Kosee.RhododendroDB, Clematis, Hardy Azaleas, etc. Rudolph Van Til & Co.. Hllleeom, Holland, Dutch Bulbs. Jules Gauchault. Orleans, ?'rance. French Seedllnes and Stocks; VtctorLemolne.Nancv. France. Novelties a Specially. Snoeck Brui .Gendbrugge. Belgium, Flcus cuttings. Palms, Araucarlas, Bay 'frees, etc. Goods of these firms kept on band In season. RUTHERFORD, N J. FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, 100 1000 ■linE White, l;iru.- I.ulbs. ...» .7S i6.M FREESIA, i'umvl,iiH,>fl.thro.it .60 4.r.T ■; t.. ".-inch 40 3.00 I'ric.e iiu-liidi's delivery on Freesias. LIL. HARRISII. K.XTB4 Pise, 5 to 7-inch 4.50 CALLA AETHIOPICA, 3-7 in. .-ire. Write for pries. .V'mhI f'lr Nkw 'I'radk List. H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barcjay St.. New York. :iMl ZIRNGIEBEL GIANT PANSIES .Sr, .1 III flMI) |,.T iriHlr | krl , ,r ,%■>, IJl I p.T .>/, Also plants „t Ihe :jljove at ii-W per 1000, Sf.'iircl.v packed to go any distance. Large transplanted plants for winter bloom at $2.00 per 100 (no dollar an uz. niixturo in these plants). DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, - - - MASS. FLORISTS***^ I V yuu h;ivi- made ;iny clmiiti'' in your firm ' uame or address, "ulease send us your corrected business curd so Ibat you may be Sroperly listed in next year's edition of our irectory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, <'ithHr trn'<-nhous('s or land. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY and W. A. McFADDEN. this space will be reserved and used during the coming vear to advertise The Special Products of The l\o^ei^^ Nurseries. r^|«/-'l-i jHc The Kosebank collections of these plants are the largest in size, the best in quality and the finest in selection in the country. Valley. Ferns. A house has been especially constructed in which a quarter of a million pips will be forced, beginning October 15th next. Large quantities of the most popular varieties of Adiantum (Maidenhair) will be grown under a system which will add much to their value W. A. MCFADDEN. These Special Products will be offered to the trade prices Hliich will bf evtreinelv intcTesting to both \.-rs ami sellers. ROSEBANK " CINCINNATI. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., , „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Oislance --■ , o «. . < •Phone 2157. Consignments Solicited. f/o 705 Penn kve., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. wb,te pok PmcB ..st. h— — — PITTSBURG. PA. Wbol§5ale [[ower/\arK?fe CINCINNATI, Aug. 31. Boei. Bride, Bridesmaid 2 OOa 3.00 Meteor 3.00a 4.00 Perle 2.M® 3 00 C«matlon». 60® 1.00 Lily of the Valley. Asters Sweet Peas., Gladiolus ... Tuberoses. . 300 __ _ 3 OO SmllBX 10.00013.50 Adlantmn 1.00 Common ferns .15 8t. Louis, Aug. 31. Bosei, Beauty 4 00®20.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.00® 4.00 Perle 2.00® 3.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.60 Bmllai 16.C0 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus 60.00®76.00 MILWACrKIB. Aug. 31. Boses, Beauty, long perdoz. 2.00® 3.00 medium " " 1 25® 1.50 short " " .T5@ 1. 00 Brtde, Bridesmaid 2 00® 4.0O Perle 2 00® 3.W Meteor 3.00® 5.00 Kalserin 3.0O® 6 00 Carnations, fancy 1.50 goodstock .50® 1.00 HarrlBll Auratum 12 60@15 00 Asters 50a 1.00 Adiantum .75 Common ferns 26 Smllax 12.60@lo.OO Asparagus 60.00 PlTTSBUBG, Aug. 31. Boses, Beauty &.00®26.00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2.0O® 6.00 Meteor 2.00® B.OO Kalserin ....400® 8.00 Perle 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 50<'ii .75 long " 100® 1.60 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Tuberose! 2.00® 3 00 Smilax 10.00® 15 00 Adiantum 76® 1.00 Hardy ferns .10 Asparagus, bunches 85 Sprengerll 35 OO® 75.00 Asters 36® .76 Semple 4 CO® B.OO Gladioli 2.00® 4.0O Llllum gpeclosum 4.00® 6.00 Auratum 10.00®16 00 (M^>t«A««£ HOLTON&HUNKELGO. I WHOLESALE ^ FLORISTS. « />. Box 103. MILWAUKEE, WIS. \V. A. MANN. FRANK \V. BALL. Cincinnati.. Gut Flower Co., tmmi^tb. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. If you write to any advertiser anyw^here mention the paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like you better for it. Your Advertisement will transact business 365 days in the year, working 24 hours per day, with all the best purchasers in the I'nited States and Canada, if placed in The Best Drum mer. THe AfTierican Florist. iSgg. The American Florist. 153 UHHiUUiiMiHanmii McKELLAR & WINTCRSON, Wholesale Florists. ^j».5tj*CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.j»j»j»jt 4S-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHIO^^OO. We Have the ©"» SPECIALTIES: LARGEST WHOLESALE ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, mouse in Chicago. CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. ^ ^Ful. Line FLORISTS' SUPPLI£.S, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. E. C. AMLING. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. BEINBERG BROS. . . . WHOLESALE . . . Growers ef Cut Flowers eOO.COO I'EET OIF O-DASS. \Vi? .-an nil ..rdiTs on short notice wilh m11 loadintr vari'-tif^ of KiisKs and Carnations. We ARE Headquarters lor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. SALESROOM, SI HVabash Ave., CHICAGO. A. G. PRINCE & CO, Wholesale Cut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. A.genU for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attantlot paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. 19-21 e. RANDOLPH ST Cl-I I CACi O GALAX LEAVES. $1.C5 per 1000. Prioe ic qnantitv on application. HARRY A. BUN YARD, 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK CITY. Wbol^ale [lower/\arK?fe CHICAGO. Sept. 1. Rosea, Beant;, ^Inch 12 .75 Bride 3.0O® 4 00 ■• Brldennald 3.00® 4.00 '• Perle 2.00® 3.00 Meteor 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 75® 1.00 Sweet Peas 10® .30 Gladioli 1.00® 4.00 Asters 50® 2.00 MUnonette 1.008 2.00 Hydraneeaa per dozen 1.00 Golden Rod 1.00 Adlantnm 60® l.OO Common fema .15 Fancy Ferns .20 SmUai 10.00®15.00 ABparasas 50.00 Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Gommisslon Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. la?" Consignments solicited to mention the •American Florist when you write to an advertiser. SELECTED STOCK OF Per 100 Per IDOO 5-7 $5 00 $45.00 7-9 10.00 90.00 9-11 30.00 LILIUM HARRISII Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Grandiflora, etc. Write for prices. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, - MEW YORK. Leather Bound copies of the new edition of our DIRECTORY of Florists, S S Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and ^ S Canada, arranged both by states and towns and alpha- S X betically. Price, $3,00; in board covers, $2.00. J-J-^J- g I American Florist Company, | g 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- GUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave,, CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and AaaA dELPHL4, Aug. SO. Boaes.Tea 2 00® 3.00 ■■ extra 4.00® 5 CO Beauty, extra 8.00®12.00 flrets BOO® 8.00 Beconds 2.00® (i.OO Camatlone 50® 1.00 fancy 1.00® 1.60 Lily of the vaUey 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 15® .25 AoparaKUS 35 00®50.00 Smllax 12.60®16.(I0 Adlantum T5® 1.00 Boston, Aug. 30. RoBes, Beauty, select .12.00®25.00 ordinary 2 00® 6.00 Bride. Brtdesmald, Meteor 50® 4 00 KalBerln 1 60® 11,00 Gamattona. ordinary 50® 1.00 fancy 1 00® 1.60 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Asters •2m I.OO Gladioli 1.00® 4.00 Smllax 8.00®10.00 Asparagus 50.00 Adlantum 50® 1.00 HEADQUARTERS GIVE US A TRIAL.I WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses. Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. UfU C VSCTIUIS Wholesale Com- Ifllli Fi rndllllU) mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. C, A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, ^ ST. LOUIS, MO. (^ A complete line of Wire DeBigrns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3J34:01ive Street, ^ ,^ .^ St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Mention Tha American Florist. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ''•"^Fi^Jr^^^Siu D. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consigninents of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA Long Distance 'Phone l-41-'26 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations. Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SIVIITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, •Phone l-«-69-A. PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. THE? Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. Established 1841. The "GARDENERS' CURONICLE" has been FOR OTBH Fifty Years the IjBAding Journal of Ub class. It has achieved this position because, wtille specially devotliiK itself to supplying the dally requlre- menlB of Rardeners of all classes, much of the Infor- mation furnished Is of such general and permanent value, that the 'GARDENERS' CIIR0NIC1.B" Is looked up to as the standard authority on the «nb]eots of which It treats. Subscription to the United States. H.20 per rear. Remittances to be made payable to H. G. COVB. Ofpiok:— Wellington St., Covent Garden, London, England. SHIPPING LABELS k •Cut Flowers Printed in two colors ou jjumiiu'd piipcr; your card, etc., in Ijlack iinti leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Verv attractive. Price per 500,$3.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples tLtCTRO OF THIS LFAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. Ainerican Florist Co., i8gg. The American Florist. 155 BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS. Top Grade LILY OF THE VALLEY and METEORS, for summer shipments. Extra Carnations. New Telephooe No. 1!)!IH .Hadlsoa SMiuaic. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. «««i;«;«f,»^,«„r;'"J^ufi'°"'''- 57 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOING, Jr. Wholesale Florist , New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St.. NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERlDftN, """^tsAiE FLORIST 39 West 28th St , NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on appicition. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Sew Telephone No. 1905 ^ludison Square. Price list on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantase. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. ^1 Madlaon Square. Please Mention the Ain.Tican Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Teleptione 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every AIomlDe DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The Amertcan Florist. HALF TONES .gft .gft .?> ZINC ETCHINGS gt .gt WOOD CUTS^JiJi^ ELECTROTYPES ^ J^ J. MANZ & CO. 195-207 Canal St., - - - CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE VORK. PROMPT SERVICE..^ Choice Carnations Choice Roses Jt .^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telei.hoiie No. 270 Madison S(i. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale power/\arKj}5 NKW Tore. Aug. 30. Bosea, Beam; select 10 '• '* ordinary 2 " Bridesmaid, Bride, MofKan " Kalserln. Meteor 1. Carnations fancy 1. Lily of the valley 1 I.>onglflorum 4 Uladloll 1 Asters, per bundred banchea 1. fancy Cattleyas 40. 00@2O.0O .00® 5 00 25® 1.50 .00® 4 10 00® SOO 50® 2 00 00® 3 00 1 00 ,00®50 00 .00® 8 00 Sprengerl.perdoz. buncbes 1®2 Adlantam B!JFFAI.O, Aug. 31. Boses, Beauty 3. " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3. " Perle, Nlpbetos 2 00®25 00 0C@ B.OO .00® 4.00 00® IJ.OO 6r@ 1 00 .00® 2.00 00® 4.00 .00@12 50 fancies 1 Uly of the valley 3. LUulm Auratum 8 Speclosum 4.uu(g> r, m Asters 50® 1.60 Bmllai 10.00®15.00 Adlantnm 769 1.00 Hardy Ferns .15 Ualax leaves .20 Asparairas oO.OOSW.OO Sweet Peas per bunch 02® .06 Gladiolus 1.00® 3.00 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. i:>04 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grow^er^oU Q^^ FloWCrS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. ^P~LON6 DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when correspondiflg with an advertiser. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JULIUS LANG S3 WEST 30th STRUT NEW YORK CARNATIONS Tel. 280 Madison Sq. The New York Out Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. M. A. HART, Commission o'^n'" Gut Flowers, 44 WEST 29th street, NEW YORK OITY. THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK. 'Phone 32S Madison Square. Ford Bros... ^ at Wholesale Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone, 1.57 Madison Sq. M ^^ I ^^ -^r For Summer Use in 1 W ^J I ^1 JL Cold Storage Leaves Write the INTRODUCER, HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON. MASS. The American Florist Company's . Now Ready! men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.M.5« 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. EDW. G. HORAN, 47 WEST 28TH ST., J^'di'Sn s.iuar... ...NEW YORK. Cut flowers at Wholesale. All ready for business in our enlarged, attract- ive, new location. Can accommodate a few more consignors of de- sirable stock. OFFERING AT PRESENT... LATER ON.... BEAUTIES, CARNATIONS. BRI':>ESMAIDS, VALLEY, BRIDES, LILIES, METEORS, ASTERS, CARNOTS. GLADIOLI, KAISERINS. ETC. VIOLETS A SPECIALTY. KEEP POSTED AS TO NOVELTIES IN MARKET BY ATTENTION TO THIS SPACE \VEEKLY. 15G The American Florist. Sept. 2, The gEEEi TRaE>E- AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Coim.. Sec'y and Treag. Aug. Khotert, ot New York, after a sojourn of eight weeks in Kurope, returned August 24. EuG. ScHAETTEL, of Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., of Paris, arrived in New York last Saturday. S. B. Dicks, representing Cooper, Taber & Co., of London, Eng., is expected in Chicago, September 5. F. Barteldes, of Lawrence, Kan, and C. R. Root, of Denver, Colo., were in Chicago during the week. Richard P. Steckler, of the J. Steck- ler .Seed Co., Ltd., New Orleans, La., vis- ired Chicago during the week. Some blight is reported on the musk- nielon and watermelon vines in Nebraska, evidently caused in part by recent rains. Bert. Brgtherto.m, of Peter Hender- son & Co., New York, passed through Chicago Thursday, enroute to the Ne- braska seed fields. In Ohio the clover seed prospect has improved in nearly all sections. Toma- toes have been sunburned or have rotted in many southern countries, but the crop is generally good. The Wisconsin sphagnum moss swamps show healthy growths from two rainy seasons and the quality put up for the coming year's trade should be the best of the past seven or eight years. The bean crop does not improve. Some late planted fields show no pods yet and will be an entire failure unless very favorable weather follows. Five dollars per bushel is talked of for whole- sale price. Clover Seed Traffic. The traffic in clover seed was recently discussed by railroad officials of Toledo, Ohio. It is claimed that the local clover seed shippers are using the cars and freight houses of the Toledo roads as warehouses for the storageof clover seed. This is done by arranging for the inspec- tion of the seed in cars and the freight houses and seed shipments are thus held until the owners are ready to re-ship to other points. Cars are thus delayed, which are in demand for other business, and the railways are held liable for dam- ages to seed which should be in the pos- session of consignee. An attempt is being made to form an agreement by which the shippers will be forced to store clover seed in elevators. Des Moines, Ia.— At the State Fair this week Lozier, Fulmer and Rollinson carried off the bulk of the plant prizes in the order named. The fair was a success in every way. John T. Temple, of Daven- port, ofliciated as judge. P. Lambert & Sons are rebuilding their entire plant. MoLiNE, III. — Seventy-five carriages were decorated in the floral parade at the street fair August 30. On one carriage alone were used .'iOOO American Beauties, most of which were supplied by Bassett & Washljurn, of Chicago. Gladioli were liberally employed and some paper flow- ers were used. Julius Staack had a well arranged street booth and supplied many decorations. THAT WE ARE NOT HAN- DLING BULBS THIS YEAR IS A MISTAKE, AND A SAD ONE TO THOSE WHO HAVE FAILED TO SEND FOR OUR PRICE LIST. SOME LINES OF BULBS WE ARE SOLD OUT OF, BUT HAVE A SUR- PLUS OF THE FOLLOWING: LiliUin Hflrrisii '®'' '-^^'•^'^ stock), accredited the cleanest Lily bulbs fclllWIII nailiail imported this year from the many islands that comprise the Bermuda group. We have only 5 to 7-in. left and are offering them at — 100, $4.7,-); 1000, $4.'.. 00. I ilium I nnO'iflnrilin warranted Japan grown, ready for delivery; these HIIUIII UUII^mWIHMIi bulbs are growing in demand constantly, owing to the fact of the flowers lasting much longer than the Harrisii. 5 to 7 in.— 100, $2.75; 1000, $2.5.00. 7 to 9 in.— 100, $6.75; 1000, $65.00. flur Farlv Whifp RnmanC ^""^ nicely grown, special care having been UUI taiiy ItllllC nUMiaiia ta^en to have them satisfactory. • 11 to 12 centimeters— 100, $1.25; 1000, $11.00. Cfllls Lilies ^^ ^^ ''° ^^y '*■' ^^ think, without doubt, we have the finest WQlia fcllica« Calla roots that were ever shipped from the Pacific Coast. Bulbs averaging 2V'2 to 3 inches— per 100, $9.00. MUShrfmin SnflWn ^ fresh consignment and each brick containing mHamuuill w|iaiwili hundreds of mushrooms; easilv grown; a treatise furnished free how to grow them for $ $ $ $ $—10 lbs for $1.00; '$7.00, 100 lbs. TFRIVI^. F've per cent discount allowed on all orders accompanied with cash. ■^ J--*^"^^. New York City references required from others. WIN/I. ELLIOTT A SONS, NEW York. ^iiiiMiiiiiiiiimniniiiiiiii-miiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiimiimiUiiiiiiiiiiiiiim^ How $16 Will Return You $240 IN A FEW MONTHS. A two-third crop of bulbs in Rermuda this y next EustirT at higher prices thun hist and remov Buy one or more box4?s of our Lilium Harrisii, oontainint^ 400 bulbs each, for $16.00; which, under ordinary cultivation should average five flowers per bulb; total, 2000 flowers; at 812.00 per mo blooms, $240.00. (Last year's wholesale price before Easter.) NO OVERDRAWN SEDUCTIVE PICTURE— FACT. If, however, you wish to work on absolutely safe ground, cut these profits in two; then you will make money— which stops all further argument. SHORT CROP OF BERMUDA BULBS. would indieate a further scarcity of flowt-rs 11 diiuger of overproduction. NO FLORIST who has any spare room can afford to LET THIS CHANCE SLIP. DON'T WAIT FOR JAPAN BULBS. They are too uncertain; often arrive late in bad order, give fewer flowers of poorer quality and frequently flower after Easter, when worth nothing. Crop also reported very short. LILIUM HARRISII BULBS. 5 to 7 inch around, box of 400 bulbs $16.00; 3 boxes (1200 bulbs), ^5.00; per 100. $4.25. 6 to 7 inch around, box of 400 bulbs $22.00. larger bulbs, more flowers. BERMUDA LILIUM LONGIFLORUM. GUARANTEED STOCK. 5 to 7 inch around, box of 400 bulbs $18.00; 3 boxes (120(.l bulbs) »50.00. A few thousand 9 to 11 inch Harrisii and Longiflorum left, at $18.00 per 100. 11 to 13 inch. monster bulbs, at $40.00 per 100. These make extiftt fine pot phi which sell readily a $2.00 and upwards wholesale. ith 10, 12 CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO. % 342 West I4tli St., %ttf New York Citv ^nm^fm^nmmmffmmmmmmnffmmf^fmmmwwfmmmffmmfmnfmmnA rail Bulbs Of Ail Kinds Write for quot- atioa": on your wants now. .^ Should you not receive our list, notify us and same will be mij\iii.Ji^,^J*^,,*J*J^^,^^j*^jlt^jiji^^jt ^- riorists' Supplies, Cut ri owers, Etc. I IVIcKELLAR & WINTERSON, J^ 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. iSgg. The American Florist. 157 Vaughan's Columbian Cinerarias This mixture is this year Jiner and moiv complelo than ever. This is a mixture of the Hnest Kngiish, French and (ierman strains; the flowers are very hirwe. from 7 1o 9 inehe^ in eir- eumtereuce and iu the most bril- liant colors. Columbian Cinerarias. This is the best mixture in existence; per trade pUt.. about 1000 seeds, ■SOc. apkts. for $I.2iS. Cineraria Hybrida, large flower- ing mixed, trade pkt.. "inc. Cineraria Hybrida Nana, lart^e flowering dwarf.riiixed trade pkt., Ciaeraria, large flowering dou- ble mixed, trade pkt., 50c. Cineraria, large flowering dou- ble white, trade pkt.. 50c. Calceolaria Hybrida. Our mix- ture is composed of the choicest selections of the tigered, marked, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know it will give entire .satisfaction. Trade pkt., 1000 seeds, SOc. Cyclamen, Giant Flowered CyL'iameii I'erwicum tiigaiiteuin Splendens. We have an extra flne strain of this grand market plant. Unsur- passed for size of bloom and va- riety of colors. 100 1000 seeds, seeds. Mont Blanc, pure white .... % .") $5.(X) Deep Crimson, very large t:i 5.00 Rosa von Marienthal, pink 7.=S 5.00 White, Carmine Eye .75 5 tX) Giant flowered Sorts best mixed, H oz., $1.50 50 4.50 PANSIES Vaughan's "International." Keceiveii the only riw:ircl for Mixed Pansies at the Worli Fuir. It is to-day bflttT and more complete than ever. It (■< tains the cream of the slock of 10 Pansy specialists. There is better mixture in existence, as all the florists who saw or us it can tell you. Price, per oz., SIO.OO; '-oz.. $5.00; '40Z., S2.50; '„oz., SI.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "Giant Mixture. >> This mixture is specially made up by us from all the above separate colors of Giant Trimardeau. the Giant Butrnot and Gassier and .several special strains which cannot be had any other way. If your trade demands larf^e flowers there is no better mixture. Price, per oz., S4.00; Hoz., SI.OO; 'goz., 60c.; trade pkt., 25c. SPECIAL OFFER. We furnish any Ave 25c., trade pkts. of Giant Pansies for 11.00. Vaughan's Premium Pansies Mixed. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German sorts. We have sold this mixture for the past fifteen years and it has given treneral .satisfaction. Per pkt., 25c.: >,oz., SOc; ^boz., S3.00; oz., $5.50. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES, "Choice Mixed"— in many colors. l^lit., Idc; HOT... 30c.; oz., $1.00: 4 oz. for 13.00. Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Beaconsfleld, Giant Striped, Giant Emperor William, Giant Paris Market. Each, per trade pkt., 25i..; lany 5 for $1.00) \k oz., 35c.; oz., $2.00. /^--.i. Xi..~.^^i- Our strain of this is of exceptionally Vjiant DUgnOt. good quaUtv, none better. Trade pkt., 25c., is oz., 75c., oz., $5.00. Vaughan's Seed Store 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. p 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. Gloxinia Hybrida, Vaughan's Mixture. This mixture is made up by our.selves from the choicest, spotted, tigered, edged, marbled and splashed sorts of the upright and horizontal type, and includes such new sorts as Emperor Wil- liam and Frederick, Princess Louise. Defiance, etc.. and we know that better seed Is not t4 oz. 3Sc. ; 1 oz., $1,2.5; trade pkt.. 10c. Chater's Prize Hollyhocks, double mixed. '4 oz , 35c.; 1 oz., $1,25; trade pkt., 2Ge. Double Hollyhocks, good mixed, M oz., 2.5c.; 1 oz., 85e.; trade pkt,, lOc. Vaughan's International Primula Mixture. This mixture is composed of the most salable colors of Single Flowering Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks and reds with a sprinkling of other colors, enough to give a large variety of colors, the most importantshades predominating. It contains some of the Giant sorts, some Fern- leaved, some blue: also some with dark leaves and stems. We have taken special pains to make this mixture as complete as pos- sible and unreservedly recom- mend it to everyone. Price for ( Pkt. of 350 seeds, 50o Internat'n'l- Spkts., 1750 •■ $2.00 Mixture. |Perl-16oz 2.50 ESTABLISHED 1802 T 'S SEEDS JUST ARRIVED Fresh Seeds OF Per lOCO Seeds KENTIA BELMOREANA $4.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA $4.00 WHILE rxSOLD. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Streetl 36 CORTUkNDT STREET. NEW YORK itlon Amerlf^fiTi Fl'iTin' F»erry NA/atson & Co. CALIFORNIA^ SEED HOUSE — SPECIALTIES — Cappot Salsify Parsnip SACRAMENTO Sweet Peas Lima Beans Cosmos Hollyhock Verbenas Asters Salt Bush Bromus Gras Bermuda " Mignonette Johnson ** etc. etc. CALIFORNIA CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY ■s Gii Large-flowered English, Large-fl. Splendens, Rolker's Roike 1-32 oz., $3,50, Pure white, 100 s,, 75c. H oz.. $3.50; 1-16 oz., $1.25. $5.00 oz.; H oz. 90c Trade pkt., SOc. Rose, Red, etc., 100 s., 65c. Tr.ide pkt., 25c. Trade pkt., 25c. When wrltlDR mention the American Florist. ♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ELECTROS i For Catalogue Purposes. \ E have a large assortment of strictly high-class halftones of which we Si can supply electros suitable for cata- logue ^lustration. If you need anything in this way, state your requirements and we will submit proofs of the illustrations in stock. Our collection includes the leading ANNUALS POT PLANTS BIENNIALS FLORISTS' FLOWERS HARDY PERENNIALS TREES AND SHRUBS Also PARK AND GARDEN SCENERY. PRICE FOR CASH ONLY 15 CENTS PER SQUARE INCH. : The American Florist Co. 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 158 The American Florist. Sept. 2, The (jluRSERY Tmeje. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Prof. J. M. Stedman is engaged in inspecting the nurseries of Missouri. Geo. a. Sweet's nursery at Dansville, N. Y., had a narrow escape from a field fire on August 18. In Ford Count}-, Kansas, the grape yield this year will be the heaviest on record. Concord heads the list. J. A. Ramsburg, Frederick City, Md., has a block of 200,000 two-year apple trees and his peach block contains over 300,000 trees. Wm. H. Barnes, secretary of the Kansas State Horticultural Society, reports a grape yield seventy-two and one- half per cent of a full crop. Nurserymen bv scores will attend the twenty- sixth biennial session of the American Pomological Society to be held at Philadelphia next week, September 7 and 8. Augusta, Ga. The severe drought which has prevailed throughout this section for several weeks has finally been broken and we are now having copious rains. Notwithstanding the total failure of the fruit crop by the February freeze, the demand for nursery •stock is very large, and many extensive commercial orchards of peaches and plums will be set out in Georgia the com- ing winter. The demand for palms is largely on the increase. Forestry in the United States. The Secretary of Agriculture is prepar- ing for distribution at the Paris Exposi- tion a publication which is to contain a resume of the achievements of the United States in every branch of science as related to agriculture in the nineteenth century. Each Bureau and Division will contribute to the work and the Division of Forestry will prepare an account of the efforts of private land-owners to apply the principles of forestry. There are very many ways in which these prin- ciples may be and have been applied and to all of those who have accomplished something in this line, even if ever so lit- tle, the Department extends an invitation to address GifFord Pinchot, forester. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, in order that all experiences maybe considered in the preparation of this val- uable report. Green Bay, Wis.— H. Raymaker&Sons are building a range of houses 70x75 for vegetables and mushrooms. Clarksville, Tenn.— James Morton will go to Waco, Texas, November 15 to 1" to perform his annual function as iudge of the flower show. Kankakee, Ili,.— Faber Bros, are making haste in the erection of two greenhouses 20x60 which will cost about $1,500. They will be thoroughly mod- ern throughout. Coi,D Spring, N. V. — The next monthly nieeting of the Dutchess County Horti- cultural Society will be held here Wednes- day, September i>, on invitation of the Putnam County Chrysanthemum Soci- ety, whose rooms are given for the meet- ing. I. L. Powell will read a paper and a good time is promised. AUCTION SAL[. 50 Acres of Nursery Stock, THURSDAY. SEPT 14th. -CONSISTING OF- SHADE TREES, EVERGREEN TREES, DECIDUOUS AND EVERGREEN SHRUBS, RHODODENDRONS, ROSES AND HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. Over 500 Specimens of Deciduous and Evergreen Trees! Stock may remain on the ground until April Jst, 1900. Terms liberal and made known on day of sale. CIRCULAR GIVING FILL DETAILS MAILED FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS. WM. ELLIOTT, Auctioneer. J. T. LOVCTT, Little Silver, N. J. 1 Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. 5hrubs, Plants, Bulbs. 5eeds. 40 Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Greenhouses of Palms, Everbloominfi^ Roses, Ficus, Ferns, Etc. Correspondence solicited. Catalogue Free. ^THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville. O. When writing- please mention Aniericnn Florist. F. JAMES, Nurseryman, USSY (Calvados), FRANCE, begs to oner a large assortment of FRUIT TREE STOCKS, FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS, ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS, CONIFERAE, ETC good sizes, prices low; packing extra; wholesale Price List free on demand. Send your lists of wants before giving your orders. You will receive quotations by return ot mail and save dollars. For Parks, Cemeteries or Private Grounds we can furnish a v^ry lart2;e and siiinTior sto<-k of FOREST, ORNAMENTAL and EVERGREEN TREES, SHRIBS, Etc. Trees from one iuch t*' three iuclies in diam- eter, nil nursery ^roAvu and in line shape. Our slirubljery is VODNG, THRIFTY iind FINE. Remember 2re are Headquarters for A'lirseiy Slack in the East. Over 200 Acres In Trees and Shrubbery. All thrifty, clean and A No. i stock. STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS. New Canaan, Conn. NURSERYMEN.... I K you have nuulc any chiLa<,'e in your firm * name or address, please semi us your corrected business curd so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to your estab- lishmont, either greenhouses or hind. AMLRICAN riORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. HftRDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 and 2 year old, fine plants $5i).00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisville. Bucks Co.. Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. o'.A.c^o;^ "W. ax.A.io'xs'xzro-, The Reading Nnraery, READING. SIASS. ESTABLIHHBD 1864. HEADQUARTERS FOR HARDY ROSES. W.&T. SMITH CO.. Geneva, N.Y. ViburnufflTofflentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. I*rtoe list and doacrlptlve catalogue on application. BEA BROTHERS. Norwood, Mas*. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. .ir>ci/.iii 'rioc! ' Azalea Amoena. Rhododendrons, SPECIALTIES I Kalmias. Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton, Mgr. ^^Catalogue free. iSgg. The American Florist. 159 aOQSQSSt HERB'S PANSIES I TllKKK 13 iiuthiiii,' liloio sutisfMC- X IS uiul uothiut; more unsatisfactury tbaii 72 ^ a poor one. Mine ure the satisfuc- ?• K tory kind 76 PLANTS ONLY. fl |j Free by mail at 73c. per 100; 250 for $1.50; •? g 500 for $2.50. By Express, $4 per 1000. S \ ALBERT M. H ERR, \ g LANCASTER, PA. g fi A Hiiiilcd sui'Piv "f SKEO from altrsf- g iSSSQSSSQSQSSS ALM <£f^ee4:l< Phoenix tenuis pumila " reciinata. Corypha australis. Pandanus utilis. - FRESH ON HAND 100 1000 3000 $ .75 $5.00 $13 50 1.00 8.00 2'.'.50 .75 5.00 13.50 .75 5.00 13.50 1.25 lO.OO ;->7..W J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY. THE JENNINGS STRAIN PANSIES are coDeldered by many florlste as the flneHt American strain to date. Large flowering and most brilliant colora In great rarletr. NEW CROP NOW READY. Finest mlxed-pkt., $1.00; i^oz., $3 00; loz.$5C0. Finest white— blue, black and yellow In separate - colors, 50 cts. per pkt. Plants ready In any quantity Sept. let, 99. ^^CASH WITH ORDER. E. B. JENNINGS, ^"f^f?' Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Panaies. I PANSIES. I Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies ^ Tbis improved strain includes allthelead- 5 ing Dovelt es, strong bushy plants, ready S now, 60e. per 100. by mail; $2 per SCO, bV 3 express: $4 per 1000; $7 per 2000; $10 per 13000; tlSperlsOOO. tS~Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of Extra Fine Pansies. mfmmfmm mmmmmmmtmmm Stront; one year old pluiits, 2'/j and 3-ineh pnU. $2 50 per 100, $20 a 1000. Choice New SMILflX SEED. 25e. per oz., $1 p.r lb. PAEONIES for fall planting in choice assort- m iit,;$10 per 100. CLEMATIS for fall. Write for prices. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. CYCLAMEN. PRIMULAS. CINERARIAS. FINEST STRAIN IN THE WORLD. Cyclamen Persicum Splendena (gig ) In four assorled colors, floe plants from 3-lnch pots, $8.00 per 100; K5.00 per 1000. Chinese Primroses (fringed foliage), best market varie- ties, single, from flats. 12 00 per lOU: from 2-ln. pots. $2 50 per 100. Double white and red from 2.^-ln. pots, B.on per lOU: single blue, same price. Cmerarla Ilyb. Maxima grandltiora and nana, from flats, J1.75 per 100. satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. BROWALLIA GIGANTEA. Fine plants to grow on for your Xmas trade. Rooted cuttings $2.00 per 100 Out of 2^-inca pots, bushv 4.00 Out of 3i4-inoli i)ots, bushy 6 00 samp!<-'S for 10 cts. in stamps. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. SMILAX. ^^\, 1^ ^\ I IV I ^^ Ci ^\. ^? r ^^ In First-CUss Condition r \J W \^ I |\ VJI I^ \J ^ L O '""^ Planting Xi^.^^^^ •100 .2^i-i 2'/Hr 1. $3.00; :(';.- . 3.00; ;l".- n. $.M 0(1 n. H.OO 2M-in. 3.00; 3':. n. H.OO 2'/.-ii . 3.50; 3'..- n. il.OO 2'/2-l . 4.00; 3',i- u. 10.00 UKIDHS IIKIDKSMAIDS MKTf.OIlS I'KKl.K.S MKS. R. GARRETT I'Al'.V GONTIKU 2H-in. 4.00; 3!/.-in. 10.00 AMERICAN HEAUTY...3-in. 8.00: 3'/i-in. 13.00 ■;-iii. pots, ri-ady tor 3-in. at $3.00 per 100. .\Ti M^si.rl Ill .,r TEAS and HYBRID TEAS as pii- r lit aih , in this paper. F0INSETTIA8, strong, sto.-ky plants, now 14 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. Greenhouses: WESTERN SPRINGS VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ACALYFHA SANDERI. order now. .stronL',4-iri.-h $20.00 pc-r 100 ,sironL',.^, ni.-h 35.00 per 100 BABT FKIMROSE (Primula rorbesi). strong plants, in bloom, at $1.25 per dozen; $«.00 p.-r 100. BAT TREES, In extra fine condition; in Standards and Pyramids, all sizes. Write for prices. 3-inch pots, ready for a shift, per 100, $10.00. 84&86 RANDOLPH STREET. CHICAGO. LL. FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES! ^^^^^jtSS^»T\^KX\^ Healthy and Grown Especially for Late Planting. Onl' cted growth fr 1 llo pro].; SUNSET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, MAIDS, WOOTTON, PERLE, 3-inch pots, $.^.0U per KlO; 4-in.-li, $8.00 per 100. Manetti Rose Best grafting size; Home-grown; clean and smooth. Our stocks are bestqualified for '„^raftiui; purpuses. Choice of two ^Ta.les. Also RAFriA for tyiut,'. Herbaceous Perennials, Shrubs, Trees and Vines. THOMAS MEEHAN <& SONS, Germantown, A /\A C7DI<^ AM DC? A I TTX/ Bridesmaid, Ferle, Bride. Sunset. Meteor, /\jTlII;rvlC'/\l> DC/VU I I Morg-an. Testout, Mermet, la France, Hi- — ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^-^— — ^^ phetos, Kaisarin. :i, :H4 and l-im-h. A. S. MacBEAN, Lakewood, N. J. leOSJBS! STRONG 3-IN. BRIDES AND MAIDS |5.00 per 100, $45 00 per lOOO. 2'y4-\n., |25.00 per 100. HARKETT'S FLORAL NURSERY, DUBUQUE, IOWA. Finest Forcing Rosesss BRIDE $3.50 $4.00 Also Soupert, Ilermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2V^-iuch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. SMIUAX, ane younx plants, tn.OO per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. ROSES. ^ ROSES. Maids, Brides, Wooctons and Kaiserins. 3-in., line stock, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Maids, Brides, Woottons and IVleteors, 2 and 3'4-in., $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Robert r. Tesson, '""^.^.':°sTlQtis%o. SOME FINE PLANTS OF Brides ^ Maids 3^-in. pots at |20.00 per 1000. What have you in. S'--ari>4 Carnation plants ? Mifjht trade. MORTON GROVE GREENHOUSES, Paul Krelsmann. 27 Market St., Chicago. It is good business policy to mention the ...AMERICAN riORIST when you write to an advertiser. I ROSE PLANTS. ' X To close out- 2000 MAIDS, $3 per 100; $25 S per 1000. All fine stock. Cash with order M Irom unknown parties. Hi BRANT & NOE, MANETTI STOCKS! English and French, specially prepared for grafting, by 1000, 10,000 or 100,000. For fall and spring delivery. Write for prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. 42 W. 28th St., - NEW YORK CITY. ROSE PLANTS. I'iNE llE.u.THV Stock. Per 100 METEOR. 3 and 4-in HOO and $6.00 BRIDE, BRIDE.SMAID and PERLE, 3-ln. . . 4.00 PRES. CARNOT, 3-in 6.00 BEAUTIES, 3V4-in 6 00 BROWN & CANFIELD, Springfield, IIL BRIDE, BRIDESMAID. PERLE, WOOTTON, MME. CHATEXAY. 3 and 4-in. pots, $5 per 100. The above are all good, strons stock, tit for immediate plautinL'. EVENDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa. WE ARE NOW CUTTING NEW Brides, Maids and Beauties, also fine lot of Asters. still a few IIRIDF.S. WIIOTTOXS, BEAUTIES; also SMIL.VX PLANTS. Write. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. There are buyers for all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist 160 The American Florist. Sept. 2^ Our Pastimes Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfleld St., lioston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. St. Louis Jfiniors. At the second meeting of the Junior Florists' Bowling Club of St. Louis the following scores were made: Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. A.Y.Ellison 124 104 130 119 James Arado 108 107 98 104 .T. H. Lupe 106 101 104 104 W. Holtz 13« 97 74 102 H. Betteken 91 91 125 102 G. AngiTinueller 88 104 79 90 W. Adels 90 107 73 90 F.Ellis ..84 73 100 86 A. .Mevers, Jr 44 97 108 K3 E. Gerlach 73 72 92 79 A. Y. E. Pastimes at Flatbush. Xobody would imagine from the cheery atmosphere which pervaded the bowling alleys on Flatbush avenue last Thursday night, that the local club had come home from the Detroit tournament with noth- ing more valuable in the way of a trophy than the cheese medal that Louis Schmutz had magnanimously -voted to present them with. \'aliant Captain Mellis was absent but had he been there no doubt he would also have accepted gracefully the bandinage of the stay-at- homes who were, of course, ready to tell all about how it would have turned out at Detroit had they only been there. There came from Xew York four visit- ors and out of four "pots" they captured three; even the big Telegraph cucumber put up for the man who should make the best score was scooped in by one of the New Yorkers; yet Flatbush good nature triumphed over all. Papa Zeller's smile was more beaming than ever, Louis Schmutz displayed his new brown slip- pers and his agility with customary vigor, Riley said not a word and Woer- ner philosophically asserted that it was "no use swearing." And Xew York magnanimity was shown when Traendly unselfishly presented the coveted cucum- ber to Louis Schmutz in honor of his fifty-fourth birthday which was ushered in just as the party broke up. Papa Zeller then mounted a chair and an- nounced that the Arcanum cup would be given to the member making the highest average in September. Here are the scores made during the evening: Name 1st 2d 3d 4tli Av. O'Mara 96 *169 147 170 146 Riley 162 146 123 134 141 Schmutz *I82 140 125 114 140 Traendlv 122 133 99 *190t 139 .1. Manda 112 165 i;)9 Raynor 173 )45 111 124 138 Uonlau 95 115*171 168 135 Stewart 151 98 137 94 127 P. Dallledouze 135 123 121 126 11. Dailledouze 134 124 104 121 Zeller 112 148 95 81 109 Wookcr 110 1:28 90 109 Woerner 110 11.0 92 101 * Pot. 1 Cnc-umber. Pennville Notes. Things are now a bit quiet; the boys are resting on their oars, as it were. They are receiving congratulations on all sides for their good work. The Challenge trophy is safely lodged in the case from which it was taken a year ago and looks handsomer than ever. None of the other prizes have arrived as yet but no doubt they will reach us in good sea- son. The shooters are somewhat despondent but the victory of the bowlers is probably glory enough for the club for one year, they think, and next year they will try to redeem themselves. Pitts- burg, it seems, gets another cup now here, which the club won at Providence. This, like the Lockland trophy, has to be won twice. Considerable bowling is indulged in but nothing remarkable appears on the slate. K. Detroit. TRADE GOOD, BDT THE DROUGHT MAKES OUTSIDE STOCK POOR. — SHAW HAS RE- COVERED. — THE LAST GUEST DEPARTS. — RACKHAM ON VACATION.— JOTTINGS. This town and vicinity is suffering from the drought that has prevailed for the past month and, as a consequence, all outside grown flowers are of very poor quality. Sweet peas of any kind are very scarce and the asters, which, in the early part of the season, were so fine, are now getting poorer and more scarce every day. Business is generally fair, with brisk demand for American Beau- ties, which are coming in good. There is also a fair supply and demand for other varieties of roses. Carnations, always sought for, are scarce, as usual at this time; some of the local growers are already planting their houses. J. Austin Shaw has recovered suffi- ciently trom his convention accident to return to his home in New York. Geo. A. Heinl, of Toledo, prolonged his visit here till Wednesday of this week. He was the last of the S. A. F. to leave us. Andrew Ferguson is removing his city greenhouse to his home establishment on Moran street and contemplates aban- doning his present retail place on Willis avenue, but will open a store on Wood- ward avenue, in the retail district, this fall. A. N. Kaier, of Woodmere, is building four new houses 15x100, using 16x24 glass lapped. Geo. A. Rackham, now free from the work of managing the convention exhib- its, left with his wife last Saturday for Mackinac and the resorts of the upper lakes. They will remain away for two weeks. Frank Danzer has opened his retail store on Woodward avenue. Mr. Danzer is a Detroiter, but for four years has had charge of the cut flower department of the Livingston Seed Co., Columbus. He is well qualified to make a success of the business. J. F. S. Geneva, N. Y.— C. P. Close, assistant botanist and horticulturist at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station here, has received the appoint- ment of professor of these subjects at the Utah State Agricultural College at Logan, Utah. nORISTS' HAIL A$$0CI4TI0^. REl'OR'l' OF SECRETARY. ii;i Ihc llrst iliiy of AugusI, 1899, the 864 lucni- beis comprising the Florists' Huil. Association insured an aj^iiregate of 11,209,865 sijuare fi'ft of j-'hiss. subdivided as follows: Single thick. 2,838,- .'>*M); double thick, 5,934.262 sijuare ftiet; extra one- half, single thick, 254,526 st|uare feet; extra one- half, double thick, 446,116 square feet; extra whole, single thick, 8ij0,685 s(|uare feet; extra «l,.,lr, . .1. .1 \ 'Miirj i: 111.11. N. M AllB. -I), I', v.. Mnle, l^,Ul»;l^ i lly, Mo Sept. Vi. Lcuis lltndels.Ml, Oluilllil, N.'h.... Sept. W. Win. KriiiiiiM.\. Suns, St. .losi-pli.Mo.: Sept. 'JH, ('. W . Sli.-rrcx, Ni'hniskii (in. Neb. Oct. 14. .lohn F. Kiip|i, SljircrniuiNtown, I'll. Oct. ir, MiiplBwo...! Cut I'Ic.uer (•!>., Pleas- lint Hill. M" Oct. 20, It. V. nau.siiiiin. Mill.rsvilli', Pa... Oct. 22. .lohn .Stamm, lliib'hiiisou. Kan.,.. Nov. 7, J. M. llostettiir, MillorsviUc, Pa.... 48.40 36.7.5 !62.S0 8.80 Mar, 29, ,Mar. 2!». April 13, Jlav 2. May 2, May 5. May 15, May 18, May 22, May 22, May 22, May 25, May 35, May 25, Mav 26, May 31, June 2, .Tune 2, .Tune 2, .Tune 8, June 8, June 8. Junes, June 10, June 10, June 10, June 12. June 12, June 15, June 15, June 15, Geo. Stoltz. Liiuisville, Kv Eilw. P. Wetsti'in. Ijouisville, Kv.. Will. Kruiiiiii A' Son, St. Joseph, Mo. E. 11. Cilliert. Winfleld, Kan S.tiinidl. Winlleltl.Kan. E. r. Zlii Mo. James Hayes, Topeka, Kiin (.'hapin Bros., Lincoln, Neb Oak Grove Cemetery -Vssooiation. La Crosse. Wis Hancock eft .Son, Grand Haven, Mich. Barnhart. Clinton, Mo James Hayes, Topeka, Kun Green & Nicol, Fremont, Neb .John .\. Salzer, La Crosse, Wis. ... C. G. Anderson A- Co., Atlantic, la. Christian Laisle, Keokuk, la...... Estate or M. 1). Eggling, St. Louis Michel Plant * Seed Co., St. Louis J. E. Rodman, Topeka, Kan I. W. Lozier, Des Moines, la Henry Carstens, Omaha, Neb Samuel R. Faulkner, Omaha, Neb. Oak Grove Cemetery Association, La Crosse, Wis Berno Floral Co. , Mansfield, O E. H. Marshall, Sabetha, Kan John R. Elder, Siou-i; City, la Theo. Kienahs, La Crosse, Wis — John A. Salzer, La Crosse, Wis — I. Parker, Fort Scott, Kans M. J. Coventry, Fort Scott, Kans.. L. S. Kilbourn, Macshalltown, la,. Mrs. Mary J. Chapin, Cheyenne, Wyoming S. T. Stone, Carthage, 111 .Vug. :Mirring. East St. Louis, Mo.. S. 1>. llrant, t'lay Center. Kan J. J. Thomas. Mgr., Pueblo. Col,,. Thi- Morton Lumber Co., '■ Mrs. M, J. n.ite. Merriiiin. Kiin. , C. lliimlVld. Clin Center, Kan 9.1)4 50.00 231.25 64.55 30.15 13.23 5.39 11.62 85.60 112.14 9.15 21.50 41.86 82.50 67.20 69,80 97 95 64,.50 86.50 55.02 99.64 32 20 14.02 316.79 472.22 76.45 369.30 16.00 15.09 7,'M 102.60 32,40 46,50 June 28. Edward Kirschner, AVinona, Minn. .Iune28, O. H. Pulmcr, cli.Tokf..> In Jiine30, Mrs. A. \aii slniri, M:ir,lialltown, la. July 1, G. Fleischer, r.ul.li., i nj .Iulv6, Otto Andrea, 1 eiitral \ ulley. N. V. .luly 6, L. A. Smith, Wheeling, W.'Va July 12, Joseph Bancroft * Son, Cedar Falls, la ,lulv 12, Harry Baker, Pueblo, Col July 12, C. r; Kern. Kansas City. Mo ■luly 18, J. o. /immcrman, Pueblo. Colo .Fuly26, Mrs. .Miir.v .1. (Jhallin, Cheyenne, 34.77 32.40 403.30 47.80 178.20 22.26 12.80 41.60 \V\ ing. July 26, L L, May ,t Co,, St. Paul, Minn... 13.01 Total $5337.39 K.XI'ENME ACl'OUNT OK THK FI.OllISTs' HAIL A8SO- 1898. CIATION OF AMERICA. Aug. 4, A. T.De La Mare, printing circulars $2.25 Aug. 4, Nfew England FloristCo., advertis- ing 3.15 Sept. 5, The .Vmerican BMorlst, adv. and printing reports 24.50 Sept. 5, .V. T. De La Mare, printing reports 1.10 Sept.5, Florists' Pub. Co.. advertising 20.00 Se])t. 5, Market Street Printing House, printing reports 3.50 Sept. 9, Market Street Printing House, printing envelopes 2.75 Sept. 9. Florists' Exchange, advertising. , , 3.00 Sept. 19, New Eng. Florist Co., advertising 2.80 Sept. 26, .V. T. De La Mar", printing letter heads and orders 6.76 Oct. 1, New Eng. Florist Co., advertising 1.50 Oct. 14, A. T. De La Mare, printing consti- tutions and laws 15.26 Nov. 7, Albert M. Herr, expenses to Millers- ville, adjusting loss 50 Dec. 15, A. T.De La Mare, printing ass. blanks and envelopes 28.90 Dec. 20, John G. Esler, express, postage and revenue stamps 10.65 Dec. 26, W. Humphreys, two record books 32.00 1899. Jan. 25, John G. Esler, on account for salary 250.00 Feb. 6, Lancaster Trust Co., bo.v rent 5 00 Feb. 6, A. T.De La Mare, printing circulars 2.50 Mar. 11, John G. Esler, postage arid revenue stamps 42.29 Mar. 16, Florists' Exchange, advertising,,. 6.50 Apr. 13, A. T. De La Mare, printing letter heads and notices 4.59 Apr. 13, John G. Esler, postage and revenue stamps \ 23.32 May 18, Market Street Printing House envelopes 3.50 May 25, A. T.De Lii Mine, printing eirculars -2.71 May 31, J. C. Vaughan. envelopes |,25 June2, Albert .M. Herr. postage 2w.:)7 June 8, .V. T. De La Mare, printing letter heads 4.01 Junes. .Market Street Printing House printing receipt blanks 1.50 June 24, A. T.De La Mare, printing warrants 3.80 June 28, Florists' Exchange for adv. in New Gngland Florist 4 00 JulyO, Albert M.Herr.onaci'ountlorsalary 200.00 July 18. John Q. Esler, postage and revenue stamps 3Q 07 July 26, Florists' E.vchange balance on New England Florist 3.50 July 26, Florists' Exchange, advertising to September, 1899 n 50 July 26, Florists' Publishing Co., advertis- ing to September, 1899 16.50 July, 26, .lohn G. Esler, balance on salary 305.00 July 36, J. C. Vaughan. salary ', 83.25 July 2«, Albert M. Herr. balance on salary 22 00 July 26, American Florist Co., advertising 18.00 To'al Sl,2'20.88 EECAPITtaATION— ALBERT M. HERR, TREASl'RKU, IN ACCOUNT WITH FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. Dr. ( 'r. To balance on hand, August 1, 1898 $2,980,93 To total receipts for year end- ing .\ugust 1, 1899 8,712.-22 By loses for year ending Aug. 1, By expenses for year ending August 1, 1899 By investment account of re- serve fund Balance on hand, August 1, 1899 $5,337.39 1,2-20.88 3.15 RESERVE FUND INVESTMENTS OF THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. Orville Township N. J. bond. 5 per cent, $ 500.00 Orville Township N. J. bond, 5 per cent. . 500.00 County Du Page 111., 5 per cent 500.00 County Du Page III., 5 per cent 500.00 City of Chicago, 4 per cent 500.00 United States Government, 3 per cent 500.00 Tri-State Building and Loin of Fort Wayne, Ind., 5 per cent 2 200.00 Certificate of Deposit Lancaster Trust Co. 4 per cent 800.00 Indispensable" THIS is ^ the only word which describes the American Florist Com- pany's Trade Directory. This book, 359 pages of facts tersely told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money mak- ing which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can afford to be with- out. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your cata- logue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names . %:M «^ «:M «^ %:M ^ «^ «^ EDITION ^F 1899, POSTPAID, $2.00. .^^.^t IN FLEXIBLE LEATHER'BINDING, $3.00. AMERICAN nORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. 162 The American Florist. Sept. 2, PurcellviUe, Va. A. B. Davis & Son are completing a range of six new houses 25x120 which will give them over 40.000 feet of glass. They are growing 20,000 carnations of the newer sorts for cut flowers and rooted cuttings. In the field they have 40,000 dahlia roots in 100 varieties. Rex begonias are (|uite a feature with this firm, 75,000 having been propa- gated last winter, with plans for twice as many this year. They are growing 12,000 roses for propagating and do a wholesale business in rooted cuttings as well as a large catalogue mail trade. They report a fair share of prosperity. Manheim, Pa.— Abraham Hostetter is completing a large addition to his glass for carnations and violets, five houses being built, four of them lGxL'03 and one IGxLTi. i!!5 MODEL sSS!^^^" La NCA8TER, Pa., June 17, '99. MR. Theron Parker, Brooklyn. N Y.. Dear Sir : - Tour Model Car- nation Support l8 all Tlfifht tn pvery way and will no doubt be considered as necessary as good plants with growers when belter known. I con- sider It the best on the mar- ket, and If your other epe- clallles are equally as good, thev should make another addition to the money mak- ers of IWO Respectfully. ALllKHT M. Oerr. Fl-ATHISH, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Feb. 18, 97. Mr Thekon Parker. Dear Sir.— Your wire stake Is certainly a gem- Without hesitating we Indorse It as an up-io d»te carnation sup- p, rt. Yours truly. DAILLElJOUZE BROS. W. HOBOKEN. N. J., Feb 18. '97. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir : — It gives me much pleasure to corgralu- lale you upon your euccess In getting up carnallon sup- ports. 1 think that those I have had from you are about as perfect as anybjdy will be able to make them. They I certainly Hh my bill for an I Ideal carnation support, a thing 1 have been looking a long time Wishing you every euccess In thft sale of thena, Yours t aly E ASM US. Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes Write for Prices. Circular and Special DiscouDts for Early Orders. The Model Plant Stake Co., 1HER0N PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y. CARNATIONS stocky, well-grown plants at $5.00 per 100. TRir.MEMI, ALASKA. I'AINTEH LADY iilid .MRS. NliRTIlWAV. JOY & SON, Nashville, Tenn. Carnation Plants FINE Field-Grown .vcarlft M-edlinp. F,v;in»ioii. Uaibrciik, McGon:iii, AhLsk;i. Aihertiiii, TidMl \^ilvl^ Mrs. Fisher, Empress. .Minor l'in>;ree. lion Ton iind Si'ott. 84 GO per linndred. {^"Clisti uitlj ..rd.T i.lf:iMV VAN WERT GREENHOUSES, Van Wert. 0. CARNATIONS. Hc-ld-Krown. Now ready. fSOO Tidal Wave, Itbv lustra stroiiff, he .500 Victor, .iOO .Juliilee, l«K) Flora Hill, 1000 Ihiybrcak, 500 Silver .Spray, 500 fleld-grown ViiuMS, 8p Sots. ' 3110 ; ott, •*0 liradt :J||(J PiuRrec, 100 Meteor, .500 Marie Loili; 75,000.... FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS! Extra fine plants, all carefully disbudded. Ready Sept. 1st. For prices address W) H. W. BUCKBEE, Rockford, III. | FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES. ftj S.r^' CARNATION PLANTS this fall. If such is the case we will be pleased to hear from you. We have over 25,000 plants to select from. Flora Hill, Jubilee, Bon Ton, Victor and Empress. $6 and $8 per 100: $.50 and J70 per M. Daybreak, J.'j and $7 ]>i'r 100. Lizzie McGowan, $4 per 100; J30 per M. Gold Nugget and Evaaston, $10 pel 100; and SAMU'SK V, which you surely want to give a trial this winter, if you want lar^e quantities of early, large aud beautiful variegated flowers that will sell at sight to your customers. Nice, large plants from field, $10 per 100, $80 per M. 1899 NOVELTIES— Melba, Ameriea, G. II. Crane, Gen. Gomez, Gen Maceo and Gov. Griggs— $2 iier .luzen, $15 per 100. Also have a few hundred of the BABY PRIJIROSE of true stock from 2 and S^-in. pots, ® "5 cts. and $1.00 perdoz; $5 and $7 per 100 _W. E. HALL, Clyde, Ohio. CARNATIONS Field-grown plants, medium to large. Per 100 Per 10(1 MELBA $13.00 ST(.)RM KING $.5.00 .lUHILEE 6.00 WELLESLEY 5.00 ALUERTINI 6.00 MRS. F. JOOST.. .. 6.00 PINGREE 6.00 FIREFLY 5.00 MRS. DUHME. ... 6.00 ARGYLE 5.00 M.'BURNEY 6.00 EVELINA 7.00 TEID5IPH 7.00 EMPRESS 7.00 HECTOR 8.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN.. 6.00 ARMAZINDY.... 6.00 JOHN YOUNG.... 6.00 PORTIA .=>.00 UNCLE JOHN... 6,00 H. WEBER 86 SONS, Oakland, Md. CARNATIONS T... I have a few thousan.l clean, heallhy plants to ollV-r of llie following' Viiric'ties: Flora Hill. Alba Superba, Evelina. Victor. Hector, Wm. Scott. Minnie Cook and Pingree. DAYBREAK! Extra fine field-grown plants, now ready for delivery— $().00 per 100 JOHN McrARlAND, NORTH EASTON, ... MASS. A BARGAIN IN FIELD CARNATIONS. :t0ll DA.YUREAK per 100, $3.0(1 ■.:00 TRIUMPH " 4.00 SOO EMPRESS " 4.0(1 •.'00 JOHN YOUNG " 4.00 The^earefine, large plants, read V tn rut from now. Address E. F. OVERMAN, Wabash, Ind. AMolets, 4c. FRANK BERRY, Stillwater, Minn. I SURPLUS CARNATIONS! Ai.i, V.xniKTiKs Soi.D But ,,.500 Jubilee.,, medium t.. lar'.;e. <-leaii and heallli> , $S yv 1(X). ( ,si, with .ni. r W. SABRANSKY, Kenton. 0. p.u:rw°; CARNATIONS! S( ARLET WAVE, DAYHUE.\K. S( '( > |'T, 'IIDAL WAVE. ALASK,\ and SEIIEC, extra Hue plants, $5.00 per lOU. $^n,IIO i)er lOllO Cash witu Oiujeu. Al.soa largi' assortment of Palms, Rubbers, (yeas and Hay Trees. Prices on applic'ntiou. HO CTCIMUntt 678 Hudson Boul, I \i, oiLinnurr, w. HosoKtN, n. j. EXTRA FINE.. Carnation nani§. EXTRA FINE FIELD-GROWN STOCK, Ready Sept. 1st. Per 100 PerlOOO FLOR\ HILL 86 00 $50.00 DAYBREAK 5.00 40.00 TRIUMPH 5.00 40.00 WM. bCOir 4.00 35.00 GENESEE 4.00 35 00 McGOWAN 300 25.00 METEOR 4.00 35.00 We have over 20,O0O of the above varieties to dispose of. Cash with order. W. A. WETTLIN. Hornellsville. N. Y. FIELD CARNATIONS The kind «e all ltundards or Novelties. Let- ters of imiuiry cheerfully answered. S, S. SK/OELSKY, 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. CARNATIONS iSgg. The American Florist. 163 GflRNflTION CUTTINGS jviviLr {sor^r*. W^e are now booking orders for fall delivery; fine plants from the field. Guaranteed strong, vigorous plants free from disease, of all leading varieties. WRITE us YOUR WANTS. ASPARAGUS SPRtNGERII, in 3. 4 iirnl 6-in. pots. BABY PRIMROSE. 4- in. pots. DRACCNA INOIVISA, 5 ami 6-iQ. pots. Libenil Jiscoimts for lilxTuI orders. All shipments will be well piieked. We will endeiivor to please you. Send in your orders eurly. Write us your wants; we can supply them. LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, r '■'"""^"'•^" '='" ^'»* ants and Palms, JAMESTOWN, N. Y. Carnations! ...SEPTEMBER DELIVERY AND LATER. We have a very large stock, including Q. H. CRANE, MACEO, GLACIER and MRS. JAS. DEAN in good, healthy condition. Send for price list. f . Dorncr & Sons Co., La f ayctte. Ind. S^; CARNATION PLANTS Orders booked now for strong, healthy plants of the following varieties : 500 FLORA HILL 1000 SILVER SPRAY 500 McOOWAN 1000 IVORY 500 GOLDFINCH 500 LLDORADO 1000 EMILY PIERSON 500 MORELLO If there is anything here you want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot of stock CHAS. CHADWICK, LOCK BOX 11. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Send for prices. Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich 20,000 FIELD CARNATIONS that must be sold: McGOWAX. PORTIA and SCOTT, fine healthy plants, J4.00 per 100: $3o.(M per 100(1. 6000 CALIFORNIA VIOLET CLUMPS. $3.00 per 100. MARIE5 LODISEand LADY CAMPBELL pot-plants. $3 00 per 100. SWANLEY WHITE, $3,511. All healthy stock. C;ish with order. BENI. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa. Seedling Carnation Plants Now too l:iri:e to iiiiiil. l^xtras added to cover expressat;e. Price, $4 00 per 100. Two sample plants sent by mail for 10c. TRY FOR THE $50.00 PRIZE. American Rose Co., Wasliington, D. C. CHOICE STOCK. We h.ivo 4000 :Mn. BRIDES, MAIDS and METEORS in finest possiblf foudition lo plant, and a ft-w hundred 2i^-in. All go at 30 per cent, discount, to mike room. Write for fiffures. They are worth twice the prices we are ma king. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS iUWM^MMiiMM^^^mMi'MiiJ^imiHiMJMiMiiJiiMJMiiJnJJMMHJMM^^ I STRONG I FIELD- GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 't rer 100 Per 1000 EVANSTON $10.00 $80.00 FLORA HILL 5.00 40.00 EVELINA 5.00 40 00 NIVEA 5 00 4-0.00 ARMAZINDV 5.00 40 00 McBURNEY 5.00 40.00 TRUMPH 5.00 40.00 Per too Per 1000 JUBILEE $5.00 $40.00 MORELLO 5.00 40.00 ARGYLE 5.00 40.00 DAYBREAK 4.00 30.00 McGOWAN 3.00 25.00 PlNGREE 3.00 25.00 TIDAL WAVE 3.00 25.00 ALASKA 3 00 25.00 All plants sold under the condition that they are to be returned immedi- S ately if not perfectly satisfactorv. ; REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. j feggge;€iegggg£giEifeSsae>^ Per 100 Per 1000 a JUBILEE $5.00 $45.00 W TRIUMPH 5.00 45 00 'A FLORA HILL 5.00 45.00 S ARGYLE 4.00 35 00 (y ARMAZINDY 4.00 35.00 ?^ TIDAL WAVE 3.50 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 MAY'OR PlNGREE.. ..$3.50 $30.00 EVELINA 3 50 30 00 McGOWAN 3.50 30.00 ALASKA 3.50 30.00 BON TON 3.50 30.00 SCOTT 3 50 30.00 Wietor Bros., s' wabash Ave.. Chicago. @ ® CARNATIONS VICTOR and DAYBREAK FROM FIELD. We have a few thousand fine, strong plants, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Cash must accompany order. 11 EAST BALTIMORE ST., ...Baltimore, IMti. HALLIDAY BROS., 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 100,000 Our Carnaticus this year are very fine. They have been grown with the greatest care, free from disease and packed light by our improved system of pacicing, by whieh we can send to all pans of the United states in perfect condition. C. A. DANA CRIMSON SPORT CAPTAIN KINC McGOWAN MRS. FISHER ABERTINI per 100; $4 00 per IIIOO. WHITE CLOUD $2 Ollperdozjn; $10. LILY DEAN MORELLO $1.50 per dozen. »S.OO per IIM, ARMAZINDY STORM KINC DAYBREAK JUBILEE HELEN KELLER TRIUMPH tl.2o per dozen. Si; OO per Ulu. L. L. LAMBORN SWEETBR1ER TIDAL WAVE BRIDESMAID WM, SCOTT «I liU per dozen. $.V FLORA HILL METEOR ELDORADO IVORY PORTIA $.'i.00 per 100. .1 not suri'i 1 of bloom by auv othi-rs grown. Price oOcts. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG, PA. I(j4 The American Florist. Sept. 2^ Milwaukee. Single pink asters, called pink daisies, have sold very readily, only a limited quantity having been grown as an expe- riment; the light blue and white also sold but not so quickly. Fred, llolton, of the Ilolton & Ilunkel Co., is taking a two week's vacation to brace up for the coming winter trade, which promises to be large. E. F. Lemke, of St. Paul, was a recent visitor. C. B. W. New Haven, Conn. Business is very good for the season. All flowers except carnations are very plentiful. Roses are coming in small and are used mostly in funeral work, of which there seems to be quite a little. S. H. Moore, who, with his wife and son, has been enjoying a few week's vaca- tion at Atlantic City, N. J., has returned home. E. J. Morse is adding one carnation house 30x200, also two violet houses 10x150. Smith Bradley expects his automobile to arrive this week. G. H. Batavia, 111. The Bellevue Place Company is rapidly completing the extension and repairs in progress on its range of glass. The Moninger Co., Chicago, supplied the material for the improvements. The Williams & Sons Company ha«e nearly completed their new houses and are now putting up a new office. They do a large catalogue business. F. H. Pearson is building a new green- house on the avenue, for general stock. PRIMROSE 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES. single,mised,2-in.pots, $2.00 OBCONICA Grandiflora, 2 in. pots 2.50 Rosea 3.00 FORBESII, "Baby Primrose," 2-in. pois . 4.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 2^-in. pots .... 4.00 CARNATIONS, tlcld grown 4.00 PANSY SEED. U'Miiiry nc- plus ultra oz.,$4.00; none bett ARRIVED IN FINE CONDITION. CatlUya labiata, C. Mossia", C Speciosissima, C. Harrisonite violacea, C. Warnerii, C. granulosa. Lxdla anoeps, L. a. alba, L. autumualis, L. Pr.Ttans, L. Dayana and Iturlingtonia tragratis. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS liu; your l^ri. ■:,,!, is, pi,.,„l,rr ;nnl Oelober nnil bring th.'iii into l.looiii \oiirMlf S:iv.- duty and ri^k of rro. u iul' ifioui dead from Anton Schultheis, couege point. New York City Tell vour wants in the American Florist. ^e-&&;&&&&*e&g&&;g-:&&&&:&&&;g'^. PRIMROSES. m Chinese, 3 colors, i^ Obconica Hybridum, W Fimbnatum, ® 3-in. pots, fine stock, ready for ji 5-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. W W m THE BRIDE, SVi-in. pots, as % strong as generally sold from W 4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. ^ R0SE5. CYCLAMEN. Finest strain in 4 colors, 2'l" in. pots, $5.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEHUnS We still have a quantity of the best varieties, suitable for late planting. Our selection from 2-in. pots, JJ.50 per 100; 830 per 1000; 260at lOOii rate. ADRIAN, ) MIIH. Nathan Smith & Son Crabb & Hunter, VIOLET SPECIALISTS, Orders booked now tor ti-lil-grown plants. Write for prii-es. Bridesmaids; ;i U'w hundred flne plants cheap, 4-in. pots. $.'ii>ir Kill. \Vho wants em'^ Smilax froii, -."i-iii. pots, gooil bush plants, Jl.ii per 100. Qrand Rapids. Mich. CABBAGE PLANTS. FieW-gro>Mi, l,=k- per 1(10; $1.00 p.r 1000: if by mail add lOe, per lOU. Write fur prices on large lots for fall planting. PARSLEY, strong plants 3.5c per 100; J2.!50 per 1000; if \i\ intiil add 20e per 100. Other vege- table jilanls in seas(.n. Cash with order. R. VINCENT. Jr. & SON. White Marsh, Md. IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES PV08E8. from ;t-lnoh potB. CARNATIONS, for tall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Hend for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILU, N. Y. tSgg. The American Florist. 165 i;5,c>oo Latania Borbonica. 3 churiictfr Ie;i 3-3 Kof .■x.-.'ptini,;.! value, mz.: I'er I IN) V' ■es, l-;-l5iiich Jlft.Mi % 4-in; pots, 15-18 in. 20. (HI 5-in. |iots, 18-20 in. 2ii 0(1 r>-li in. pots, 18-20 in. 40.C0» CALADIUMS.... I''anr\ s..rts, uanicd, liirj;.- dry l)ulbs,$IOii HHI. BIOTA AUREA NANA... rli.- liti.st ,.r all llic liiolas, hard.v norlh. Is also iisc'.i for decorative purposes where it is loo cold and exposed for palms. Plants from open ground with balls of earth . 12-lS inch 812.00 per 100; $100 per 1000 l.=)-18 inch 20.00 per 100. ■.'4 30 inch -10 00 per 100. Everbearing Peach. ^uurll^'s^Ctiir;,: iii.iiiths, budded, trees 3 to 5 I. el, $10 per 100. OVER ONE ACRE OF CLASS. 390 ACRES IN NURSERV STOCK. Send for Trade hist raid ll.-seripl ii e ( 'Mlnl,,._'iie. P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA. CA. BABY PRIMROSE, 12 for $1.50, $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERI, 25 for |1.,=S0 by mail, %\ per 100, express. ACALYPHA SANDERI, 12 for $3, 100 for $25 by express. SWEET-SCENTED CALLA, 12 for $1, 100 for $6 by mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant, Large bulbs, many eyes, $7.50 for 12. BEGONIAS, Tuberous, $2.50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA. BEGONIAS Assorted varieties from 2-in. pots $2.00 per 100. CASH, PLEASE. i Edward B. Jackson, | M STAMFORD, CONN. h Cyclamen - *-' VARIETY. Giganteum FIXE PLANTS in 2Vi;-in. pots $4.00 per 100 3 " 8.00 EDWIN LONSDALE. Money order office. CbeBtnulUIII (Sla. □ Pblladelpbia, Pa. Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill. PHILA. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Florist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. Stock Plants f Pot Plants. 100 COLEUS, 40 varieties, named $.-).00 CARNATIONS, Empress and Psyche .0.00 PETUNIAS, double fringed, 22 varieties, mixed 21/2-in., 4.00 " rullled, 1.-) " " " .'{.00 GERANIUMS, Harmine and La Favorite 3-in., 3.00 ALTHKNANTHERA, 3 varieties, named 2y2-in., 2.00 FERNS— Timber Ferns, dormant, for 6in. pots 10.00 LATANIA liORBONICA, 30 in. high, f. leaves 30.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 6-in., 25.00 LYCOPODIUM DENT., good for design work 2.00 ADIANTUM CUNEATUM ' 2'/2in., 5.00 true MAIDENHAIR " 5 00 NEW YELLOW BABY PRIMROSE 2i4in., 10.00 NEW GERANIUM, De Roo Mitting 2V2-in., 10.00 PRIMLUA, Chinese, Alba, Rubra and mixed. ...2i+-ia., per 1000, $18.00; 2.00 Japonica Alba 2'/4-in., 2.00 BEGONIAS, flowering— A. Hunnewell, Mme. Charrat,Red Rubra, White Rubra, Cilbina, Argentea Guttata, M. de Lesseps, Erfordii, Red Vernon, Weltoniensis, Fuchsioides,A!bo-picta, Sanguinea, Sandersoni, Hybrida Rosea and Seniperflorens Rosea 2V4-in., 2 00 BEGONIA REX 6-in., 15.00 MITTING'S GIANT-FLOWERING PANSY PLANTS per 1000, 4.00 5 plants at 100 rates (cash). ?it/^^ THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., >tOOO«000 w w>P^'^-^T^»« »» -r PLANTS. MORRIS, ILL. PRIMROSES! Extra stfoiit:. readv for 3-in. pots; well known throughout the V. S. and Canada as the finest large .veriUL' friu).'ed varieties -.'rown. SINGLES, named— $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; DOUBLES, :iied. ,f J 00 tier 100, $35,00 per 1000—250 at 1000 rates. Extra plants added to help pay the expressage. PRIMULA Obconica Grand. Rosea, clear pink, extra, $3.CI1 per 100. PRIMROSE SEED of best 13 varieties, single and double, mixed, 400 seeds, $1; half pkt., 50 cts. ....GIANT PANSY SEED. THE HOME OF PRIMROSES. rieties; no finer ever offered; all the seed plants critically selected: Pk 3 cts A pkt. of new Forget-me-not ".lewel" added to every order for seee JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown, Pa. CASH PALM and FERN SALE. Per doz. Per 100 Latania Borbonica, 2!^-in. lOOO. $35, $ 4.00 4^- inch, strong, J3.00 20.00 5-inoh 4.60 32.00 " . " 5i4-inch 5.00 36.00 6-incti 8.50 64.00* 7-inch 11.00 88.00 8-inch $18-22.00 145-160. Keutia Bel. & Fors., fine strong, low stufif, 5-inch 9.00 72.00 ' 5i4-inch 12 00 90.00 . •■ 6-inoh $18-24.00 140-185. 7-in. }3-$4: 8-in. $4-J6 each. Adiantum cuneatum, elegant condition, 4V4-inch, strone, $3 per doz.; $22 per 100; 5^-inch, $5 per doz. ; $35 per 100. Kious elastiea. 5-inch, $5.50 per doz.; $45 per 100. Sword Ferns, 3-in. $7, 4-in. $9.50, 5-in. $18 per 100. ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 1884), 2059-73 N. Halated St., HICACO. Oiilv Chi.'ai;.. II. irist awarded .Medal on Palms at \V. .lid's Fair, isilli. \mmm {mmm. SELECT STOCK, .J-inch pots $6 per 100, $55 per lOOO M. A. HINT fLORAL CO., p. O. Bov 23.5. TERRE HAUTE, IND. SrrxiloLix:. Fine plants out of 2-inch pots, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON. OHIO. Home Again ! from an. extended tour through Europe, I find my stock of Palms, Ferns, Dra- caenas, Pandanus and other foliage plants in better condition than ever, crowding every inch of my greenhouses, and to make room for specimen plants of all kinds, will sell stock at moderate prices. Do not fail to get some of the truly grand new fern Washlngtonlensis, of which I have an excellent stock. For descrip- tions and prices see page 1399 of the Am. Florist of June 24. Write for Special Prices. N.STUDER, Wholesale Florist Anaco8tia,D.C. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable uew Kern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the linest stock of wetl established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 1"3 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for . . . 5.00 12 strong plants, 4-iu. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 1-2 strong plants, 5-in. pots 18.00 Price for 100 or more ou application. John H. Ley, Good Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C. 166 The American Florist. Sept. -, Louisville. HATCH OF PERSONAL JOTTINGS I'RO.M OHIO KIVER TOWNS. — WHO'SWHO AND WHAT'S WHAT FROM THE BLUE GRASS REGION. Mrs. C. W. Reimers is remodeling her store and building a conservatory in the rear. Mr. Reimers has disposed of his interest in the store and will devote his time to growing cut flowers for the wholesale trade. He is especially suc- cessful with American Beauty. R. T. Darrett, one of the hail sufferers, has reglazed his houses and thinks he will drop the florist business and grow cauli- flower and lettuce. Richard T. Lewis has discontinued business but will still grow flowers in a small way ior pleasure. Jacob Schultz has some very promising seedhng carnations and expected to rebuild someof his oldesthouses for them but thinks he will save ,$1000 on mate- rial by waiting until next year. A. Rasmussen, of New Albany, has built a new rose house 20x100 and a car- nation house 15x100. C. H. Kunzman has returned from the east and has been quite ill. He expects to bench his carnations next week. John G. Bettman & Sons, New Albany, are building a carnation house 20x112 feet, even span with solid beds. They have decided to discontinue the growing of violets. F. Walker & Co. will remodel their Fourth avenue store. C. I. Warren, formerly in the florist business, has accepted the position of superintendent of one of our parks. A. Steckler leased his place but the lessee failed and Mr. Steckler has re- entered business. He grows both plants and cut flowers. H. G. W. Portsmouth, N. H.— David L. Gordon, who has been employed in the Eldredge greenhouses for the past three years, suc- ceeded A. H. Stacey in the Madison street floral establishment, taking posses- sion on September 1. NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE PIANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FLORISTS- SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO. QUICKLY Docs IT. W !jiiJK^*!ife^iJ!tj t -^ -j^ t: ^ H g Thoroughly pulver- ized and ready lor immediate appli- SHEEP MANURE cation. t^"s|i.'''i;il \>\\rv^ 10 Fh.ri^i^ nn.l s.t,]s- iiKMi in lot,s..r UitiunMin.l u|). 'J'tistimuuiiils I rum Agncultiiral iJeimrtiuerit, Pniversity of California. Send for sample. GEO. C. ROEDING, Prop. FRESNO FERTILIZER WORKS. FRESNO, CAL. ATTENTION IS NOW ASKED TO , Tobacco, Small Frulle, llf l{on«tB. etc. All tin. snc. ; an nollBlied copper. »l W. '-'-MA iritU Or<\rr. WclRhs, lir.xwl. nlmiit 5 pound". Buyer payn cxpreSB. STEVENS & CO., J07 Chambers St., N.Y. City. Long's FLORAL DESIGNED AND UP-TO-DATE ....STATIONERY LETTER AND BILL HEADS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, FOLDERS, BOOKLETS. BLANKS, Etc. DISTINCTIVE AND ADAPTABLE. 20 Samples for«0 cts. in stamps. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. Buffalo, N. Y. ESTABU5HED 1866 EMILSTEFFENSV 5UCC.™ N.STEFFENS. r AND STEFFENS BROS. !::^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF, New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. I''RESH CROI'. TIIEY .\KK VKRY GOOD; per pound, 81,00. /»\\x/-\ A ^ I ^ A \ / ^O OURS RIVAL THE BEST IN THE MARKET. v./ T V^A\& L.&/\VC10. lH-20 in. $1.40; 21-24 in. $1.70; 35-38 in. $2.0Ui r.'St-30 ill. J-'. SO; :l3-36 in. J.' im; ;W-4ii in. J:! 00; 41 -44 in. $4.00; in p:irk,as."'.s of ten li'avos. Imported Metal Designs, just r.-.-eived hit.st. ;iitiartive st,v es, from ;!.»• upwards. Wrili' fur cataloaue. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK. Now IS \oiir tmii', w tiile I have a surplus, to ^et yoursup- |il\ . to the trade only, :tt $12 per ton in car lots of 12 tons; 30U0 n.» , fl I; it:..-)!! lor 1000 lbs.; $4 for ."lOO lbs.; $1 per 10(1 lbs. Mi.XHd Uuarr CANNA. BULBS, ready this fall, $7 per M. The above prices are for cash only... M. T. THOMPSON. Rid VISTA. VA, CAPE FLOWERS. TOBACCO DUST BY CAR LOADS, ETC. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANtTFACTUHERS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vaiN nished, 18x30x13 made in two sections) one for each size letter, gflven away witti first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, 1 Xi or 2-lnch size, per 100, $8.00. Script Letters. $4. Fastener with each letter or word. tJsed by leadlnK florlBts everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catalogue of all KL(.miSTS 80PPLIK8 on application. Ci^For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 60,52, 54 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. A. HERRMANN Manufac- turer Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK "; Florists' Supplies A good adv. in a good paper will bring good returns. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.) Vapor Insecticide. NO LABOR REQUIRED. HARMLESS TO BLOOM AND FOLIAGE. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Otiier Insect Pests. THE TOBACCO WAREnOlSING AND TRADING CO., ^ Sold by Seedsmen LOU ISVI LLE. KY. John Conley & Son, Man of act are rfl of 9. AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, (Tjcan Florist when writlnj;. rSc^Q- The American Florist. 167 Baltimore. WILLING HANDS AKE ASSISTING FISCHER .'^• EKAS TO STRAIGHTEN OUT MATTERS AFTER THEIR FIRE. — BUSINESS DULL- HINDER THE PRIZE WINNER ATTHEFAIR. The Fischer & EUas fire continues to be the chief topic ol conversation. Every florist in the vicinity is interested in the plan for assisting them to get their houses in working order. Robert Halli- day is at the head of the forces and he and quite a number of others, have already gone themselves, and sent hands, to help get the heating pipes properly replaced and finish up the repairs and glazing. X meeting of the club has been called to take action regarding the mis- fortune, The firm has lost heavily, only $10.")0 insurance having been received. Business continues very quiet. Asters are the chief stock coming in, with some- what scanty supplies of poor quality in both roses and carnations. The county lair commenced .August 29. In the floral department the competition was sharp, but W. Paul Binder, gardener to H. A. Parr, carried off most of the hon- ors. F. G. Burger was judge in cut (low- ers and designs. Mack. North Berwick, Me. — John H. Ham- mond, for many years a successful florist and gardener, died on August 24, aged 1)5 years. Brandon, Man. — Fred. Mansoff" did very well with the one greenhouse he put up last summer and is now building a rose house 20x50. As he expresses it, the wheat growers love flowers just the same as city people do. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate l Price per crate 1500 2-ln. pots In crate, S4 88i 120 7-ln. pota In crate, $4 20 16(10 2M " •' 6.25 «) 8 ■' " 3.00 1600 2W " •■ H.OO 48 9 •• " 3 tiO 1000 3 " •■ 5 lOl 48 10 " " 4.80 N)0 3>i " " 6.80! 24 11 " " S.liO 5004 ■' " 4.601 24 12 " - 4 80 3205 " •• 4 51 12 H " " 4.80 144 6 " " S.iol 616 " " 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Rasketa, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 percent for casti with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V. ADGCTRT ROLKEB & SONS. New York Agents 52 I ■ STREET. NEW YORK CITV. MASTICA FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES. Proven superior to putty. Easier to apply and stays nn. Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by prominent florists. If not on sale by your dealer send for descriptive circular of Mastica and * Mastica Glazing Machines, to F.O.PIERCE CO., New York. STANDARD FLOWER POTS First Quality. Cream Coton. ly Id., per 1000. .$2 10 SH in., per 1000, } 4 QS 2 in., " .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 2H in., " ..3 35 i in., " 10 80 8 in., " .. 4 70 6 in., " 16 60 Packages extra. C. HENNECKE C0."""-X;,1j;.''"- HAIL For Insurance Against Damage by Ha!' Address JOHN G. ESLER, • Sec'y F. H. A. RADDUE RIVER. N. J. FOR SALE CHEAP.* 121 ICC fortlreenhoiise.s. Conservatories. Hot- Ukllww beds. Ptc. .Mso Hotbed Sashes and \!ats. Paints. Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. Cypress Greenhouse Material. We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use. Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as experts in greenhouse construction. Write for Circuh or Kstimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. y%,^%,^,%,'^^%/%/%/%,^,%^%/%^%/%,^,%/%^%,^^%^%/%,M/%^%^%'%^A WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- Make yonr contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury 5t., BOSTON, MASS. When writing mentio erican Florist. PERf CCT GLAZIERS' POINTS No rights or lefts. Price per box of lO'^O 60c ; by mail, 76c.: inlots of 5000 by ex., 55c. per 1000. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street. ^ PHILA., PA. fit FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS - List and SAMPLES FREE. i c cwAuti'c cniic p. o. Box 73, J. D. onAnn o ouno, Minneapolis, minn. Standard .36 ^ "T^ j FLOWER h^O LS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Str^f^ts N. E. WASHINGTON. D C Mention the American Florist. Standard Pots Good Railroad Facilities |/F| | FD RDHC For shippins. '«'-*-t-*-" UWUJi Special Attention Given to NIail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN. PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnisher! on Application. Made by GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTJPACTUBERS OP Flower Pots. Before buying writ© for prloes. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrtfihtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. |compan| i>HILADELPH{A# BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Wetttide Avei., Jertey City, N. J. Jackson Av. & Pearson St.. Long Island City. N. Y. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRV BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH,, Rep. 400 HOWARD ST. Say: "Saw it in the Florist." 1G8 The American Florist. Sept. 2, Index to Advertisers. AdvertlsInK Kates 150 Allen J K Iji Amerlcaa Rose Co . Itj;^ II AmIInK E C I'l.! Bailer F A IMi Bassett & Washburn . .15:) Bayersdorler H & Co. . Itai BeDthey & Co Li:) BerckmaDS P J Co — lfJ5 Berger U II & Co 162 BemlnK U Q 154 Berrv Krank U;2 Blano A & Co liiS Bobblnk & Atkins 152 Boston Letter Co I'ltJ Brant &Noe 15'.l Brown & CanHeld 1511 Brown Peter 15'.' Buckbee H W Iffi BudlonK J A l;>:i Bunyard H A 16.3 16H Burpee W Ailee&Co. II Carmody J D IV Chadwlck Chas u;.t Chicago Carnation Co.ltl.3 Chicago Wrecking Co., 11 1 Cincinnati Cut Flo Co. 152 Clucas & Boddlngtnn. lot; II Conard & Jones Co — It^ Conley John otSon lii'i Connell Benj li>) Cottage Gardens 1 Cox Seed Co II Crabb & Hunter IM Craig Bobt « »on I Cunningham Jos H...ltU Dayton Paper Nov Co.. li'.ti De Langhe-Vervaene . II Detroit Flo'w Pot Mlg.WT DletschA4Co IV Dillon J L 169 VA DomerFred ASons Cu.lthi Dreer H A 167 I Blchholz Henry 16'.i Elliott W U 154 Elliott Wm & Sons... 150 MUlB&Pollworth ..152 111 Ellison A Tesson 151 Ernest W H 1IJ7 Byenden Bros 159 Ford Bros 155 Foster Lucius H ItM Fuchs Albert 166 Gardeners' Cbronlcle..l51 Garland Geo IV Gibbons H W IV Qlblln &Co Ill Gorton & Lldgerwood..l6.s Gullett W H i Son8..ira Gunther Wm U 155 Gamey Heater Co Itw Hagenburger Carl — .li'.2 Hall Ass'n lliT Hall W B 1B2 Halllday Bros 163 Hancocit Geo & Son ..l&i Harketts Floral Nur 159 UartMA 155 Harlland W B II UelsB J B 165 Hennecke C Co 167 Herendeen Mfg Co... Ill Herr Albert M 159 Herrmann A 166 Hlianger Bros 16" HlUB G & Co I HIppardK Ill BItcblngs & Co IV Holton & Hunkei Co.. 162 Hooker H M Co Ill Horan Kdw C 1.55 Hon Adv II Hoyt A T IV Hoyt's Sons Stephen. .158 Hunt Floral Co m'a,"i65 Illinois Cut Flower Co. 15H Jackson E B 165 Jackson & Perkins Co. ItU Jacobs S &Sons Ill James F 158 Jennings Bros IV Jennings B B 159 ■lobnnon & Stokes II Joy \ Son ...162 liastlng W F 154 tCeuer Bros .67 Keller Geo A Son 167 Kellogg Geo M 1.'.5 Kelsey Harlan P 155 Kennlcott BrosCo.... 1.51 Klft Joseph 166 Klrchner Ed 162 Kroeschell Bros Co V^ Kuehn C A 154 Knhl Geo A 159 Lager A Hurrell I6J Lakev'w Kose Garden. 16{ Lamprecht Bros 162 Lang Julius 155 Ley .Tohn H 166 ijockerble Robert 162 lx>ckland Luml'o 167 Long D B.. . 166 Ijonsdale Edwin Itid Lord ABumhamCo . ..IV LovettJT 168 Lucas J A Co 168 Lynch W E 163 McCarthy A Co 154 McFadden W A 162 McFarland John 162 MoKellar & Winter- son 153 1.56 MacBean A S 169 Madei Paul 159 Manning Jacob W 158 Mara J A Co 1.56 May John N l Meehan Thos A Hon. .159 Meyer John C A Co II Mlllang Frank 155 Mlllang A Co 155 Model Plant Stake Co. 162 Moller'8 Gartner Zel- tung II Monlnger J Co IV Moon Samuel C 158 Morris Floral Cn liis Morton Grove Green- houses 159 Moss Geo M VA Myers A Co \m National Nur Pub Co II National plant Co 159 Newport Nurseries. .154 . 11 N Y Cut Flower MI... 156 N Y Cut flower Co.. . . 166 Overman E F 162 Peacock W V 162 Pennock Sam'l S 154 Pierce F O Co 167 Plnehurst Nurseries .. II Pittsburg Cut V\u Co.. 152 Plant Seed Co II Randall A L. Raynor J 1 155 Rea Bros 168 Reed Glass A Paint Co. 167 Regan Printing HouRB. II Romberg Bros 163 163 Co. .168 Roeding Geo C. Rodgers Alex li Rolker A A Sons 153 157 166 Rose MIg Co 11 Runp John F 165 SabraDSky W I6:i Sander A Co li>4 SohlUerJL 159 Schulthels A nton 164 Sheridan W F 156 Slebrecht A Son I Situations A Wants... 151 Skabcura Dip Co 166 Skldelsky S S... 162 Smith NathAPnn 164 Smith WAT Co 168 Soltau C A Co II South Side Floral Co. 164 Stahl Chas B ,..154 Steams Lumber Co — I II SteHens Emil 166 bteiuhuS U <; 162 Stevens & Co — Irl6 Storrs * Harrison Co. 158 Studer N 165 Su Durban Equipment Co., Sutherland Geo A., SwahnsSons J G.... Tesson Robt F Thompson M T. J M A Co., 167 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co . 166 Traendly A Schenck. . 1.55 Wabash K R. Watson O C II Watson Perry A Co Tnos W Son , Ill Weber H A Bon., 162 Weeber A Don ii Welch Bros IM Wettlln W A 162 Wheeler-Steuzel Co . 167 Whllldln Pot Co.. 16.' Wletor Bros 151 163 WIttbold Geo 1 Wood Bros 161 WoodroBe M W A Co , . 154 Wrede U II Y jang J uO 155 Vonne Tho" .I' 1.56 Zirnglebel Denys 152 We've thousands of readers and hun- dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other. The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Dp All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO. W YORK CITY BRANCH ; lit Fifth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St.. Cor. Arcli. BOSTON. MASS. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices, MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So 9th St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) Water Every Day in the Year for Flowers and Lawns when RIDER or ERICSSON HOT AIR PUMPS are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past twenty-five years. Prices reduced. - Send to nearest office for Catalogue *'A 3." RtDER-ERiOSSON ENGINE CO. 22 Cortlandt Street, ITew York. 239 Franklin Street, Boston 692 Craig' Street. Montreal, P. Q. ,„,. p.^7, 86 I. ike Street, Chicago. L„f'n:,i,l *" "'■ 7th «treet, Fliiladelphla. ana, i-uoa. ^2 A. Pitt Street, Sidney. N. S. W. theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT. Send for CatiiloRuo and invi'StiRate for yourself. GORTON & LID6ERW00D CO., PLACE YOUB NAME. nd your specialtii-s lipfo Ijy tidvertisiug i SEND AOVT. NOW. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. What we Know ABOUT GLASS. SEND FOR THEM. JOHN LUCAS & CO., PHILADELPHIA. irni!ii ^mm&m T^Mmm Z§^ ^>2333a5^]!0!ia2El^^^ fimBrica is "the Prou/ af the JIbssbI; therB may bB marB comfort JJmidships, but we ars the Srst to tnucb Unknown Seas, Vol. XV, CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 9, 1899. No. 588- fLHIii ^DMtSMMi lFiL@lS(!@7 Published evert Satuhdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 384 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Gaitem Office : 67 BromBeld St., Boston. Snbacrlption, tl.OO a year. To Europe, S2.00. Snbscriptlons accepted only Tram the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— W. N Kudd. Mount Greenwood, 111., president; P. Breitmeyer. Detroit. Mich, vice- president; W. J STEWART. t>7 Bromfleld St . Boston. Mass, secretary; H B. Beattv, Oil City, Pa, treasuTPr The sixteenth annual meeting will be held at New York. August. 19CII OFFICERS-ELECT [to b9 Installed .lanuary 1. mOO]. B M WliDD. Nntlck. Maes .president; V. R. PlERSOX. Tarryt wn. N Y . vlce-preBldent; secretary and iieaa- iirer as before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo. February. 13-lti. I90U ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster, Pa , Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. More about the barKaiu counter Iii9 Hyhrid pjTcthrums ITO .\ leader in the Dominiou (portrait) 170 Carnations— Cultural notes 170 Chrvsaiitht-mums—Cultural notes 171 f'hrjsantlieraum So-.iety of America 171 Watering field <-:irnations (illus.) 171 .Vntici Mating prosperity \1t New York 172 Philadelphia 173 Chicago 178 Philadelphians thank Detroit florists 174 Greenhouse building 174 t'ominii exhibitions 174 Society ot American Florists 174 I Ibituary— Alfred Henderson 175 Caialogues received 17.5 Detroit 176 Springfield. Mass 176 The seed trade 1 80 Boston 180 The nursery trade ...183 The apple crop 182 American Poraologioal Society 182 Our pastimes— St. Louis juniors 184 —Pastimes at Flathush 184 —On Cbicagn all-ys 184 -Cricket at Philadelphia 184 Lvnn. Mass 186 Cleveland 186 .Si. Paul 188 PiUsburg 190 Ilclpful reminders 191 EvART, Mich. — Shore & Haigh are embarking; in business with two houses, one 18x32 and one 18x100. They will grow a general stock. More About the Bargain Counter. About a year ago you will remember the columns of the American Florist were thrown open to a discussion of the "Florists' Bargain Counter." Some of the brightest retailers in the business had their say as to the desirability or unde- sirability of a bargain counter, and the diversity of opinion was quite pro- nounced. On one point, however, there was considerable unanimity and that was that a store that catered to the very choicest trade would be hurt very mate- rially by the introduction of anything that savored of cheapness. The idea seemed to be that a person of wealth expected to pay a good price for flowers and if not charged a proper figure would have grave doubts of their quality. What worried the first-class retailer, however, was the fact that the depart- ment stores like Wanamaker's were undermining the medium class trade, especially in plants, and the great ques- tion was, and is, how to meet that com- petition without sacrificing the fancy trade which has taken years and years of the hardest kind of work to secure. Among those who had nothing to say about the department store competition here in Philadelphia was 11. H. Battles. That he has been doing some thinking on the subject, however, is evidenced by his opening a separate store for the sale of low priced stock, which fact was announced in your regular Philadelphia correspondence some weeks ago. Whether this new move will prove a solution of the problem of how to hold the trade for the best stock and at the same time caterto those who do not care to pay for the best is a question; but the experiment is an interesting one and will be worth watching by the trade at large. In conversation on the matter with Mr. Battles the other day I tried to get at some of the details of his new depart- ure; but I had todoit very diplomatically, as Mr. B. does not care to talk for pub- lication. What he said, therefore, I can only give in a general way and with the understanding that the quotations are only my idea of what he was driving at, and not an authorized transcript of what he said. I wanted to know why he called it the "Century Flower Shop?" Was he afraid to put his own name up? "Not at all. I only want to thoroughly differentiate the two businesses. They are run on such different lines that it is of the utmost importance to my already established trade that the public should be quite clear on that point. Although neither myself nor my old employes will be seen much around the new store, I have no wish to hide my connection with it; in fact I shall recommend such of my customers as do not care to pay for the best to go there." What effect will this new departure have on your regular trade? "It will have a good effect. I will be in a better position than ever to give my customers the cream of the stock as lean buy in larger quantities and will cull more severely, having an outlet for much that heretofore I had to throw away." Do you intend to follow the depaii;- ment store method of making a leader at a cut rate and regular prices on the balance? "No. My aim will be to have little prices on everything. I will buy for cash and sell for cash. I will cater to the people who do not care to pay for the best. There are lots of them. Not on'y those with moderate means but many who are wealthy want cheap flowers at certain times and for certain occasions. In order to supply this want without sacrificing my established reputation I see no other way but a separate store, run on an entirely different standard, and with a different aim in view." I see your store fixings are dainty and refined in your new departure; do you think it worth while in view of the cheaper trade you are to cater to? "Alost undoubtedly. The person who buys flowers at all is a refined person or on the road to refinement. It makes no diflerence how much is paid. The feeling is there to begin with. As Canon Hole puts it, 'He who has a rose in his garden has a rose in his heart.' So that beauti- ful pictures and dainty furniture, big mirrors and velvet hangings are just as much appreciated here as in a store which makes a specialty of the finest stock to be had. But if dainty that is not to say the most expensive. The low prices necessary would not stand a big outlay for fine fixings." I suppose this will bea kind of market, a place to sell flowers and plants; there will be little room for the Battles brain work in an artistic way? "Well, as to that, of course I expect to do good work, but I am not going to give the best service in that line without corresponding compensation. My aim will always be to educate my new cus- tomers by degrees up to an appreciation of the very finest work done with the very best of materials. I can do good work with low priced materials as 170 The American Florist. Sept. g economically as any one only I do not wish it understood that such work can- not be improved at an increased price." How are you going to advertise your new store? "In the usual way. I will run it so that it will advertise itself. A pleased customer is always the best advertise- ment. Of course I will distribute an open- ing announcement. A four-page circu- lar is all that is necessary for that. Con- ciseness is always a strong point in business. Such a circular should be brief and detail the advantages of a cash store run on economical lines with the best equipment that capital, brains and experience can give, and inviting the patronage of those who appreciate such service at small outlay. All the station- ery, tags, labels, boxes, will be uniformly printed in a distinctive artistic type, plain but attractive." Why not use the Battles style— red tags, labels, etc., on snow white back ground? "Not on your life! They are my trade mark. When a man wants the best for some special occasion he knows enough to send a box under the Battles label. \Yhen he wants something nice at a small figure the 'Century Flower Shop' label will be good enough." .\t this point I think Mr. Battles began to suspect that I might be mean enough to make some interesting "copy" out of him and give his ideas away, so he was reminded that he had a train to catch and off he went. I was therefore unable to continue my researches further into this interesting subject for the benefit of the American Florist readers. Although not of the florists myself I am close enough to them to know some of the knotty problems they are at present wrestling with and if I may be pardoned for expressing an opinion I think there's something in the new scheme. As I see it there's everything to gain and nothing to lose. The one thing dovetails into the other very well. Of course some of the projected details may have to be modified as experience proves them wrong or inadequate and new ways will be suggested from time to time. But that the main idea is sound I think there will be little question. Philadelphia. G. C. Watson. Hybrid Pyrethrums. These so-called hybrids are really all garden varieties of Pyrethrum roseum, but there are very few other hardy com- posites which can compete with these giant, colored daisies, with their fern-like foliage and showy flower-heads. For decoration of the border and for cutting, they are distinct as well as useful, from the beginning of bloom till the end of June; height one and one-half to two and one-half feet. When well established the clumps will send U]) from seventy-five to 100 flower stems with three to four flower heads to each. The flower heads, how- ever, will be finer if only one is allowed to develop on each stem. Plants that were not planted till July sent up from twenty five to thirty-five flower stems the following June. Like their near relatives, the chrysan- themums, these pyrethrums prefer and winter much better on deep, rich, well drained land. They should be covered with straw or long hay as soon as the ground is frozen hard. A good dressing of well rotted manure between the plants, applied soon after covering, is taken ofT in spring, and an occasional watering with liquid manure given when flower heads are developing will add to their size and give clearer, brighter colors. The single and anemone flowered varie- ties are the most graceful and therefore are preferred by some florists, but the double varieties are grand for the border, and can be used for cut flowers and designs wherever the China aster could be used. The color ranges from white to deep crimson and includes many shades of pink and red. Stock can be increased by division, the best time for which is when growth commences, after flower- ing. If kept free from weeds, the soil loose round the plants and the flower stems cut off as soon as flower heads are rresidt-'Dt C;ii 'M. W. GAMMEGE, lian Horticultural A.ssooiuti< shabby, there will be no trouble in keep- ing plants over the following winter, and a second crop of bloom will often develop before frost. Taken altogether we have found pyrethrums very satisfactory plants to grow, and do not hesitate to recommend them for the border and for cutting. They are essentially florists' flowers. Massachusetts. R. N. A Leader in the Dominion. Wm. W. Gammage, London, Out., president of the Canadian Horticultural Association, was born at Tolland, Conn., May 31, 18G.S. His parents removed to Canada in 18(58, his father locating at London as a market gardener, a vocation in which he soon built a good business. His love for flowers, however, led him to devote a portion of his time to their cul- tivation and through the ever increasing demand for plants and cut blooms he gradually drifted into the florist business. By ISS,") the florist business had reached such proportions that gardening was dropped and his two sons were admitted to partnership. The firm name was J. Gammage & Sons. The business in- creased gradually until it became neces- sary to open a store, now one of the best e<|uipped in Canada, doing a large whole- sale and retail trade. The stock sent out has won a good name all over the Domin- ion. The elder Mr. Gammage died in 1890, at the age of 82, and four years later the demise of his brother left the whole responsibility for the business on the shoulders of our present subject. Mr. Gammage believes that the Canadian Horticultural Association has a brilliant future before it, and interest is high in the approaching meeting at Ottawa. CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. September 9. — Carnations that are not yet housed, unless the plants are verv small, should be brought in as quickly as possible. The small plants will make healthier growth outdoors these cool nights than they can possibly make indoors and, being small, will not pro- duce a crop until late in the season whether planted now or later, so it is the better plan to let them get all the size possible in the field. A diseased plant will also recover its health quicker outdoors than in and will lift to far better advantage after it has recovered to some extent. This, of course, does not apply to plants affected 'oy any sort of insects and, as most insects can be combatted better in the houses than outdoors, the quicker such plants are brought in the better. It is generally acknowledged that the best season for lifting plants is between August 15 and September 15; it has cer- tainly been my experience that the best results are obtained by benching all plants of reasonable size before the mid- dle of September. Perhaps the greatest contrast on my place last season was between two houses of Gold Nugget. One planted the last week in August was as good a house as one could possibly wish but the other, planted in October, was a constant source of disappointment until toward spring, when it rather superseded the first house; but by this time carnations were abundant and cheap. These late benched plants were larger and had every attention to procure a good crop of bloom, but they simply would not go to work until they were ready. I could not attribute their slow- ness in starting to any other fact than that of their having been subject to sev- eral slight frosts before being housed. This evidently put them in a semi dor- mant state of growth and, while thej- made excellent stock for spring cuttings, they did not make much new growth before February. I also attributed part of their slowness to their being heavily set with buds, all but a few of the most advanced of which we left when lifting, counting on a goodly number of blooms for Christmas. They came in all right but were hardly good enough tobeclassed as seconds. Always a firm believer in early plant- ing this experience has made me a strong advocate of it. My conclusions are that carnations do best if lifted as soon after September 1 as they have attained good size; under no circumstances should they be allovi'cd to remain out late enough to be caught by even the lightest fall frost. Allowing the buds to remain on the plants when moved is a penny wise and pound foolish policy, as under no condi- tions will these buds make first-class flowers. It always pays better to take all buds off and let the plants devilop their bloom entirely under indoor culture. If you leave small or sickly plants in the field do not allow them to take care of themselves; they will need just as much fSpp. The American Florist. 171 care and attention as earlier in the sea- son. It this is faithfully followed up, care and the September weather will often bring stock into fairly good shape which looked like an utter failure earlier in the season. When it does get in good shape hustle it into the house at once. Ai.iiKRT M. Herk. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CULTURAL NOTES. September 9. — Extra care is necessary just now, when the buds are commencing to form, to prevent the soil from drying out too much. If the beds are permitted to dry out enough to cause the plants to wilt the young buds will receive a set- back from which they cannot recover, even with the best of care. A great many imperfect blooms can be traced to neglect during this critical period. Constant watering will have laid bare some of the surface roots in spots on the beds and these should be covered with some light material to prevent the sun and winds from damaging the young feeders. One syringing on bright days we find to be sufficient now but this should be given early in the morning so that the plants may dry oft" before night- fall. If any of the plants require water at the roots they should also receive it in the morning. The reason for this is that the foliage is much more dense than it was a few weeks ago and if allowed to remain wetovernight many of the leaves will turn yellow. In giving liquid fertilizer avoid apply- ing it on very hot days or when the soil is too drj', for under those conditions the plants will take up more than they can properly digest. It is well to bear in mind when feeding chrysanthemums that fine foliage is of as much importance as fine flowers and that strength and sub- stance can only be obtained by gradual and careful cultivation. Any grower who has chrysanthemums in quantity will now be kept hustling every minute in the day, looking after the buds, taking out side shoots, remov- ing suckers and looking after every little detail that the plants require. Plants that are being grown to single stems in pots should be in as light a place and as near the glass as is possible with- out causing them to become drawn. It is expected that they are in their flowering pots before this so that the principal work from now on is to encourage them in every way, at the same time striving for stocky plants with good foliage. Market plarts that have been grown on benches or in beds outside will need their flowering pots now and should also be neatly staked and tied if they require it. Several of the early ones will soon be showing the buds and will need disbud- ding, although not so close as with plants intended for exhibition. Chas. W.Johnson. Chrysanthemum Society of America. The new scale of judging plants and blooms of chrysanthemums, in its entirety, is as follow?: Scale A. — Scale of points for bush plants and standards, single specimen, or any number up to six, in an exhibition where the class under consideration does not form the chief feature in the exhibition hall. Equality of size and form of plant 40 Excellence of bloom 35 Foliage 25 Total 100 -METHOD OF IRRIGATING STRAWBERRY FIELD AT THE WISCONSIN EXPERIMENT STATION. Scale B.— Scale of points for bush plants; exhibits of more than six or of any num- ber of specimen plants in an exhibition where the class under consideration forms the chief feature in the exhibition hall. Excellence of bloom 40 Equality of size and form of plant 35 Foliage 25 Total 100 Scale C— Scale of points for plants grown to single stem and one bloom. A height of not over three feet is recom- mended for plants in this class and pots not over six inches in diameter. Excellence of bloom 40 Compact, sturdy growth 35 Foliage 25 Total 100 Scale D. — Scale of points for specimen blooms for commercial purposes. Color 25 Form 25 Fullness 15 Size 15 Stem and foliage 10 Substance 10 Total 100 Scale E— Scale of points for specimen blooms for exhibition purposes. Distinctiveness 25 Color 15 Form 15 Size 15 Stem 10 Foliage 10 Fullness 10 Total 100 Watering Field Carnations. Ed. Am. Florist:— In reference to the query under this head in your issue of August 19, page 94, on which you have requested my opinion, I will only relate some of my experience in this line. The best method of irrigation will depend largely on the surface of the ground, whether level or sloping. An abundant supply of water is necessary in any case. Supposing the field to be prac- tically level and the water delivered through a three-quarter inch opening, two methods of application present them- selves, viz , sprinkling and surface appli- ation. The details of the first named method will occur to anyone familiar with the use of a hose. Sprinkling is reasonably satisfactory if thoroughly done, but herein lies great danger. One is apt to stop when only an inch of the surface is wet. As a result, most of the water is lost by evaporation and the roots are attracted to the surface by the superficial wetting, only to be dried out later on. The amount of water ordina- rily delivered through a hose nozzle is only equal to a very light, drizzling rain that we would expect to continue at least two hours to give good results, even with the accompanying atmospheric conditions. In my opinion, more harm than good results from the ordinar>- sprinkling, even on lawns. There are several ways of applying water by the second method, two of which may be considered, viz., surface flooding and furrow irrigation. By the first plan the water is allowed to spread over the surface and if delivered through a hose, the nozzle is first removed. The water may be distributed quite well by using a hoe to back it up with temporary earth dams where needed or to remove obstructions. The water should be run rather fast at first over a considerable surface and later allowed to run very slowly. If this is not observed, the water will soak down to an indefinite depth, if the ground is open in texture, and will probably fail to reach any considerable distance. By this plan a thorough water- ing is given but the surface is apt to bake and be more or less puddled. Furrow irrigation can be accomplished in two ways. If the surface is nearly a dead level, furrows or ditches as deep and wide as the crop will permit, may be opened between rows and stopped with an earth dam at either end. These are then filled with water as many times as ma3' be necessary. Usually one or two such waterings are sufficient for the whole season. I am inclined to believe that in the case of carnations, in rows fourteen to eighteen inches apart, better work could be done by opening rather shallow furrows with a hand plow (wheel hoe) close to the rows and on either side, plowing away from the plants. The water can then be run in these furrows until the ground is thoroughly soaked. It will often happen that there will be considerable overflow from the lower ends of the rows but if the fields are planted with reference to irrigation, this surplus water may be used on lower plats. 172 The American Florist. Sept. g. No special appliances are necessary if the water can be delivered directly to the highest point of the field by means of iron pipes or hose. In case these means are not immediately available, much expense may be saved by conducting the water in troughs made by tightly nailing together boards of rough lumber. Water may be carried cheaply a very considera- ble distance b^- this method by lapping the troughs and by elevating them on boxes or other devices slight inequalities of the ground may be easily overcome. If the troughs leak, throw in a handful of sand or clay at the upper end. If an abundance of water is available, these troughs, slightly modified, may be used to good advantage in distributing the water in the field. Bore one-inch augur holes every few inches in one side and near the bottom. Directly above each hole attach a wooden button, slightly over an inch wide and three or four inches long, by means of a screw; this to be used as a gate or valve to con- trol the supply of witer. Place these troughs across the head ot the field on a slight incline and admit the water at the upper end. By aid of these one man can attend to the watering of a very large field. By the last described method of water- ing, one can usually walk dry shod over the whole field when the water is being distributed and direct its course, the ground receives a thorough soaking and the plants receive the full benefit of all the water applied. The cultivator should be started as soon as possible to fill the fur- rows and prevent evaporation. In the accompanying illustrations Fig. 1 shows the method of irrigating a field of strawberries at the Wisconsin Experi- ment Station. The rows in this case extend north and south. The west side of the field is considerably higher than the east side, but by elevating the troughs as shown, it was possible to water the whole field at once without the necessity of conducting the water in expensive iron pipes directly to the field. Fig. 2 shows a section of one of the troughs used and Fig. 3 the supports used for the troughs. Frederic Cranefield. Madison, Wis. Anticipating Prosperity. The atmosphere and the events of Sep- tember remind us that the vacation sea- son, with all that it means to the florist, has passed and we realize that we are now close to the time when customers will be dropping in again in quest of something to make the home pretty and cheerful within when the outdoor attrac- tions that have monopolized their atten- tion for the past months are rapidly disappearing. Are we fully prepared to take care of them? The days of idleness through July and .Vugust furnished the time and opportu- nity for a thorough renovating ot store, office or reception room, but if this has not been done we should do it now. A customer will be influenced unfavorably if he finds untidiness prevailing and he will make a mental comparison of your enterprise with that of your neighbor who has been attending to these things and the comparison may be disastrous for you. Every vestige of the wear and tear of last season's work should be obliterated. A thorough cleaning out of every corner and repairing of every dam- age, followed by a coat of paint and wall paper carefully selected as to tint that will show your goods in the most favor- able light, should be a regular annual event in every well ordered florist estab- lishment. Nothing is more effective for interior color than a pale sea green. With this for a background your Bridesmaids and Scotts will shine and dazzle the eyes of the customer and, in fact, look so fresh and bright to your own eyes, even, that you will put a top price on them in the most selfreliant manner. See that the lining of the refrigerator is intact and the drainage clear, and your heating arrangements in good order so that you will not be called upon to pull everything to pieces at Christmas to make sudden repairs. Examine window plat- forms and plant stands and make sure that no decayed or rickety woodwork is Fig. 2.— Si'cliou of trough used in field on at the Wisconsin Ksperirnent Station. in hiding there. Throw out that old chair with the dilapidated seat and sub- stitute in your reception room something more in keeping with thekindof furniture 3'our good customer is accustomed to at home. Be assured that he or she make note of such things even though they say nothing to you about it. Speaking of reception rooms, maybe you have none; perhaps you don'tbelieve in them and still are satisfied to receive your customers in the workroom or shed with its festooning of old wire forms and other promiscuous material. If so, par- don us for tellingyou thatyou are behind the age and one does not need to consult Fig. 3.— Trough .suiiports used in field irri^'a- liDii at the Wisconsin Experiment Station. the stars or any other oracle to realize that the days of your prosperity are numbered. By all means have a neatly furnished spot in which to receive your customers. If for lack of room or other economical reasons you are forced to do this in a very small way, still do it. Even a common folding screen to shut off the indisnensable working department is much better than nothing. A rug on the floor and a little table furnished with writing materials, blank cards, and a directory of the town, etc., will all cost but a trifle for which results will quickly repay you with compound interest. As to the contents of the salesroom, quality and arrangement count for more than i|uantity. One perfect plant on a neat stand or jardiniere will accomplish far more in bringing you visitors than a cart load of promiscuous and rubbishy stuff in imvvashed flower pots and a few fresh lerneries and new flower baskets will attract when a shell full of tin foiled harps and crosses would only repel. See what the advertisers in the American Florist have to say about nice new things in these lines, get into communi- cation with them and, if you are pre- vented by distance or other reason from going to see for yourself what your fel- low craftsmen in the larger progressive cities are doing, these advertisers will advise you, for they know about it. And if you are so unfortunate as to have a quantity of last year's material left on your hands, faded and dusty, just put it well out of sight and wait for a favora- ble opportunity to work it in somewhere for it were far better and cheaper for you in the end to burn it up than to make the fatal mistake of attempting to open up the fall trade with last year's leavings. New York. A FEW DAVS OF FAIR BUSINESS.— GOSSIP OF THE WHOLESALE HOUSES. — DEATH OF ALFRED HENDERSON. — FIRST MEETING OF THE CLUB —CHANGES AMONG COM- MISSION MEN. — FOREIGN VOYAGERSHO.ME- WARD BOUND. — CHRYSANTHEMUMS. A few days of cool weather has sent the city people scurrying back from sea- side and mountain and the railroad stations are almost impassable with heaped-up baggage. The flower business felt the change at once in two ways — the increase of customers and the decrease of greenhouse product which, combined, gave the wholesale market a brief oppor- tunity to gather itself together and furnished the ever-alert consignor a basis for a stiffer back-bone in his relation with the commission man. But these condi- tions have lasted only for two or three days and at present writing news comes of an approaching hot wave that will wilt backbones as well as collars and will restore the summer balance in short order. About the wholesale markets the principal topic of interest is the align- ment of growers, without whom there would be no wholesalers and to whom the steadily lengthening list of commis- sion houses and consequent rivalry presents an irresistible temptation to fluctuate and gain a shrewd advantage at each turn. In the retail stores there is little transpiring of general interest; everybody is ready for business when it comes and in trim to welcome returning patrons. The seed store people have forgotten, for the time being, the custom house delays, the undersized Dutch bulbs and the scarcity of lilies, in discussing the news of Allred. Henderson's death. Other than this nothing sensational is in sight. The first meeting for the season of the New York Florists' Club will take place at the club rooms, corner Broadway and West Twenty-seventh street. The story of the Detroit convention and the experi- ences, serious or amusing, of those who went there will be the theme for the even- ing. In view of the approaching New York convention, this subject will be timel.v and its discussion valuable, and it is probable that plans for the great event will be considered in a general way. The latest addition to the wholesale I commission firms is Young & Nugent, who have bought out the Decker-Blau- velt Co. and will occupy the store recently occupied by that concern on West iSgg. The American Florist. 173 Twenty-eighth street. Twenty-eighth street is about to have one more wholesaler in the person of G. E. Bradbhaw, who is moving to number 53 from his old location on West Thirti- eth street, and expects to open about September 15. Alfred Dimmock expects to sail from England for New York, possibly accom- panied by his family, about September 15. This is considerably later in the season than his previous trips, and is necessitated by the heavy business Messrs. Sander & Co. are handling this fall. Among the many beautiful floral pieces at the funeral of Alfred Henderson was a richly made broken column from the employes of Peter Henderson & Co. It was six feet high and composed in part of cattleyas, miltoniasand other orchids. At Thos. Young, Jr.'s, a new pink rose is making quite a sensation. The stock is controlled by Benj. Dorrance, Dor- ranceton, Pa. John Nugent is no longer in the employ of Mr. Young. The Lord & Bumham Co. was the lowest bidder for the contract to build the new plant house in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Winfried Rolker is understood to have sailed irom Southampton September 1, per steamer Columbia. A few chrysanthemums are being received by several of the wholesalers. Visitor: E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass. Philadelphia. CARMODY AND THE OTHER VETERANS LAY SIEGE TO PHILADELPHIA. — BIG CROWDS, BUT LITTLE BUSINESS. — STOCKS I.MPROV- ING. — MEEHAN's carnations. — THE CLUB MEETING PRESENTS A NOYELTV. This week the town has been given over to the Grand Army. They captured its streets, houses, parks and people. Verily, the city has been theirs; the suit of blue with the badges and brass butr tons insured the wearer the right of way. J. D. Carmody, of "biler" fame, that "meat saw" celebrity, whose oratorical accomplishments are quite in keeping with his other achievements, is in town. He wears a blue coat and brass buttons, and is justly proud of the fact that he went with the first call to serve his coun- try and is thankful that he came back whole to live and serve his fellow coun- trymen with the best "bilers and venti- lators for heatin' and coolin' green- houses." Chas. L. Watrous, of Des Moines, la., another "vet," is also in the city taking part in the reunion and pre- siding at the sessions of the American Pomological Society, of which he is presi- dent. While the store fronts, hotels and many private residences were quite elab- orately decorated with flags and bunt- ing, there was not much for the florists. J. Habermehl & Brother used up con- siderable laurel weathing and there was some decorating of a public character, but the trade generally did not receive much benefit from the encampment. The city was full of visitors, but most of them were merely sightseers. Business moves along m the regular way, there being nothing worthy of spe- cial mention except, perhaps, the open- ing of the Century Flower Shop, H. H. Battles' new venture, which occurred last Monday. The store is very nicely fitted up and, as every place of the kind should be (but, alas, is not), is very invit- ing. An added attraction is a smart delivery wagon. The rose stock now coming in shows improvement, each vi-eek's flowers seem- ing better than the last. Beauties are beginning to get some stem and an added form that make them at least pre- sentable. Some new comers are carrying a lot of roses in pasteboard boxes and baskets all huddled together without sorting; that reminds' one of the way things u.sed to be done. We have pro- gressed, but it seems there are still some who have much to learn. Thos. Meehan & Son are sending in some nice carnations from their new plants. These plants were set on the benches from 3-inch pots about the first of June and have made a splendid growth. They are in condition to go on blooming until next spring. The houses during the middle of summerhad a slight sprinkling of whitewash and in addition to the regular ventilators every tenth row of glass was removed, thus insuring an abundance of fresh air. Aleehan & Son are much pleased with this plan and say that outdoor planting and subse- quent lifting has lost all attractiveness to them. Mr. Whitely, of Smith & Whitely, has returned from his extended summer vaca- tion much improved in health. Mr. Smith, who had such an unpleasantexpe- rience with highwaymen last week, is now at home and in a fair way to recover. His assailants as yet have not been apprehended. The improvements at Pennock Bros', store are almost completed, the frescoing of the walls being the last touch neces- sary. Their new oak, marble-topped counters are very swell and an approach to the ofl'ice makes one involuntarily feel around for his bank book to make a deposit, so rich and bank-like does it appear. The September meeting of the Florists' Club was not very well attended, the outside attractions being too great for many of the boys. President McKinley was on view in the Academy of Music next door and, while President Harris is just as good a man, every inch of him, the other William caught the crowd. Brother Carmody was present and told in his inimitable way how he and other fellows fought the "rebs." We wonder if he didn't learn to "orate" telling these army reminiscences. C. D. Zimmerman and James Brown, of Buffalo, and J. P. Keller and Richard H. Tacke, of Lexing- ton, Ky., were also present. Nomina- tions of officers to serve for the ensuing year were made and resulted in a continu- ation of power for those now in the chairs. H. F. Miehell is to tell of his recent trip to the Pacific coast at the October meeting. John Walker told of some of the things that happened in Detroit during the recent convention. He did it in his best style, that is, in song, he having prepared an amusing story of the trip and its accomplishments, which he sang to the tune of "There'll be a Hot Time in the Old Town To-night." His effort was well received by those present and who all joined in the chorus. He received the thanks of the club and it was directed that the words be sent to the trade papers and a copy to the Detroit Florists' Club. A resolution was also passed thanking the Detroit club for their many courtesies to the Philadelphia delegates. George E. Campbell has returned from a trip to the California coast, where he says he had a delightful time. W. J. Smyth, of Chicago, was in town last week and as a result many choice plants from stocks in this city will soon be westward bound. Mr. Smyth speaks well of the retail trade in Chicago and says the outlook for this season promises the largest year in history. K. Chicai;o. STATE OF THE .MAHKET.— FIRST WEEK OF AUTUMN.— STRIKE OF BOILER MAKERS CAUSES TROUBLE FOR FLORISTS. — .MEET- l.NG OF THE CLUB. — NOTES AND COM- MENTS.— VISITORS. The fall season is starting in very satisfactorily for stock, which has increased rapidly this week, has not exceeded the demand and prices have been fully up to the quality of the product. The temperature has been extremely high for roses and much of the cut is poor on that account but there have been some fair Beauties and Meteors. The cut from carnations in the field is now quite heavy but most of them bring as much as 50 cents per hundred and many are worth much more. Out- side flowers are on the wane. For eight weeks the boiler makers and helpers of Chicago have been on strike to compel their employers to make such changes in their scale as would, so the employers claim, make it impossible for Chicago concerns to compete with manu- facturers outside the city. This has caused much inconvenience to florists as Kroeschell Bros, had a number of florists boilers under way in their shops upon which no work has been done in two months and work has not been started upon a number of others which were ordered for delivery by September 15. The firm has done everything possible to avoid loss to its patrons and is pleased to report that the prospects are that the strikers will return to work within a few days. Of Kroeschell's men 125 have been out. At the meeting of the Florists' Club Friday evening, September 1, resolutions were adopted thanking the members of the Detroit Florists' Club for their numer- ous courtesies during the S. A. F. conven- tion in that city. The matter of a trade float for the parade in the coming Autumn Festival was given some consideration, but action was deferred until the next meeting, when it is hoped there will be a better attendance. A number of names were removed from the membership list for non-payment of dues. John Poehlmann's vacation time is at an end for he is now receiving fair quan- tities of very good stock from the Poehl- mann establishment. George M. Garland has established a Chicago office with the Illinois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash avenue. Phil. Hauswirth, Mrs. Hauswirth and Miss Kreitling are enjoying a trip to New Y'ork and Boston. W. J. Smyth has been gathering pointers and novelties in the east for the past week or two. ' Bassett & Washburn report an unpre- cedented call lor the season for American Beauties. Wietor Bros, report a very good sale for their field grown carnation plants. C. W. McKellar has buckled down to business after his vacation. A. G. Prince has been unwell this week. Visitors: Louis Bauscher, Freeport, 111.; Prof. John Craig, Iowa Agricultural College, Ames, la.; Alfred Rehder, repre- senting Moller's Deutsche Gartner- Zei- tung, Erfurt, Germany; Mrs. M. M. Ayres, St. Louis; Geoige Souster, Elgin, III.; J. A. Valentine, Denver. Plainfield, N. J.— John Kucklo shot his wife and himself on August 31. He died. Mrs. Kucklo was Mrs. Childs, widow of a former florist, and had some property. They had been married only a few weeks. 174 The American Florist. Sept. p, Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, fi.OO. SuDSCriptions accepted only from those In the trade. Advertisemeiits on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Dlsconnts, 6 times Spercent; LStlmes, lOpercent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent Cover space sold only on yearly contract at )1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. ' The AdvenisInK Department of the American FLORIST iB for FIorlBta, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Onlt. Orders lor lest than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertisements mnst reach ns by Wednesday to se- oore Insertion In the issne for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Fuel should be secured before the cold weather arrives. Klondike is said to be an especially good canna for pot culture. During the next few months it will be well to look out for the palm swindler. Easter of next year occurs April 15, practically two weeks later than it was this year. Glazing and other greenhouse repairs should now be completed as speedily as possible. The Florists' Hail Association has insured 300,000 leet of glass since the S. A. F. meeting at Detroit. Governor Stone, of Pennsylvania, has appointed Edwin Lonsdale, of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, as a delegate to the Farmers' National Congress, which is to be held in Boston, Mass., October 3-6. Italy, it is said, is protecting herself systematically against hailstorms by firing cannon. Several hundred villages on the slopes of the Alps and of the Apen- nines have established firing stations, where two or three cannons are kept which are fired at a signal from the weather observer. The results are said to be astonishing. In none of these vil- lages did hail fall this summer, while neighboring districts have suffered from the usual number of storms. Perhaps the United States government could be induced to adopt some similar course for the protection of greenhouse property. Philadelphians Thank Detroit Florists. At the meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, held Tuesday evening, Sep- tember 5, the following vote of thanks was extended to the Detroit Florists' Club: In view of the splendid hospitality the members of our club, in common with other delegates to the S. A. F. conven- tion, experienced at the hands of the flo- rists of Detroit and their friends, it is proper that we give expression to our feelings on the matter, and it is Therefore moved that a hearty vote of thanks be and hereby is extended to them for their warm and generous welcome. The many courtesies lavished on us indi- vidually and collectively are gratefully remembered and highly appreciated, and we thank one and all most heartily and will ever cherish the memory of the delightful time we experienced in the city of Detroit in 1899. And our secretary is hereby instructed to send a copy of this resolution to the Detroit Florists' Club. (Signed) Robert Ckaig. John Westcott. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y. Greenhouse Building. Hempstead, N. Y. — Weston Bros., range of new houses. Gainesville, Ga.— J. E. Jackson, two plant houses 10x100. Bradford, Pa.— W. C. Rockwell, rose house 20x100. G. L. Graham, one house. Batavia, 111 — F. E. Pearson, one house. Asheville, N. C— Idlewild Floral Co., two houses. East Haddam, Conn. — Thompson Bros., one commercial house. Nyack, N. Y.^ohn Joyce, one carna- tion house. Templeton, Mass. — A. L. Hawkes, one greenhouse. Brandon, Man. — Fred. Mansoff, rose house 20x50. New Haven, Conn. — E. J. Morse, carna- tion house 30x200, two violet houses 10x150. Woodmere, Mich. — Anton Kaier, four houses 15x100. Providence, R. I. — T. O'Connor, two houses. M. McCrea, two houses. Edw. Clark, rebuilding range of glass. New Brunswick, N. J. — Rutgers College, house 20x68. Montague, Mich. — ^John Ham, range of vegetable houses. Comine Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Chicago, Nov. 7-11. — Chrysanthemum show, Hort. Society of Chicago. Willis N. Rudd, Ass't Sec'y, Room 2(2, 185 Dearborn St. Galveston, Tex., Nov. 14-15. — First lloral fair, ladies of Galveston. Mrs. Christopher Dart, Sec'y. BosTox, Mass., Nov. 7-10.— Chrvsanthemuin show, Massachusetts Hort. Society. Robert Man- ning. Sec'y, Horticultural Hall. Newport, R. I., Nov. 14-16.— Chrysanthemum show, Newport Hort. Society, Ales. Maclellau, Sec'y. Worcester, Mass., Nov. 8-9. — Chrysanthemum show, Worcester County Hort. Society. A. A. Hi.\on, Sec y. 18 Front St. PonGBKEEPSiB.N.Y..Nov. 8 10.— Annual exhibi- tion, Dutchess County Hort. Society. W. G. Gomersall, Sec'y, Fishkill. Takrttown, N. v., Nov. 10-11.— Chrysanthe- mum show, Tarrytown Hort. Society. \Vm. Mc- Cord, Sec'y. Providence, R. I., Nov. 9-10.— Chrysanthemum show, Rhode Island Hort. Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 61 Westminster St.. Providence. Buffalo, N. Y.. February 15-16, 1900.— Exhibi- tion American Carnation Society. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., Sec'y. New York, N. Y., March and June, 1900.— First exhibitions American Rose Society. Paul M. Pierson, Scarborough, N. Y., Sec'y. New York, Sept. 26-29.— Autrumn exhibition, Amer can Institute. Geo. Whitefleld, Jr., Sec'y, American Institute, New Yoric. Ottawa, Can., Sept. 19-21. — Trade exhibit, Canadian Hort. Association. A. H. Ewing, .Sec'y, Berlin, Ont. Brockton, Mass., Nov. 1-3. — Exhibition of Brocktou Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Walter E. Baker, Sec'y, Bos 220, Campello. Mass. Waco, Texas, Nov. 15-17. Fourth Chrysanthe- mum show, Texas State Floral Society. Miss Bella Beer, Sec'y, Waco, Texas. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 14-18.— Chrysanthemum show, St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvauiaavente. PaiLADELPHiA, Pa., Nov. 7-11.— Annual exhibi- tion, Pennsylvania Hort. Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Iloriicultural Hall, Broad street. Spkinofield, Mass., Sept. 19-20.— Dahlia eshi- bition, Amateur Hort. Society. C. L. Burr, Seo'y. Society of American Florists. final resolutions at DETROIT. The Committee on Final Resolutions begs leave to submit the following report: Whereas on the occasion of this, the Fifteenth Annual Convention of the Soci- etj- of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, the Florists' Club and the good citizens of Detroit have more than fulfilled the most sanguine expecta- tions of every member present arising from the cordial invitation extended a year ago for the society to visit this beautiful city by the lake, with respect to the heartiness of the welcome given us at this time; the most generous hospitality accorded us, and the sincere endeavor of everyone to cater to our creature com- fort and delectation, making our stay here one of great pleasure long to be remembered. Therefore be it Resolved, That the officers and mem- bers of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists feel deeply grateful for, and do hereby acknowledge, all the courtesies so freely and fully extended. Resolved, That we also tender our heartfelt thanks to his Honor, Mayor W. C. Maybury, for his words of welcome and kindly greeting, his sound advice imparted, and altogether eloquent ad- dress, which will long remain fresh incur memories. Resolved, That we appreciate the tokens of greeting from the officials and good people of this beautiful city that meet us on every side as exemplified in the outward demonstration of same appearing on the municipal building and the other numerous less ostentatious dis- plays observed throughout the city. Resolved, That we are under special obligations to the chairmen of the vari- ous committees of the Florists' Club of Detroit; that we highly esteem the kindly thought that prompted the erection of the magnificent and artistic triumphal arch and other decorations that greet us on our approach to and in the meeting hall, and especially do we sincerely thank the chairmen of the entertainment, bowl- ing and shooting committees for their unremitting attention and earnest efforts — which have contributed in no small measure to the success of one of our most delightful annual gatherings. We are also indebted to many of the officials and citizens of Detroit for their munificence, shown in connection with the recreative features of this convention. Resolved, That we cordially thank the members of the Detroit brethren who, individually, so generously entertained the visitors, and particularly in this respect would we mention the names of John Breitmeyer & Sons, Fred. Breit- meyer, R. Klagge and Stephen Taplin. Resolved, That the thanks of the soci- ety be tendered to the superintendent of exhibits, George A. Rackham, whose indefatigable labors have culminated in one of the best and most representative trade exhibitions occurringat ourannual meetings. His never failing courtesy and his unwavering attention to the minutest detail are highly appreciated. Resolved, That to the committee of ladies of the Detroit Florists' Club we are deeply obligated for the unstinted courtesy and considerate attention shown to the visiting ladies, whose presence in such large numbers has been one of the most charming and enjoyable features connected with this convention. Resolved, That to the daily press of Detroit is due our heartfelt thanks for the the well illustrated, accurate and enter- taining accounts of our exhibition and deliberations. We cannot close our report without again adverting to the unbounded gen- erosity of our hosts, individually and collectively, and for the most perfect manner in which every detail connected with our stay in the city of Detroit has been carried out; and we assure our brethren here that the memory of our visit, and our friendly relations with them on this occasion will remain with us evergreen and everlasting. Alex. Wallace. G. L. Grant. M. Barker. tSgg. The American Florist. 175 OBITUARY. ALFRED HENDERSON. Alfred Henderson, eldest son of the late Peter Henderson, passed away at his summer home, Spring Lake, N. J., on Tuesday, September 5, at 3 a. m., aged 47 years. The first symptoms of the spinal disease which eventually carried him off manifested themselves about twelve years ago, but the sound consti- tution he inherited, coupled with his exemplary life, enabled him to continue in active business long after most men would have succumbed. Alfred Henderson was born in Jersey City, N. J., on March 23, 1852. He was educated at Hasbrouck Institute in Jer- sey City, and subsequently took a course at Packard's Business College in New York city. After completing his educa- tion, he underwent a thorough training under his father at the greenhouses in Jersey City and the seed store in New York, then Henderson & Fleming. In June, 1871 when he had just passed his twentieth year, the firm of Peter Hender- son & Co. was established by his father, he and Wm. H. Carson being the associ- ate partners. In 1876 Mr. Carson with- drew, James Reid becoming the third member of the firm. The latter died in 1887, and Charles, the younger son of Peter Henderson was then admitted to partnership. Upon the death of their father in 1890, the business was incor- porated, an interest being given to some old employes in charge of departments, so that although for the past two years Mr. Alfred Henderson had been unable to give much, if any, time to the details of the business, yet so well had he organized it that his daily presence was not required. It might be said of him as he lovingly wrote of his respected father: "He laid the foundations of his great business so broad and so deep that it may not be presumptuous in us to hope that it will prove a monument to his business sagacity long after the existing management has passed away." Alfred Henderson had a keen, analyt- ical, well balanced mind, an unusually sharp and accurate judgment of men, an unfailing wit, pungent yet kindly, quick at repartee and fond of the society of men of affairs, who like himself could drop them for friendly intercourse and lively badinage. But he was essentially a domestic man, passionately devoted to his family, and leaves a widow and four children to mourn a fond and devoted husband, a loving and indulgent father. His tastes were literary in a large degree. He was an omniverous reader and was endowed with a wonderful memory so that to converse with him was a pleasure. His wide reading and native mental power manifested them- selves in everything he wrote. His style was terse yet comprehensive, abounding in rich, figurative language full of poetical conceptions. His passion for euphony in language was a pronounced characteris- tic. This is apparent in the splendid memoir of his father written in 1890. When it is considered that at that period he was suSering intense physical pain, it is to be wondered that he was able to concentrate his mental powers on the work, taken, it is true, as a labor of love. His last contribution to current horticul- tural literature was an article on ".\ Century of American Horticulture" pub- lished in "A Century of American Com- merce." His business industry was wonderful; in the early years of the firm he worked during the busy season from early morn- ing until late at night. He was very popular with the private gardeners and the men who met him in those days have a vivid and fond recollection of his unfail- ing good humor and a keen appreciation of his ability as a raconteur. During late years he devoted much of his time to devising advertisements and the business of placing them. It was freely admitted that he was without a peer in the trade in this particular. He was painstaking to a degree, original, and had a thorough technical knowledge of the art. Mr. Henderson was an active member of the Society of American Flo- rists and the New York Florists' Club and was an honorary member of the National Rose Society of Great Britain. He was a true friend, a firm and just employer, beloved by his employes, a brave and patient sufferer whose spirit never quailed and whose mind was never clouded, who preserved to the last, through vicissitudes of sickness that were calculated to appal the bravest and depress the most buoyant, a serenity that was sublime, a philosophy that was exalting and a buoyancy that was con- tagious. He was made of the stuff which produces heroes, a worthy son of a worthy sire, who hands down to his son, Peter Henderson, a heritage of name and fame of which he may feel justly proud. Patrick O'Maea. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Dan'l B. Long, Bufialo, N. Y., green- house record blanks; C. R. Brewer, Ter- rel, Texas, plants; Jas. T. Bogue, Marys- ville, Cal., peach pits; Ellis & PoUworth, Milwaukee, Wis., carnation plants and cut flowers; Pioneer Nurseries Co., Salt Lake City, Utah, pears. SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE, AdvertlBementa under tbls bead will be InBerted at the rate of 10 ceata a line (seven worda) eacb Inser- tion. Casb muat accompany order. Plant adva. not admitted under tbls bead. Every paid subscriber to tbe American Florist for tbe year 18i« Is entitled to a Bve-Une want adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time during tbe year. SITUATION WANTED— By flrst-classmakei^up and decorator; German. Adlress E H 2(S» W. 25th 3t , N. T. City. SITUATION WANTED-By gardener on private place; grapes and roses specialties. Addrt^ss Mercer, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTEI>— By a flrst-class decorator and designer. In a store or greenbouse. Best of references. Address E M. care Am Florist. SITUATION WANTED— As asMstant; American, single. age25; Ave years with prominent carnation grower. Address W, L. B. 57, Ploral Hark, N T. SITUATION WANTED — By practical all-around tlnrlst. German, 35 years old, single; life e.\perl- ence, 12 years In this country. References. Address P K, care American Florist, SITUATION WANTED— AS rose grower; Wisconsin or Michigan preferred Last two years with Adam Z.*nder; Danish, age 31, single. References. J, A, WlBE, 126 Pratt Ave , Rogers Park. Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— By Brstclass florist and landscape gardener, on private place or park: 9 vears In my last place, Urut-class references. Ad- dress N D. care American Flo' 1st. SITUATION WANI'BD— By practical florist and gardrnero* long experience; family of only three; private place or institution preferred. Best of refer- ences. Address ! American Florist, SITUATION WANTBD-On private place; expert rose grower, also orchids and stove plants; not afraid of work; country place preferred; age 30, sin- gle Chicago references, Colfax care Am florist. US.: higb grade roses and general Mock Best of references. Address Rose Grower, P, O, Box 400, Madison. N. J. UirUATION WANTKD-By young German, six kj years' experience: g'tort designer: also good grower of all kinds of plants. Private place pre- SITUATION WANTKD-Heedsman; 18 years' experi- ence In seedd: good propagator and growe of roses, palms and gener«l 8t/>ck Satisfaction guaran- teed. Uestof refere'<'»s Hteady and sober. Address SEEDh, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By a practical gardener and Hoilst; 25 years of e.vperlence In roses, carna- tions, mums and general greenhouse stock. Can furnish drst class references. Private or commerclsL Address D N, care American Florist. w ANTKD-Cheap for cash, Kreen douse kUm and pipes Ta. K VAN DK(i Mel'len. DuDklrk. N. Y. W ANTKD-20(«1 feet or less of 1-lnch second-hand pipe. Address, slating price. Bo.v 103i;. Fort Smith, Ark. ivlth judgment and WANTBO-All-around ,__.. experience; Indumrious and reliable, of taking charge. J, T.Willia.mson, Memphis, Tenn. WANTBI)— An assistant In a commercial place, 10000 ft. glass Give references and state wages, Including board, per month, GEO. 8, Beldino, MIddletown, N. Y. W^ house and ral*lnK vestetablea. Apply _„ The State Puiti.ic School. Owatoona. Minn. WANTED— Grower of hardy perennials with thor- uu^h ccmmerclal experience in tbls class of Btocfc: muRt be accustomed to handling men. llENRV A. Dhker. Lock Box WIS T'hltadelphla. W^ Mu9t be sober and reliable. A (tood place for the right man. State waires wanted. Write to S D BRANT, Clay Center. Kan. WANTED AT ONCE-A young man with some experience In tiower store. Must have fiood refereneeM. kc d personal appearance and willing to WANTED— An all-around Sorlst. single German, for carnations, mums, roses, violets and gen* eral stock. A steady ]ub; waives, $20 per month, with WANTED— Gardener for private place. Canadian city; Entfllsh or Scotch with two or three years" American experience preferred; oneaselftant Green- house, kitchen garden and lawn only. State wages. Address Canada, care American Florist. F tOR SALE OR KENT-Four house". SOOO ft glass, Le Mars, la. Address Mrs. Lizzie P. Will. F lOR SALE OR RBNT-Fortune for live florist with small capital Write me and 1 will prove it. FIT. care American Florist. market Buccensfuily. Small capital, easy tern VEGETABLES. Care American Fiorlst. FOR SALE CHEAP— Greenhouse 20st«) ft.. lOOOsq. ft. of glass, with hot water boiler and pipes and about 1000 pots; everytblng In pretty cood condition. Address Mrs J. W. Kropf. Colllnsvllle, 111. FOR SALE-Ataflacrlflceforspot each If taken at once, greenhouse plant of ;i700 feet glas»; use city water, stacked and lu city of SOOO, eastern Illinois. Good establlshtd trade. For full particulars address H D. care American Florist FOR SALB-A bargain; fine retail buslnesp, 4000 ft. glass, well stocked; T-room dwelling tmrn, stable, etc.. inctty of 40000. A Uae opportunity for beginner. Reason for selling, bad health. Write at once Ad- dress M. care American Florist. FOR SALE— Greenhou es established ten vears; dOOO ft glass: flrst clasB, up-to-date stock S-room dwelling and land, near center of city of 10.1.00 Ex- ceptionally tine climate for people with lung troubles. Pre-ent owner has heart trouble and Is unable to live in this altitude. For particulars address 8. C. Thurp & Sons. Trinidad. Colo. WANTED... A florist with J2000 to |5000, to build and conduct a hothouse and flower garden in Monte Sano Park. Land given free. Good opening. Address AUGUSTA STREET RAIL ROAD AND ELECTRIC CO. .A-trOTTSTA., a-.A.. (enlarged) — "FURMAN BOILERS. Particulars on application to AMERICAN ROSE CO. .Washington, D. C. 176 The American Florist. Sept. p, Detroit. florists' club re elects its officers. — a balance left after paying con- vention bills. — search for perma- nent quarters. — trade and the ■weather. — notes. On Wednesday evening our club meet- ing was very largely attended, it being the occasion of the annual election of officers, which resulted in the choice of the same efTlcient and popular gentlemen who have served during the first year of the club's existence, as follows: President, Phil. Breitnieyer; vice-president, Geo. A. Rackham; secretary, Robt. Flowerday; treasurer, B. Schroeter. All the bills incurred in connectian with the S. A. F. convention were paid and a good balance was left in the treasury which will form the nucleus of a fund which will be devoted to securing permanent quarters for the club, equipped with bowling alleys and all the facilities of first-class club rooms. Our club is in a flourishing condition, with over seventy active members, and the necessity for such a meeting place is verj- apparent. K committee has been appointed to find the quarters most suit- able and will report at our next meeting. Trade during the past lew days has been rather quiet, with a fairly good sup- ply of stock. A rain a few daj'S ago was a great relief but was insufficient to soak the ground, which was as dry as powder in many places. The Michigan Floral Co. has discon- tinued the retail business formerly con- ducted at 1S4 Grand River avenue. James Taylor, of Mt. Clemens, is build- ing a new house 16x130 using double strength glass 16x16 lapped. J. F. S. Springfield, Mass. The Amateur Horticultural Society will hold a dahlia exhibition on Septem- ber 19 and 20. It was originally planned to hold the show one week earlier, but the extremely hot, dry weather necessi- tated a postponement. This is the first show devoted exclusively to dahlias ever attempted here, but the wide interest taken seems to insure success. One local enthusiast in this flower, O. C. Trask, boasts of 2.^0 more or less distinct varie- ties, and many others have large collec- tions. Of the professional growers exhibits are promised from W. P. Pea- cock, Acto, N J.; F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. Y.; H. F. Burt, Taunton, Mass.; W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia; John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., and others. Butte, Mont. — Law Bros, have suc- ceeded Law Bros. & Day. Montague, Mich.— John Ham has bought a new place and will build a range of glass for vegetables. Xew Brunswick, N. J.— Rutgers Col- lege is building a new greenhouse 20x68 feet for the use of Prof. Byron D. Halsted. Linn, Kans.— L. H. Cobb has removed to Perry, Oklahoma, and will conduct a general florist, nursery and seed business under the name of L. H. Cobb & Co. Marsiifield, Mass.— The display of flowers and plants at the annual fair of the Marshlield Agricultural and Horti- cultural Exhibition Society during the past week was very good. Chestnut Hill, Pa.— Among recent visitors in town were, James P. Keller and Richard H. Tacke, Lexington, Ky.; Eugene Oeisreiter, Sacramento, Cal.; Miss G. P. Sanborn, Augusta, Me. r ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< The management of I The i\W^2^ Nurseries. ♦ is prepared to make yearly contracts with retail florists all over the J country, to furnish them daily or weekly, as desired, a superiorgrade of I LILY OF THE VALLEY X at a special price of $3.00 pCf 100 and guarantees them to be X FIRST-CLASS SPRAYS IN ALL RESPECTS. 2 FRESH AND PERFECT IN FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE. X PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY PACKED AND SHIPPED. ♦ -THIS OFFBR WILL BK WITHDRAWN AFTER OCTOBER 15th, when the regular price of "R09EBANK" VALLEY WILL BE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT TUE YEAR. W. A. 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Bridesmaid 2. Meteor, 2 Ealserin 4 Perle 2 Carnations " long " 1 Lily of the valley 3 Asparagus bunches 85 Sprengeril, bunches. ..35to 75c Asters Semple 4 .00®25 00 .00® 4.00 00® 4.00 00® 8.00 .00® 4.00 60(!ii .75 OO<0 1.50 ixxa 4 00 (10® 3 00 00® 15 00 35® 1.50 (0® « 00 ,00® 4.00 00® ti.OO 00®15 00 OOHP^EUNLOfSUPPytj vfiEwoRttf HOLTON&HUNKELGO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. , p. 0. Box 103. MILWAUKEE, WIS. W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cincinnati.. Cut Flower Co., WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI, 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. If you write to any advertiser anywhere mention the paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like you better for it. Your Advertisement will transact business 365 days in the year, working 24 hours per day, with all the best purchasers in the United States and Canada, if placed in The Best Drummer. THc Amencan FloHst, iSgg. The American Florist. 177 CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Price List. AHERICAN BEAUTY :;4-in. stem per doz., J2.00 30 •' " 1.50 15 " " 1.25 nETEOR per 100, 3.00 to 4.00 BRIDESHAID. BRIDE PERLE CARNATIONS Quotations subject to chang 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 .75 to 1.00 'ithout notice. WE NOW CLOSE AT 6:30 P. M. All other stock at lowest market prices. DAYS AND HOLIDAYS AT NOON. McK[LLAR & WINTERSON; Wholesale Florists. ^^.^.^tCONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.^.^t^^ 4S-47-49 Wabash Avenue, 0»I0.^00. We Have the OUR SPECIALTffiS: LARGEST WHOLESALL ORCHIDS, HIGH-GRADE ROSES, I _ House in Chicago. CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. % gfpull Line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds. Bulbs. Hardy Stock. E. C. AMLING. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. ^ J* „< 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 1. G. PRINCE & GO. wnoiesaie Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue. Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. 19-21 DOLPH ST cn r c ACi o GALAX LEAVES. 61.35 per 1000. Price in qu.intity on application. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 West 28lh Street. NEW YORK CITY. It is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the a^«^«5* ....American Florist when you write to an advertiser. Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe 12 " •• •• 8 " " " BrldB 3. " Bridesmaid 3 Perle 2. Meteor 3 f^'^matlons 1. Chrysan'hemuins, small. ..per doz. $1.00 Sweet Peas GlBdloU .1 Asters Mlunonette 1 Hydrangeas per dozen I. CO Golden Kod Adlantum Common ferns Fancy Ferns 2.00 1 50 1.25 1 00 .75 00® « 00 OOe 4.00 .00® 3.00 00® 4 00 ,00® 1.50 00® 4 00 60® 2 00 .00d2 00 Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. I^^Consignments solicited Do the American Florist a small favor. Mention the paper when w^riting to advertisers. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett& Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and AnA djkaaijk«a Growersof llUI rIOWCiS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash* ington St., Chicago. Write for special quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER EN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL Mention the American Florist. Illinois Cut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS . J. B. DEAMUD 51 & 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. TEXAS SEED and FLORAL CO. Wholesale Florists, ^ '"' ' "" TEXAS. Consignments of choice Roses and Carnations solicited We wish to make arrangements with a few first-class growers for regular consignments. Correspondence solicited. KENNIGOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO, WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. SUCCESSORS TO GUT FLOWERS ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ol 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ....CHICAQO For American Beauties. ....wi«»wrm«»* Mention American Florist. 178 The American Florist. Sept. p, Samuel S. FennooK. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. COMMENCING JULY 3rd. WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A. M. TO 6:00 P. M. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. Prloe X^la-ts xsri^Llleca.. GT iBroiWL^ieKa. St., IBOSTOPf, »(IA.«SS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "'"'To'J^S'ii' '■^. '""'• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Consignments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all flowers sold. Sales reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener if reauired. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' Wholesale Florists, y .Hand: , J^(f\ OS. J^^^-fLi '\V^ SUPPLIES yj, I FLORISTS' VASES. Always on Hand: CARNATIONS BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES. i Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON. Strings 10 feet long, . 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Mention American Florist. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. 11th St., Telephone 6364. PHILAPEIPHIA. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. Consignments of good etock solicited. THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- las City and Omaha. The Wahash is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chl- eago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN. G. E. A.. 387 Broidway. New York City. J. D. McBEATH. N. E. P. A.. 6 Slate Street, Boilon, Mau. C. S. CRANE. Gen. Pats. & Tkt. Aal.. St. Loult, Mo. It your Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. Wbol^ale [[ower/\arK5fe PHILAnXLPHlA, Sept. 6. Boses.Tea 2 00® 3.00 •■ extra 4.C0® 5 (0 Beauty, ertra 8 00®12.00 firsts 6 CO® 8.00 seconds 2.00(51 B.OO Carnations 50® 1.00 fancy 1 00® 1.60 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 00 BOSTON, Sept. 6. Boses, Beauty, select 12.00@25.00 ordinary 2 00® 5 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 50® 4 00 Kalserin 1 50® r. 00 Carnations, ordinary 50® 1 00 fancy 1 00® 1 50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.0O 1 00 Gladioli 1 00® 4 00 Smllal 8.00®1U.OO Ajspara^TUB 50.00 Adiantum 60® 1.00 GIVE US A TRIAL.' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. HEADQUARTERS -^•VfSTER** '.,, ^eNN YORK Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. «|f|| r VICTIIIR Wholesale Com- finii Ti IVAOllllUf mission Florist. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, It22 PINE STREBT, jm^- ST. LOUIS, MO. J^TA complete line of Wire Oesig^ns. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3J34 Olive Street, J« .^ J« St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. Mention Tha American Florist. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS. ^'^^H^'J^K^^'s^ot D. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Consignments of Clioice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance Phone Wl-26 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET. Phone 1-42 69-A. PHILADELPHIA. ConsigrDUienta Solicited. THE? Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. BSTABLISHSD 1841. The "OARDBNKRS' CHRONICLB" has been FOB OTBB Fifty Years the LiEadinq Journal of lt» class. It bas achieved this position because, while specially devotlnK Itself to supplying the dally require- ments of Kardeners of all classes, much of the Infor- mation fumlabed Is of such general and permanent value, that the GAKDBNBBS' CnRONICLB' 1> looked up to as the standard authority on the subJeotA of which It treat«. Subscription to the United States, 14.20 per year. Remittances to be made payable to H. Q. COVB. Officb:— Wellington St.. Covent Garden. London, England. SHIPPING LUELS '^ .. -Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; vour card, etc.. in black and leaf adopted by Ih" S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Price per 500,*2.85; per 100(1. M.&O. Send tor samples ILCCTRO or THIS LFAT, POSTPAID. SI.29. American Florist Co., ^ CHICAQO. iSgg. The American Florist. 179 Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. LILY Of THE VALLEY and METEORS, for summer shipments. Extra Carnations. No. 199« MadlK JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. J. k:. aXvIvEJjv, ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY . ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. "''*I.fi?e'i^s"t%'o"a;.tL^f,fi^r '■'• 57 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOLNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist ^ B'ew Telephone No. 1803 Uadison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERlDftN, FLORIST WHOLESALE 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on app'icition. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price list on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be Lo your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER, 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 551 Madison Square. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, cm Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Momlne DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American FlorlBt. Choice Carnations Choice Roses ^ Jt HALF TONES .?» .gfe .gt ZINC ETCHINGS .?» .^* WOOD CUTS ^.56,56.56 ELECTROTYPES ^ ^ J. MANZ & CO. ■ 95-307 Canal St., • - • CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE WORK. PROMPT SERVICE..^ Traefldly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone Xo. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/\arKgfe oo@20.n .00® 6 00 26® I 50 00® 4 LO 50® .75 CO® 1.50 00® 2 00 00® 800 50® 2 00 00® 3 00 I 00 00® 50 00 .00® 3 00 "lOO 00@25 00 a® 6.00 00® 4.00 .00® 2.00 00® 4 00 00®12 50 00® tiOO 50® 1.50 OU® 600 .00@U 00 .75® 1.00 NIW TOBK. Sept. 6. Boges, Beantj select 10 " *' ordinary 2 " Bridesmaid. Bnde, Morgan *' Kalserln, Meteor 1 Carnations " fancy 1. Lily of the valley 1 Longlflorum 4 Gladioli 1 Asters, per hundred btmctaee 1 fancy Cattleyas 40. Bmllax 5 Aspara^rns Sprengerl,perdoz. bonches I@2 Adlantom BUFFALO, Sept. 7. Rosea, Beanty 3. Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2. Perle, Nlphetos 2 Kalserln 2. Carnations, ordinary " fancies , 1. Lily of the valley 3. Lllulm Auratum 8 Bpeclosnm 4. Asters Taberoses 3. tjmllax 10. Adlantom . Hardy Ferns Galax leaves Asparagos 50 Gladiolus 1. MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. Ki04 Madison SQuare. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... LaraestGrower^or.. Q^^ FlOWCrS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. ^^LOnO DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. ROSES SWEET PEAS LILIES JULIUS LANG 53 WIST 30th STRtll NEW YORK CARNATIONS Tel. 280 Madison Sq. TheNewYork Gut Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Order*. M. A. HART, Gommission°'?N'" Gut Flowers, 44. WEST 29th street. NEW YORK OITY. THB BEST BIASKKT IN NEW TQKK. 'Ptione 325 Madison Square. Ford Bros... <^ at Wholesale Florists III West 30th street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone. I.n7 Madison Sq. ■ ^^ I 0^ ^^ For Summer Use in Oct let A C'd storage Leaves Write the ISTRODCCEK HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. The Ajnericaa Florist Company's ~ Now Ready! DIRECTORY J'^^SStiS menof the United SUtes and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.^J« 324 Dearborn St„ CHICAGO, ILL. EDW. G. HORAN, 47 WEST 28TH ST,, Madison Sijuare. ...NEW YORK. Cut Flowers at Wholesale. .Ml ready for business in our enlarged, attract- ive, new location. Can accommodate a few more consignors of de- sirable stock. KEEP POSTED AS TO NOVELTIES IN MARKET BY OFFERING AT PRESENT... LATER ON.... BEAUTIES, BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES, METEORS. CARNOTS. KAISERINS. CARNATIONS, VALLEY, LILIES. ASTERS, Gladioli, ETC. VIOLETS A SPECIALTY ATTENTION TO THIS SPACE WEEKLY. 180 The American Florist. Sept. p, The ^BEi) I'mxi^. AMERICAN SBED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALEXANDER RODGERS, Pres ; ALBSHT MCCl'I-- LOUGH Vlce-Prfs ; s. K. Willahd, vvetberstleld, Conn.. Sec y and Treae. W. Atlee Burpee was a New York visitor this week. Additional rains are said to have fallen in the Nebraska seed districts. Rocky Ford melons, says a Chicago daily, are in the market, and they are the best ever. Onion seed promises to be about half a crop, harvesters reporting a yield of about 150 pounds per acre. The spinach conditions have evidently improved, latest quotations showing only a small advance in prices. From Holland the indications are for good crops in most items, although tur- nips and rutabagas are reported short. Latest German advices are to the effect that beets, turnips, leeks, parsley and mangel wurzel are reported short; carrots and kohlrabi very short. In our issue of August 26, through Winfried Rolker ot New York, some state- ments were made with regard to the Dutch bulb crop. These statements are confirmed by the consignments received this week. Boston. STATE OF TRADE. — ROSES ARE IMPROVING. — UNLIMITED SUPPLY OF GARDEN FLOW- ERS.— NO DAHLIAS ON SHOW —THE PARK REPORT. — A GOLD MEDAL. — NOTES. No material change from last report is noticeable in the local situation as regards business or values. There is certainly nothing, however, on which to base a claim of any improvement over past seasons at this date unless hopeful- ness can be classed as such. The confi- dence in the coming season seems very strong hereabouts. Stores now keep open full time and all hands are on dut/, cheerful and expectant. Roses grow fatter and stronger as the season advances. Carnations are not conspicuously abundant but there are fine Semple asters in sufficient quantity to meet all emergencies and many buyers seem to prefer them at this season for street wear and other purposes for which carnations are customarily used. For those who want big show for little money there are gladioli, hydrangeas, Japan lilies and other garden produc- tions in unlimited quantity. Clematis paniculata is beginning to open its great clouds of snowy bloom over porches and verandas and to see it makes one wish for a big wedding decoration order and the privilege of using it. Yet, useful and effective as il is, not a scrap of it is to be seen in our florists' windows, the owners of which seem all to have got into the same rut and to lack sufficient enterprize, individually, to get out of it and do something novel. It is singula rand almost unaccountable that, although dahlias by the thousands were e.\bibitcd and admired at Horti- cultural Hall last week and must be obtainable in vast (juantities now and for some time to come, jxt no city florist appears to think it worth the while to make a display of them. There are reasons why the old formal show dahlias might never come into favor as florists' flowers but they do not apply to the cactus dahlias which, at the rate of improvement now going on, will soon out-chrysanthemum the chrysanthemum in dash and bold decorative effect and whose glorious colors the chrysanthe- mum can never begin to approach. With such material as this, skillfully arranged, a window display that would draw a throng is easily within reach — and that is what window displays are for, is it not? The twenty-fourth annual report of the board of park commissioners of the city of Boston is just received. It contains some beautiful illustrations of park views and that portion devoted to Superintendent Pettigrew's review of the work in detail of the past year is espe- cially interesting and would be most instructive to the student in landscape art. It is pleasing to learn that the end of the construction period is now in sight and that the principal cost in the future will be for maintainance only. George McWilliam was awarded a gold medal for his magnificent exhibition of seedling dipladenias last week. Visitors in town: Mr. and Mrs. Phil. Hauswirth and Miss Kreitling, Chicago, 111.: E. O. Orpet, So. Lancaster, Mass.; J. R. Fotheringham, representing F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town, N. Y.; H. S. De Forest, representing Hitchings & Co., New York City. Beach City, O.— C. R.Shisler has com- pleted his new greenhouse for general stock. Waterloo, N. Y — Edney Smith is erecting a fine barn on his premises north of the Maple Grove Cemetery. Austin, Minn. — A. N. Kinsman returned home from the Detroit convention after having made the trip of 1200 miles on his bicycle. SouTHiNGTON, CoNN.— G. W. Mathews is making numerous improvements in the Bristol Street Greenhouses, bringing the place right up-to-the-hour. .Charlevolx, Mich.— John \V. Lewis, who has worked in various establish- ments in Michigan, has gone to the Philippines as a private in the 34th Regulars. Murphysboro, III.— E. I. Bradley is preparing to build a house 16x175 adjoining his present range, but the new structure will be devoted to vegetables, a new thing for the vicinity. Carrol, Ia. — A. Ries & Son have sold their greenhouse business to A.N.Nielson, formerly with J. F. Wilcox, of Council Bluffs, ia. A. Ries, Sr., will carry on the seed business and the young man will locate in Chicago, with Vaughan's Seed Store. Write for quot- atioas on your w^ants now. .^ Should you not receive our list. ^=siBi\ McKELLAR & WINKRSON, rail Bulbs Of All Kinds notify us and same will be nt3:At.i..,^S^^S^^^^^^S^^^^^^^^ •) riorists' Supplies, Cut flowers, Etc. | McKELLAR & WINTERSON, ^ 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. | ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦ ELECTROS I For Catalogue Purposes. j E have a large assortment of strictly Vt/ro high-class halftones of which we { ■ ■ ffi can supply electros suitable for cata- logue illustration. If you need anything in this way, state your requirements and we will submit proofs of the illustrations in stock. Our collection includes the leading ANNUALS POT PLANTS BIENNIALS . FLORISTS' FLOWERS HARDY PERENNIALS TREES AND SHRUBS Also PARK AND GARDEN SCENERY. PRICE FOR CASH ONLY 15 CENTS PER SQUARE INCH. The American Florist Co. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ,.324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. t k ■^■^■^^ ■^■^■^■^ AA^^AAAA ■^ ■^■^■^^■■^■^ ■^ ^ .^X W ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ WWW i8gg. The American Florist. 181 ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS JUST ARRIVED Fresh Seeds Per 1000 Seeds KENTIA BELMOREANA $4.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA $4.00 \BILE UNSOLD. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (late of IS John Strcetl 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK Please mention American Florist. F^erry NA/atsor* & Oo. CALIFORMAN SEED HOUSE Lima Bean: Salt Bush BromusGri CALIFORNIA SPECIALTIES Onion Seed Sweet Peas Lettuce Cosmos Celery Hollyhock Carrot Verbenas Salsify Asters Parsnip Mignonette etc. etc. LL CALIFOFl SACRAMENTO BOBBINK & ATKINS, Representatives of the following European Houses: The Horticultural Co . RoekooD. Uolland. H. P. BoBBs. RtiododeodroDs. Clematia, Hardy Azaleas, etc. Rudolph Van TU & Co., BlIleKOm, Holland, Dutch Bulbs. Jules Gauchault. Orleans. France. French Seedilnes and Stocks; Victor Lemolne, Nancy, France, Novelties a8peclalty. Snoeck Bros , Qendbrugge. Belgium. Flcus cuttlnss. Palms. Araucarlas. Bay 'ITees, etc. Qoods of these firms kept on band In season. RUTHERFORD. N. J. FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. 100 1000 Trok White, large bulbs ( .7.5 a6..50 FREESIA. pure white, yel. throat .60 ■J.'o '» to i;-inch 40 3.00 I'rice includfs delivery on Freesias. IIL. HARRISII. KxTBi Fine, 5 to 7-iuch 4 50 CALLA AETHIOPICA. 3-7in. ciro. Write for prices. Sfii.i for New Trade List. H. H. BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St.. New York. ■-I i.< ZIRNGIEBEL GIANT PANSIES Seed at $1.00 per trade packet or $5.00 per oz. Also plants of the above at $5.00 per 1000, securely packed to go anv distance. Large transplanted plants for winter bloom at $2.00 per 100 (no dollar an oz. mixture iu these plants). DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, - - . MASS. FLORISTS***^ I F you have made any change in your firm * name or address, "please send us your corrected business curd so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of aav additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, either greenhouses or laud. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Always mention the American Florist when writing advertisers. W^aaiHiiiiiiiiiiiv CLEARY & CO. announce the opening of the fall Auction season with a granci sale of ..PALMS.. Ornamental and Decorative Plants from all the leaeJing growers. ^J-J- Also a full line of SEASONABLE BULBS from representative bulb growers of Holland, France and Bermuda. To be held TIESDAY, SEPT. 12th, '99, at JI a. m., at their salesr(X>ms, 60 Vesey St., NEW YORK CITY. SEND FOR CATALOGUES. Announcement Extraordinary! AUCTION SALE of PALMS, Etc. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20th, 1899 AT U A. M. CLEARY & CO., Horticultural Auclioneers, will sell on the above date the following assortment of well-grown plants, in very best possible order and condition, without reserve, being the property of R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. L To Be Sold in the Greenhouses at Woodside, which may be reached by L. L R. R. or trolley from L. L City. 500 Kentia Belmoreana. 200 Livistonia Rotundifolia, 500 Areca Lutesccns. 250 Cycas, 200 Araucaria Excclsa, 500 Kentia Forsteriana, 150 Pandanus Veitchii, 500 Eicus Elastica, 50 Nephrolepis Bostonlensis ( specimens ) , 300 Japanese Eern Shapes, extra fine, 6000 Assorted Eerns, 2000 Asparagus, 500 Dracaenas and many other varieties of Ornamental Foliage Plants. Various sizes, in absolutely best order, presenting an unap- proachable opportunity. FOR CATALOGUE CONTAIMNG ALL DETAILS, TERMS. Etc., Etc., ADDRESS THE t^ (^ AUCTIONEERS.. CLEARY k CO., Do Not Eail to Note the Day and Date. 182 The American Florist. Sept. g. The Nursery TRs^^e. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. D. S. Lake, Shenandoah, la., has been touring the east. The stock of C. Ribsam & Son, Tren- ton, N.J. , was sold at auction August 30, fair prices being realized. The freight rates on nursery stock from California to common points east of the Mississippi have been advanced twenty-five per cent. The Apple Crop. The American Apple Shippers' Associa- tion which met at Detroit recently, elect- ing G. E. Richardson, Leavenworth, Kas., president, and W. L. Wagner, Chi- cago, secretary, has prepared the follow- ing estimate of the applecrop, the figures representing the percentage of a full crop: California T.5 Pennsvlvania -I.t New Jersey 75 Kansas 45 Virginia 65 Illinois 45 Canada 65 Michigan 45 Ohio 65 New \ork 40 West Virginia 60 Nebraska 40 Arkansas 60 Missouri 40 Maryland 60 Wisconsin 35 Iowa 60 Kentucl»y So Washington 50 New England 25 Colorado 50 American Pomological Society. The twenty-sixth biennial meeting of the American Pomological Society was held in the hall of the Pennsylvania Hor- ticultural Society, at Philadelphia. Thurs- day and Friday, September 10 and 11. The sittings were held in the large lecture room, while the display of fruits was arranged in the spacious foyer around the grand staircase. Some palms donated by Robt. Craig brightened the lecture room. The exhibition was thronged all day by admiring visitors. There was no charge for admission, the onlv thing required being an attention to the admo- nition, "Hands oft", please." The society had its inception in this city and was first called the American Fruit Growers' Association. This was in 1847; in 1850 the name was changed to the present title and the first exhibition and meeting was held in Philadelphia in 1852, pre- sided over by Henry Brinckle, a president as well of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The display of fruits this year proved to be one of the best in the recent history of the organization. The exhibit made by the New Jersey Horticultural Society was a great credit to that organization, which staged over 700 plates, including apples, pears, quinces, plums and similar fruits. The apples were noticeably per- fect and a show of themselves. Perhaps the most brilliant feature, however, was the collection of grapes. This was par- ticularly fine, and was declared the largest and most perfect collection ever seen in this city. The largest single entry was from the vineyard of C. C. Corbv, Mount Clare, N. J., who filled sixty plates with as many varieties. The clusters were of extraordinary size for native grapes. Twenty-five of the varie- ties were white. Geo. W. Fisher, of the same place, also had a fine lot, filling a table with plates of exquisite clusters. EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. V., made an exhibit of lO.'i varieties of pears, embracing the best known sorts and many new ones. H. A. Chase, Mount Pocono, Pa., had a table of fine apples and pears. The Pennsylvania Agricul- tural Station, State College, Pa., made a large display of apples, pears and grapes. Kakestraw & Pyle, Willowdale, Pa., made a fine exhibit, mostly apples. Roland Morrill, Benton Harbor, Mich., staged somechoicepeaches. HisAlbertas were of extraordinary size and seemed in a class by themselves. An attractive feature was a collection of chestnuts and other nuts. Grapes on common stock in tubs which were bearing abundantly were shown by Parry's Pomona Nur- series, Parry, N. J. There were a num- ber of excellent minor exhibits which made the display complete and one of great interest to all students of pomology. The opening session of the convention was held in the lecture room with Presi- dent C. L. Watrous in the chair. Rev. Dr. McCook opened the exercises with prayer. Robert Craig, of this city, then made an address of welcome which was responded to on behalf of the society by P.J. Berckmans, of Augusta, Ga. Treas- urer L. R. Taft then made his report, which showed the society to be in good finan- cial circumstances. President Watrous next delivered his address, which was listened to with great attention. "Philadelphia's Contributions to the History of American Pomology" was the subject of an address by Thomas Meehan, of this city. His remarks were reminis- cent and showed the great interest taken by horticulturists of this neighborhood in the work of the society. J. H. Hale, South Glastonbury, Conn., spoke on "Culture," declaring it to be a most important feature of pomological work. The afternoon session convened at 2 p. m., when the following papers were read by the authors, several of them provoking interesting discussion: "Present Status of Smyrna Fig Culture in California, with Special Reference to Blastophaga," Dr. L. O. Howard, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. "Nomenclature and Systematic Pomo- logy," by Prof F. A. Waugh, University ofVermojit, Burlington, Vt. "Origin and Development of Buds in Certain Fruit Plants," Prof. Wm. R. Lazenby, University of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio. "Relations of Color to the Growth of Flower Buds of the Peach," Prof. J. C. Whitten, University of Missouri, Co- lumbia, Mo. The evening session was taken up with the paper of G. Howard Powell, of the Delaware Agricultural College, Newark, Del., "Importance of the Plant Individual in Horticultural Operations." Herbert J. Weber, Division of Vegetable Physio- logy and Pathology, U. S. Dep't. of Agri- culture, gave a steropticon lecture on "Systematic Plant Breeding," after which Walter T. Swingle, also of the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, alsoillustrated with lantern slides his paper on "Fruit Culture in the Mediterranean Countiies." K. Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds. 40 Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Greenhouses of Palms.- Everblooming: Roses. Ficus* Ferns* Etc. Correspondence solicited. Catalogue Free. ^THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville. O. When wn'tinjar please mention AmericHii Hluri>i r. JAMES, Nurseryman, USSY (Calvados), FRANCE, begs to otter a large assortment of FRUIT TREE STOCKS, FOREST TREE SEEOLINGS, ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS, CONIFERAE, ETC good sizes, prices low; packing extra; wholesale Price List free on demand. Send your lists of wants before giving your orders. You will receive quotations by return of mail and save dollars. For Parks, Cemeteries or Private Grounds we pan furnish a v<'ry liirt:e ;iud superior stock of fOREST, ORNAMENTAL and EVERGREEN TREES, SHRLBS, Etc. Trees from one inch lu three inches in diam- eter, all nursery grown and in fine shape. Our shrubbery is YOUNO, THRIFTY and FINE. Kemember 7ve are Headquarters for Nursery Stock in the East. Over 200 Acres In Trees and Shrubbery. All thrifty, clean and A No. 1 stock. SATISFAC TH)N GlAKANTKEH. AlUJHESS, . . STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS. New Canaan, Conn. NURSERYMEN.... I F you have niiui.' any change in your firm ■ name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to) our estab- lishment, t'ither tireenhouses or land. AMLRICAN f LORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St. Chicago. HARDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 and 2 year old, tine plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON MorrhvUh.B-rksr.o.. Pn. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Beading Nursery. READING, 1IIA88. KflTABI.ISRICTl 1864. HEADQUARTERS FOR mm ROSES. W.& T.SMITH CO., Geneva. N.Y. YiburaumTomeotosum A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecIalty Price Hat and desotiptlve cataloKiie on application. REA BROTHERS. Norwood, Mass. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. enc/-iAi Ticc J Azalea Amoena. Rhododendront, SPECIALTIES , Kaltnias, Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton, Mgr. t3r"(.'atalogue free. i8gg. The American Florist. 183 Genuine Danish seed —^ only direct from n. WIBOLTT, seed grower Nakskov, Denmark. Pricelist on application Mr Ball Head Miss Snowball both of Denmark. Awarded tlie iBrntst pllver Meaai in St. Petersburn In May. ISW. ^LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. ■^•^^•^^•^S*^»^N«S«' HERR'SPANSIESi BUYING time for plants is now lu're. Buying the best is an assurance of profit to you. I otfer mine as the best in tlie marlcet on toe strength of hundreds of your fellow florists' "say so." PLANTS ONLY. Free by mail at 75c. per 100; 250 for SI.50; 500 for $2.50. By Lxpress, $ \ per 1000. A limited .supply of SEED from a very good strain at $1.50 per ^i ounce. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. P\. FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. True white, from Bermuda seed. Extra selected, \ to V% in. diam.. $3 per looo. First-class, '4 to 'h in. " 2 " Hammoth bulbs,'' to '1 in. " 6 " GALLA AETHIOPIGA. Liir^e. well-cured bulbs. Extra selected, 5 to 6 In. circum., $7 per 100. First-class. 4 to 5 in. " 5 " riammcth bu bs,6Bnd over " 9 " Urt'W 11 at our o\\n famis in California. Jackson & Perkins Co., K[w*?Srk. ALM ■ ^ . PRESn Q/^^-e^ ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Phoenix tenuis $ .75 $5.00 $|.T150 - pumila LOO 8.00 2:.>..W •' reclinata .75 5.00 13.,=)0 Corypha australis 75 5.00 13.50 Pandanus utilis L25 lOCO 27.50 J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY. PANSIES. I Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies | This improved strain includes all the lead- ^ velt es. strong bushy plants, ready E no'w, 60c. per 100. by mail; $2 per 5(0, by E e.\press; $4 per lOOO; $7 per 2000: $10 per ■■ 3000; $15 per 5000. {S^Cash with order, t PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. | Grower of Extra Fine Pansies. ^ LILIUM HARRISII "i:^^:^. '^^ GRANDIFLORA NARCISSUS. $6.50 per 1000. WINDSOR FLOWER SEED CO.. Box 335, Windsor, Ont. FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES! jiC,^„4,^^^4^4jiPerfectly Healthy and Grown Especially for Late Planting. Only selected erowlli liofii llcweriri- ^li..i.ts used in projia-atins.'. SUNSET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, KAI8ERIN, METEOR, MAIDS, WOOTTON, PERLE, MME. HOSTE, 3-incli pots. $.'i.OC7 A I ITTX/ Bridesmaid Perle. Bride. Snnset. Meteor, A/VltKI^AlN C>tl,A.UI I Morg-an. Testout, Mermet, I.a France, Bi- ^,^^^^^^^^H.^B^^^^H.^^MH^^^^i.M«^^— phetos, Kaisdiiu. :i, :t'.4 :'>i^ in. pots 4.00 CARAX VARIE6ATA, 2>^-in. pots 5 00 BEGONIA REX, 5-in. pans lO.OO 3-in. pots 5.00 PRIMULA (Chinese), Obconica fimbri- atumandObconicahyt)ndum,2-in. pots, 82.50 per 100; 3-in. pots 5.00 CYCLAMEN, finest strain, in 4 colors, 2>^-inch pots 5.00 ^^All of the above plants are in fine condition and are sure to give satisfaction. NATHAN SMITH & SON. ADRIAN. MICH. MANETTI STOCKS! Englisli and French, specially prepared for grafting, by 1000, 10,000 or 100.000. For fall and spring delivery. Write for prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. 42 W. 28th St., - NEW YORK CITY. Str<»ng one year old plants, 2^ and 3-iuch pots. $2 50 per 100. $20 a 1000. Choice New SMILAX SEED, 25c. per oz., $4 per lb. PAEONIE8 for fall planting in choice assort- ment,;$10 per 100. CLEMATIS for fall. Write for prices. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, ill. CYCLAMEN, PRIMULAS. CINERARIAS. FINEST STRAIN IN THE WORLD. Cyclamen Persicum 8plenden8 (glj; ) m lour assorted colors, line plants from 3-lnch pots, ts.UO per 100: 175.00 per lOCO. Chtoese Hrlmroaes (fringed f ■ullage), best marlcet varie- ties, single, from tl>its, 12 00 per lOU: from 2-ln. pots, $2 50 per 100. Double white and red from 2>4.1n.po.s, $4 IH per 100: slngie b ue. same price. Cmerar'.. livb. Maxima grandlttura and nana, from flats, $1 75 per 100. sati8faction guaranteed. P»UL MADER. East Stroudsburg, Pa. BROWALLIA GIGANTEA. Fine plants to grow on for your Xmas trade. Rooted cuttings *2.00 per 100 Out of 2i4-inuh pots, bushy 4.00 Out of 3i^-inch pots, busby 6 00 Samples for lOcts. in stamps. HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa. f IT IS NOT... t II what you pay for the adver- '^ «* tisement but what the adver- *j Sto tisement pays you. It pays m ^ to advertise in the American jg * Florist. J 12,000 B.OSES occupy our propagating bonnes and raupt be moved' at once to make room ("r 50,000 VfcRBENA and PETUNIA CUTTINGS. In order to Tn..ye this stock quick we will offer it at HALF VALUE for 30 days. Every plant gu ranteed as fine as was ever knocked out of 3^ and 4-in. pots^c; $3.5.(WJ per 1000. The same, strong. 3V4 and 3-in.. 3c.; $35.00 per M. Meteors. Maids, Brides, Perles and La France. Kaiserin, Beauty and Mrs. Garrett, strong, 3-in., at same price. ■ fie"Cash. First come first served. 20,000 CARNATIONS, standard sorts, fine plants. $:!f 100. SMILAX PLANTS, strone. ready to string up. at$l.00 per 100; line cut strings. « to 8 ft. long. 15o cash. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. WE ARE NOW CUTTING NEW Brides, Maiids and Beauties, also fine lot of Asters. still a few BRIDE.S, WOOTTONS, BEAUTIES; also SMILAX PLANTS. Write. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Finest Forcing Rosesss BRIDE $2.60 $4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2!4-inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cath with order. SMILAX, fine young planta, K2.00 per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. ROSES. ^ ROSES. Maids, Brides, Wooitons and Kaiserlns, 3-in., fine stock, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Maids, Brides, Woottons and Meteors, 2 and 2'/i-in., $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Robert f. Tesson, '^^.'...^.°.>rlo"s'','Mo. ROSENS. BRIDE. BRIDESMAID. PERLE, WOOTTOX, MME. CHATENAY, 3 and 4-in. pots, $4 per 100. The above are all good, strong stock, fit for immediate planting. EVENDEN BROS., Wiillamsport, Pa. They Must Go. Grand 3-iuch BBIDES, METEORS. MAIDS, at 40 per cent- discount to close. Ibis is really superb stock, bushy and full of shoots. Cheap only in price. It you mean business, write for free samples and price. This stock \y ill make you good money. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln. III. It is good business policy to mention the .AMERICAN PLORIST \yhen you write to an advertiser. 184 The American Florist. Sept. p, Our PasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfleld St.. Boston, Mass.; Eobt. Kift, 17~35 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. New York.— Captain O'Mara has called the members of the bowling club to meet at the alleys on Monday after- noon, September 11. Important busi- ness will be transacted. St. Louis Juniors. The Junior Florists' Bowling Club held its third meeting last Tuesday. The extremely warm weather kept many away and cut down the scores. The fol- lowing record was made: Name 1st 3d 3d Av. Wm. Holtz 126 88 101 105 A. Meyer. Jr 88 105 95 96 Ed. Gerlach 103 72 102 S)3 .las. Arado 101 85 83 90 Geo. Angermueller 81 73 111 88 Hy. Betteken 79 93 89 88 A. Y. E. Pastimes at Flatbush. Last Thursday was a banner night as to crowd at the bowling alleys, there being eighteen bowlers present. Among the visitors were Messrs. Valentine, of Denver; Kretschmar, of Nyack; Le Moult and Traendly, of New York city; Sie- brecht, of Astoria, and a former member, Geo. HuitmuUer, whom all were glad to see once more. The cucumber, which is now a regular weekly trophy for the highest score, went to Alfred Zeller, who made the phenomenal record of 204 in the shade. On Chicago Alleys. After the meeting of the Florists' Club, Friday evening, September 1, a number of the members adjourned to Anson's Alleys. Captain Anson sympathized with the members of the Detroit team present and was pleased to learn that one of our men, George StoUery, had been so suc- cessful. Two regular games were rolled and one that was not regular. For the irregularity of the latter blame must be attached to the scorers, Ed. Winterson and \V.alter Kreitling. These veteran bowlers have a way of counting which would be a boon to any team in a national contest. They are so accus- tomed to giving large measure in business that thej' cannot help following the same course when it comes to chalking up the figures for the men on their respective teams in a bowling contest. A. L. Vaughan complains bitterly because the scores in this game were not given to the press, as he (with a number of others) made records which would have com- pelled the admiration of the bowling world. Too bad, Lloyd! The scores in the regular games were as follows: Nanii' 1st 2d Name 1st 2d Winterson 117 UZ Bruncr 119 113 Vaughan ISO 136 Ueguan HI IKJ Knder.s 104 113 Barker 79 101 Hiiuswirih l.ia i;i5 Samuelson 97 UM Kreiiling Kfi 135 Woodward HI 168 Henderson 1B3 141 Cricket at Philadelphia. The cricket devotees among the florists of this city and vicinity engaged in another match Thursday afternoon, September 7. It was the return game between the Stoke Pogis and Florists of Philadel phia; the first con test, a few weeks ago, at Stoke Pogis farms, resulted in a victory for the florists and Stoke Pogis at once issued a challenge for they believed they could do the trick if given another chance. The game was played on the grounds of the gun club at Wissa- noining, which had been especially pre- pared for the contest. A lunch was pro- vided and John Westcott furnished a bowl of his famous punch, which it is said is worth going miles to sample and perhaps accounts for some of the fine scores. Bowling and batting were better than in the first game. The special feature was the batting of Lockerbie, who was substituted by Mr. Watson for himself, and who made thirty-eight runs and was finall3' retired, apparently to recuperate. David Rust was the next best run getter, of the florists, having ten to his credit. Moro Phillips made twenty-three and J. Lord nineteen and were the only two players of the Stoke Pogis team to get double figures. Only one inning was played by each side so that the match was declared a draw. Another game will be arranged to decide the championship in the near future. The score follows: FLORISTS. Runs Thatcher 1 Dodd 4 Lockerbie 38 Rust 10 Lonsdale Campbell 1 .Jones 8 Kift Cox Goetzel 1 Burton not out Total 63 Extras 7 Total 70 STOKE POGIS. Rum John Gardner Geo. Garduer 1 Neal Gardner 1 J. Clemmous 3 J. Huston 7 W. Lord 7 J. Lord 19 Chas. Peacock 22 Moro Phillips 23 J. Higgir John Higgii Total . Kxlras 7 Total 73 K. Knightstown, Ind.— J. F. Brown, florist at the Soldier's Home, has a new greenhouse 28x68. Springfield, O. — An unprecedented drought has done great injury to violets and carnations in the field. Schmidt & Botley are building four new houses and adding a new forty horse-power boiler. Carnation Plants. FIELD- GROWN 10,000 READY NOW. New and Standard varieties, $4 00 to $10.00 per lOO. Write me your wants. CARL HAGENBURGER. West Mentor. Ohio. CARNATIONS. E.xtra strong, healthy fleld-grown. Now ready. 500 Victor, 1 f 200 Tidal Wave, .■iOO Jubilee. \ w t 300 Scoit, (WO Flora Hill, ;■ S MC ■ 'iM Bradt, 1000 Daybreak, ( ** WI»I o„|i pjngree, 500 Silver Spray, ) i 100 Meteor, ,iOO fleld-grown Viiicas, ?c. .500 Marie Louise Violets, 40. FRANK BERRY. Stillwater. Minn. SURPLUS CARNATIONS! Ai.i. Varikties Soi.n But ,,,500 Jubilee,,, medium to Iari;e, clean and healthy. $5 per 100. Cash with ord. r W. SABRANSKY, Kenton, 0. CARNATIONS! ...30,000 FIELD-BROWM SrAlM.KT WAVE, DAYBREAK. TIDAL W .WE. ALASKA and SEBKC. extra line plauts. $5.00 per lOi). $45.00 per lUOO Cash with Order. Also a lar^e assortment of Palms. Rubbers, Cycas and Bay Trees. Prices on application. HP CTCIMUnrC 578 Hudson Boul.. I ui oiLinnurr) w. hobok^n. n. j. 15000 CARNATIONS WM. SCOTT, LIZZIE McGOWAN, fine stock; fair prices. C. SCHAFER, Woodside, N. Y. It may be prematare to talk FIELD CARNATIONS ! Nevertheless I wish to remind you that it will pay you to correspond with me if in want of Standards or Novelties. Let- ters of inquiry cheerfully answered. S. S, SKIDELSKY, 1653 No. 71h St., PHILADELPHIA. I Auction Sale. 50 Acres of Nursery Stock, : THURSDAY. SEPT Mth. -CONSISTING OF- SHADE TREES, EVERGREEN TREES, DECIDUOUS AND EVERGREEN SHRUBS, RHODODENDRONS, ROSES AND HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. I Over 500 Specimens of Deciduous and Evergreen Trees! | ^ Stock may remain on the ground until April 1st, J900. ^ 5 Terms liberal and made known on day of sale. ^ i CIRCULAR GIVING FULL DETAILS MAILED fREE TO ALL APPLICANTS. f J WM. ELLIOTT, Auctioneer. | I J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. i '■^,mmfmmmfmwfmf^mmmmmmwfmfmtmffffmmwf^mmfmmfffmmmm i8gg. The American Florist. i85 MiipeiiaiiPiiiiimipra^^^ rOR THE f ALL TRADE You Need a Copy of the New Editi -OF THE= American Florist Company's TRADE DIRECTORY ^OF nORISTS, NIRSERY^EN A\D SEEDSMEN .OF THE= United States and Canada, ARRANGED BOTH BY States and Post Offices AND ALL NAMES Alphabetically. THE BOOK also contains corrected lists of the Cemeteries, Superintendents of Parks and Public Gardens, and Florists* Clubs and Horticultural Societies, with the names and addresses of their officers.«s*<^t?'<^»?*<^«3*«3'»9*<5'j*»?'t5* PRICE, $2.00; IN FLEXIBLE LEATHER, $3.00. AMERICAN nORIST CO., 324 Dearborn Street, = = CHICAGO, ILL. 186 The American Florist. Sept. 9, Lynn, Mass. The early planting of carnations seems to have been generally adopted here and most of the growers have benched their stock and have it looking well. Gibbs Bros, have built a boiler house and potting shed and will put in a forty horse-power boiler. They report fall trade starting early. S. H. Davenport will put in a twenty- five horse power boiler and will make his steam with coke. Wyman & Sons are renovating thor- oughly. They have a fine lot of Boston fern. C. Tassinari has started the Lynn Flower and Fruit Store at 69 Market street. W. F. Newhall is reglazing three houses. Jap. Cleveland. Business continues dull with no imme- diate prospect for improvement, save one, the bankers' meeting; the decorations for this will probably be quite extensive. We have had no rain for one solid month and outdoor stock is suffering extremely. Carnations are very small, and unless watered, will be of normal size hardly anywhere. A. Nahant, Mass.— Joseph Troudt, for the past eighteen months foreman for Thomas Roland, will remove to Andover, Mass., and enter business on his own account. Salem, Mass.— Wm. T. Walke has his new range nearly completed. Considera- ble trouble is being experienced here with grasshoppers. One lot of chrysanthe- mums plunged outside were completely stripped of foliage by them. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. strong Plants, Free From Rust. .irillLEK, HrGOWAN, PINGREE, WM. SOOTT, ALBERTINI, PORTIA, IVORY. EVELINA, ^.50 per 100. Cash with order. GEORGE A. HEINL, Toledo, Ohio. Positively NO Rust. FINE LARGE PLANTS. Per 100 1000 L. McGOWAN, 500 PORTIA J3.50 1500 ELDORADO. 500 SCOTT 4 00 2iS0 KII'TIE CLOVER 4 00 400 PINGREE 500 100(1 DAYBREAK, second size 3.00 rASU -WITH ORDEIt. E. C. MARSHALL, Kennett Square, Pa. 20,000 FIELD CARNATIONS thiit iiiMsU.'? -...M: M.-GOWAN, PORTIA and SCOI'T. tin.' healthy plants, J4.0I1 per 1011; $3.1.00 per IfHIO. 500O CALIFORNI.V VIOLET CLOMPS. $3.00 per 100. MARIE LODISEand L\DY CAMPBELL pot-plants. $3 (HI per 100. SWANLEY WHITE, feso. ,MI healthy stocic. Cash with order. 50UJ clumps L. U Campbell Violets, fine, 15 100, $40 M. BEN I. CONNf LL. Florist. West Grove. Pa. F/ei.D-G«OW/V CARNATIONS! NO\N READY. im.L, PORTIA. .McGOWAN, SCOTT, *S.OO per 100. J ACOB S. HANDTE, Calla, 0. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS jozixxi'Z', xz.'..:.. FIELD=QROWN CARNATIONS! strong plants, clean and ready for immediate planting. Per 100 Per 1000 TRIUMPH $5.00 $45.00 FLORA HILL 5.00 45.00 ARGYLE 4.00 35 00 ARMAZINDY 4.00 35.00 Per 100 MAYOR PINGREE.. ..$3.50 EVELINA 3.50 McGOWAN 3.50 ALASKA 3.50 Per 1000 $30.00 30 00 30.00 30.00 Wietor Bros., 5. wabash Ave.. Chicago. FIELD-GROWN GflRIHftTION PLANTS Strong', health V stock now ready. Per 100 MELBA, AMERICA, MADD ADAMS. G. H. CRAN K $12, 00 MRS. JAS DEAN 8 00 ARGYLE 7.00 TRIUMPH 6 00 CERISE QUEEN 6.00 FLORA HILL. WM. SCOTT, EVELINA, ARMAZINDY $40 per 1000, 5.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN, small 4.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: CHICAGO: 14 Barclay St. 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses: Western Springs, III. Carnation Plants. EXTRA FINE FIELD-GROWN STOCK, Beady Sept. 1st. Per 100 Per 1000 FL0R4 HILL J6 00 JSo.OO DAYBREAK 5.00 40.00 TRIUMPH 5.00 40.00 WM. iCOTT 4.00 35 00 GENESEE 4.00 35 00 McGOWAN 3 00 25 00 METEOR 4.00 35.00 We have over 20, GOO ol the. above varieties to dispose of. Cash with order. W. A. WETTLIN. Hornellsville. N. Y. ^•e^d"^?^CARNATION PLANTS this fall. If such is the case we will be pleased to hear from you. We have over 25,000 plants to select from. Flora Hill. Bon Ton, Victor and Empress, $6 and $8 per 100; *50 and S70 per M. Lizzie McGowan. $4 per 100; J30 per M. Gold Nug- get and Evanston, $10 per 100; and SANDUSKY, which you surely want to give a trial this winter, if you want large qunntities of early, large and beautiful variegated flowers that will sell at sight to your customers. Nice, large plants from field, $10 per 100. $80 per M. W* £• HALL, Clyde, Ohio. CARNATIONS stocky, well-grown plants at $5.00 per 10O. TRIUMPH, ALASKA, PAINTED LADY arid MRS. NORTIIWAY. JOY & SON, Nashville, Tenn. Fiei'dTown Carnation Plants Scroll. 94 OO per hundred. ^^Cash with iirder please. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES. Van Wert. 0. CARNATIONS Field-grown plants, medium to large. Per 100 Per 100 MELBA $13.00 .STORM KING 15.00 JDBILEE 6.00 WELLESLEY 5.00 ALBERTINI 6.00 MRS. F. JOOST.. .. 6.00 PINGREE 6.00 FIREFLY 5.00 MRS. DUHME.... 6.00 ARGYLE 5.00 MoBURNEY 6.00 EVELINA 7.00 TRIUMPH 7.00 EMPRESS 7.00 HECTOR 8.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN.. 6.00 ARMAZINDY.... 6.00 JOHN YOUNG.... 6.00 PORTIA 5.00 UNCLE JOHN... 6.00 H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. C. HUNiFELD, that will please you. Per 100 Flora Hill J6.00 Morello 6.00 Mayor Pingree 5.00 Daybreak 5.00 Scolt 5.00 McGowan $3 & 4.00 Clay Center, Kan's. CARNATIONS 'Ta.. I have a few thousand clean, healthy plants to offer of ihe following varieties: Flora Hill, A>ba Superba, Evelina. Victor. Hector. Wm. Scott. Minnie Cook and Pingree. Write for Rg|,|_ Lockerbie, ^"'^Inn'ocS Co HOLYOAK, DEL. prices. DAYBREAK! Extra fine field-grown plants, now ready for delivery— $6.00 per 100 JOHN McPARLAND, NORTH EASTON, ... MASS. Field Grown Carnations IJest new aiid si;iiidard sorts. Write fur rata- l<>i:iie and pri<.*es. W. P. PEACOCK. Atco. N.J. CARNATIONS FIELD-GROWN VERY STRONG Plaritsre!id> nciw :i( li.ittnri] priees. iiu'liuling Jubilee, Daybreak. Triumph, at *4 (K) per 100. IMcaowan. Portia, Scott. Meteor, riorello. Ivory - atPdll per 100. t2g*~(_'asli with order. ED. KIRCHNER, Winona, Minn. jSgp. The American Florist. 187 ...CARNATIONS... Extra strong field-grown plants of MELBA, LESLIE PAUL, WHITE CLOUD, FLORA HILL, DAYBREAK, VICTOR, MRS. JAS. DEAN, LILY DEAN, MAUD ADAMS, GOLD NUGGET, ARMAZINDY, JUBILEE, MRS. FRANCES JOOST and other good varieties. Write for prices. ROBT. CRAIG & SON, Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA. 'i^ GflRNflTION CUTTINGS ASPARAGUS SPRCNGERII, in 3, 4 and 6-iQ. pots. BABY PRIMROSE, 4-in. | DRAOENA IKDIVISA, 5 and 6-in. pots. Liberal discounts for liberal orders, shipments will be well packed. We will endeavor to please you. Sen your orders early. Write us your wants; we can supply them. 'We are no^w booking orders for fall delivery; fine plants from the field. Guaranteed strong, vigorous plants free from disease, of all leading varieties. WHITE us YOUR WANTS. n\i LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, KVI^^dVr;."="' ^'"""' ^ '° .-^ ^JAMESTOWN, N. Y. 15*1 Bjr^i:»=oi«0'w.iv Carnations! ..SEPTEMBER DELIVERV AND LATER. We have a verr large stock, including Q H. CRANE, MACEO, GLACIER and MRS. JAS. DEAN in good, healthy condition. Send for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Si:'i CARNATION PLANTS Ordcs booked now for strong, healthy plants of the tollowing varieties : 500 FLORA HILL 1000 SILVER SPRAY 500 McGOWAN 1000 IVORY 500 GOLDNNCn 500 tLDORADO 1000 EMILY PIERSON 500 MORELLO If there is anything here you want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot of stock CHAS. CHADWICK, LOCK BOX 11, GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Send for prices. Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. Carnations... FIELD-GKOWN, Al STOCK. Scott, Flora Hill, Portia, McGo«an, Ivory and PierMjn; also a few Harrison's White, Rose Queen. Goldfinch and Jlorello. Plants in two sizes: Medium, at }3.00 per 100; large, at $5.(X) per lOO. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. ow ready, Day break. Bcott, McGowaD Eldor co. Por- ila. Bridesmaid Jahn's Scar- let T Cartledpe, A Webb, C. A. Dana. Morello Meteor. H 00 i.er 100. CA^s. D. R. HERRON, Olean, N. Y. CliATlOiS: hwwvwtfwwywyw^yw^wwtfvwywwvvwwwywywwyvwwwywywwtA^vyvwtfi^wwv^^ I STRONG I FIELD- 1 GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000 EYANSTON $10.00 $80.00 FLORA HILL 5.00 40.00 EVELINA 5.00 40 00 NIVEA 5.00 40.00 ARMAZINDY 5.00 40.00 McBURNEY 5.00 40.00 TRIUMPH 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Per 1000 JUBILEE $5.00 $40 00 MORELLO 5.00 40 00 ARGYLE 5.00 40.00 DAYBREAK 4.00 30 00 McGOWAN 3.00 25 00 PINGREE 3.00 25.00 TIDAL WAVE 3.00 25.00 ALASKA 3.00 25 00 3 All plants sold under the condition that they are to be returned immedi- 5 ately if not perfectly satisfactory. I REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. @ @ CARNATIONS VICTOR and DAYBREAK FROM FIELD. Wc have a few thousand fine, strong plants, $6.00 per JOG, $55.00 per 1000. Cash most accompany order. HALLIDAY BROS., " EAST BALTIMORE ST., ...Baltimore, JVId. 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 100,000 Our Carnatirns this year are very fine. They have been ^rown with the greatest care, free from disease and packed lieht by our improved system of packing, by which we can send to all pans of the United States in perfect condition. WHITE CLOUD LILY DEAN MORELLO *l .50 per dozen. $8.00 per 100. ARMAZINDY STORM KING FLORA HILL DAYBREAK JUBILEE METEOR HELEN KELLER TRIUMPH ELDORADO tl.M per dozen. $0.00 per 100. L. L. LAMBORN SWEETBRIER IVORY TIDAL WAVE BRIDESMAID PORTIA WM, SCOTT fl to per dozen. f,i.00 per 100. L from extrachoicc seed of our own production and not surpassed in variety C. A. DANA CRIMSON SPORT CAPTAIN KINC McCOWAN MRS. FISHER ABERT1NI PANSY PLANTS ^iX per 100; 84.00 per 1000. olorin ; or freedom of bloom by any others grown. Price 50 cts. J. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. 188 The American Florist. Sept. p, St. Paul. KITF L C. A. Smith is erecting the finest rose house in the state. It is 35x110, built on a side hill. There are six benches ris- ing one above the other, terrace Hke. Butted glass, 18x18 is used. Roses are the principal stock grown here and Mr. Smith still clings to the old time favorite, Bennett, and considers it one of the most profitable. It must not be forgotten, however, that many of his Bennetts are on fifteen to eighteen-inch stems, rivaling the Beauty. The Meteor he has discarded as it takes too much heat to develop it. Mr. Smith built his first houses here twenty-five years ago but despite his seventy years he is as active as most men at fifty. Felix. Ottawa, III. — This city will have a street fair and big floral parade October 7. Over $25,000 has been raised. Hartford, Conn. — Thos. Miller, a well known colored gardener, died at the Hartford hospital on August 27, aged 31. Lynn, Mass. — Wm. Miller is the latest victim of the "palm swindler." Howthe brightest of us do get caught occasion- ally! Freeport, N. Y. — Recent additions to Fred. Lenker's establishment give him 11,500 square feet of ground surface cov ered with glass. Mignonette and violets grow finely here. So. Lancaster, Mass. — The large three- quarter-span rose house recently erected by Lord & Burnham for Nathaniel Thayer, A. Meredith, gardener, has been filled with roses and chrysanthemums. The house is built with a pit both front and back and is a model in its way. PRIMROSE 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES, ready for 3-in. pots. .$2.00 OBCONICA Grandiflora, ' ...3.00 Rosea " " " "... 2.50 FORBESII, " ■■• 300 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 2V4-in. pots 4.00 CARNATIONS. tJ.ld Krown 4.00 PANSY PLANTS $2.50 per 1000; .!>() O-Cash with Order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, O. HEAP FOR CASH ALL IN FINE CONDITION. Per 100 PTERIS TKEMIILA, 2!4-lnch pota WOO PTEKIS SKKKULATA,»i-lnoh pots HOO PTKKI« CKKTICA, 2'iilicopnts 3 00 CrPEfUl ALTKKNlrOblllS 2!^-lnch.... 3.00 UKACA;NA INKIVISA, :j-lcch pow 3.00 WM. SCHLATTER & SON, 437 Hay Strec't, SI'KIN4-inch pots, $9 per 100. 26 3i4-in. for $2.50 postpaid. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 4-inch pots, $9 per 100. 2' -inch, $5 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Yew York. PLANTS. ..PANSIES.. SEEDS. ....THE JENNINGS STRAIN.... Large Flowering, Superb Colors. Fine, stocky, field-grown plants now ready in any quantity. If you want first-class plants, these will till the bill. Finest mixed in great variety of colors, by mail. 60c. per 100 by express, $4.00 per 1000; 5000, $17.00. White, same price. Seed of above, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per oz. ^^"CASH WITH ORDEK. E. B.JENNINGS, '■''254""' Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Orchids! 4^ JUSr ARR.VED IN FINE CONDITION, a fresh shipment of Catlleya labtata aM Itli-iirri \.iiir.s.lf ' S.-ive duty and risk of r. i\iir_' lioiii d.'a.l from the other side. 2.".,(»«1 L-r..« irj- : rom.. ^md see tlieni. Palms and Decorative Plants in Ouantitv, ^ill M/rs ;,ijd lii-i.Ti. Xew price llsl >M|| |,r r,.:,,lv S.'pl l,,(l, Anton Schultheis. IXtSlZ^. New York City Tell your wants in the American Florist. AND PRIMROSES rflNSY riftNTS. Per 100 Per lOOO 44,000 Primulas. Alba. Rubra and Mixed, Z^-inch $2.00 $18.00 14,000 Primulas, Obconica and Japonica alba, 2X-'nch 2.O0 18 00 4,000 New Yellow Baby Prim- rose, 2'^ -inch 10 00 90.00 24,000 Pansy Plants, large flowering (large) 5.00 14,000 Petunias, Double and Fringed, mixed, 22 varie- ties, 2'4'-inch 3.00 25.00 1,000 New Geranium De Roo p rDoz. MItting Jl.20 200 Asparagus Plumosus, 6-inch 3.0O 1,000 LycopodlumD(nt.2i4-in. 2.00 1,000 Pelargonium The Queen, 2X-inch 3 00 1,000 True Maidenhair Fern. 2i^.-inch 5.00 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO. MORRIS. ILL. CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-j.'rMuii, 1S<; per 100; $1,110 per 1000; if by mail a. Id lOe per lOO. Write for prices on large lot.s tor fall planting'. PARSLEY, strong plants 35o per 100; IS.50 per 1000; if bv mail add 20c per 100. Other vege- table p'.ints in seas..n. Cash wilh otder. B. VINCENT. Jr. & SON. White Marsh. Mil. SPECIALTIES R08E8, from ;^lnoh pots, CARNATIONS, (or fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prloeilow. Seni] (or list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILI.. N. Y. IN BEST ....VARIETIES iSgg. The American Florist. 189 is,ooo Latania Borbonica. :; uliiirMctrr h ml- of .■\.-i-|)ti(>iiMl v;ilm!, viz.: }'or 1(10 1'. :ives, l-M5iiii-h »15 Ml t •• -l-in. pots, IS-IH ill. -.'OIMI " 5-iii. iiots, 18-^:11 in. -.'.i (111 " r.-li in. i)..l.s, IH aiin. 411 On CALADIUMS. ilr.v iMilbs.ifliiM III BIOTA AUREA NANA... 111.- liii. -I .if nil 111.- liiiitMs, hiirdy norlh. Is also US..1 for decorntivc purposes wher.' it is t..o eld iiiKl exposi'il for palms. Plants from open Kfonud with balls of earth. 13-lRinc;h Jia (HI p.T IIKI; $111(1 p.r liHiii 15-18 inch 20.(KP per liiO. ■i4-30 inch 4(1 IKI per Um. Everbearing Peach. '^.:^^$t^^x:ii:- ni..iiths. bu.ldid, trees 3 t.. 5 l.-et, $10 per 1110. OVER ONE ACRE OF CLASS. 3S0 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK. Send f.i Trade List ; I).- ipll P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY. Fruitland Nurseries, •■ AUGUSTA, CA. ■^^^^^^^^» ^ ^^^l^>^>^f BABY PRIMROSE, 13 for $1.50, $10.00 per 100 by mail. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 25 for $1.50 bv mail, $4 per 100, e.\press. ACALYPHA SANOERI, 12 for $3, 100 for $35 by express. SWEET SCENTED CALLA, 12 for $1. 100 tor $6 by mail. New YELLOW CALLA Lemon Giant, Large bulbs, many eyes, $7.50 for 13. BEGONIAS, Tuberous, $3 50 per 100. A. BLANC & CO., PHIl.ADEL.PHIA. BEGONIAS Assorted varieties from 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. QREVILI.EA BOBUSTA. 3-in. pots, stn.ng. per lOii $2.50. CASH. PLEASE. Edward B. Jackson Sj STAMFORD, CONN. Cvelamen - t/ VARIETY. Giganteum FINE PLANTS in 2y2-in. pots $4.00 per 100 3 " 8.00 EDWIN LONSDALE. Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, PHILA. Money order office. CheBtnut mil (Sea. 1 Pblladelpbia, Pa Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Florist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. BOSTON FERNS. 'T'HE true stock, lull and compact plants, not -37 Wright street, CHICAGO. CASH PALM and FERN SALE i-erd.,.. lenoo Lalaiiia B4-iiich, $5 per d.iz,: $:!."■■ p.T 1110. ivirn- ..hisli.-M. .Vinch, $.->..-iO per d.iz.; ifl.", p.'r IIKI. s«.,nl K.rii- :l-in. $7. 4-ill. $9.50, ,Viii. $1S ]„.r 100, ALBERT FUCHS, (Established 1884), 2059-73 N. Halsted St., HICACO. Only Chii-iig.i fl.iristawiirded .Medal on I'alms at Worlds Fair. IHiW. Siaxil^:x:« Fine plants out of 2-inch pots, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 J. B. HEISS. The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. CASH WITH ORDER. Drac/ena Indivisa. 100 4-inch plants, cheap. SMILAX, strong plants, 2^-in. |2 per too Carnation GENESEE FLORA HILL DAYBREAK Plants. JS.OO per 100 6 00 4.00 TIDAL WAVE . 3C6 PORTU . 3 00 SILVER SPRAY . 3.00 GEORGE SOUSTER, Elgin, III, Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a ^rand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the finest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed fcr $1.00 I- strong plants, 3-in. pots, for . . . 5.00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 ]2 strong plants. 5-in. pots . . 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Qood Hope, WASHINQTON, D. C. ADIANTl^l CINCATIM. SELECT STOCK, 3-inch pots $6 pe: 100, $55 per 1000 IVI. A. HINT flORAL CO., I'. O. Box 235. TERRE HAUTE. IND. 190 The American Florist. SepU 9, Pittsburg. BUSINESS SHOWS MORE LIFE. — WITH TUK GROWERS.— IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCOM- MODATIONS. Business has brightened up a little but the continued hot weather causes the roses and carnations to still come in rather small. The month of September has brought a number of weddings; one very large church atVair taking place at St. Paul's Cathedral on Tuesday of this week was called a "white chrysanthe- mum" wedding on account of the many large, long stemmed asters used. J. L. Weiland, one of our best chr^-san- themum growers, has dropped that flower this fall, devoting his space to roses and carnations. Fred. Burki, of Bellevue, has four large houses of chrys- anthemums coming in good shape. He has seven housesof carnations and eleven of roses. A. W. Smith has secured a much larger store a few doors above his present loca- tion on Sixth avenue. J. B. Ferguson is remodeling his store room, placing large mirrors above his counters. He has been adding to his stock of palms and decorative plants and will have a fine display when he opens up for business. G. (). OcoNo.MOWoc, Wis.— .Mrs. H. C. Buch- ler i? very ill with typhoid pneumonia and her physician despairs of her recovery . Kingston, K. I.— The members of the Newport Horticultural Society visited the Agricultural College and Experiment Station hereon Labor Day, September 4 PoNTiAC, III.— Jay Miller, the 19-year old son of W. ]. Miller, died September 4- after a long illness. Miss Pauline Menke, of Hope, Ind , has become Mr. Miller's assistant. He has planted his carnations, about 1500, and is already cutting some fine Brides and Bridesmaids from early stock. 1!!-' MODEL sJSri™5^ KP, \ * J Lancaster, PA..JunelT."9H. Mh. THERON Parker, Brooklyn. N Y,. DearSIr:— Your Mode' Car- naiton Support la a 1 iluhc In every way and will no doubt be c Hisld* red as necesfury BB (rood plants with g'-owers when better known I con- sider It tbe best on the mar- ket, and If your other epe- clalilec are equally a8g.»ud. thev Bhou'd tuake another addition to the money raek- FLATUrsH. BROOKLYN. N Y. Keb. 18 97. MR ToERON Parker. Dear ?tlr.— Your wire slake la certalnly'a liem Without hesitating we lndorf)e It as an up-to-date carnation aup- rnrt Yours truly. DAILLEitOUZK BROS, W. HOBOKEN. N. .1., Feb 18 "UT. Mr TBEiioN Parker, Dear Sir : — It Klvea me much pleaeure to corifram- late you upon your bucceHS In Keitlng up CMrnatlon sup pnrtB 1 ihlnk thai those I have had trom you are ah »ut tf* perfect as anyb idy will be Hble to niaka ihera They certaln'y tn> my h^ll for an (leal carnation support, n thing I have been looking for u long time Wishing sale of them. 1 am Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for barly Orders. The Model Plant Stake Co., IHIRON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET, BROOKLVN, N. V. ATTENTION IS NOW ASKED TO Longf's FLORAL DESIGNED AND UP-TO-DATE ....STATIONERY LETTER AND BILL HEADS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, FOLDERS, BOOKLETS. BLANKS, Etc. DISTINCTIVE AND ADAPTABLE. 20 Samples for 10 cts. in stamps. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. Buffalo, N. Y. When writing mention the American Florist. ]m:. i^ioe> €& CO., EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS ANO MANUFACTURERS OF Florists' Supplies. New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA TOBACCO DUST BY CAR LOADS, ETC. Xow is vourtime, uliiln I have a surplus, to i;vt vuursuii plv. to Ihe trade only, iit %Vi per tnn in car lots o'r 12 tons; 2U00 lbs , tU; J7.5I) (or 1000 lbs ; 84 for .=>00 lbs.; $1 per 10" lbs. Mixed Dw.irf GAXNA BOLliS, ready this fall, J? per M. Tlie above prices are for cash only... M. T. THOMPSON, RIO VISTA, VA. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTURERS OF FLORtSTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vars nighed, 18x30x12 made in two Bectionsi one for each size letter, given away with, first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, 1 % or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters. U- Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florlHts everywhere and for sale bj all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manag,;r, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catalogue of all FLOKISTS 8DPPLIB8 on application. la'^For the trade only. H. BAYERSOORFER & CO. 60. 62. 64 and 66 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. A. HERRMANN "of Florists' Supplies Manufac- turer Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34th St. , NEW YORK John Conley & Son, Manofacturers of 2 AND 4. DOMINICK STREET, REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. There arc buyers lor all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. "NICOMITE"! (PATENT.) Vapor Insecticide. A Certain Kider of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY and Other Insect Pests, THE TOBACCO WAREHOUSING AND TRADING CO., -^ Sold by Seedsmen. LOUISVILLE, KY. ...FOR ALL GERMAN HORTICULTURISTS,.. Die Gartenwelt An Illustrated Weekly Journal Devoted to All Branches of Gardening. Within n few ye;a'.s Die Gartenwelt has won for itself the highest opinion of German gardeners and is now universally' recoRuized as the most useful and interesting journalof itsclass. Amon^ its regular contributors are many of Ihe best known writers in the trade. Each issue contains from five to eight original half tone illustrations :ind a handsome colored lithograph of some novelty is published monthly. All flrst-clasa firms make use of its advertising columns. Subscription to America, $3..S0 per year: three tiionths, 90 cents. Sample copies free.' GU5TAV SCHMIDT, Publisher, .... BERLIN, W. 35, GERMANY. SHEEP MANURE »HS cation. tt^^.Spi".ijil prif-tis to Florists ami .Seeds- iiicii in lots. it 311 tons and u|). Testimoiiials from Apricnlturiil Department riiiviTsity of Californin. Send for saaipli'. GEO. C. ROEDING, Prop. FRESNO FERTILIZER WORKS. FRESNO. CAL, iSgg. The a me r i c- in Flo r / s r. 191 Helpful Reminders. In the pigeonhole of your desk labeled "Fall Orders" are, or should be, memo- randa of plantings of shrubs, perennials and various things that were put off for attention this fall. Now is the time for success. If you have not already pro vided the stock do so at once. Prepare the places for them. Dig large holes and wet well before planting so that when the job is finished the surface of the ground will be dry. Where there is much foliage pick most of it off and cover the loose soil with leaves or straw to prevent rapid evaporation of moisture and the forming of a crust after a rain. This work done before October 1 is much more certain of success than il done later. Beware of the penny wise and pound foolish practice of saving fuel on occa- sional cool nights and allowing the temperature to go too low. Re ready to fire and exercise as much care in autumn as in winter. Where callas were potted August 1, as they should have been, they can be put inside now in a uniformly warm temperature. They should have plenty of water and good drainage and will come on rapidly as you need them, before the early Ilarrisii. Primula obconica should have had its last shift now, and will soon be blooming luxuriantly; it is a great help for short white in October and November when white carnations are alwa3's scarce. If you have an old plant of white abutilon in open ground cut it back and clean it up ready for fall bloom; there is nothing like it for daily cutting where a short white is wanted for covering designs; turn the petals back after stemming. Do not forget that Clematis paniculata takes well on the flower market, but it must be cut and placed with ends in fresh water overnight before using or shipping; spravs should beat least two feet long. C. B. W. NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE jySM^iMti ' iWi tf' mff OUT- 200 IBS. or TOBACCO I* ONE PINT or DIKOtfn 1 SOlO BY SEtDSMtN CIRCULAR TREE-i I 5KABCURA DIP CO. CHICAGO, i THOSE RED POTS 'STANDARDS' DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 400 HOWARD ST. STANDARD FLOWER POTS First Quality. Cream Color. IJi In., per 1000.12*0 I 3H in., per 1000. J 4 95 2 in., " .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 2H in., " .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80 8 in.. ■• .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 50 Packages extra. C. HENNECKE co.'""^^;,':};.''"- □ i ' !i T? mH ' i i v f' ^ ^m ^^mmWmm m m mm m^S^mmm GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Tlii.s h;is been a specially with us fur many years and to us is due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that buy our Clear Cypress Building Material we furnish, free of cost, complete detail dr;uvings from wiiich any intelligent workman can put up tiie material correctly. We have plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will be glad to hear from those contemplating building. Write for Circulars 1 LOCKLAND LUMBER CO. or Estimates. | LOCKLAND, OHIO. Ifc^i^i i^^i Vlentton American KInrlst. PERfECT GLAZIERS' POINTS No rights or lefts. Price per box of lO'O 60c : by mail, 75c.; in lots of 5000 by ex., 55c perloOO. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street. jt. PHILA., PA. "^ GEO. M. GARLAND'S CAST IRON GUTTER 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "^T"" List and SAMPLES FREE. Ji 6i SWAHN S SONS, Minneapolis, minn. Standard .^6 ,^ "T^ A FLOWER \rOXS \l your greenhouses are withi the Capitol, write us ; we can s 1 500 miles of ve you money W. H. ERNEST, 28t)i and M StrxRls N. E Meution the An WASHINGTON. C feOTTERf !gO.MPANf •719WHAMdiSF [>HILADELPHfAI IPOTS BRANCH WAREHOUSES: Kearney and Wettiide Avei., Jersey City, N. J. Jackson Av h Pearson St . Lonq Island City. N. Y. Standard Pots Made b> Good Railroad^ Facilities KELIER BROS. Special Attention Given to Mail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnislied on Application. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTTFACTUREBS OF Flower Pots. Before baying write for prloes. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. Everybody is more pleased if you say " saw your ad. in the American Florist" when writing, STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packf-d HI sii lSe0 2ln. pot»lncral ISrO'iM ■ 1600 2!^ ■■ 1000 :i ■■ fOO 3H •• nil urates, ra 'Cr»te ).S4 881 120 7-1 5 25 110 8 li.Wi 48 SI I 10 1 crnte. $4 211 3.00 3 bO 5 80 24 11 4 501 24 12 •■ •■ 4 60 :CU5 •■ •■ 4 51 12 U ■■ ■■ 4 SO 1*4 8 '■ •' 3 11; 6 U: ■• •■ 4.50 Seed pane, same price as pnts. Send for price ilei of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. UaOKlng baskets. Lawn Vases, etc. 10 percent for casb with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. ArcrsT KuLKKB & SONS. New York Avenu ^l DET STREET. NEW TORE CITV MASTICA FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES. Proven superior to putty. Easier to apply and stays rn. Not affected by cxtremesof weather. Endorsed by prominent florists. If not on sale by yonrdea'er send for descriptive circular of Mastica and niaatica Glazmg; Afarhiues, to 192 The American Florist. Sept. p, Index to Advertisers. AdverttflnK Ratea — 174 Allen J K nil Ameiicao Hose Co — M AmllDK B C 177 Bailer l<" A 1*1 Bftssett & Waahbum ..177 Bayeredorter U & Co. .lio Bei thpy &Co 177 Berckmans PJ Co....l8'J Berger U H & Co Wl Bernlng H G 178 Berrv Kranfc 181 Blano A & Co 189 Bobbink & Atkins 181 Beaton Letter Co ISX) Brown Peter ISi Badlone .1 \ 177 Bunyard^n A . ..^.177 183 II Carmods J D IV Chadwlck Chas 187 Chicago Carnation Co. ISO Cblosfto Wrecking Co. IK Cincinnati Cut Flo Co.l7i> Cleary \ Co ISI ClQoaa & Boddlnffton. II ron&rd & Jonea Co . . 1&.S Craley John dt Son vxs Connell Benj 18»; Cottage Ga dena I Cox Seed Co II Crabb& Bunter 187 Craig Kobl 4 Son . 187 I Cunningham .loa R...188 Dayton Pap»r Nov Co. . lao De Langhe-Vervaene . II uetrolt Flow Pol Mfg. 191 DIetachA 4 Co IV DlUon J L IS) 187 DomerFred ASona C" 187 Dreer H A I'.il I Klohholz Henry 18o Blllutt W H 178 HlUa & Pollworth . .17t> 1 1 1 Blllson 4 Teaaon 178 Hmeat W H 191 Evenden Bros :8) Ford Broa 179 FoaterLucloa H 188 Fuoha Albert 189 Gardenera Chronicle. 178 Garland Geo 191 Qartenwelt nie Gorton 4 Lldgerwood..iyJ Gullelt W H & Sona..lSi Gunther Wm U l-S Qurney Heater Co ... 191 Hagenbnrger Carl... 181 Hall Aaan IV Hall W B 18ii Halllday Broa 187 Hancock Gbo & Son .187 Handlke Jacob 8 ISH Hart M A 179 Hartland W B II Helnl Geo A 181 Helaa J B 189 Henneoke C Co 191 Herr Albert M 1«S Herrmann A 19D Herron D B 187 Hlianger Bros 191 HIII B G 4 Co I Hlppard B Ill HItohlnga 4 Co... .. IV Holton 4Hankel C0..176 Hooker H M Co HI Horan Rdw 179 Hort Adv II HOfe Connection Co. .192 Hoyt AT 19i Hoyt'e Sons Stephen,. 18^ afeld C, Horn B H 177 Hunt Floral Co M A 189 Illlnola Cut Flower Co. 177 Jackaon B B 189 Jackaon 4 Perkins cn. 183 ISS Jacobs 8 4 Bona HI IV James F Wl J8"nlnes B R Kastlng W F 178 Keller Broa i91 Keller 0«o 48on 191 Kellogg Geo M 179 Kelaey Harlan P 179 Kennlcott R-osCo.... 177 KIrchner Kd 18i; ELriieacbell Broa Co... \^ Knehn C A 178 Kahl Geo A 183 Lager 4 Hurrell.. . .H-B Lakev'w Kose Garden. 187 Lang Julma 179 \M-! John H 189 Lockerbie Robert 18« Lovett J T. Lucaa J 4 Co 192 Lynch W E 177 Mci'arthy4 Co i;8 McFaddon W A 1711 McKarland John I8tt McKellar 4 Wlnter- aon 177 180 MacBean A S 18i Madei Paul 183 Vlannlng Jacob W \«i Manz J 4 Co 179 MarBhall B C I8ii Meyer John (^ 4Co.... II MlUang Frank 179 Mlllaug 4 Co 17 Monlnger J CCo IV Moon Samuel C 182 Morrla Floral Co 18s vioMB Geo M 178 Nleasen Leo 17^ N y Cut Flower Bl. .179 N T Cut Flower Co... 179 Peacock w P 1311 Pennock SamI S 178 Pierce F O Co 191 Plnehurat Nuraerlea .. II Pittsburg Cut FloCo..l7ti Plant Seed Co II Pnnoe A G 4 Co . . .177 QuakerClty M'c hWka.III Reed 4 Kellt Kegan Printing H00«e. II Kelnberg Bros 177 187 Bng .192 Co Roedlng Geo C 190 Koagera Alex 11 Kolker I 4 Sons 183 Koae Mfg Co II Ruop John P 189 Sobransky W 184 Sander 4 Co 188 Schafer C 18i s ulUer J L 183 Schlatter Wm 4 Son .188 Achultnels Anlou 188 Sheridan W F 1'9 f^lebrecht 4 Son I ,17." , -- 191 SkldelBky 8 8 184 Smith Nath&Son 183 Smith W 4 T Co Ui S.iltau C 4 Co II SouBter Geo EI 189 duulh Side Floral Go. 183 Stahl Chas B 178 Steams Lumber Co.. ..Ill 8tel ihuUHC 184 Sturrs X Harrison Co. 182 rban ijjqulpment Co. .IV Sutherland Geo A. Swahns Sons J G 191 Teason Robt F 183 Texaa Seed & Flo Co, 177 'Ihompson M T 190 Thorburn J .VI 4 Co. 181 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co . .190 Traendly 4 Schenck. Wabaab R R. Watson Q C II Wataon Perry & Co ISl Weathered's Tnoa W Son Ill Weber H 4 Son 1m; Weeber 4 Don II Welch Broa 178 Wettiln W A isti Wheuier-steuzel Co.. Ill Whllldln Pot Co 191 Wlboltt K 183 Wlet&o^ I^laes t:x^^Li±G>CL. &T :Bro3:xi*lelei St., :BOSTOPf, J!^.^&»«3 CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "^""To'^^Sxi! mIsI' '""*• WELCH BROS.. Proprietors. Consignments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all flowers sold. Sales reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener if reauired. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Wholesale Florists , y jobbers in P^FLORISTS' ^^' SUPPLIES Always on Hand: CARNATIONS. BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES. P FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. Strings 10 feet lon^, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. 11th St., Telephone 63-64, PHILADELPniA. Orders by mnll. tele^aph or telephone will rec-elve prompt attention. CoDBlKnments of Eood stock solicited. GALAX LEAVES. H.2S per 1000. Price in quantity on application. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 West 28lh street. NEW YORK CITY. ....American Florist I write to an ndvertin' Wbol^ale powerT^arKjfe PHIT.AT>BLPHTA, Sept. 27. Bosee.Tea 2 00® 3.00 ■' extra 4,00® 5 10 Beauty, extra 12 00®20 00 firsts 8C041300 seconds 4.0O® soo Carnations 50® I OO fancy 1.00® 1.60 Lily of the vaUoy 3 00® 4 00 Asparagus 35 0l@60 00 gmllax 13.5f®15 00 Adlantum 75® 1.00 Boston, Sept. 27. Boses. Beauty, select 12.00®25.00 ordinary 2 00® 5 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 50® 4 00 Kalserln 1 50® 00 Carnations, ordinary 50® 1 OU fancy 1 00® 1 50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Asters 25® 1 1:0 Gladioli 1 00® 4 110 Japan Lilies 2 01® 3 00 Smllax I).00®1U.OO Aaparafnis 50.00 Adlantum 5C® 1.00 Roses. Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Ufll C irACTIIII! Wholesale Com- Ilnli ri IVIlOllllUi mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire DeslRns. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, ^ ST. LOUIS, MO. ^TA complete ilne of AVlre Deslg^ns. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. t3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ^•"jpj^.'SYi'i^oi D. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance "Phone H1-2H I). Consignments ol Roses. Carnations. Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, 'Phone I-4'2-69.A. PHILADELPHIA. Cousigrnments Solt< ited. EDWIN fl. rflRKER, Wholesale Florist, 2408 Rosewood St., - PHILADELPHIA. Consignments of Roses. Carnations and Vif^lets snliciied. Wm. J. Moore, WHOLESALE FLORIST . 36 Soutn I6th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of First-Class stock solicited. t^-I slKMil.i liki- t<. hear from a few ^4'hh1 .-ar- ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3J34 Olive Street, J* J* J* St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. B OSTON F LORISTS' E XCHANGE.... HEADQUARTERS for choice Roses, Violets, Carnations and Chrysanthemums* 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. J. IVl. COMifiv, i»f<>i«. Telephone 2385. Consignments Solicited ... i8gg. The American Florist. 256 Top Grade BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS. LILY OF THE VALLEY and METEORS, for summer shipments. Extra Carnations. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. ...Wholesale Flori'^t... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. ~'"I.'rl7e^^?t^^.i%Sir '''• 57 W. 28tli St.. NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOIING, Jr. Wholesale Florist , New Telephone Ko. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WftLTER F. SHERIDAN, _K2^ FLORIST 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on appicition. LILIES JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone Ko. 1905 Madison Square. Price list on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWtRS and BUYERS imikr a note of this. It will be to your advaut;i^'e. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West "ZSth Street. New Telephone No. 551 Madison Square. Please Mention the Americiiu Florist, FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Teleplioue 299 IMadison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34tli St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every IVlomine DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florist. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE Commission Florists NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT 42 West 28th Street, Telephone 2065 Madison tqr. NEW YORK CITY. Always mention the American Florist when writing advertiser?. EDW. G. HORAN, 47 WEST 28TH ST , Tel 4"! Madison square. ...NEW YORK. Cut Flowers at Wholesale. Choice Carnations Choice Roses vS* .^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale power/arKjfe NBW YORK, Sept. 27. Boees, Beauty select 10. '* *' ordinary 2 " Bridesmaid, Bride, Morgan " Kalserin, Meteor 1 C&matlons fancy 1. Lily of the valley 1 Longlflnrum 2 Gladioli 1 ABlers, per hundred bunches 1 fancy Cattle? as 35 Bmllax 5 Asparagus 25 Sprengerl.perdoz. bunches 1@: Adlantum Buffalo. Sept. 28. Boses, Beauty 3 " Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 3. " Perle. Nlphetos 2 Kalsertn 2 Carnations, ordinary " fancies , I Lily of the valley 3 LUulm Speclosum 4 Tuberoses .. . Dibilas emllax Adlantum . . . Hardy Ferns.. 00@25 00 .00® 5 00 60K\CE.S.^^^J*.^ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: NEW YORK : 84 Randolph Street. 14 Barclay Street. CALIFORNIA BULBS llrnui, at oiii- own fanns; ii..w at tian.l ready f,.r sin piiMiit; ]ii iiriiii,' .•niulition. Freesia Refracta Alba (True White. From Bermuda Seed). Mammoth Uulbs, V4 to Ji in. diam., $7 per 10()0 Kxtra Selected, % to H in. " all .sold. l''irst-olas8, !i to i'j in. " $2 per 11)00 Caila Aefhiopica.... Miiriimotli i;ulliv,r, iii.aii.l Mpi-iri_-um.,$9|ierlOO Fir,i'rY'i.s'>' " ■ 4 lilri!!!; •• .^ .Srr.)Md si/.c, ;i 10 I ill, ■■ ;i JAUKSON& PERKINS CO., Kiry^K. I ■ ^cErtificatTcf Mr«7T> I Forcing Tomato "Frogmore Selected" Herringtou tells me this is a grand variety. I offer ic ia Veitch's original packets. Price 50c. True Lorillard Forcing Tomato Specially saved for iiHtor. Mr. Jdo. G. < 15c, 2oc and 50c frt- on application. ■ trado by the ori^'i- rdner. Trade pkts. \\ muil. Bulk price Sutton's Best of All Forcing Tomato Large, round, deep scarlet, very prolific. Our own specially selected stock. Trade pkts. 15c, 40c and 75c. Bulk price on application. Stamps accepted for small amouuts. GEORGE C. WATSON, Seedsman Brr,BS. Juniper and Walnut Streete. MrsHROOM SPAWN. PHILADPLPHI A. Genuine Danish seed _. only direct from n. WIBOLTT, seed grower Nakskov, Denmark. Pricellst on application ^ V ^ . Mr Bali Head Miss Snowball both of DenmarK. Awarded the larKest HHver Medal In St. Peteraburg in May. isaa. WLILV OF THE VALLEY PIPS. F"erry Watson & Co. CALIFORNIA^ SEED HOUSE SPECIALTIES — Sweet Peas Cosmos Hollyhock Verbenas Asters Mi^non etc. stte SACRAMENTO Lima Beans Salt Bush Bromus Grass Bet^-inch pots fS.OO ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS, 2>^-in. pots 4.00 CAREX VARIEGATA, 2>^-in. pots SCO •BEGONIA REX, 5-in. pans 10.00 PRIMULA (Chinese), Obconica fimbri- atuni and Obconica hybridum,2-in. pots, S2.50 per 100; 3-in. pots 5.00 'CYCLAMEN, finest strain, in 4 colors, 2"4inch pots 5.00 .^^"All of the above plants are in fine condition and are sure to give satisfaction. NATHAN SMITH & SON. ADRIAN. MICH. PRINCESS OF WALES Violets Fine stock from 4-inch pots, clean and in first-class condition. «6 PER IOO5 $55 PER 1000. CRITCHELL^S, no East 4th Street, B. p. CRITCHELL. Mgr. CIMCIMMATI. O. About 8000 MARIE LOUISE VIOLET PLAMS Must be strong and tree from disease. Correspondence with samples solicited. POEHLMANN BROS.. Morton Grove, Cook Co., III. VIOLETS GROWN. Marie Louise, \^^ .tcr'stSl $4.(10 a 100; $35.00 a looo. Cash with order. Sample, 10 rents. R. KILBOURX. Sk'^^^gf^K ROSES-VIOLETS, li.,^ Wootions, fine. 3>4 and 3-in.. to close out. at. . J2.B0 Meteors, " " " " .. 2.S0 Brides, " Sin.. " " ..5 00 VIOLETS, M. Louise, field-grown 4.00 Farquhar. " " 5.00 California, " " 5.00 ■CARNATIONS, \Vm. Scott, from open ground -1 00 Robert F. Tesson, y"tn^°;i^'M^g'^' Roses, |^!;t;;n:'"-1-"'-.^""^^:: S:S Violets. i^i^--rv::;: '■ ^"" WIWI«*l<»f . .t40,00 per 1003; 5.00 iAM.i..MiImilLI/t andAtwiA.and ODONTOOLOSSIM Zt^i^^Z^Hii^^ Wc also have the lines! collection of Lielio- Cattleya Hyi.rids in Am-rica, catalogues of which will he sent on application. ARNOLD d. CO.. 222 St. Marks Sq., Philadelphia. Oichidisls. ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS Dutch Bulbs AND LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS for Forcing and Outdoor planting. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street! 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK MANETTI STOCKS! English and French, specially prepared for grafting, by 1000, 10,000 or 100,000. For fall and spring delivery. Write for prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. 42 W. 28tl1 St., - NEW YORK CITY. AGALYPHA SANDERI... 2Vi-inch plants $12,50 per 100 S-inch plants $18.00 per 100 RAMBLER ROSES. Yeiiow, white and I'iuk, strong 2 year plants. $10.00 per 100 The Conard & Jones Co., West 6rove, Pa. Always mention the American Flor- ist when you order stock.,^* 2o8 The American Florist. Sept 30, The Nursery T^a^E. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. W. J PETERS Pres.: n. 8 LAKE Vice-Free. Oboroe C Seager, Bochester, N. Y., Secy. Peach seed is reported rather scarce and prices are a considerable advance over last year. H. C. Peck has completed the no small task of inspecting the fifty-one nurseries at Dansville, N. \^, but did not find a trace of scale. Franklin K. Phu;nix, Delavan, Wis., although in his seventy-fifth year, is hale and hearty and doing a successful nur- sery business. He made a display at the Elkhorn Fair this week. "Wm. Longworth, who has conducted a nursery near Blooniington, 111., for several years, is preparing to retire. He is in his eighty-fiith year and has resided at Bloomington since 1830. Fruit stocks in general are being cleaned up in the west and many lines are scarce, Keififer pear, for instance com- manding $150 per thousand. Prices for peach trees have not advanced as much as was expected. Lincoln, Neb. At the State Fair there was a large floral display, Louis Henderson, Omaha, leading for the cut flower premiums. Henderson was also first for floral design with the "Old Oaken Bucket"; Chapin Bros., Lincoln, were second with "Rock of Ages." B. Hass was represented in this class by a floral cannon. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, won first prize for wreaths and every feature of their exhibits was excellent. P. B. Floth and E. C. Erfling were also among the prize winners. 30,000-v:.GARNATI0NS HTKONO AND HEALTilV PLANTS. New York, Frances Joost, $7.00 per 100. Victor, Daybreak, Genesee, Freedom, $6.00 per lOO; $50.00 per lUOO. Bon Ton, Wm. Scott. Ferd Mangold, Empress, McGowan. Alaska, $.'),00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Ask for samples at 100 price. Cash with Order. S. J. REiJTER, - Westerly, R. I. STRONG FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Wm. .Scott, L. McGowan, Tidal Wave, Scarlet Wave, Victor and Alaska. ^^Ask for prices. J. H. FIESSER, West Hoboken, N. J. TARRAGON.... LARGlv CLUMl'.S for forcing, T5 .-ts ]iel (lo/.(^n; $n.OD per 100. LILACS.... FINK liOUDl';i), from ll-ili.-li p.Xs (ri>e:irs oklj, for fi.rciiit;, $!.'>. OU p'-r lOO. Ready now. SEA CLIFF NUR^ERY, Sea Cliff, L. I. FO. BOULON. Prop • v-n " itii .iudkk. For Parks, Cemeteries or Private Grounds: we can furnish a very liir^e and superior stock of fOREST, ORNAMENTAL and EVERGREEN TREES, SHRIBS, Etc. Trees from one inch to tbree inches in diam- eter all nursery grown and in fine shape. Our shrubljery is YOUNG, THRIFTY and FINE. Remember we are Headquarters for Nursery Stock in the East. Over 200 Acres in Trees and Shrubbery. All thrifty, clean and A No. 1 stock. Satisfaction Guah.vnteed. Adduess... STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS New Canaan. Conn. CARNATIONS. Ill , Da , «.V1)U , ."fuU; tllMlu |,. r IIIIIO. FERNS lor Dishes. Mimu J :.i,.| ■.•'.,-Mich, $:i i)o iirr lOij; %il 'M (ii-r loou. Maianta Massangeana. -'-- iie-h. *."> UO |i.T IIJU. SJlI.elJ |,.-r lUIKJ. Asparagus Piumosus. Jl.i'i per 100; (40.00 per 1000. Aiparaguj Sprengerii. :i-ru.li ,$7 00 per 100. Dracsna indivjsa strouK, ileIEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading Nnrgery, READING, MASS KHTART.tsmtn 1R64. HEADQUARTERS FOR HflRDY ROSES. We are now booking orders for Roses In large lots at REDUCED FKICES. Write for particulars W. & T.SMITH CO., Geneva, N.Y. PRIMROSES ?2L rftNSY riftNTS. Per 100 Per 100C> 44,000 Primulas, Alba. Rubra and Mixed, 2X-inch $2.00 $18.0» 14,000 Primulas, Obconica and Japonica alba,2j;j'-inch 2.00 IS.OO 4,000 New Yellow Baby Prim- rose, 2,'4:-inch 10.00 90.00 24,000 Pansy Plants, large flowering (large) 5.oa 14,000 Petunias, Double and Fringed, mixed, 22 varie- ties, 2X-inch 3.00 25.00 1,000 New Geranium De Roo PerDoz. Mitting $1.20 200 Asparagus Piumosus, 6-inch 3.00 1,000 LycopodiumOfnt.2V4-in. 2.00 1,000 Pelargonium Tiie Queen, 2"4:-inch 3.00 1,000 True Maidenhair Fern, 2iL>-inch 5.00 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO. MORRIS, ILL. Please mention American Florist. Drac/ena Indivisa. 100 4-inch plants, $10,00. SMILAX, strong plants, 2;^-inch, $1.50 a 100. ViburnumTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecWty Price list and descriptive catalOKue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Fuobist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. Carnation Plants. These plants are not "remnants"; they are first-class in every respect. FLORA HILL $6.00 per lOO PORTIA 3.50 WM. SCOTT 3.50 GEORGE SOUSTER, Elgin. III. 10°o OFF FOR CASH. CARNATIONS FROM THE FIELD. ■2500 K LOR A HILL 1 '*' '"'''"v™, l.TOO 1).\Y liREAK ^ .WS.OO per 1000; 500 TRIUMPH I 15.00 per 100. 1000 FLORA HILL I 2nd size, 500 UAY liREAK f 1000. $.'5; 100, $3..50. ISAAC A. PASSMORE, Route No. 4. WEST CHESTER, PA. CARNATIONS! I < wel Write for price list S. S, SKIDBLSKY. 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. CARNATION PLANTS. S,.„tt, ll.-len K.-ller. I'hImI W^ur, Sweet Itrier. Storm Ivinu. Koliiiio.ir, Ouieast Vieior. Daybreak, Meteor, —$4.00 per 100. The above are all No. 1 plants and in y.iod shape, no enlU. EVENDEN BROS , Wiliiamsport, Pa. Mention American Florist. Choicest Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Plants, Bulbs, 5eeds. 40 Acres Hardy Roses. 44 Greenhouses of Palms, Everblooming Roses. Ficus, Ferns, Etc. Corre.pondence t- solicited. Catalogue Free. iTHE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O. iSqg. The a mer i ca n F l o ris t. 259 FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants. SCOTT $5.00 per 100 DAYBREAK 5 00 BON TON 5.00 We would like a few good customers for our flowers. All the new varieties. Steel Wire Plant Stakes. The balance of our stock at reduced prices H. F. LITTLEFIELD. Worcester. Mass. mvi A ftW LCri! Good Carnation Plants cS<.ls. lOIHJ Kiuilj I'lersou, per 100, $3.00; lOOO, Ji.'j.iiU lOUO Albenini " 3 60; •• 30.UO 5(iOMeGowHn " 3 00 200 Hnlen Keller.. " 3 00 300mi.\eil V!irielii-s '■ 2.50 W. C. BRYFOCLE. Blnomsburg. Pa. SURPLUS CARNATIONS. 1000 McGOWAN and 150 SCOTT, good, clean stock, $3.00 per 100, or $25.00 per 1000. Address KRiMQ BROS Fairbupy, III. CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 looo McOOWAN UM !t:i5.00 SOO WM. SCOTT 4.00 SOO PORTIA, m.dium 3.00 SOO Strong SniLAX, 3-iach.. 2.00 For ciisli with order ARTHUR MALLON. JR., West Collingswood. N. J. Carnations grown UE.iLTIIY, GOOD STOCK. EVANSTON, $8.00 per 100. DAYBRE\K. PORTIA, .SCOTT, / «„ „„ PIKGREE, KOHINOOR, f* 1'*^^ '™- A. G PRINCE & CO., 76 & 78 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL. CARNATION MRS. FISHER, $4 per 100. $30 per 1000, tlrst-olass plants. DOUBLE ENGLISH BUTTERCUP, always lu bloom, Memorial, tl2.00 per 100. NORWAY SPRUCE, once transplanted, $1,00 per 100. Geo. L, Mahone) & Co,, aa. 1200 WM. SCOTT, FINE, FIELD- GROWN PLANTS, $2.50 per 100. {©"CASB WITH ORDER. Jolxn 'Vaix der "^^Ta.! 1730W. 1071hSt. CHICAGO. 20,000 FIELD CARNATIONS that must be sold: MoGOWAN, PORTIA and SCOTT. Bne bealthy plants, $4.U0 per lUO; JSo.OO per 1000. 5000 CALIFORNIA VIOLET clumps, $3.00 per ICO. 5000 SPIR^A ANTHONY WATEKER, line lor Easter. Field planis, 5 ets. GENISTA for Easier, 2'., -inch, fine, 4 cts. BENI CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa. CARNATION PLANTS. Fine, strong, tield-srown. Per 100 Per 100 800 Flora Hill J.5.00 150 Argyle $4.00 450 Bou Ton 4.00 135 Meteor 4.00 150 Scoit 400 150 Mrs. Bradt.. . 4.00 lOO Gov. Pingree... 4 00 130 White Cloud.. 4.t0 90 Evelina 5.00 ISO Silver Spray , . 3.00 E. HAENTZE, Fond du Lac, Wis. WHILE we will have "Mums" for all, in all grades, we desire to secure a larger supply of strictly gilt-edged stock. Growers assured of a cut of first-class "Mums" will find it to their interest to correspond with ^^ J' ^ J- J- J- ^ E. C. AMLINQ, WHOLESALE CUT W. S. HEFFRON. MGR. FLOWERS. 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAQO. FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES! .Mjt„»e,^.^,^,>t,^Perfeclly Healthy and Grown Especially for Late Planting. Only selected growth Irom lloweriug shoots used in propagating. SUNSET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, KAISERIN, METEOR, MAIDS, WOOTTON, PERLE, MME. HOSTE. 3-inch pots, .fn.OO per 100; 4-inch, $8.00 per 100. J. I^. r>H^L,0]V, :BlooransTt>t;ire:, F»^. ROSES AND OTHER PLANTS. /^UR semi-ai.nual Trade List now ready. All the new and old Roses. Also ^^ PALMS, FERNS, BULBS and all kinds of plants. Write for it to-dav. Send us your list of Roses and we will price same for future delivery. GyoVe'LTn'thXrid THE GOOD & REESE CO., Springfield, 0. A/V/ICJDI^AXT Em7AI TTV Bridesmaid Perle. Bride. Sunset. Ueteor, /AjTltZirvl w/\l> DE/\U 1 I Morg-au, Testout, Mermet, la France, Nl- ^^^— — .— .^^-^^■^.— — "^^-^^^^^^ phetos, Kais^rin. :!, :.!'i aod 4-im-li. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD- A Q UonOCAM I olouinnrl M I GROWN CARNAT10>iS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. Hi Oi IndOOLHIlt LdKttWUUUi 111 Ji 12,000 ROSES occupy our propagating houses and must be moved at once to make room for 50,000 VfcRBENA and PETUNIA CUTTINGS In order to move this stock quick we will offer it at HALF VALUE for 30 days. Every plant gu ranteed as fine as was ever knocked out of 3i4 and 4-in. pots^c. ; $35.00 per 1000. The same, strong. 2V4 and 3-m., 3c.; $2.i.0O per M. Meteors, Maids, Brides, Perles, Kaiserin, stiong, 3-in.. at same price. The same, strong 2H-in. 3c: J25.00 per 1000. J^"Cash. First come first served. 20,000 CARNATIONS, standard sorts, fine plants, $3.=)0 per lOO. SMILAX PLANTS, strong, ready to string up, atJI.OO per inO; Hue cut strings, 6 to 8 ft. long, 15c ■•.ash. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. FIELD-GROWN 6f\RNftT10N riflNTS strong, healthy stock now ready. p^j. jqq MELBA. MAUD ADAMS, G. H. CRANE. . $12.00 ARGYLE 5.00 DAYBREAK.. 5.00 FLORA HILL. WM. SCOTT, EVELINA, ARMAZINDY $40 per 1000, 5.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN 4.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: CHICAGO: 14 Barclay St. 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses: Western Springs. 111. Finest ForoingRosesss BRIDE $2.50 $4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2Vi- inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. SMILAX, fine young plants, $12.00 per 1000. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. DAYBREAK! Extra fine field-grown plants, now ready for delivery— $G.00 per 100 JOHN IVIcrARLAND, NORTH EASTON, ... MASS. Field Grown Carnations Best new aud standard sorts. Write for cata- Iii;iiie aud prioes. W. p. PEACOCK, Atco. N. J. Fiera'-Sfown Carnation Plants Scarlet .Seedling, Evaiistou. Daybreak, Mc(.;o\van, Alaska, Albertini, Tidal Wave, Mrs. Fisher, Empress, Mayor I'lugree, Bon Ton and Scott. $4 Go per hundred. ^*Cash with order please. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES. Van Wert, 0. 0. Van BOChOVC & BrO., Growers, KALAMAZOO, MICH. Fresh A No. i Stock. TRY US. BRIDE. BRIDESMAID. PERLE. WOOTTON, MME. CHATENAY. S'acd 4-in. pots, $4 per 100. The above are all good, strong stock, fit for immediate planting. EVENDEN BROS., Wllliamsport, Pa. They Must Go. 1.1 3- L-h BBIOES. METEORS. MAIDS. ut 40 per cent, discount to cU is rt-ally superb stock, bushy aud full of shoots. Cheap only in price. U you mean business, write for free samples and price. This stock will make you good money. W. H. 6ULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, I H. P. ROSES. Doz 100. Strong 2 year plants, own roots $1.50 $10.00 Double \yhite Poet's Narcissus 1,00 Monthly Roses from pots or open ground 8.00 PAEONIES for fall planting in choice assort- m. lit. $10 per 100. CLEMATIS for fall. Write for prices. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. 260 The American Florist. Sept. JO, Our pasTiMES Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowline, shooting and cycling readtrs are solicited ana will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Bobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 334 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. St. Louis Juniors. At the last regular meeting of the St. Louis Junior Florists' Bowling Club the following scores were made: Name 1st 2d 3d A v. A.Y.Ellison 132 174 129 14.5 H. Betteken 164 139 127 143 G. Ang rmueller 101 130 127 119 W. Adels 129 130 104 118 .1. Arado 113 106 125 115 .J. Luoe 88 106 147 114 .\. Meyers, Jr 114 93 77 95 A. Y. E. At Philadelphia. Bowling goes on merrily and before long a series of contests for prizes will be laid out for the winter campaign. Two- hundred scores used to be looked upon as phenomenal, but of late scarcely a week goes by that one or more does not go on the slate. Last week's record is George Craig, 202; I. Walker, 203; Wm. Johnson, 205; J. Hamilton, 213, and George Anderson, 232, within six pins of the record, which he would have held if he had not missed the spare in the last frame. "Deacon" Harris is getting into the harness again, putting up 168 in one game last week. K. At Chicago. There was quite a large aggregation of Chicago florists at Anson's alleys on the evening of September 22, when it was expected that a team representing the Armour grain employes of this city — many of whom are crack bowlers — would roll a series of games with the florists. Onl3' three of the Armour men put in an appearance, however, and these were easily defeated by three members of the Florists' Bowling Club. The scores and averages follow: Armour le;im 1st 2d 3il Total .Vv. Smith 163 111 135 4U9 136 Ennis 99 130 134 363 131 Pratt aO 78 lUl 879 93 Grand total 1051 Klorist.s' team 1st 2d 3d Total .\ v. .Stollery, G 201 144 186 .531 197 Winterson 163 2ci5 167 5i5 175 Asmus 156 196 143 495 165 Grand total 1651 While the foregoing games were in progress, and afterward, a number of ^ames were rolled by the florists. Here are the figures: Name No. games High score Av, Asmus 2 201 195 Stollery, G 2 2-a 17H Winterson 3 213 173 Stollery, F 3 165 ir.i) KrellUng n 179 i:«i Degnan « 164 i:iii Pruner 8 167 139 Zeoh 2 147 13K Benthpy 4 172 131) Henderson 3 141 119 Hunt 1 118 IIH Lange 3 129 113 Vaughan 1 113 113 Knders I 121 103 Last Tuesday evening C. C. Poll worth, of Milwaukee, A. Henderson and C. Balluff rolled a few games, PoUworth making the high score with 174. It is stated that there will be a bowling contest between Milwaukee and Chicago florists in this city flower show week. At Flatbush. Last Thursday evening saw a very full attendance at the bowling alley, with a feeling of seriousness prevalent, which was eventually enlivened by the arrival of four visitors, Messrs. Robt. Craig, Frank Traendlv, J. P. Cleary and W. J. Stewart: N;ime 1st 2d 3d Av, P. Kiley 183 177 140 166 E. Dailledouze 119 117 160 133 H. Daill.douze 149 103 134 138 L. Schmuti 134 134 117 128 .T. I. Eaynor U« 146 129 128 W. Prosser 139 104 139 127 C. Wocker 125 126 117 133 P. Dailledouze 125 112 132 123 C. Woerner 94 147 127 123 D. Y. MhIUs 115 130 123 L. Kuhne 114 98 94 103 C. Zeller 97 97 99 98 At New York. The bowling meeting on Monday even- ing was full of enthusiasm. Old heroes and young aspirants were there and it was a merry time all through. The first of a series of games with the Flatbush boys will come off on October 9, at 3 p m, on the New York alleys. The New York Florists' Club will meet that even- ing and the two events may be relied upon to bring out a big crowd. The O'Mara trophy, a handsome ball and case, will be keenly competed for next month. Scores made on Monday were as follows: Name 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th. Av. F. H. Traendly... 151 147 171 118 137 145 T.J.Lang 126 193 137 148 98 140 P. O'Mara 168 148 174 112 100 129 139 Chas. Schenck... 103 114 1.50 157 148 134 A.S.Burns 149 138 177 131 135 125 131 Jas. Withers 170 129 117 108 103 144 129 W. H. Siebreoht.. 116 93 170 126 Julius Ro hrs .... 117 117 Jas. Donlan 136 117 123 91 114 Marshall 135 126 92 114 G. W. .Slumpp.... 110 no CARNATIONS Field-Grown Plants. Until sold out we offer the following varieties; all strong, well-grown plants. An extri flue lot of Hector, Evelina and Joost. We must clear the Held. Order quick. Per 100 HELEN KELLER .»5.00 ALBERTINI 5.00 PINGRER 6.00 McBURNEY 4.00 TRIUMPH 6:00 HECTOR 6.011 ARMAZIXDY 4.10 PORTIA 4.00 STORM KING 5.00 W ELLESLEY 5.00 MRS. P. JOOST 6 00 FIREFLY 4 00 ARGYLE 4 00 CERISK QUEEN 4.00 EMPRESS 5 00 WM. SCOTT 6.00 JOHN YOUNG 6.00 EVELINA 6.00 NEW YORK 5.(0 DAZZLE 4.00 H, WEBER & SONS, Oaklanil.Mii, CARNATION PLANTS. Eir Per ICO Pe'1000 EVELINA $5 00 $40 00 McGOWAN 3 00 25 00 PINGREB 3 00 25.00 McBURNEY 5.00 40 00 TIDAL WAVE 3 00 25 00 ARGYLE 5.00 40 00 SCOTT 3 00 25 00 KOHINOOR 3.00 25 00 PORTIA 3 00 25.00 All plants sold under the condition that they are to be returned immediately if not perfectly satisfactorv. REINBERQ BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ;i CARNATION PLANTS I have the following varieties left: 150 Bradt, 150 White Cloud, 600 Armazindv, SOD Argyle, $4.00 per 100. 500 Argyle, - $2.00 per 100. 1000 Daybreak, 100 Evelina, 200 Flora Hill, $3.00 per 100. 400 Flora Hill, - $5.00 per 100. 300 Portia, - - - $6.00 per 100. You will make no mistake to send me yourorder, for my stock is the best in the market. Cash with order. NTUUCICCI t4th St. and Gro<^ling Ave., ■ ^.TTLlrLL) MILWAUKEE, WIS. Surplus Stock of A. IVo. 1 FLORA HILL CARNATIONS. Field-erown. clean and healthy, at $5.00'"per 100; $40.00 per 1000. VICTOR, EMPRESS and BON TON, at same price. McGOWAN, at $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory reference with order. V. E. HALL, Clyde, Ohio. FINE FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants SCOTT, PINGREE, l PORTIA, DAYBREAK. ( $3.00 McGOWAN. MRS FISHER, ,' per 100. ELDORADO, TIDAL WAVE. J C.\SH WITH ORDEK. THE LAWRENCE GREENHOUSES. St. Marys. Ohio. CARNATION PLANTS lixtru strong Hr-ld-j^Town. fre<' from disease. ROSE QDEEN, pink $4.00 per 100 PINGRKE. best yellow 4.00 " LIZZIE TOSG. white lightlv pencilid .•armine (new) " 8.00 •' ICMMA \V()(Hi:i;, pink 3.00 " H. lONG. Massassauga Garden, Erie, Pa. II53OOO FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Our plants are very large and stocky, perfectly healthy, free from dry leaves, etc. Per 100 Per 1000 FISHER $4.00 $35.00 DAYBREAK 5.00 45 00 ANNA WEBB 5.00 45.00 Per 100 Per 1000 WM. SCOTT $4.00 $30.00 McGOWAN 4.00 30.00 PORTIA 4.00 35.00 ELDORADO 4.00 35.00 Our prices are very low and are for CASH only. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. jSgg. The a mer i ca n F l o r i s t. 2dt f«« CARNATIONS FROM THE FIELD. 4000 MELBA, extra fine plants, $10 per 100. 1200 JUBILEE, strong, $8.00 per 100. 2500 VICTOR, strong, $6.00 per 100. 2000 FLORA HILL, good, $8.00 per 100. 2000 FLORA HILL, small, $4.00 per 100. 500 WHITE CLOUD, strong, at $12 per 100. 500 MRS. JAS. DEAN, strong, at $8 per 100. 500 ARMAZINDY, at $6.00 per 100. 500 each of LILY DEAN, NEW YORK, MRS. FRANCES JOOST, $6.00 per 100, ROBT. CRAIG & SON, Market and 49th Sts. PHILADELPHIA. SURPLUS STOCK OF Roses and Carnations, strictly first-class in every respect and guaranteed to be good, healthy plants and free from disease, in the following varieties ; American Beauties, 3 and 4=in.: Brides, 3, 3'4 and 4-in.; Maids, 3 and 4-!n.; Meteors, 3-in. CAKNATloNS: Scott, Als5l fruit ripens for three months, budded, tree,s 3 to 5 I'eet, $10 per 100. OVER ONE ACRE OF CLASS. 3SO ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK. Send for Trade List .ind Descriptive (.'atalo^'ue. P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, Frultland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, CA. PALMS ^" STOREKEEPERS Do ynu want nice low stocl.1, OLIIIS 2J^-lnch.... 3.00 URAC^EVA INDIVISA. S-lnchpota 3.00 WM. SCHLATTER & SON, 437 Bay street. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, dtock enormous, quality the finest. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. agent; a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey street, - NEW YORK. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI! 3-inch ,$ 6.00 per 100. 3yo.inch 10.00 per 100. Also larger plants at 25c, 30c and 50c each. VICK& HILL CO., Rochester J. Y. ASPiDIUM TENSEMENSE, Nice stock in 3!4-in. pots. DRAC/tNA TERMINALIS, fine specimens. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. A\'kite for Pkices. ■ ■■WlliianiW. Edgar, jy^sl"^^- ■— I ^ I I Q ELASTICA I I W Li O BELGICA. Fiiir perfect plants. 4 to 6-in. pots, at $2.50 to .-tii.oo per dozen. CARNATIONS. McGowan. 4 to 8 leads, @ $4 per 100 CHINESE PRIMROSES, 3-in. pots. @ $4 per 100. J. D. IMLAY. Zanesville, 0. DRACAENA INDIVISA CLUMPS S1VIIXv.<. The American Florist. 266 Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely gtatned and vatN nlsbedi I»tx30xl3 made in two sectlonsi one for each sUe letter, given away wltli first order of SOU letters. Bit Wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Horticultural B uilding OMAHA EXPOSITION We have just purchased the entire con- tents of the Omaha Exposition which in- cludes all the plants in the Horticultural Building. If you are interested, write for particulars. We also have large quantities of lumber and material of all kinds. Write for catalogue No. 100. Address CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., OMAHA, NEB. CHICAGO. ILL. CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-grown. 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000; if by ranil add 10c per lOU. Write for prices on lar^e lots for fall plantiug. LETTUCE. Boston Market. Tennis Ball. Curlnd Simpson and other varieties. lieM-growu, 1,tc per lUO; *l per 1000; if by mail add 10c per 100. PARSLEY, strong plants 35c per 100; 12.50 per 1000: if by mail add iOo per 100. Other ve^ie- table p auts in season. Cash with order, R. VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsh, Md. HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS Buy your Kricas in Septemberand Oct ber and bring them into bloom yourself 1 Save duty and risk of receiving them dead from the'other side. 25 000 sjrowiog; come and see them. Palms and Decorative Plants in Ouantitv, all sizes aud trices. New price list will be rK;liIv Sept l.itli. Anton Schultheis, co?eg"°pJint. New York City ASPARAGUS Sprengerii ^o^i^r m fine iOO Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, 2!^-in... 5 00 GFRAN UMS S. A. Nuit, etc., 2^-in.. 2.50 SMALL FERNS, for dishes, " .. 4.U0 ACAlYPH* SANDER'. 4-in.. 25c.. $2.50 perdoz.; 6-in .75c.; JSperdoz. Cash please. CARL HACENBURCER. W. Mentor. O. CYCLAMEN Per- sicumSpkndens Giganteum, tin- est strain in the world in four true colors, extra well ijrown plants Iroin 3-in. pots.$7.li0 per 100. $H5 per 10110. Mixed our selection. .tS a 100: $,=)5 a 1000. CHINESE PRIMROSES (fringed toliagel. best market varieties from flats, $1.75 per 100; from 2-in. pots. $2.00. from 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Double white and red from 3-in. pots, a6 00 p-r 100. Single blue, same price. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MAOER East Stroudsburg. Pa. Special Quotations, IN BEST ..VARIETIES SPECIALTIES PTOSES, from s-lnoti pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRVSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prtcaslow. Send for Ust. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL, N. Y. Mention the Amerloaa Florist. I YES, DEWEY I is in NEW YORK, but Bayersdorfer is in PHILADELPHIA, and i TO DEVELOP THE PUBLIC PATRONAGE i a florist should offer the goods of the season, as is done in all other lines of fine retail trade. We can supply you wisely, for by long experience we know what stock to carry and where to get it at best figures. We also manufacture largely of special goods that you can get nowhere else. Now is the time to select your Baskets, Vases, Ferneries, Lace Hand- % kerchiefs, Birds, Grasses, Dried and Artificial Flowers and all the knick- % nacks of a complete Florists' Outfit. g I. BAYERSDORFER & CO., ^S IIJR^T^'sT.Phila.. Pa. I jj ESTABU5HED 1866 EMILSTEFFENS> 5UCC.™ N.STEFFENS. "oSTEFrENSBROS. ^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 918 Filbert St.. PHILADELPHIA. FRESH CROP. THEY ARE VERY GOOD: per pound, 81.0O. /^•\//-\AO I r?A\/^0 OCRS RIVAL THE BEST IN THE MARKET. O T V^MO LC/AVCO. 16-20 in. $1.40; 21-24 in $l.rO; 25-28 in. $2.00; 29-30 in. $3.30; 33-36 in. J2.65; 31-40 in. }3 00; 41 44 in. J4 00; in packages of ten leaves. Imported Metal Designs, iust received latest, attractive stv es. from 35o upwards. Write for catalogue. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK. Now is vniir time, wtiile I have a surplus, to [?et yoursup- ptv. to the trade only, at $12 per ton in car lots of 12 tons; 2UO0 lbs . »14; »7.5ii lor 1000 lbs ; $4 for 500 lbs.; II per 100 lbs. Mixed Dwarf CANNA BULliS. ready this fall, S7 per M. The above prices are for cash oulv... M. T. THOMPSON. RiO VISTA. VA. CAPE FLOWERS. TOBACCO OUST BY CAR LOADS, ETC. A. HERRMANN T.Z Florists' Supplies Send for a price Ust. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34th St. , NEW YORK John Conley & Son, Manufacturers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. GflNt STAKES. 6 to 10 feet long, $2.50 PER THOUSAND. $2.00 per 1O0O in 10,000 lots. C. G. NANZ. Owensboro, Ky. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. SHEEP MANURE cation. ^^Spe'-ial prices to Florists and Seeds- men in lots of 20 tons and up. Testimonials from Agricultural Department University of California. Send for sample. GEO. C. ROEOING, Prop. FRESNO FERTILIZER WORKS, FRESNO. CAL. Thoroughly pulver- ized and ready for immediaie appli- Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. ^66 The American Florist. Sept. 30, Cambridge, O. I. A. Oldham, theproprietor of the only greenhouses in this busy little city, reports business good and the demand for flowers constantly gaining. The funeral of Hon. J. D. Taylor last week was an occasion calling for many designs. Among the thirteen pieces supplied by Mr. Oldham was a crescent wreath ordered by the bankers of Washington City. This stood four feet high; the base was made up of American Beauties, the heavy part of Bridesmaid and Perle roses with a filling of carnations and a white dove at the top. Another beautiful design was a broken column made ol white asters and pink roses. Mr. Oldham grows quite a lot of flowers in his own houses, but buys most of his roses and finer stock in Chicago. It speaks well for Chicago dealers that in eight years' dealing with them he has only twice received his flowers too late. A telegram at three o'clock will bring the flowers at seven o'clock next morning. PiNECASTLE, Fla.— J. F. _ Allen is removing his nursery and florist business to Orlando. \ * 4 Lancaster Pa. .June 17/99. Mr. THERON PARKER. Brooklyn. N Y.. DfiarSlr:— Your Mode' Car- nation Support I9 a 1 liyht In every wny and will no duubt be C)iiBld*red as necesnary as cood plants with g'owera when better known I con- sider It the best on the mar- ket, and It your other epe- clHltlen are equilly as K^ud. ihev shou'd make another addition to the money mak- ers of 1900. Kespectfully. ALHICRT M. HERR. Mr THEHON PARKER. Dear sir.— Your wire stake Is certainly a tiem Wli hout hesltatlnK we Indorse It as an up-io date carnation sup- (ort. Yours truly. DATLLE' OL'Za BROS. W. HOBOKEN. N. J., Feb 18 97. Mr THERON Parker, Dear Sir : — It kW**8 me much pleaf«ure tocortiralu- late you upon your tuccefs In getting up c^rnatloi: • •rts l"ihink-thai those I . _ had from you are n b 'ut perfect as anyb idy will be deal carnation support, a Lblng I have been locking for a long time Wishing you every success In the sale of them, 1 am Yours truly K. ASMUS. Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes AT LOWEST FRKES. Write for Prices. Circular and Special Discounts for Harly Orders. The Model Plant Stake Co., IHERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET, BROOKLYN, N. V. "NICOMIIl" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pests. SOLD BY SEEDSMEN. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. The Right Cypress for Greenhouse Material. Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac- tory ? If you have it does not foJlow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps. All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it ? If not you would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not aflord to jeop- ardize. We send out the best only. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. 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D. C. Mention the American Florist. Made by Packagea extra. C. HENNECKE CO."'"K!r"' Standard Pots °'"" Fof iMppin^""""' KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to — ^^— — ^^^^— Itfail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Prioe Lists Furnished on Application, GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTJFACTCniBRS OF Flower Pots. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndnn Street near Wrtgbtwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILU i8gg. The American Florist. 267 KROESCHELL BROS. CO. inX£>3E<.0 VSIX3 Greenhouse % Boiler, 29 to 69 Srie St, CHICAGO. Botlen made of tbe best of material. abeii,flrebo3 iteetfl and beads of steel, water space all around Xiont sides and back). Write for Information Please mention American Florist when writing. CYPRESS IS MUCH MPRBOUiUUlU;' THAN PINE. i BARS UP TO ^K perr >HjL£N6-rH «« lonser. IREENHOUSE AND OT^t W BUItPIHg M ATfeMAL. . Sen Aforour ltlu»tn»t«4 6ooK "CYPjRESlS LUMBER AMwfrs USES." 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Welch Bros 261 Wettiln W A 201 Wheeier-Steutel C0...2OS Whllidin fot Co 200 » Iboltt R 260 W lelor Bros 263 261 Wltlbold Geo I Wood Rrn« 205 Wood E M 4 Co I WoodrofTe M W 4 Ck) . .261 Wrede U II T lOngJao 2.5 Y 'tino Thr.« .1r 2.6 Yourg 4 Nugent 2.)6 Z^lles chas 4 Son.... 201 Xirngiebel Uenys 202 Zwelfel N 201) DIED AT 103-CHEVREUL We are his disciples in encouraging tlie use of iiarmonious combinations of the most durable and beautiful colors for house painting. Send for sample cards of LUCAS PAINTS. The.Best Boiler on E arth tor Greenhouse Heating. AL8O MA DE FO R STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Lealjy Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Up All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDA RD OF THE WORLD. 8IINI) FOR FLOBIBTS' CATALOGCr» AND PRICK LIST FREE I7PON APPLICATION. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NBW YORK CITT BRANCH ; 111 Fifth Ave., cor 18th St. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arcli, BOSTON. MASS. 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PLACE YOUR NAME iind yonr specialties before tbo purchasing florists of the entire country by advertising in ^^^ AMERICAN FLORIST. 9eWO *.OVT. NOW. ITiiE ^wm§m ^ijmi ii|i|i4i=< Rmerica is "the Praw at the Fessel; thera may be more comfort Amidships, but u/b are the iirst to touch Unknau/a Seas," Vol. XV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 7. i899- No. 592. ITlHIiE /4LilEiii!(i;/4i!S! iFlL@@l!@ir PUBLISHBD KVBRY SATTJRDAY BY AMBRIOAN FLORIST OOMPANY. 384 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Eaatem Office : 67 BromBeld St., BoBton. Snbtcriptlon, Jl.OO a year. To Europe, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OFFICERS— W. N. Runn. Mount Greenwood, III., president; P. Breitmbter, Detroit. Mich., vlce- & resident: W. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, lass , secretary; U. B. Beattt. Oil City, Pa , treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting will be held at New York, August. 1900. Officers-Elect Ito be Installed January 1, 1000]. B. M.Wood. Natlck. Mass.. president; F. R. PIERSOX, Tarrytown. N. Y., vice-president: secretary and tieas- urer as before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at New YorH, August, 1600. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian, MIcb.. Secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CO I^' TENTS. Notes from the Pacific coast ;269 The Cottage rose (illus.) 270 Flowerbeds at Philadelphia (illus.) 271 Carnations— Cultural notes 272 The commission man's judgment 27i Chrysanthemums— Cultural notes 272 —Chrysanthemums about Chicago 273 Rudbeckia triloba (illus.) 273 New York 274 Boston 274 Philadelphia 275 Chicago 275 Greenhouse building 276 (Joming exhibitions 276 Location of return pipes 276 The nomination of S. A. P. oflicers 276 Catalogues received 277 Obituary- F. W. Loudon 277 Omaha.". 278 The seed trade 282 —Corner on clover seed 282 — California notes 282 The nursery trade 284 Los Angeles 284 Tarrytown, N. Y 284 Our pastimes- At St. Louis 286 — A t Ne w Y ork 286 —At Philadelphia 286 Detroit 286 St. Paul 288 Pittsburg 286 Aurora, Tu 288 Cleveland 290 Rochester 292 In the Bay State 294 Northampton, Mass, — G. A. Thiele, formerly with A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., is now ioreman ior W. H. Field. Not«s from the Pacific Coast. \Essay of Henrv F. Michell, read before the Florisli Club of HiUadelplua, Tuesday evening, October 3, iSy').\ Again your chairman of the essay com- mittee has bestowed upon me the great favor of permitting me to hear myself speak and to take up yourvaluable time, of which you could probably make better use than in listening to some notes which may not interest you. However, I shall do my best, in these few pages of manu- script, to tell you what impressed me most during my trip to California, to look after growing crops of seeds and bulbs. California, as you all know, is a seed and bulb growing country and the seeds, if grown by careful and competent grow- ers, are certainly very good and can always be relied upon to grow fully ninety- five per cent and over. I left Philadelphia on June 12. Passing through the fertile farming districts of Pennsylvania we had a fine view of the well wooded and well watered hills and valleys of our state, with highly culti- vated farms following closely upon one another. Proceeding westward, our first stop was made at Chicago. Here I visited the different parks and especially noticed the well kept and well sprinkled lawns and the grand carpet and group beddings. Lawn sprinklers are used in great quantities and the beautiful green grass is certainly the result of this very liberal watering. After leaving Chicago we proceeded to Denver, passing through Nebraska. The scenery en route was in marked contrast with that in Pennsylvania— a flat coun- try, few trees and still fewer houses, with a farm or settler's wagon in view about every hour or two. Denver is a well planned city, with plenty of trees planted on each side of its broad streets and a good stream of clear water running con- stantly in the gutters, the arrangement being such as to produce an agreeable and refreshing effect especially upon the casual visitor. The Denver Park, which is very neat, is liberally supplied with lawn sprinklers, which are in action for ten hours daily, and the grass is beauti- ful. A novel sight was presented by the appearance of the ground in the park, which was apparently covered with snow, as the cottonwood trees were shedding their bloom in great profusion. The spectacle was one which would be quite unfamiliar to us here in Pennsyl- vania. Our next stop was at Salt Lake City, also a prosperous town, near the Great Salt Lake. Here the park around the public buildings is kept in up-to-date style. The grass is also all watered by lawn sprinklers every thirty to forty feet apart. The soil is very rich and, wherever it is watered, fine crops are grown. Proceeding westward from Salt Lake City we passed through the "great American desert." The ground is an end- less dry, gray waste, covered in places with sage brush, which the cattle feed upon and I was informed that it also acts as a medicine for cattle and sheep. The alkali dust in this region is abundant and we may be glad that we do not have it here in the east. After a long and rather tiresome travel through Nevada we reached California, "the land of fruit and flowers." The sight of palm trees, orange trees and other tropics was certainly an agreeable sur- prise and a refreshing one. Stately palms are seen everywhere out of doors, not growing in tubs or large pots, as we are accustomed to seeing them here, but all growing in the ground, on the sidewalks, and as large as our young shade trees. Roses grow to immense size and buds of La France are as large as American Beauties, Geraniums, fuchsias and helio- tropes grow to great size, especially in San Jose, Santa Barbara, Monterey, Los Angeles and Pasadena. San Jose is a most beautiful city. The streets, on both sides, are lined with immense, perfectly shaped palms of twenty-five feet and over in height. The very graceful pepper trees, with their fine foliage and cherry-red berries, are also here in profusion. Hedges are formed of geraniums. The Marechal Niel and Lamarque roses grow on trellises about two stories high. Heliotropes, fuchsias, etc., grow as large and are as flourishing as honeysuckles are with us. Santa Clara is a center for growing seeds such as onion, leeks, salsify, spinach, endive, carrot, etc. Several hundred acres are here also devoted to growing sweet peas for seed. There are over 150 varieties of the stand- ard sorts and also about twenty-five varieties of the new dwarf or Cupid introductions. One of the largest and best equipped ranches of this valuable flower is owned by C. C. Morse & Co., who are carefully selecting the largest flowering, long stemmed sorts, and add all new varieties as they are introduced, whereas poor varieties are dropped each year. The dwarf or Pink Cupid is a great favorite and does most excellently. A beautiful sight was a three feet wide border of a sidewalk all around the front 270 The American Florist. Oct. 7, and sides of Mr. Morse's residence, prob- ably 225 feet long, all planted of Pink Cuoid sweet peas, growing only six inches high, the ground being thickly coi «red with that beautiful pink flower, wh'ch emitted a delicious fragrance. These are worthy of extensive trials with us. They may do splendidly and would be something entirely new. The soil was sandy and light and is the best ior dwarf sweet peas. Leaving Santa CI ira and near by seed farms we made a stop at the Hotel Del Monte, Monterey, the immense grounds of which are laid out inmost magnificent style and upon a large'scale. Among the chief attractions here is an old fashioned "maze," which I did not dare to enterfor a greater distance than ten or fifteen feet as I am positive that I could not have found my way out again very quickly. The Arizona garden is another great attraction in these grounds. It is planted almost entirely with cacti, agaves and plants of similar character. An Arizona garden would be quite a novelty in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The grounds surrounding this grand hotel cover 126 acres and are kept in fine style. Plenty of of sprinkling is constantly going on to keep grass and flowers supplied with water. Conspicuous in the garden were a lot of the new yellow calla in bloom. Our next stop was at the "big trees" near Santa Cruz. The trees are certainly well named, as they are giant specimens of the California redwood variety. One tree measures ninety-five feet in circum- ference and is 300 feet high. Another is so large that General Fremont, when exploring this region about fifty years ago, used the hollow trunk of this tree as a tent and had plenty of room to spare. Our next move was on to Santa Bar- bara, which tiip we made by stage coach, starting from Lompoc at six o'clock in the morning. This was a fine ride. For great distances the road runs alongside of the Pacific Ocean and also through the large pampas grass district in Goleta. Pampas is here grown on a large scale. Where all the plumes are sold I can hardly say. One of the most showy plants in Santa Barbara is the mesembryanthemum. It flourishes here to perfection and is a solid mass of beau- tiful rich pink color. I do not know if these will give such satisfaction here with us but we shall certainly send out some seed, on trial, to customers in this vicinity and watch its results. Our next move was to Ventura, where calla and freesia bulbs are grown in very large quantities. This is also headquar- ters for the very choicest and most improved strains of petunia seed. The size of the flowers and the beautiful mark- ings, striped and throated, fringed and ruffled types, are a sight never to be for- gotten. I was informed that they grow constantly the whole year. Hybridizing seems to be the pride of the growers and it is very important to improve the strain. Begonias six feet high, passiflo- ras in every color, mandevilleas and a score of other plants are in great perfec- tion at this place. Rain is scarce but a plentiful supply of water is easily pro- cured by irrigation and is carried down alongside the long rows of crops. At Ventura no rain had fallen for a long time, but the heavy fogs seem to take the place of rain. The soil here is very dry and dusty on top, but when about two inches of top soil is removed the remainder is very dark, moist and exceedingly rich. A great advantage which the California seed growers have over eastern and European growers is that after harvest- ing their crops they can cure them in the open air and they need not fear that a rain will damage them while being cured. Santa Paula is also a successful seed growing district. I especiallj' noted some fine verbenas and exceptionally clean healthy asters, also Phlox grandiflora in large tracts. Near Santa Paula we vis- ited a ranch of 5,000 acres, all of which was planted with sugar beets. This was a seemingly endless stretch ot that profit- able crop. Another ranch of over 2,000 acres was planted entirely with Lima beans. The rows were over 4,000 feet long. The crop looked very well and should turn out a good many bushels of beans. A most interesting and beautiful dis- play was observed from the car windows in going from San Francisco to San Jose. On both sides of the railroad -tracks the embankments were a mass of native wild flowers, prominent among which were the yellow genista in full bloom, the Cal- ifornia poppy in great abundance in its bright orange color, and numerous oth- THE COTTAGE ROSE ers. In speaking of the large size to which plants attain here, I must not fail to mention a Lamarque rose in the grounds of the Arlington hotel at Santa Barbara, the trunk of which measures twenty-four inches in circumference. It is said that this is about the largest rose plant or tree in California. The Magno- lia grandiflora and M. glauca were a grand sight, being in full bloom, in the month of June. Araucarias are here in fine specimens, of fifty feet and over in height, and would make suitable plants if placed in jardinieres for house decora- tion—providing you had a large enough house. After leaving California we visited Portland, Oregon, where they have a most beautiful natural park. The roses there were magnificent. The buds and flowers were of the largest size I have ever seen. The plants also looked exceed- ingly healthy and not a diseased leaf was to be seen. They do not seem to be affected by the troubles of mildew, rose bugs and rose slugs — which fact must be attributed to the cool, fresh climate in that locality. Leaving Portland we stopped at the new cities of Seattle and Taconia, which are fast becoming very prosperous towns, although rather rough as yet in the suburbs. Our next journey led us to Yellowstone National Park, stopping en route at Helena, Mont., one of the leading mining towns. Yellowstone Park covers an area of 5775 square miles. It is worth a long journey to visit this place. A great part of the park is made up of formations formed by the overflow of hot springs and geysers, containing large quantities of various mineral matters, which gradu- ally make most beautiful creations of odd and finely colored shapes. These geysers play at different intervals, one regularly every fifty minutes, one every minute and others at uncertain periods; but the sudden appearance of a high col- umn of steam and boiling water thrown to a height of probably a hundred feet, accompanied by a loud noise, creates an impression which can never be forgotten. One of the peculiar formations is so simi- lar to a morning glory flower that it bears that name, and it certainly deserves it. The throat, which is of water, is of an immense depth and is shaped exactly like that popular flower, and thf rich colors are very correctly reproduced. Another of the wonders is the devil's paint pot, which boils day and night and throws up over the whole of its sur- face, a pasty substance exactly like paint of various colors. In Yellowstone Park are seen the nat- ural or wild flowers of almost every vari- ety and it should be a Mecca for botan- ists, as they would not have to go far to find almost every wild flower they might wish to have for their herbariums. Among the most plentiful are asters, petunias, white sunflowers, Indian paint brushes, etc. An interesting greenhouse in the park was filled with radishes, let- tuce and English prize cucumbers. This house was heated by a boiling spring which entered it at one end and flowed through the center and out at the other end, filling the house with steam. The temperature was 95°. The crops are matured in wonderfully quick time — rad- ishes in seventeen days and cucumbers also in a very short time. The gardener felt very proud of the results. I wonder if the steam vapor could be tried success- fully here. It may be worth an experi- ment. Leaving Yellowstone we returned home- ward, stopping at the beautiful twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Along the lakes in Minneapolis I noticed partic- ularly long rows of willows planted closely together. The branches are trained laterally, in careful order, and reminded me much of the European sys- tem used in Paris, Berlin and other cities with such good effect. A few days later I found myself back again in our beautiful city but had hardly arrived before your worthy chairman of the essay committee, Mr. Watson, called me up on the telephone, invited me to speak of my trip and would not take "no" for an answer. The result is before you in the brief and hastily written sketch which I have submitted. The Cottage Rose. Rarely do we find this grand old rose (Rosa alba) except in the front yard of some olden time home where, in spite of neglect, weeds and other unfavorable conditions, it has maintained an existence for perhaps half a century and borne each June its profuse crop of deliciously fragrant blossoms under circumstances that would have killed out a dozen suc- cessive plantings of the more pretentious tSgg. The American Florist. 271 BEDDING IN FAIRMOUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA. but not more lovable hybrid perpetuals. The old cottage rose was probably brought to this country by the early set- tlers trom England, whose affections it shared with the old French Rosa Gallica. Its long life showsits grand constitution, and it is well worthy of a place in every rose garden because of its all-around good qualities. Nurserymen should never omit it from their lists. Flower Beds at Philadelphia. At the recent encampment ot the Grand Army of the Republic held in Philadel- phia, one of the many attractions was the floral display of army badges at Fainiiount Park. Through the courtesy of C. H. Miller, I am enabled to present tbe readers of the American Florist with illustrations showing the badges and also the beautiful Horticultural Hall, Fairmount Park. I have thought that a few notes on the plants used in makingsomeof thedesigns would be of much interest to many read- ers and am indebted to Thomas Minzey. Mr. Miller's assistant, for the names of some of the plants used. Taking the Fifth Corps' badge, the Maltese cross, for a commencement, there are six kinds of plants used in its compo- sition. The outside line is Echeveria secunda glauca, the next, a brown colored crassula, the nextSedum variegatumand the fourth, the dark center, Alternan- thera rosea. The circular center has for its outside line the new alternanthera, Prospect Park; the white plant appearing next is Echeveria Pachyphy tum, the small darkish little clump in the center being Echeveria metallica. This particular design was beautifully constructed and was much admired. The clover leaf, the Second Corps' badge, took four sorts in its make up. The stem, or petiole, of the leaf had Echeveria secunda glauca for border, with centerof the Prospect Park alternanthera. The body of the leaf had the same echeveria with rows of Alternanthera aurea next, and center of a reddish unnamed alter- nanthera. This, too, was as perfect a piece of work as one could wish to see. The Eleventh Corps claims the crescent badge. For the outside row of this Echeveria secunda glauca was used, for the next rows a new red althernanthera, the name of which I could not learn, and next Alternanthera aurea, with the center of A. Prospect Park. The star represents the Twelfth Corps, and this was another work of much beauty. For the outside E. secunda glauca was used, next brown crassula, third, Sedum variegatum. The white in the center is Echeveria Pachyphytum, and the center, E. metallica. It will be noticed that the plants used are the same and in the same order of arrangement as in the Fifth Corps' insignia, excepting that alternanthera is omitted. The letters "G. A. R." and figures "1899" are composed of Echeveria secunda glauca. As will be seen the designs are on the grassy slope of a terrace in front of Hor- ticultural Hall. This is what is known as the Schuylkill River front, as the build- ing stands on an eminence far above the river, from which a fine veiwof a portion of the city and of Laurel Hill Cemetery is obtained. The hall itself was built for the Centen- nial Exposition in 187G, and is almost alone in representing buildings erected in the park at that time. Many exotics planted therein at that time now find the roof too low for their aspirations So large and rank is the growth of most of the plants that its interior is much as one would suppose a tropical woods would be. It is a great pleasure to thousands of visitors in winter to wander under the mass of foliage. There is much in the flowering line in the main hall. On the approach of cold weather such outdoor plants as are not required are usually given away to the public and are appa- rently much appreciated by the recipi- ents. Joseph Meehan. CoLDWATER, MicH.— Van Aken Bros, report a good trade and bright pros- pects. During the season they have built two violet houses 20x133, a smilax house 25x3-i and a propagating house 6x56. 272 The American Flor/sT. Oct. CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. October 7. — The popular cry is that carnations are not injured by a cool tem- perature and that while heat is necessary for roses, carnations are in no need of it yet. There is some truth in this but, as in all other truths, there are exceptions. With summer temperature one day and a drop to 35° the next a little heat in the houses is an absolute necessity. The check from such sudden changes is not so noticeable as with roses but it is there all the same and often means a greater loss than the grower realizes. Do not allow your houses to become overheated as that will mean quite as much loss as to allow them to become too cool; in fact the latter is prefer- able, for to soften the plants up with too much heat at this season, when flowers are not in especial demand, is extremely bad policy. Far better is it to gradually acclimate your plants to a night temper- ature of 45° and hold them at that for the next month or six weeks. After chrysanthemums are out of the way you may gradually bring the temperature up to 50° or 55° at night. This treatment, followed up with judg- ment and common sense, varying slightly one way or the other according to the condition of the plants, will produce the best crop of Christmas flowers that the plants can be made to yield. Another point is to be careful not to overfeed your plants now. If the soil was in good shape wheii you planted there should be no necessity for addi- tional fertilizer until the Christmas crop of buds is set; then a stimulant may be given to bring the blooms in at the proper time and to add to the color and size of the flowers. I have before stated that overfeeding weakens root action, but it will bear rep- etition. There is no time like the present, with plenty of sunshine and no heavy crop ofbuds to mature,forgettingagood root formation. This is as necessary to the carnation as a good foundation is to a building, for with a good foundation you can add successfully as much to the top of the plant as you choose but without it you are sure to make a failure. On no account permit your beds to become over-run with weeds; they not only make your place look slovenly but use up a large percentage of the fertiliz- ing material that should be held in reserve for the carnations. Do the weed- ing carefully so as not to disturb the young roots of the carnations. Disbudding should be attended to reg- ularly. A good plan is to set apart a day each week for this work and follow it up all the season. Like most other tasks, if this one is attended to regularly it is quickly accomplished and the results are much more satisfactory than when it is done haphazard and irregularly. Albert M. Here. The Commission Man's Judgment. The subject of the integrity of commis- sion men has been discussed so fully that one would think there could be little left unsaid. But is it really honesty that is sometimes lacking? Is it not more often judgment? I was recently talking with an up-to-date grower, one who is well known to both buyers and sellers, and will try to give the substance of his remarks. "I can't afford to grow the lines the big s;rowers do," said he, "for so soon as stock becomes at all plentiful they sell cheaper than I can do and make a profit. As a consequence I always devote a bench or more to experiments with new things, for I must grow the novelties, things which command the highest prices. Now I grew something unusual and sent the cut to a commission man who sold it out for, say 25 cents a dozen. That was all he asked for the stock. "Now he was honest; what he lacked was judgment. Had he been an old line commission man he would have known the value of flowers and would have taken into consideration in putting a price on the stock in question the fact that if he looked far and wide he could not get any more at any price and would have asked $2.50 or $3 for what he sold for a quarter. Some one would have paid it. "While judgment is a prime requisite in a commission man it is true that it can- not be used if the growers do not put the stock on the market in the best condi- tion. For example, one grower sends in 100 carnations, puts exactly twenty-five in a bunch and sticks the bunches down in a comer among the other stock, so that when they reach the commission man one or two flowers are broken ofl" and the rest are far from fresh-looking. Another man puts twenty-six or even twenty-seven in a_ bunch and packs them with care. The two may be neighbors and ship to the same house, they may grow the same varieties, in fact the care- less man may have the best stock at the time of cutting, although this is improb- able, and still his returrs will be less because his stock reaches the market in bad order. "To be a successful commission man you must know the condition of every flower and give it proper care upon its receipt. You must have no favorites and sell to the man who is willing to pay the highest price. Above all, when you know that you have something that the other fellow has not, put on the price and get the grower all you can. Bear in mind that if one man won't buy another man will. There is always a buyer for every flower, even if most of them do want to beat down the price." Charlie's Aunt. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CULTURAL NOTES. We have reached the season when a little fire heat at night is necessary to insure a dry atmosphere. We aim to keep the night temperature in our chrysanthe- mum houses as near as possible to 48° with a crack of ventilation on. By hav- ing a little steam running through one of the pipes during the night we are able to regulate the temperature and without forcing the plants at all. After the buds begin to show color there are times, especially if we get two or three wet days together, when a little higher tempera- ture must be maintained to prevent moisture from settling on the blooms. BEDDING IN FAIRMOUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA. i8gg. The American Florist. 273 Have all the buds far enough away from the glasifor their proper develop- ment and see that all the stems are tied as straight and firmly as possible. All superfluous material and any rubbisli should be cleaned away from under the benches and the walks fixed so that no water stands in pools after watering. The temperature during the day must be governed to a certain extent by the condition of the weather. On very bright days all the ventilation possible can be given, but avoid cold draughts. It is necessary to raise the ventilators grad- ually, beginning early in the day, closing them in the same way toward evening. On dull and dreary days a few degrees above the night temperature, with ven- tilation enough to keep the air pure, will suffice. The buds of several of the early varie- ties are now expanding rapidly and it is well to make note of any peculiarity or failing which will come in handy as a reference when laying out next season's work. It is a great temptation to begin cutting when there are enough petals formed to call it a bloom but we have found it much the best policy to allow the flowers to properly develop before marketing them. C. W. Johnson. CHRYSANTHEMUMS ABOUT CHICAGO. The near approach of autumn brings speculation as to the probabilities in the chrysanthemum supply and with the view of furnishing accurate information as to the conditions likely to prevail in the Chicago market the leading growers have supplied the following information in regard to their stocks. It will be seen that the cut is likely to be some 36,000 in excess of last year. With most of the growers the plants are reported as in good condition and the crop is likely to be a few days earlier than a year ago, when nearly everyone was a little late. Weber Bros, have 40,000 plants, all grown to single stem, as against 5,000 last year. The plants are in the best possible shape and the cut is expected to begin about October 10 and extend to Christmas. They have 10,000 plants of Ivory and 10,000 of Major Bonnaff on. Next in order come Minnie Wanamaker, Glory of Pacific, Maud Dean, Mrs. Jerome Jones, W. H. Chadwick, Yellow Queen, Golden Wedding, Mayflower and Frank Hardy. They have a few plants of Fee du Champsaur. J. N. Lang has about 6400 plants on his place at Robey and Melrose streets, slightly in excess of his stock last year. He has 1100 Mrs. Jerome Jones, 1000 Major BonnaflFon, 800 Maud Dean, 600 Glory of Pacific, 400 each of Mrs. Fred. L. Button and W. H. Chadwick, 300 each of Mrs. Pierce, Autumn Glory, Yellow Mrs. Jones, Ivory and Pink Ivory, 200 each of Minnie Wanamaker, Viviand-Morel and Solar Queen. Mr. Lang reports his plants small and back- ward. Bassett & Washburn expect to cut 30,000 blooms, their planting being the same as last year. They are growing about twenty-five of the leading varie- ties and the stock is rated as in very good shape. For early they have Lady Fitzwigram and Marquise de Montmort which will soon be in, followed by Ivory, Pink Ivory, Major Bonnaffon and Eugene Dailledouze. In the Stollery Bros', collection there are fourteen varieties from which they expect to cut about 2500 blooms, slightly less than last year. The princi- pal sorts are Major Bonnaffon, Soleil de 1 -A' *'•':*■ ^-^'f^^J** '■**->^ » ■ ' ' ■im^^^^^^sm RUDBECKIA TRILOBA AT EGANDALE, ILL. Octobre, Frank Hardy, W. H. Chadwick, Yellow Queen, Mrs. Jerome Jones and Golden Wedding. Yellow Queen will be ready about October 15 but the mid- season sorts are about two weeks late. P. Weilaad, Evanston, reports about 4000 blooms, which he expects to use for local trade. In white he has Mrs, Robinson, The Queen, Mayflower, Ivory and Mrs. Jerome Jones; in pink. Glory of Pacific, Viviand-Morel, President Smith and Pink Ivory; in vellow, Emily Hen- derson, Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, Golden Wed- ding and Major Bonnaff'on. The first flowers will be ready by October 10. Poehlmann Bros, have about the same number of plants as last year. They are the largest growers of chrysanthemums ior this market and have about thirty varieties in their houses. One house of Lady Fitzwigram has already nearly all been cut. Their plants, like those of most other growers, are not so tall as usual this year, which they attribute to the cool summer. Part of their stock, which they consider rather better than usual, is grown to single stems and part with two and three flowers to a plant. W. N. Rudd will cut about 4500 blooms this year against 4000 last year. His varieties are Ivory, Yellow Ivory, Yellow Queen, Henry Hurrell, Mrs. H. Weeks, Major Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding, May- flower, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Yellow Mrs. Jones, Henry Nanz, Autumn Glory, Mrs. Perrin, Mrs. S. T. Murdock, Maud Dean, Xeno, Fee du Champsaur, Rustique, Yel- low Mayflower, Solar Queen, Defender, Black Hawk and Henry Shrimpton and C. W. Johnson, the grower, is better sat- isfied with the plants than in any previ- ous season. Anton Then will cut 3,500 blooms this season as against 3,200 last year. Lady Fitzwigram, Mrs. H. Robinson, Ivory, Minnie Wanamaker, Mrs. Jerome Jones, W. H. Chadwick, Maud Dean, Glory of Pacific, Mrs.S. T. Murdock, Yellow Queen, Golden Wedding and Major Bonnaffon are the priflcipal varieties although there are six of the newer sorts on the place. All are in good shape. H. Schiller has the same number of blooms in sight as last year, about 10,000. He has only eight or nine varie- ties on the place and the stock is princi- pally Major Bonnaffon, Lady Fitzwi- gram, W. H Lincoln and Mrs. H. Robinson. The stock is in fair condition. Rudbeckia Triloba. In August and September we are indebted to the cone flowers for much of the brilliancy in our gardens and fields. The stateliest and probably most inter- esting is the more recent double form of Rudbeckia laciniata known in catalogues as "the summer chrysanthemum," and as Rudbeckia Golden Glow. This unusual form is caused by the disk florets being changed into ray florets. It is the tallest grower of the group. Rudbeckia Autumn Glory is probably a garden form that first appeared in England many years ago. The plant is robust, growing about four feet high, bearing flowers nearly four inches in diameter. The ray florets, about twelve in number, one and one-half inches long and three-fourths of an inch broad, a deep lemon in color, cone over an inch in length and greenish yellow. Rudbeckia triloba, here illustrated, so named on account of its lower leaves being three lobed, is one of the most showy of the group. The flower heads are small but numerous, almost com- pletely covering the plant, showing just enough green of the foliage to set off the blooms. The ray florets are eight in number, deep yellow, and contrast well with the black-purple disk. The plant grows about three and one-half feet high and nearly as broad and is very rich and effective, especially when near a strong- growing specimen of Aconitum Napellus, the deep blue flowers of which contrast well with it. The more dwarf R. speciosa, some- 274 The a merican Florist. Oct. times called R. Newmanni is also quite showy but is so near like R. hirta. the black-eyed Susan of our fields, that it is often mistaken for it. It, however, has about double the number of ray florets that R. hirta has, making a more com- pact flower. Bentham and Hooker class Echinacea purpurea among the rudbeckias, thus adding a color other than yellow to the family. This grows about four feet high and produces flowers some four inches across, of a reddish purple, sometimes, when grown in full sun, a deep pink. These last a long time and are very eftect- ive among shrubbery. Another species often classed as an echinacta isR angusti- folia, having rose-colored flowers closely resembling R. purpurea. All of the above mentioned rudbeckias are hardy perennials of easy growth. There has lately appeared in catalogues an annual from Texas called Rudbeckia bicolor which is certainly worthy of cul- tivation. It grows about two feet high, producing many flowers two inches in diameter; ray florets fifteen in number three-fourths oi an inch in length, a rich velvety brown at the base, with deep yellow lips, disk cone shaped, one-half an inch high and deep brown in color. W. C. Egan. New York. dewey day demoralized dealing. — sunday not a day of rest. — wanted, a leader. — a healthy market. — surpluses here and there.— rush for stock ends in a dog trade. — disap- pearance of a well-liked salesman. — who's who and what's what in GOTHAM. ■ The greater part of last week was spent by the occupants of many of the florist stores, wholesale as well as retail, in the consideration of ways and means whereby a few five-dollar bills could be made b/ the sale of seats for the Dewey parade, if on the line of march, or devis- ing schemes for seeing the sight without having to pay for it, it not on the line of march. Hammers and nails did not, however, always come so handy to the amateur carpenters and upholsterers and some of the contrivances met the same fate as the Spanish cruisers in Manila Bay, with the difterence that they were wrecked even before Dewey appeared. All had a good time, though, and while the big event demoralized everthing in the way of business for the time being, there is nothing more serious to com- plain of and all are ready to settle down now for the big, prosperous season which everyone believes is in store for us. It is much to be regretted that with- in recent years business rivalry has brought about an almost total elimina- tion of Sunday as a day of rest or recrea- tion lor those engaged in the florist business in this city. At first it was only to look out for the delivery of some funeral design or similar cause that the store doors were unlocked on Sunday. Then it grew into a regular half day opening and now it is, with many, prac- tically the entire day. The late hours of the week day business furnish a good reason why the florists' clerks should have their Sunday to themselves and it is believed that some mutual arrange- ment might be perfected whereby this might be brought about without injury to the business or the community. A number of the leading proprietors have expressed a willingness to close up pro- vided their neighbors will do likewise. Who will start the movement in earnest? The cut flower trade, as a whole, is in healthy condition and the situation, at present, is regarded by those best quali- fied to know as fairly satisfactory when compared with recent years. First-class American Beauty roses maintain their hold remarkably well and selected stock of other varieties of roses, as well as carnations, is meetingwitha fair amount of encouragement. Cattleyas made a bad break in price last week, owing in part to the increasing receipts of C. labiata and the condition of the lily of the valley market shows that the grow- ers are crowding it in faster than the normal demand would warrant, the result being that the price is badly demoralized. Violets are getting plenti- ful, in the lower grades, but there are a few flowers remarkably good for the sea- son coming in, and these sell well. The other kind does not sell at all and much of the inferior material is lost— not by the grower always but by his commis- sion man, who, between the coercion by the grower and the chasing by his rival, finds himself lacking the necessary courage to face the issue. The cold snap has set things in active motion over at the Cut Flower Market on Thirty-fourth street. Outdoor flow- ers got their finish on the night of October 1 and on Monday morning there was an old-fashioned rush for the limited quantity of material that came in. The demand for carnations and chrysanthemums exceeded the supply. The crowd went home very happy with empty baskets, but not before they had the pleasure of watching Charlie Millang make a dog trade that astonished the house. Many expressions of sorrow are heard at the market and elsewhere over the disappearance of Fritz Kessler who has been for some years salesman for his uncle, T. F. Ehrhardt, of Woodside. A communication in one of the daily papers from Kessler indicated that it was his purpose to commit suicide on account of despondency. He has not been seen for two weeks but a hope exists that he may still be alive. John Voung isreceivinglargequantities of cattleyas, handsome labiatas, that find a ready demand wherever high-class trade prevails. George Saltford has opened a head- quarters for the sale of violets at whole- sale at the same address as Millang & Co., 50 West Twenty-ninth street. Thos. W. Weathered is expected to sail from Liverpool for New York, on the Lucania, on Saturday, October 7. Visitors in town: E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass.; P. J. Berckmansandson, Augusta, Ga.; Harry Balsley, Detroit, Mich.; W. Breitenstein, Wm. Loew, Pittsburg, Pa., and Edwin Lonsdale, Philadelphia, Pa. Boston. BUSINESS BRISKS A BIT. — STOCK IN THE MARKET. — FLORISTS REPRESENTED IN THE FARMERS' NATIONAL CONGRESS. — HORTICULTURAL CLUB HOLDS A LOVE FEAST.— ORATORS AND THEIR SUBJECTS. — FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SHOW AT HOR- TICULTURAL HALL. — VISITORS. Business seems to have taken a little spurt this week. Jack Frost is, no doubt, responsible partially, for he has made a clean sweep of all the outdoor bloom. Much complaint is heard of the (|uality of carnations coming in, the average receipts being of inferior grade, but the growers are promising better things soon. American Beauty roses have stif- fened up in price about twenty-five per cent and it is hoped that the advancecan be maintained. But the minor grades are not included in this. Lily of the valley is abundant, asters ^re nearly run out, chrysanthemums begin to assert themselves and an air of activity rules in all lines. Edwin Lonsdale arrived in town on Tuesday morning armed with a formid- able document, nearly four feet square, announcing that "reposing especial trust and confidence in his judgment, integrity and abilitj'," the governor of the state of Pennsylvania has commissioned him as a delegate to the Farmers' National Congress, convening this week at Boston. The opening session of the congress was largely attended by delegates from all parts of the country, governors and legis- lators being among the number, but none more dignified nor distinguished- looking than the esteemed representative of the florists of the Quaker City. Wel- coming addresses were made by Mayor Quincy on behalf of the city, Gen. Apple- ton on behalf of the state, the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and others. Hon. W. D. Hoard, of Wisconsin, presides and the sessions will extend over a week, with many entertainments interspersed. The Horticultural Club had a session on Wednesday afternoon, October 4. The presence of Edwin Lonsdale in the club's preserves was sufficient provoca- tion for this and the arrival of C. B. Weathered emphasized it. The gather- ing was at the Squantum Inn. F. R. Mathison presided and won high honors for his ability in this position. The speakers were Lawrence Cotter, who expressed his high appreciation of the guest of the occasion; James Comley, who did likewise; P. Welch, who talked mathematics and farming statistics and complimented Pennsylvania's governor for his wisdom in selecting Mr. Lonsdale to represent the farming interests of his state; \V. W. Edgar, who mentioned the value of time; W. f. Stewart, who read letters of sympathy from several ab- sentees; Wm. Donald, who modestly dis- claimed any credit for raising the best stove plants in Massachusetts; Alex. Montgomery, who broke his resolution as to speaking in public; W. H. Long, who showed both oratorical and musical ability; E. M. Wood, who had come from the yacht races especially to greet his friend Lonsdale; Thos. A. Cox, who congratulated everybody, and Warren Ewell, who explained that all the farms in Massachusetts had been cut up into boulevards for the benefit of the bicyclers. Mr. Lonsdale responded to the compli- ments extended in a fitting manner and, on urgent request, rendered the Duke of York song with variations. Mr. Weath- ered also expressed his own and the New York Florists' Club's kind feelings toward the Boston fraternity. Toastmaster Mathison was given a unanimous vote of thanks and the freedom of the city of Squantum. Auld Lang Syne closed the entertainment. The fruit and vegetable show at Horti- cultural Hall last week was notable, especially for the very fine display of native grapes. Wm. Donald, first, and D. F. Roy, second, was the record on decorative plants. E. O. Orpet was given a silver medal for Cattleya Alpha, an American hybrid between C. labiata and C. Bowringeana. Mr. Burt's display of cactus dahlias was superb. N. F. McCarthy's auction sales arc prospering. Visitors in town: H. R. Mitchell. Waterville, Me.; A. Dimmock, St. Albans, London; Wm. Loew, Pittsburg, Pa.; Ed. Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa.; C. B. Weathered, New York. iSgg. The American Florist. 275 Philadelphia, STATE OF THE MARKET, — STOCKS AND PRICES. — MEETING OF THE CLUB.— NEW MEMBERS.— ANDERSON AND HIS METHODS OF BUILDING.— GKIGG TO GO WITH BAT- TLES—SOME GOOD NEW DAHLIAS.— DES- CRIPTIONS OF MANY SORTS. The cool weather of the past few days has shortened up the stocks of cut flowers, and this, together with the increasing volume of business, has stiff- ened prices considerably. Beauties, first choice, are novy $2.5u per dozen and scarce at that. The quality keeps improving all the while, which is the case, also, with the teas. Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are $3 to $4 per hundred, with a few extras at $5. Some grand Kaiserinsarenowcoming in which easily bring $(i. Carnations are getting into form and anything worth looking at brings $1.,")0 or seeks another buyer. As yet McGowan, Hill, Scott, Daybreak and Eldorado are the only kinds offered. Lily of the valley is spasmodically scarce and it behooves a man to be sure of his market before he promises any quantity for the next day's delivery. Heavy frosts have finished the outside flowers, dahlias being entirely destroyed; even cosmos in many cases was totally ruined. This will make the chrysanthe- mums more welcome. The first in were from George Campbell, who sold the bulk of hisFitzwigramto Hugh Graham. So far no flowers, or practically none, have appeared on the market. Violets are coming in nicely, that is, the single varieties, none of the doubles being in view yet. The October meeting of the Florists' Club last Tuesday evening was well attended, the attraction being the paper by H. F. Michell on his recent visit to the Pacific coast, which appears in another column. The club is increasing in membership rapidly, as five new names were added to the role and about filteen proposed for action at the next meeting. In this latter list were the names of several ladies. This struck the bachelors of the assemblage in a peculiar manner, and we question if they are over their surprise yet. It was voted unanimously, however, to receive the names, and our club room will now be graced by the presence of the ladies, not only as guests but with the right of membership. George Anderson has torn down one house and is erecting another. George is one of the finest mechanics in the busi- ness and his houses are models of pre- cision and fine fitting. The glass in this structure is being placed to throw the water to the middle, although in most of his other houses it is placed the other way. It is being lapped and bedded in putty. A gutter in the plate or cross beam into which the upper ends of the sash bars are fastened, just below the ventilators, will, he thinks, prevent drip. He is also of the opinion that the arrange- ment of the tables that provides for a walk around the outside and next to the side walls of the house is of more import- ance to the growth of the plants than many of the innovations, such as short lean to the south, that have been intro- duced recently. They are so much more conveniently cared for, and then, too, he says the houses will last longer, as the walls are kept dryer. Edwin Lonsdale is in Boston this week attending the sessions of the National Fanners' Congress, to which he was appointed a delegate from Pennsylvania by Governor Stone. C. H. Grigg is to manage the new Century Flower Shop for H. II. Battles. We are glad to welcome Mr. Grigg into the ranks again after his long retirement. Some years ago he set forth his ideas regarding flowers at popular prices in a paper read before the Florists' Club; he will now be in a position to put them into practice. One of the best things seen at the dahlia exhibition, which closed September 30, was Mr. Blanc's new decorative dahlia, Philadelphia, exhibited by Wm. Henry Maule. The flowers were perhaps the finest in the show and certainly the largest. In color they resemble the famous Nympha;a, although more delicate and refined. They are carried on long, strong aad erect stems. It is a very free and early bloomer and was awarded a certificate of merit. The following are descriptions of some of the best in the Dreer collection of new cactus dahlias: Miss Webster, a very fine white with rather long petals, much resembling Perle de la tite d' or. Loreley, was perhaps admired more than any other cactus dahlia; extra fine shape, erect, color of La France, shading to white in center. Hohenzollern, distinct shade of orange or nankin yellow; fine form. Aegir, crimson red; fine color. F. Bartels, bright vermilion scarlet; one of the best. Austin Cannell, as shown, did not appear to correspond with the origin- ator's description which claims it to be a mauve pink or rose color. George Marlow, primrose yellow, shaded amber. Mrs. A. Beck, a rich reddish-salmon with long pointed petals. Perle de la tCte d'or, which obtained a first prize two years ago as the best nov- elty exhibited, showed up in fine form, the color being absolutely pure white and the form very original and distinct. Gilt Edge, a fancy sort, appears to improve in size and form yearly. It is quite unique and could be picked out at a distance from all others; it received a first prize. Visitors in town: Mrs. M. Silliman, Chicago; Lloyd G. Blick, Norfolk, Va.; Thos. Galvin and Arthur Newmann, Bos- ton; Robt. Patterson, Baltimore. Chicago. BRISK CALL FOR STOCK. — DECIDED SHORT- AGE OF CARNATIONS. — ASTERS ARE GOOD PROPERTY. — WEDDING OF A POPULAR WHOLESALER.— JOHNSON GOES HOME TO ENGLAND. — STORIES OF THE STREETS AND OF THE TOWN. The average wholesaler has not con- descended to speak to a fakir this week if, indeed, any Greek has been venture- some enough to put his face inside a com- mission house. It has not been a ques- tion of price in this market this week. It is true that there have been more roses than in the ten days previous and that the cut is increasing rapidly but the strength of the buying has made prices firm at 5 cents and 6 cents. Beauties have 'oeen in particular favor. The car- nation supply has been vastly below the demand and every flower has brought at least 2 cents while 4 cents has not infre- quently been paid over the counter. Local buying has been particularly strong and promises to hold up for the city is full of strangers and society will be wide awake through the fall festival. Chrys- anthemums are coming in more plenti- fully. Poehlmann is cutting some very good Lady Fitzwigram which bring $2 a dozen. Large (juantities of wild smilax are being used for festival decorations. Leucothoe sprays from North Carolina are coming in heavily and are the best on record. The most profitable property in the market this week has been the Pennsylvanian asters at McKellar & Winterson's. One day's shipment was 7,300 and they sold up to $4 a hundred. Chas. W. McKellar, of McKellar & Winterson, and Miss Harriet Ayres were married on Wednesday evening, Septem- ber 27. Mr, McKellar failed to give his friends advance information of the event but the surprise has made their congrat- ulations even more hearty than would have otherwise been the case. Mr. and Mrs. McKellar will reside at the Mar- quette, 85 Rush street, where they will be at home to their friends after November 1. The great parade of the industries, a feature of the fall festival in which the florists will be represented by a float, has been postponed from to-night until Tues- day evening. The committee expects the float to be a creditable representative of the trade, although the scarcity of stock may interfere with the plans to a slight degree. Chas. W. Johnson, for several years foreman for W. N. Rudd, of Mt. Green- wood, will resign his position about December 1 and take his family to spend Christmas at the old home in Red Hill, Surrey, England. Mr. Johnson has the best wishes of a large circle of friends for an enjoyable trip and his future welfare. The Association of Western Jobbers met at the Auditorium Hotel in this city on Tuesday and decided to again advance the price of glass ten per cent. It was stated that all the firms doing business in the Mississippi valley are represented in the association. Bassett & Washburn decorated the new home of the Hinsdale Club for its opening Monday night. The club house is one of the finest inthe vicinity of Chicago. Both members of the firm are enrolled in the organization. Capt. H. Schuenemann, of the schooner Mary Collins, sailed this week to North- ern Michigan for his customary cargo of greens. He expects to return about November 15. A. G. Prince & Co. will have greens to go the rounds this season for out at Hinsdale, H. Payne is building an adian- tum house 40x150, an asparagus house 51x70 and two smilax houses 30x70. George Allen left J. C. Schubert & Co., last week and John Burke is now in charge there with Henry Rowe, formerly with the Thiele Floral Co. , to back him up. Peter Reinberg, Henry Wietor and Matt. Everett went to Remsen, Iowa, Tuesday on a ten day's hunting trip. J. B. Deamud is successor to the Illinois Cut Flower Co., at the old stand, 51 Wabash avenue. The festival has made some little demand for evergreen wreathing for dec- orations. Christ. Ehrhardt, at Park Ridge, is now cutting about 400 California violets a day. The Morton Floral Co. opened at 743 East Forty- seventh street last week. O. P. Bassett, returned from Florida last week. Visitors: G. E. Hunt, of the M. A. Hunt Floral Co., Terre Haute, Ind.; Jas. Gur- ney, St. Louis; Geo. Souster, Elgin, 111.; Thos. Archer, St. Joseph, Mich.; E. E. Boynton, Sycamore, III.; Mr. Sheldon, of Fidler & Sheldon, Racine, Wis.; F. A. Belt, Sterling, 111.; Victor Waymann, Madison, Wis. 276 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Sabscription, $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, 8100 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Fogltion Onaranteed. Discounts, 6 times 6 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The Advertising Department of the American Ft^orist 1b for Florists, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines ONLY. Orders lor lets than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach ns by Wednesdayto se- cure Insertion In the Issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. The price of glass, including vases, has taken another jump upward. The National Chrysanthemum Society of France now has a membership of 556. Its annual exhibition opens November 3 at Lyons. George R. Davis, the Director General of the World's Fair, admitted to a New York correspondent that the profits of the glass trust were over 100 per cent in the past year. The palm swindler has been easily defeated several times recently bv the precaution of verifying orders received from strangers. Let the next man to meet him do the trade a favor by causing his arrest. We learn something of the extent of the greenhouse business in this country from a booklet recently issued by the Herendeen Mfg. Co., of Geneva, N. Y., in which it is stated that there are in New England alone 1,000,000 feet of glass heated by the Furman boilers that firm. Reports from the north VVisconsin green districts show so far little if any picking done; local buyers there say that owing to higher prices for lumber and pulp wood, green pickers will not take hold of that work except at a considera- ble advance. First costs to begin the season are likely to be from $5 to $7 per 1000 pounds higher. Greenhotise Building. Columbus, O. — Underwood Bros., house 20x150. Newtown, N. Y. — C. Beckmann, house 17x100. West Hoboken, N. ] — Chas. Wache, house 15x140. Cleveland, O.— Jos. Eadie, rebuilding range; Smith & Fetters, rebuilding house. Glenville, O.— R. Gamble, house 12x100, remodeling others. Willoughby, O.— H. R. Carlton, violet house 7x100, rose house 20x125. Milfora, Mass.— Chas. H. Metcalf, one house. Salem, Mass. — McGee, Geary & Co., one house. Windsor Locks, Conn. — H. A. Pinney, one house. Rockland, Mass. — Win. Arnold, one house. Old Lynne, Conn.— Mrs. M. Griswold, range of conservatories. Ivoryton, Conn.— H. P. Chapman, one house. St. Johnsbury, Vt.— C. F. Gibbs, house 14x00 and remodeling old houses. Woodlawn, N. Y.— Wm. Nillson, tVvo commercial houses. Port Huron, Mich.— F. B. Havers, one house. Rochester, N. Y.-^Geo. Crooke & Co., house 20x75. Comins Exhibitions. [Secretaries arc requested to supply any omis- sions from this list. | Chicago, Nov. 7-11. — Chrysanthemum show, Hon. Society of Chicago. Willis N. Rudd, Ass't Sec'y, Room 202, 185 Dearborn St. Galveston, Tex., Nov. 14-15.— First lloral fair, ladies of Galveston. Mrs. Christopher Dart, Sec'y. liosToN, Mass., Nov. 7-10. — Chrysanthemum show, Massachusetts Uort. Society. Robert Man- ning, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall. Newport, R. I., Nov. 14-16.— Chrysanthemum show, Newport Hort. Society, Alex. Maclellan, Sec'y. Worcester, Mass., Nov. 8-9.— Chrysanthemum show, Worcester County Hort. Society. A. A. HiNon, Sec y. 18 Front St. PouGBKEEPsiE,N.Y..Nov.8 10.— Annual exhibi- tion, Dutchess County Hort. Society. W. G. Gomersall, Sec'y, Fishkill. Tarrttown, N. Y., Nov. 10-11.— Chrysanthe- mum show, Tarrytown Hort. Society. Wm. Mc- Cord, Sec'y. Providence, R. I., Nov. 9-10. — Chrysanthemum show, Rhode Island Hort. Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 61 Westminster St., Providence. Buffalo, N. v.. February 15-16, 190O.— Exhibi- tion American Carnation Society. Albert M. llcrr, Lancaster, Pa., Sec'y. New York, N. Y., March and June, 1900.— First exhibitions American Rose Society. Paul M. Pierson, Scarborough, N. Y., Sec'y. Brockton, Mass., Nov. 1-3. — Exhibition of Brockton Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Walter E. Baker, Sec'y, Box 220, Campello. Mass. Waco, Texas, Nov. 15-17. Fourth Chrysanthe- mum show, Texas State Floral Society. Miss Bella Beer, Sec'y, Waco, Texas. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 14-18.— Chrysanthemum show, St. Louis Florists' Club. Emii Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvaniaavenie. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 7-11.— Annual exhibi- tion, Pennsylvania Hort. Society. David Rust, Sec'v, Horlicultural Hall, Broad street. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 13-18.— Chrysanthemum show. Gardeners' Club. J. J. Perry, Sec'y, 36 W. Lexington street. Hartford, Conn., Nov. V-10. — Chrysanthemum show, Connecticut Hort. Society. C H. Boykett, Sec'y, Hartford. Madison, N. J., Nov. 7-8.— Fall show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Chas. H. Atkins, Sec'v, Madison. Elmira, N. v., Nov. 14-15. Chrysanthemum show, Elmira Hort. Society. R. R. Stockdale, Location of Return Pipe. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have at present si.x greenhouses 154 feet long heated by steam, the boiler being at the northeast corner of the houses, which run east and west and drain their surface water east. The supply pipe leads from the boiler house south through the east end of the houses to the sixth house, feeding in each house a supply pipe which runs overhead to the west end and in turn feeds the coils, which return under the benches to the return pipe. The latter is below the main supply pipe and runs through the east end of the six houses from south, north to the boilers. It is about this return pipe that I wish information. The houses being about eighteen feet wide, this pipe is about 130 feet long from the last coil in the sixth house to the boilers, and it is sunk in the ground the whole way; the boilers being ten feet below the surface gives it a drop of about six feet in the 130 of its length, and the lowest coil is eighteen inches above the return pipe. Now this pipe has done its work satisfactorily, but has always given us trouble whenever we have had to get to it for repairs; it also rusts out very fast, being in the ground and always wet. This year we are pulling it out to make room for a new one, and wish to have replies to the following: 1. Can we raise this return pipe to the surface of the ground? 2. How much drop must it have? 3. How near can it come to the level of our lowest coil? 4. Is there anything in the theory that our steam feed, having to travel so much farther to reach the coil than the return, on cold nights when the condensation is f^reat the return water will be forced up into the coils if the return pipe is not eighteen inches or more below the level of the coil, and not more than that above the water level of the boilers? Florist. 1. The data will not suffice to enable one to answer this question definitely, but it seems as though the pipe might be raised, or at least it should be an easy matter to carry it in a conduit slightly below the surface, where it will not be subject to rust and where it can be readily reached for repairs. 2. One inch in ten feet will answer very well. 3. Eighteen inches is desirable, but less will answer and if the boiler is several feet below the level of the coil, six inches will answer very well. 4. The theory leferred to becomes a fact only when the water level in the boiler is but a few inches below the lower ends of the coils or if the feed pipe is too small. When there is a difference of two or more feet in the heights of water in boiler and the coils there should be no trouble. For houses as long as those described it is generally desirable to use 2inch feeds and 1' Vinch returns for each house. L. R. Taft. The Nomination of S. A. F. Officers. Ed. Am. Florist: — I am pleased to notice that P. O' Mara has made aneflort to come to the rescue of the subject head- ing this letter, because Mr. O'Mara can discuss a subject dispassionately, avoid- ing "hysterics;" consequently it is a pleas- ure to take note of what he says in your New York contemporary anent the sub- ject under consideration. The "intricate" nominating process now in operation in the S. A. F. might do for organizations where the membership is not so unwieldly as is that in the S. A. F., but even in those smaller societies nothing is gained in the efficiency of offi- cers elected after being nominated by the new way. Then of what use is it taking up that time which certainly ought to be made more valuable than it now is? Mr. O'Mara and your contemporary clearly see that there is no advantage in the new fad over the "open and above board," good old way, or they would positively say so, which they do not. The very best your contemporary has been able to say in its favor is, "That just as good officers have been elected by the new way as by the old," or words to that effect. When so much val- uable time is taken up by the new pro- cess, better or more efficient officials should be elected as compensation for lost time, or why hold on to it? I do not agree with Mr. O'Mara that "there is always danger that over-zeal- ous friends will say something deroga- tory to the other candidates and create rancor," when nominating in the good old way, for so far as I have noticed in any conventions which I have attended where oral nominations have been in order, nothing approaching derogatory language has been used against a rival candidate. Every word said, so far as I have heard, has been said with the end in view of saying as good a word as possi- ble for the candidate who has been placed in nomination, without referring to the other candidate or candidates in any way whatever. The reason why I ventured to suggest that the author of the new way should move for its repeal is because I had hoped and believed that he himself could see that it offered no advantage over the old way, and that he would be more highly respected, therefore, by the members ofthe S. A. F. for his movement, rather than iSgg. The American Florist. 277 tacitly assent to its retention. It is more an evidence ot strength than otlicrwise in a person who has the courage to own up that what he thought he had every reason to expect would be a benefit to the S. A. F. had failed, and I will venture a prediction that if Mr. O'Mara or any other member who was prominent among the advocates of the new way of nomin- ating officers of the S. A. F. would move for its repeal, it would be agreed to with- out a dissenting voice, unless possibly some one or more persons voted in the negative out of pure contrariness. Let's get together and avoid factions in the good old S. A. F. Solomon Wise. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Phoenix Nursery Co., Bloomington, 111., trees, shrubs and bedding plants; Morris- ville Nurseries, Morrisville, Pa., trees, shrubs and plants; Frederick W. Kelsey, New York, N. Y., trees, shrubs and plants; F. R. Pierson Co., Tairytownon-Hudson, N. Y., bulbs and plants; Lothrop & Higgins, East Bridgewater, Mass., dahlias; J. \V. Adams & Co., Spring- field, Mass., trees and plants; R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass., bulbs, plants and seeds; John Welsh Young, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa., decora- tive plants; H. Harmon & Co., PortJ land. Me., bulbs; The Herendeen Manu- facturing Co., Geneva, N. Y., boilers; J. Bagby c& Sons Co., New Haven, Mo., fruit trees and vines; Ernst Riemschneider, Altona-Hamburg, Germany, seeds, bulbs and plants; the Pomona Nursery Co., Somerville, Tenn., fruit trees; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa, seeds; J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, N. Y., seeds; The Geo. A. Sweet Nursery Co., Dan's ville, N. Y., trees and shrubs; Henry Nungesser & Co., New York, N. Y., grass seeds; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111., florists' supplies and cut flowers. OBITUARY. F. W. LOUDON. This well known horticulturist died at his home in Janesville, Wis., October 2. To the older generation of fruit growers Mr. Loudon was best known as the originator of the Jessie strawberry and the Loudon raspberry. Francis William Loudon was born at Strafford, Vt., December 17, 1818. He was a tanner by trade, afterward engaging in the boot and shoe industry. In 1852 Mr. Loudon retired from business and turned his attention to horticultural pursuits, in which he gained a national reputation. i^EWS I^0TE5. DesMoines, Ia.— Mrs. W.L.Morris has been granted a divorce from her husband the well-known florist, with $2,400 alimony. Needham, Mass.— W. H. Watson, flo- rist and gardener, is in bankruptcy. Liabilities are given as about $3,000 with assets $460. Baltimore, Md,— Robert and Mary Paterson have dissolved partnership. The latter will carry on the business under the name of Mary Johnston. Lenox, Mass. — Thomas Locke succeeds J. F. Huss as superintendent of the Mor- gan estate at Ventfort Hall. Mr. Locke has been foreman under Mr. Huss for some time. Williamsport, Pa. — The novel suit of John Coleman against Daniel li. Gorman has not yet been heard by Judge Metzger. Mr. Gorman has recently added a palm house and office to his establishment. Bay City, Micii.—Boehringer Bros, are erecting a large smoke stack at their greenhouses. They have heretofore used wood as fuel but will try slack coal this winter. Canton, Mass. — Robt. Hutchins, who is running the old Lyons establishment here, has been cutting fine roses from a special summer house and his stock looks very promising for winter. Terre Haute, Ind.— Cowan Bros. & Co. report a good summer trade and bright prospects for winter. They have just added a house 10x50 for Princess of Wales violets and have also put in a new boiler. Perkasie, Pa.— J. Werst has com- pleted a house 40x200 in which he has benched 1700 tomato plants. The house is heated by steam from a 100-horse- power boiler passing through 6,000 feet of 2inch pipe and 3,800 feet of 1-inch pipe. Des Moines, Ia.— The Iowa Seed Com- pany is completing a new range of eight houses. The}' deal extensively in gold fish and are constructing a tank 12x65 and eight feet deep for the finny fellows. They will also use the water from the tank for watering in the houses, being beyond the city water supply. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. AdTertlBementB ander this bead wtll be Inserted at the rate of 10 centa a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advB. not QITUATION wanted— By experienced gardener SITUATION WANTED -Store or greenhouse, as designer and saleeman. Best of references H S. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By a flrslclEBS palm, fern and stove plant grower; life experience. Best of references. Address M R. care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTKD-By a German, age 33; 9 years' experience In Germany; not afraid of work, and willing to start on smaill pay. Ad-iress KiiKD Kein'i.eix. Mt. Vernon. 111. SITUATION WANTED-By young man as asslBtart In greenhouses Experience equivalent to about four years. To begin about Jan. 1st Address W. S. Van Doben, Marengo. Wash. SITUATION WANTED-By a yonng florist. 24. on a private place; willing to care for vegetable gar- den, lawn and general work; 8 years' referencit;il. This is a profitrtble retail business, of which further partic- ulars I ay be had Market and 49th Sts.. PHILADELPHIA. FOR SALE... at a great sacrifice if taken immediately— my greenhouse property, consisting of 8O0O feet of glass in excellent condition, with a due stock, nicely fitted office, shop, potting shed, new barn w^ith storage cellar, everything ready for the coming year's trade. An Al property and business, no competition within 60 miles, any direction. If you want a place and have money, address MRS. F. E. BLAIR, -Big Rapids, Mich. 278 The American Florist. Oct. 7. Omaha. Mrs. John Ederer died October 2 after an illness ot tw^o weeks. September 2S we had a severe irost, killing everything outdoors. The State Horticultural Society held its annual fair at the Exposition September 15 to 18 and the florists did themselves proud. Chapin Bros., Lincoln, have built one house and put in a new boiler large enough to permit them to put on six more houses. C. H. Frev has built three rose houses 20x135. Frey & Frey have also rebuilt some of their houses. P. B. Floth has been ill ever since he came back from Detroit, but is now improving. Visitors: Mr. Ford, representing A. Herrmann; Paul Berkowitz, of Bavers- dorfer & Co.; C. Cropp and Mr. Wheeler, of Vaughan's Seed Store. Grippe. Newburgh, X. Y.— The Newburgh Flo- ral Co. is enjoying a trade much better than usual for so early in the season. 0. Van BOChOVC & BrO., Growers. KALAMAZOO, MICH. Fresh A No. i Stock. TRY US. TEXAS SEED AND FLORAL GO. Wholesale Florists, ^1 • • " TEXAS. Consignments of choice Roses and Carnations solicited We wish to make arrangements with a few first-class growers for regular consignments. Correspondence solicited. Wbol^ale power/larKgfe CINCINNATI Oct. 5. Bnau, BrideBtnald.. Meteor Perle .... 300® 4. 00 .... 3.00® 4.00 3 00 1.00 Com men terns 8t. Louis. Oct 5. BOBBs, Beauty Bride, Brtdeamald, Meteor.. Perle .15 .... 8.00@20.00 .... 3.00® 5.00 .... 2.00® 4 00 1.00 MILWAUKIB, Oct. 5. Bosei, Beaatr.long perdoz. 2.5tX§i 3 00 medtum '* '• 1 50® 2.00 short " " .60® 1.00 '' Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00@ 5.00 " Perie 3 00@ 5.00 " Meteor 4.00® *i.00 Kalserin 6.00® 8 00 PITTSBTTRQ, Oct. 6. Bride. Bridesmaid... Meteor .... 2.00® (i.OO .... 2.00® ti.OO Cusln ... 2.00® 4.00 Chryeanthemams ... (i.00@l6 OO WlldBmllax p er case in ABpafaffUB. bnnches 86 Btringi 36 to 60c *• 8prenKeril,bQncheB...86toT6c Gladloil ... 2,00® 4.00 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ X ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ The management of The V{^^&^A^ Nurseries is prepared to make yearly contracts with retail florists all over the country, to furnish them daily or weeklv, as desired, a superior grade of LILY OF THE VALLEY at a special price of ^3iU0 PBf 100 and guarantees them to be i FIRST-CLASS SPRAYS IN ALL RESPECTS. ♦ FRESH AND PERFECT IN FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE. J PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY PACKED AND SHIPPED. ♦ T tS^THIS OFFER WILI, BE WITHDRAWN AFTER OCTOBER T 15th, when THE REGULAR PRICE OF "ROSEBANK" T VALLEY WILL BE ESTABLISHED AND STRICTLY 2 :t[AlNTAlNED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. W. A. MCFADDEN, "rosebank." CINCINNATI. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ J. B. DEAMUD, (Successor to ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.) In addition to our regular supply of Cut Flowers, we are now handling a very select line of ORCHIDS, which we can supply in quantity. Cattleya labiata, $6.00 per doz, Dendrobium formosum, $3.00 per doz. We quote as follows on other varieties of first-class stock : PER DOZ. AM. BEAUTIES, Ex. long. ..$3. 50 to $4.00 24 In 2.50 to 3.00 20 In 2.00 15 in 1.50 short 1.00 to 1.25 BRIDES. MAIDS. ..per 100, $3.00 to $4.00 METEOR, KAISERIN - 3 00 to 5.00 PER 100. PERLES $2.00 to $4 00 CARNATIONS 2 00 to 2 50 VALLEY 5 00 SMILAX 12.50 to 20.00 ADIANTUM .50 ASPARAGUS 50.00 FANCY FERNS 1.00 per M. We are receiving a limited number of VIOLETS. As heretofore, we are head- (|uarters on 'MUMS. Place your orders with us for what you may need. Soliciting your trade, I remain, Yours very resp'y, J. B. DEAMUD, 51 Wafaash Ave., CHICAOO. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd., . „, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Distance ^ , , o << -i < 'Phone 2157. Consignments solicited. *o. 705 Penn Ave.. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. wb.te for price list. I""— — — PITTSBURG.pl. HOLTON&HUNKELGO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. » p. 0. Box 103, MILWAUKEE. WIS. W. A. MANN. FRANK W. HALL. Cincinnati.. Cut Flower Co., 416 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI, 0. Special Attent WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Florist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. y (IMPORTERS 1$UL66 If you write to any advertiser anywhere mention the paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like you better for it. i899' The American Florist. 279 E. H. Hunt THE •OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Jli.dO to tl-OO 2.50 to 3.00 2.00 1.50 13 •■ " 1.25 8 ■• " I.OO HETEOR per 100, 3.00 to .5.00 WE NOW CLOSE AT 6:30 P. M. 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to .5.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 2.50 without notice. All other stock'at lowest market prices. DAYS AND HOLIDAYS AT NOON. BRIDESriAID BRIDE LA PRANCE PBRLE CARNATIONS Quotations subject to chans »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ GUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Gut Flowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. iMcl(ELlAR4WINTERS0N,i*L™*J:^'' Wholesale Florists. ^^.^ CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ^ ^ ^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHIOA.OO. I I STRICTLY PURE SHEEP MANURE, \ ♦ gathered weekly at Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Order your supply now. ♦ 1 PER TON. $15.00; PER 1000 LBS., $8.00. ♦ ♦ Our Specialties: ORCHIDS, "raoe ROSES, pinMsV^'VunnHes 5 : -^— CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. ^'""^'^ ^"PP"^^ | Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Writ© for Bpeolal quotations on large orden. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. I Fall Bulbs Of All Kinds. Write for quot- ♦ ations on your ♦ w^ants now. <^ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ♦ ♦ ♦ >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ E. C. AMLING, . . WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 19-21 DOLPM ST. Ct-I I CAO O WE ARE NOW CUTTING NEW ^ Brides, Maids and Beauties.... GEO. A. KIHL, Pekin, III. T£I.£CrRAFH CODE OF THE AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION In either Btlllor flexible oover. aodbess ordebsto AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO. Wbol^ale flower/arKjfe CHICAGO Oct. 6 Brses, BeAUty, extra long stems " " 24 Inch 30 •• 15 " 12 " 3.50®4.00 2.50®3.00 2.00 1 50 1.25 1 00 " Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 3.00® 4.00 Ralserin .... 3 00® li 00 4.00® 6 00 Violets, single Lily of the Valley Cattlpyws per dozen Uendroblums '■ 150 .... 4.00® 6 00 t> UO 3.00 8 00012.00 .... 10 QOalo.OO ....20.00@25 00 l.OOia 2 00 Common ferns .15 Asparagus 60.00 Tell them where you saw the ad. J. A. BUDLONfi, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^"Consignments solicited 1. G. PRINCE & CO. WHoiesaie Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents tor the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue. Telephone Main 3208^ CHICAGO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. a2-a4 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. SUCCESSORS TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ol CUT FLOWERS SI WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters ...CHICAQO 280 The American Florist. Oct. 7, %mm\ k PennoGk. Wholesale Florist , 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA, AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER 2nd, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A. M. TO 8:00 P. M. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Elorists* Supplies. E^xMo^ IvlS'ts xxi^ll^d. OT IBroKnflelca. St., IBOSTOJV, JVtA-SmS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "'""'Tos^'ii' SiT^I* '"**'' WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Consignments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all flowers sold. Sales reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener if required. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Wholesale Florists, y jobbers w ^^FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Always on Hand: CARNATIONS. BRIDESMAIDS, i' FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street. BOSTON. Strings 10 feet long, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. nth St., Telephone 63-64. PniLADELPniA. Orders by mnll. telCKraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. CoDBlfninientB of Kood stock solicited. GALAX LEAVES. $1.2.1 pc;r 1000. Pri.-c In quantity on application. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK CITY. Let the advertiser know that j-ou take the Florist. Then he'll know how he came to get your order. Wbol^ale [fower/AarKjfe PHILACSLPHIA, OCt. 4. Boses.Tea 2 00® 3.00 ■• extra 4.00® 5 (0 Beauty, extra 15.00®30.00 flrsta 10 00(815.00 Beconds 6.00®10.00 Carnations T6® 1.60 fancy 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3. 00® 4.00 AsparaKUB 35 0(J®60.00 BOSTON, Oct. 4. BoBea, Beauty, eelect 12.00@25.0O ordinary 2 00® 6 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 60® 4 00 Kalserln 1 50® B 00 Carnations, ordinary 60® 1.00 fancy 1 00® 1.50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Asters 25® 1.00 Gladioli 1 OO® 4.00 Japan Lilies 3 Ot® 3 00 Smllai 8.00®10.00 AsparaRus 60.00 Adiantum 60® 1.00 • -^eNN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.]' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Ufll C VACTIIIft Wholesale Com- If nil Ti RlldlinU) mission Florist, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, tl22 PINE STREET, — ST. LOUIS, MO. "A complete line of Wire Deslgriu. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ^'"??i'JSYi?oi D. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance 'Phone l-41-2tj D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Go. Successor to WM. C. SIMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET. Phone 1-42 69 A. PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. EDWIN h. mum, Wholesale Florist, 2408 Rosewood St., PHILADELPHIA. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets solicited. Wm. J. Moore, WHOLESALE FLORIST . 36 Soutt) 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of First-Class stock solicited. I^^l should like to hear from ir U-\y amn] •■■.,tua- tion growers. Long Distance Phone. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3 J 34 OUve Street, ^ J* Jt Si. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. B OSTON F LORISTS' E XCHANGE.... HEADQUARTERS for choice Roses, Violets, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. J. a*. COHKJV, I»roi>. Telephone 2385. Consignmenis Solicited.. i8gg. The American Florist. 281 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. 10t)» MHillsnn 8qn J. k:. ArvrvE>iv, ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. ~"'"i.fi'„?A*;?t^?ap%™tfir '''• 57 w. 28tii St., new york city. THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist , irew Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WftLTER F. SHERIDAN, -saisMi FLORIST 55 WBd 28tb St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price lUt on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWtRS and BUYERS make & note of this. It will be to your advauta^e. WM. H. GUNTHER, 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 561 Madison gquare. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Teleplione 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-4I2 E. 34th St. NearFerry. Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Momlne DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florist. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE Commission Florists NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT 42 West 28tli Street, ^ar.T NEW YORK CITY. Always mention the. American Florist when writine adverti EDW. G. KORAN, 47 WEST 28TH ST.. Tel 421 Madison Sqimre. ...NEW YORK. Cut Flowers at Wholesale. Choice Carnations Choice Roses .^i^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/arKjfe NKW TOBK, Oct. 4. Roses, Beauty select lo.00@25.oa ordinary 2.00® 5 00 Bridesmaid. Bnde, MorKan 60® 3.00 Kalserln. Meteor 1 00® 4 (0 Carnations 60® ;.00 fancy 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the Tauey 1 50® 2.60 Longlflorum 2 00® 4 00 Gladioli 1 60® 2 00 Asters, per hundred bunches 1 00® 3 00 fancy SO® 1 00 Cattleyas 36.00(S40 00 Smllax 6 00® 8 00 Asparagus M 00@36.00 Kalserln 2.00® ti.OO Carnations, ordinary 60® 1 25 fancies 1.50® 2.00 Lily of the vaUey 3.00® 4.00 Violets 50® 1 00 Asters 60® 1.60 Tuberoses 3.00® 6.00 Dahlias 75® 1 25 Bmllai 10.00@16.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Hardy Ferns .15 tial ax leaves .20 Asparagus 60 00® 60. 00 Gladiolus 1.00® 3.00 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... "•"""•i'nTeVe',;; Cut Flowers Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO. ^T'lons distance 'phone at either flace It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. ROSES. Price List on app'icxtion. VIOLETS. JULIUS LANG 53 West 301h Street, NEW YORK. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. I'noNE 080 Madison Squark The New York Gut Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-I8th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. GEORGE SALTFORD. Wholesale Commission Dealer in jt jt ...Violets... 50 W. 29lh St., jt NEW YORK. Telephone Call. 1304 Madison Sq. Ford Bros... <^ ^ Wholesale Florists III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone. 157 Madison Sq. M f^ I ^^ ^w For Summer Use in \j ^ I ^ J^ Cold Storage Write the I ^k^k\TCXC^ INTEODDCER, L'f^Cl V W W HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Tlie American riorist Company's Now Ready! DIRECTORY " SStiSit men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANYj«J« 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. All ready for business in our enlarged, attract ive, new location. Can accommodate a few more consignors of de- sirable stock. OFFERING AT PRESENT,.. LATER ON.... BEAUTIES, BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES, METEORS. CARNOTS, KAISERINS. CARNATIONS, VALLEY, LILIES, ASTERS, Cl-ADIOLI, ETC. VIOLETS A SPECIALTY. KEEP POSTED AS TO NOVELTIES IN MARKET BY ATTENTION TO THIS SPACE WEEKLY. 282 The American Florist. Oct. 7, The ^ee!) TRsi^e. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALEXANDER RODGERS, Pres : ALBERT MCCCL- LOUGH. Vlce-Prpa ; s. f. WiLLARi), WetheruMeld, Conn., Sec y and Treas. Visited Chicago: Winfred Rolker, of August Rolker & Sons, New York. The late frost in Nebraska damaged unmatured seed crops to some extent. Detroit, Mich. — Eugene Schaettel, of Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., called here this week on his way east. New York.— Itis stated that the entire importation of Japan longiflorums to this city has arrived in a rotten condition and has been abandoned to the govern- ment by the consignees. Wethersfield Conn., October 3. — The season here has been dry, which suits the local seed growers. The crops are good and of a good quality, but the area devoted to seed growing is diminishing every year. W. H. Grenell is taking in his peas and beans at Saginaw, Mich., a total of about 35,000 bushels. It is stated that Mr. Grenell contemplates building a warehouse there, possibly making Sagi- naw his headquarters. Erfdrt, September 16.— Crops have turned out satisfactorily so far but heavy rains have set in during the last week and if they are not over soon we fear the wet will do great damage to asters and other crops still in the field. Boston, Mass. — Robert Farquhar, of So. Market street, has been obliged to give up business on account of ill health. The store was one of the most elaborate in this city. The fixtures, with the entire stock of bulbs, tools and sundries, have been purchased by W. W. Rawson & Co., who are now refitting their own store and intend to make it the most complete in New England. Comer on Clover Seed. The clover seed market is being cor- nered, according to advices received from Toledo, O., the clover seed center of the country. Prices now have a range from 75 cents to $1 higher than prevailed at this time a year ago. The local market is sensitive and fluctuating. At the beginning of the week clover seed was quoted at from $7.50 to $7.75 per hundred pounds for October delivery and advanced to $8.40 on Wednesday. Yes- terday the price eased off to $s. The farmer will have to pay 10 to 12 cents more for his seed this year than last. — Chicago Tribune, Sept. 1^9. California Notes. Gustave Brose, for many years mana ger of the seed department of the Germain Fruit Company and E. Fleur, of Alham- bra, have formed a partnership underthe name of the Brose-Fleur Seed and Plant Co. They will soon open a store on West Fourth street, Los Angeles, where they will conduct a general seed, plant and florist supply business. They also intend growing seeds and bulbs. Reports from the freesia growers show that the demand this year exceeded the supply for large sized bulbs. Some crops disappointed the owners, as, owing to the dry season, the bulbs were not up to expectation so far as size is concerned. The growers are very largely increasing their plantings for next year's crop and with a wet season the output next year will surpass all former records. D. R. W. SPECIAL SALE OF A. ll,«to- Slvil>l::i:aen.t oif FINE, SOLID AND HEALTHY LILIUM HARRISII BULBS 5-7 $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. PACKKD 400 BULliS IN EACH I'ASI-: ASK LOTS AT 1000 R.VTKS. ORDER AT ONCE if you wish to secure them. A very large shipment (700,000) of Japan longiflorums arrived entirly decayed and worthless which will naturally make an active demand for Lilium Harrisii. .^t ^ j* j* ^ NEW CROP SMILAX SEED just received, $2.50 per pound; 75 cts. per 1-4 pound; 25 cts. per ounce. CALLA LILY BULBS, first-class, with sound tops, $«.00 per 100, to close out. HENRY F. MICHELU 1018 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. the most salable bulbs to retail buyers; they cheap, w< known and giv satisfacti( NEW STOCK NOW READY. CHINESE ..SACRED LILY.. OR "Joss" Flower. WRITE FOR PRICES.^^.^.'*,^ Complete line of DUTCH BULBS. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO : NEW YORK : 84 Randolph Street. 14 Barclay Street. IMERSON I'ricf postpaid ~,n CKXTS. Address Ampr'rnn Flnrisl Co. Te.D.> Please mention the American Florist. Genuine Danish seed _^ only direct from n.WIBOLTT, seed grower Nakslcov, Denmark. Priceiist on application Mr Ball Head Miss Snowball both of DenmarK. Awarded lliu iiirKtsi fiUver .viedai In si. Petersburg In May, IS'.SI. ta^LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. at iiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiiiAiu itiiitii iiumn iiiiime English... | JUST RECEIVED. | Made especially for us and of the finest C 3 quality. t 3 IN CASES OF ABOUT 400 Lbs.,AT 6c PER Lb. ^ 3 OR IN 1000 Lb. LOTS. AT 5' c PER Lb fe 3 cr less than case lots, at 6'=c per lb. ^ ^ ROBERT BUIST COMPANY, I ^ PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^ jBirmmiTTTfTniTITTTTTTnTTTnTTTTTTnTTnTTTTIS Perry NA/atson & Co. CALIFORNIA^ SEED HOUSE -SPECIALTIES- Onion Seed Sweet Pea Lettuce Cosmos Celery Hollyhock Ci.rrot Verbenas Siil.sify Asters Pi.rsnip Mlftnonett SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA i8gg. The American Florist, 283 SQSaaQQQSSQQSSSQSQQQaSQSSSQQQSQQQSQQQaOQQQSSSSSSSQSQSSQSQSQSSSSQQSSQQft 'MUMS. Between Oct. J and Christmas we shall market the entire cut of one of the largest growers about Chicago, 40,000 first-class flowers, A I in every respect. We are exclusively Rose Growers and can supply the best qualities, including American Beauty, at all times. fM ^H 'jt %M We are also in a position to fill orders for the most popular varieties of CarnationSi All orders shipped at market prices within two hours of receipt. %je «^ «^ ..THE.. VARIETIES. PINK. Qlory of Pacific, Maud Dean, Mrs. E. a. Mill. YELLOW. Yellow Queen, Major Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding. WHITE. Fee du Champsaur, Mrs. Jerorne Jones, Frank Hardy, W. H. Chadwick, Wanamaker, Mayflower, Ivory. J. A. Budlong:, 37=39 Randolph St., -^^^CHICAQO. &Rnft»»ft»nftft! iQSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS' ^■^^•^^^•^•^ SQSSQGGSSQSSQSSSQQSSSQSSSQSSSSS^ ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS Dutch Bulbs AND LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS for Forcing and Outdoor planting. J.MTHORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK KENTIA SEED. Ek3 Be moreana ar Id Forste Iana. Gu:ir:xntepi fre sh 1889 orop- no old 1898 left over seed. Auslr 1 cliriirtle ripen s seed liv Julv- AUKUSt. IW se eds deltvered. «■! cl.i.: lOUii, *4 iS; 10,1)00,140. 6 IQl > 1- dozen sent uu receipt of 10 els. H. H. BERGER & CO , 47 Barclay St • NEW YORK. Do not forget to say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when corre- sponding with advertisers CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY Lart'e-IIowered EnsHsh, Large-fl. Splendens, Rolker's Eolker's Giant, 1-32 0Z., $3..=i0. " Pure white, 100 s., Voc. i< oz., $3.nO; 1-16 oz,, $1.2.5. $3.00 oz.; !i oz. 90c. Trade pkt., 80c. Rose, Red. etc., 100 s., 65c. Trade pkt., SSo. Trade pkt., aSc. A.UGHJST ieor.rI«.E>I« As aSOIVS. SS laey St., :Ne-v»- TTorlt. WhBn wnilntt mention the AmencRn h'lorlsi. anitnitiiiuttmiitiiii tiimumiiiiiiiiJAiU ie I 100 BALES FINEST | I PLAITED I j RAFFIA ! 1 JUST LANDED. | 3 Weighing about 200 lbs., per bale at E 3 W'/iC per lb., or less than a t 2 bale at 1 3c per lb. ^ I ROBERT BUIST COMPANY, | 3 PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^ sfTTTTTTTTmmTTmmTTmmTTmmTTiTmmfc 8.00 23.50 .75 5.00 13.50 .75 5.00 13.50 1.25 10.00 27.50 SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY. Say: " Saw it in the Florist." GALLA /ETHIOPICA Fine. own well- cured bulhs: from farm in California. circumference. per 100 per 100 MAMM0T4 BULBS, 6 in. and up $8.50 $75.00 EXTRH SELECTED. 5 to 6 in 6.50 FIRST-CLASS. 4 to 5 in 4 .=.0 SECOND SIZE. 3 to 4 in 2.60 SCO of one size at 1000 rates. JAi;KSON& PERKINS CO., Kli 55 00 35.00 BOBBINK & ATKINS, Representatives of the following European Houses: The Horticultural Co.. RoBkooo. Holland. H. P. Koses. RhudodendroDB. Clematis, Hardy Azaleas, etc. Rudolph Van Til & Co.. HllIeKom. Holland. Dutch BUIDB. Jules Gauchault. Orleans. France, French Seedlings and Siocfes; Victor iitmolne, Nancy, France. Novelties a Specialty. Snoeck Bros . Gendbrugge. Belgium. Flcus cutllngs, Palms. Araucanas. Bay 'ireea. etc. Goods of tbeee tl rms kept on band In season. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Wc beg to announce l.'^.^X^own collectors in the Tropic.-i and .'ire bookini: orders for r ATTI FVA TRIAN/t. MENDELI GI6AS t>/AIILLI/A and AUKfA, and ODONTOOLOSSlM^«'fere'r?s'^p';?n'i'J^ \V.' also have the linesl coliection of LaMio- Cattleva Hybrids in .\merica. catalogues of which will be sent" on application. ARNOLD & CO.. 222 St. Marks £q.. Philadelphia. Orchidists. 284 The American Florist. Oct. 7. The (;luRSERY Tmeie. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Nurserymen are still predicting ad- vances in prices. C. L. Watrous considers the De Soto the most profitable Yariet3' of plum. The receipts of the Minnesota State Fair were $82,203.87 and the profits $20,877.48. F. T. Ramsey, the Austin nurseryman, has been elected president of the Texas Horticultural Society. The Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y., has a large stock of ornamentals on land which must be cleared. Sdzuki & IiDA are introducing Rubus morifolius, a variety which ripens in July, with fruit of splendid appearance. W. R. AND J. B. Laughlin, College Springs, la., have sold their nursery established in 1856 to J. F. Johnson for $5,400. The new McPike grape has captured many premiums this autumn. It endured cold 27° below zero last winter and bore a good crop this year. E. W. Reid now has a postoiSce in proximity to the nursery, the new address being Reid's Nurseries, Upland, O., instead of Bridgeport. Pyrus baccata is the hardiest known species of the genus, hardy even at Indian Head, Manitoba, where 50° below zero is experienced not infrequently. Jacob Wentz, who has been in the nursery business at Rochester for four decades, died at his home at Irondequoit, N. Y., on September 27, aged 70 years. J. D. Murphy, Dansville, N. Y., sold Geo. Peters & Son, Troy, O., nursery stock to the amount of $1055 but upon its arrival the purchasers regraded the stock and asked a deduction of $150, which they failed to get, and refused to pay. Murphy began suit and Peters & Son paid without further argument. Los Angeks. PLANS FOR HEAVY BUSINESS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.— MUCH STOCK IN SIGHT.— ABOUT ORCHIDS. — REDUCED EXPRESS RATES ON CUT FLOWERS.— DOINGS OF VACATIONERS. All our growers have prepared heavv stocks for cut flowers. Carnations are to be seen in five and ten acre patches and violets are grown by the acre, also roses and chrysanthemums. Smilax and Asparagus plumosus are plentiful, being grown in lath houses. Smilax is so easily grown and is in such abundance that it can be bought in quantity, strings six to eight feet long, at $5 per 100 strings. Violets and chrysanthemums are just beginning to appear in the stores. This year there has been a very good demand for the cutbloomsof Amaryllis Johnsonii, A. vittata and the Belladonna types. There are someremarkably fineflowers of them exhibited in the store windows. The plantsmen have prepared fine largestocks of ferns and asparagus as they give gen- eral satisfaction as house plants. The supply of small and medium sized palms is very good. The Los Angeles city parks are build- ing two large greenhouses in which to grow plants for display in the conserva- tory. Mme. Modjeska, the famous actress, has also built a large conservatory on her ranch in Orange county. H. Wilfrid Walker, the orchid hunter, is again yearning for the tropics and, expecting to make another voyage soon, has disposed of his choice lot of plants, most of which he collected in South America, to M. Welsh. This addition makes Mr. Welsh's collection the finest in Los Angeles or vicinity. Morris Goldenson is the youngest fJorist in the city in point of years but he has been in the business long enough to wield considerable influence. Chiefly through his instrumentality the Wells- Fargo Express Company has made a reduction averaging nearly fifty per cent on rates for cut flowers. This should largely increase shipments for this point. Mr. Goldenson also agitated the ques- tion of Sunday closing so successfully that all the flower stores are now closed on that day. A carload of Japanese trees, shrubs and plants recently arrived in this city whence they were forwarded to Pasa- dena to be used to ornament one of the finest places in that beautiful city. J. A. Summers, O. C. Saakes, Capt. M. E. Walker, Ed. Ruddy and Morris Gold- enson took an ocean voyage for a sum- mer vacation and camped on Catalina Island. Miss Harriet Goodin and Miss Ethel Lord visited San Diego. Alfred Roedder spent his vacation nursing a wounded hand caused by the accidental discharge of a revolver. John Schlaloss visited the mountains and Fred. Howard went to Santa Barbara. D. R. W. Tarrytown, N. Y. MEETING OF THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. —NEW MEMBERS. — THE WESTCHESTER FAIR. — GOOD FLORAL DISPLAYS. — NOTES OF THE EXHIBITS. The monthly meeting of the Tarry- town Horticultural Society was held on September 28, but the attendance was somewhat less than usual. John Hum- phrey, gardener to Mr. Legg, Tarry- town, exhibited a vase of an unnamed car- nation of the Eldorado type, which was very favorably commented upon. Walter M. Cooke, Tarrytown; Claude Wilson, Dobbsferry, and Peter Franklin were elected to membership. Robert Hender- son, Irvington; Steven Bradley, Hastings, John Boshard and Jos. Money were pro- posed. The Westchester Fair at White Plains had several features of interest to the florist. For the most effective group of not less than 100 potted plants the F. \<. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, secured first honors. They had a nice clean collection of decorative stock. J. S.Snedeker, White Plains, was second. His was a collec- tion of greenhouse flowering plants, over 100 varieties. Cooke & McCord, Tarry- town, were third with a very creditable display. The F. R. Pierson Co. secured first honors for dahlias and cannas with a superb collection. J. S. Snedeker was first for cut flowers. Cooke & McCord are building a house for palms. Jas. T.Scott. Watertown, N. Y.— Green & Under- bill were recently the recipients of a visit by the palm swindler but they took care to verify the order and lost nothing. Unfortunately the fellow got away. Wheeling, W. Va.— Jesse McCausland, assignee for Huscroft Bros., has charge of assets variously estimated at from $4000 to $8000, but certainly ample to i cover all liabilities. For Parks, Cemeteries or Private Grounds, we can furnish a vi^ry lart:e and superior stock of FOREST, ORNAMENTAL and EVERGREEN TREES, SHRIBS, Etc. Trees from one inch to three inches in diam- eter, all nursery grown and in fine shape. Our shrubbery is YOUNG, THRIFTY and FINE. Remember ive are Headquarters for Nursery Slock in (he East. Over 200 Acres in Trees and Shrubbery. All thrifty, clean and A No. i stock. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Addkess... STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS. New Canaan. Conn. 250,000 MILLERS RED RASPBERRY PLANTS. 300.000 EARLY HARVEST BLACKBERRY PLANTS. 150,000 LUCRETIA DEWBERRY PLANTS. .\n ..f till' above at -fa.OO per lOOII. 125.000 STRAWBERRY PLANTS, four of the best leailinj.' storts, at $3.00 per lOtltl. 125,000 PEACH. 1 year from the bud and June budded, in surplus. 20.000 JAPAN PLUM. 1 year from bud, also in surplus. MILFORD NURSERIES. ALEX. PPI.LE.V, Prop MILFORD, DEL, CLEMATIS, 2U and 3- in. pots, well established with good growth •kmanni. President, Lilacina, Gypsy Queen. Henryii, BanKholme, Mme. Bar, Veillard, Mme. Ed. Andre, Duch, of Edinburgh, Sieboldi, Law- soniana, Ramona. In collection including 25 per cent Jaokmanni, JS per 100: Paniculata, $3.50 per 100; .Ta.-I;mannl or Duch, of Edinburgh, *6 per 100. .Ml of (lie altove varieties, 2 and 3 vrs. old, strong, $17 iiir IiKI. $l<;i) per 1000, Paniculiita, $10 per 100. JOHN WALZ. 401 Central Park, Rochester. N. Y. H. P. ROSES. Doz 100 strong 3 vear plants, own roots 11.50 $10,00 Double white Poet's Narcissus 1.00 Monthly Roses from pots or open ground 8,00 PAEON I E6 for fall planting in choice assort- ment, $10 per 100. CLEMATIS lor fall. Write for prices. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. sDi3<-iAi Tipc * Azalea Amoena. Rhododendrons.^ SPECIALTIES , Kalmias Blue Spruce, NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport. R. I. Frank Brunton, Mgr. Jj??~c'atalogue free. HflRDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 and 2 year old, fine plants $50.00 per 1000, Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade, SAMUEL C. MOOH/.Morrisnlle.BucksCo., Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PJEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Beading: Nursery, READING, MASS. RSTABI.I8HKn 18M. ViburnufflTomentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENN I ALSspeAlty Price Hat and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. It your Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. iSgg. The American Florist. 285 WhatHaveYoutoSell Having prepared for the season of 1899 and 1900 by remodeling our entire store, building new cooling rooms 12x16 s32 and 16x18x25 all on the latest, modern up-to-date style, we take pleas- ure in announcing that with the pros- pects of the coming season, we will be short on supply. We therefore inform you that if you have stock to sell, we Can sell It. Growers who grow stock for them- selves often have more than they can use, we can sell It, ship It along. We have been in the commission busi- ness more than twenty years and we can boast that our honest treatment has built up the largest business of its kind in the West. When you want to buy come to us, we will take care of you. When you want to sell come to us, for with the large outlet we have we can sell it. We pay shippers on demand. Weekly statements of accounts rendered. Information given on any subject in the trade on request. We are especially short on "greens" such as Asparagus plumosus. Asparagus tenuissimus. Asparagus Sprengerii, Prin- ceps Ferns, Farleyense, etc. Growers of these lines would do well on this market. In short, if you are a seller see us. If a buyer see us. Promptness has been one of the ele- ments of our success; promptness in pay- ing, promptness in filling orders correctly. Promptness in all branchess makes us just what we have claimed to be, the oldest, most reliable firm of the kind in the United States. Kennicott Bros. Company, Wholesale Commission Florists, 42 & 44 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. FLINT KENNICOTT. Pres. E. E. PIESESR, Treas. Hon. BOBT.REDFIELD. Vice. G. H. PIESER. Sec'y. R. R. JAMPOLIS. Atty. Attention Growers! We are in position to do particularly well with first-class METEOR and PERLE stock and desire to correspond with growers having- prospects of a choice cut of these roses for the coming season. ^ ^ ^ ^ E. C. AMLINQ, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, III. W. S. HEFFRON, MGR. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES! jH^^Jt^jtjt^PerfetMy Healthy and Grown Especially for Late Planting. Only selected growth Irora lloweriiiK slmnts used in pri.|i^i-:itiri^-- SUNSET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, KAISERIN, METEOR, MAIDS, WOOTTON, PERLE, MME. HOSTE, 3-incli pots, J.'i.OO per 100; 4-ineh, J8,00 |.er 100. A W Cr>I/^ A M DC A I ITPX/ Bridesmaid Perle. Bride. Sunset. Meteor, /\/VHIllvl^/\l^l I3C1A.LJ I I Morg-an. Testout, Mermet, I-a Prance, Mi- ^^-^-^^i^— _s— n^— ^_^i_>^^-.^^^^ phetos, Kaisarin. :!. 'iVi aiel 4-in<'li. A. S, MacBEAN, Lakewood, N. J, cows EAT SOUTNERN WILD SMILAX. Chapter 1. Dear Sir: — Do you kiiozu that Cows eat Southern WildSmilaxf Well, they do and it m&kes Jine/eed. On my beautiful estate of 1700 acres, "Getmore Farm," near Belleville. Ala- bama, 12 miles from Evergreen, I have tons In the winter of Southern Wild _ feed is scarce, I pull it down and let my cattle feed upon it. It improves the Smilax to pull it and it helps the Cows. This year I have changed my tactics. I have built a telephone line to "Get- more" and established a packing house there, and am offering Wild Smilax at $2 per case of j6 cubic feet. And why? Well, figures talk. Southern Wild Smilax at $2 per case will net me $60 a ton. Good Timothy Ilay is worth only $15 a ton deliv- ered at Evergreen. Now anyone can see that it will pay me to get $60 a ton for the Smilax and buv the hay at $15, and J am also of the opinion that it 7vill be a heap better for the Cow. Gentlemen. I want your trade. It's no use bucking BKalnet facts and ti^u es like tbeae. Thta Is a quota- tion. It comes from Caldwell, Tue Woodsman, and It establishes the market value of Soutbern Smilax. Your competitors have tbem as well as yourself and !n tbe nexi bid deciirallon they are koIok to make a flaure In your estimate. Orders of five cases or less tilled the same day as received : larger orders 24 hours" Krace Is expected. Uoplng to bear from you at an early date with orders. I am. Yours truly, CALDWELL, The Woodsman. P. S. Chapter 2A. la wnieb I will let you know What the Cow Says About It, will appear In American Florist of October nth They Must Go. Grand 3-iuch BBIDES. METEORS, MAIDS. at 40 per cent, discount to close. This is really superb stock, bushy and full of shoots. Cheap only in price. If you mean business, write for free samples and price. This stock will make you good money. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. ROSES-VIOLETS. IS^. Wootlons, line, M;4 ami :!-m., to elose out. al 12.50 Meteors. " ■ " " ' 2.50 Brides. " 5-in., " " .. 5 00 VIOLETS, M. Louise, Beld-grown 4.00 Farquhar, •' " 5.00 California, ■■ '• 5.00 CARN-VTIOSS, Win. Scott, fromopi-Q groimd -1.00 Robert F. Tesson, ^rno'fil^f'MS:'- Meteors, Bridesm; Roses, Violets, , Carnations, «40.on iKT Kion. .ai -in. pots, per 100. $4 00 i,3-in. stock," 5.00 in S'/.-in. pots '■ 3.00 field-srown .S40.00 per 1000; " 5.00 fleld-grown. ready after Sept. ist.allthe leadinc - , varieties— $5.00 pet lOU, $40.00 per looo. ,,, p. KASTING, 481 Washington St., BUf^FALO, N. Y. BEGONIAS Assorted varieties from 2-in. pots. $2.oo per 100. KXlTI^A. STI«03VGr. GBEVII.I.EA SOBUSTA. 3-in. pots, strong, per 100 $2.50. CASH, PLEASE. Edward B. Jackson, STAMFORD, CONN. Cyclamen - «/ VARIETY. Giganteum FINE PLANTS in 2V2-in. pots $4.00 per 100 3 " 8.00 EDWIN LONSDALE. Money order office. Chestnut mil (Sta. H Philadelphia, Pa. Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill. PHILA. MANETTI STOCKS! English and French, specially prepared for grafting, by 1000, 10,000 or 100.000. For fall and spring delivery. Write for prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. 42 W. 28th St. NEW YORK CITY. ACALYPHA SANDERI... 21/4-inch plants $12.50 per 100 S-inoh plants $18.00 per lOO RAMBLER ROSES. Yeiiow, white ami Pink, str..n!.' 2 ve.ar plants, $10.00 per lOO The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Mention Ajnenoan Florlat. PLACE YOUR NAME. and your specialtit by advertising in SEND ADVT. NOW. i before the purchasing florists of the entire country THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 286 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Our pasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Brorafleld St., Uoston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pft.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At St. Louis. The bowlers assembled on October 2 for the first time since they lost the Chal- lenge Cup at Detroit but from now on they will meet each Monday evening. Following is the score of the first session: Name 1st 2d 3d Av. J. W. Kunz I.'i7 167 H4 156 C. A. Kuehn 112 157 174 148 .T.J.lieueke \^\ 137 154 145 C.C.Sanders 131 141 153 142 Robt. Tesson 107 155 1.59 140 Jno. Young 133 154 113 133 At New York. The following are the scores made at the meetings for practice on October 2: Name 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th A v. T. Roehrs 152 148 177 159 Burns 135 148 141 154 166 149 T. Lang 152 126 137 141 178 147 O'Mara 124 162 113 163 152 143 Burns. Jr 106 173 148 130 139 Traendly 170 134 146 98 137 Chas. Sohenck 125 116 128 138 127 Marshall 127 129 118 117 123 Jas. Withers 115 114 1.55 154 74 122 On Monday, October 9, at 3 p. m., the Flatbush contingent will come over to meet the above aggregation and get measured for a suit of deep mourning clothes. At Philadelphia. The bowlers are hitting things up lively and a match has been arranged, the first of the season, with an outside club, the Melrose, on their North Broad street alleys. Good scores are now the rule and 150 average or more isthemark if a man expects to be in the running. The com- mittee is working on the winter contests and hopes to soon have the plan laid out for the boys. The Gun Club had an important match with the Westchester club on their grounds at Wissanoming last Tuesday afternoon. The florists were confident but the Westchester boys proved to be in the best trim and won the match handily by twenty-four targets. There were twelve men on a side, the Westchester team hit 210 and missed eighty-one. The florists hit 195 and missed 105. K. Detroit. BRISK DEMAND UPON A SHORT SUPPLY. — GREAT SCARCITY OF STOCK.— ORDERS FOR BIG DECORATIONS. — THECLUB MEET- ING. Inusually cold weather has prevailed here the past ten days and the effect on the local supply ot roses is very percepti- ble while inside-grown carnations are distressingly scarce. The plants outside which have supplied the demand with fairly good flowers for the past three weeks have succumbed to the severe Irost, which destroyed outdoor (lowers of all kinds; even candytuft, which defies the first frosts of the season, is unfit fur use for even the cheapest work. The situation is made the more distracting because of the impetus that the cold snap seems to have given trade. There has been an unprecedented demand for Beau- ties while many funerals and store open- ings reach the limit of the resources of the principal retailers. The most notable event of the week was the semi-annual opening of our largest dry-goods store where about 6,000 carnations and roses, including several hundred Beauties, were used in the decorations by Schroeter. The first chrysanthemums of the season were shown at Breitmeyer's last week and found a ready sale; Lady Fitzwigram was the variety. The feature ot theclub meeting Wednes- day evening was the discussion of matter from the question box, which brought out the experience of the many members present. The committee appointed to secure a permanent home for the club reported progress, several eligible places being under consideration. Preliminary arrangements were made for an outing to take place soon. Chas. Siebrecht, of New York, was a visitor this week. J. F. S. St. PauL TRADE PROSPECTS BRIGHT. — MANY CARNA- TIONS BENCHED. — THE WANDERERS RETURN.— ELECTION OF THE STATE SOCIETY OF FLORISTS.- NOTES. Trade is very good for the season and prospects are bright. Roses are the principal stock in the market with the supply hardly equal to the demand. A few carnations are being sent in but are of poor quality and short stemmed. Outside stock is about all gone. Carnations are nearly all benched and from what I learn about town 1 think there are more planted than in several years past. We have had no severe frosts though several light ones have visited us. The nights are cool and firing is now a necessity, with coal twenty to twenty-five per cent higher this year than last. Chris. Hansen, formerly with L. L. May Co., has rented the greenhouses on Dale street owned by H. W. Bunde and will devote them to growing carnations. Ludwig Anderson, who left last spring to superintend the greenhouses and grounds of the State Public School at Owatonna, has returned and taken his old position with L. L. May & Co. Wm. Scott, who went to the Klondike last vear, has also returned to the employ of L. L. May & Co. W. G. Schucht, representing Ellis & PoUworth, of Milwaukee, is in town, displaying some nice sample palms and taking orders for them. The Society of Minnesota Florists held its annual meeting at the West Hotel, Minneapolis, on Thursday evening, Sep- tember 21. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, E. Nagel; vice-president, J. Souden; secretary, A. S. Swanson; treasurer, Fred. Bu^ch. Mr. Mills, of the State Nursery Com- pany, Butte, Mont., was a caller last week, enroute to Chicago. S. D. Dysinger and family have returned from their outing in New York state. Fklix. Pittsburg. BUSINESS GROWING BETTER EVERY DAY.— A FINE NEW STORE — AFFAIRS WITH BliCKERT.— MANY CHKYSANTHE.MUMS AT ALLEGHENY PARK. Business continues to improve and the condition of stock is satisfactory, except carnations, which are scarce. The out- door stock has all been killed by the frost and out ot town dealers are sending for price lists. Chrysanthemums are coming in very slowly; no colors excepting white can be had and many early varieties are very late this year. Roses are of better quality. A. W. Smith opened his new store Octo- ber 2. It is said that it is the finest store and contains more ground floor than any establishment west of New York. Theo. F. Beckert, of Neville Island, is gradually getting into good shape. He is replenishing his chrysanthemum and carnation stock and will soon be able to send in plenty of good stock, as formerly. The chrysanthemums at Allegheny Park are very promising this year. They will certainlv have a grand showing, as there are about 7000 strong, healthy plants with plenty of foliage. Max. L. Hess, of Wheeling, W. Va., was in town the first of last week. G. O. Council Bluffs, I a.— On September 27 J. F. Wilcox returned from his western trip, during which he learned much that was new to him about the florists of that region. The west is growing more rapidly than is generally supposed. WESTERN CARNATIONS! 700 McGOWAN "I 100 SCOTT I. « 100 DAYBREAK , »S-oo per loo. .50 IVORY J Sthong, Healthy Plants. J. N. KIDD, flp'-L^*' St. Joseph, Mo. Finest Forcing Rosesirr/as BRIDE $2.50 J4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line ot roses troro 25/2- inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. Asparagus Sprengerii 2';i-in. pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus -Va-iiL pots, strong plants, J.t a 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. VIOLETS FIELD- GROWN. Marie Louise, t:l!^,\ i^^T.^t $4.00 a 100; $3s.oo a looo. Cash with order. Siuiiple, 111 (.-ents. R. KILBOURN. S^E'r?SRK HALF TONES ^ J^ ^ ZINC ETCHINGS .gft^ WOOD CUTS^^egt^ ELECTROTYPES J- ^ J. MANZ & CO. i9S-ao7 Canal St.. - - - CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE WORK. PROMPT SERVICE. .M ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I I ELECTROS... 4 \ for Catalogue Purposes. W have a )art;e assortnu'iit of ^ strictly hiKh-cliiss halttonos of ^ X which we can supply electros suitable A X for catalogue illustration. If you need A X anything in this way, state your re- A X i|u'ireraents and we will submit rroots A Z uf the illustrations in stuck A ♦ Price (or cash only 15 cents per square inch. ♦ t THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ♦ ♦ 324 Dtarborn St., CHICAGO. ♦ $♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ i8gg. The American Florist. 287 NOTICE. We wish to extend our THANKS to our many friends and patrons for their cordial support in placing their fall orders with us. We now have the most complete stock of Florists' Supplies in the country and are prepared to fill any and all orders entrusted to our care. A FEW OF OUR SPECIALTIES. PEDESTALS, POT COVERS, IMMORTELLES, S^oV New CAPE FLOWERS, DOVES, GRASSES, F[„%t MOSS, WREATHS and CROSSES, PREPARED CYCAS LEAVES, SM'suel"'""' WHEAT SHEAVES, !ii"/„lTaaure';r"* in fact, anything for the first-class florist. Catalogue for the asking (to the trade only). Rice & Co., EXCLUSIVE MANUFACTURERS '^ND IMPORTERS, .9i8 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Orchids! ^ A limited .iu:i"tit Cattleya labiata. C. Sp, kelliana. C. Menddli Iv imported and C. Gas- ted shortly. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n- J- Orchid Growers and Importers. BROWALLIA GIGANTEA. Fine plants to grow on for your Xmas trade. Rooted cuttings $2.00 per 100 Out of 2H-inch pots, bushy 4.00 Out or 3k4-inch pots, busby 6 00 Samples for 10 cts. iu stamps. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. CARNATION PLANTS. Fine, strong, field-grown. 600 FLORA HILL $4.00 per 100 250 BON TON 4.00 E. HAENTZE, Fond du Lac, Wis. ONLY A fEW LErT! Good Carnation Plants cS<.^s. 1000 Emily Pierson, per 10ll,.$3.00; 1000, J25.0(J 1000 Albef tint ■' 3 50; •• 30.00 oOOMcGowan " 3.00 200 Helen Keller.. " 3 00 300 mixed varieties ■■ 2.50 W. C. BRYFOCLE. Bloomsburg, Pa. It is good business policy to mention the ...AMERICAN FLORIST when you write to an advertiser. Primroses. Per 1000 Per 100 CHINESE, ready for 3-in. pots .$17.00 $1 75 OBCONICA Grand. " " 17.00 1.75 " Rosea, " 1.75 FORBESII, ' 200 PANSY PLANTS 2.75 .50 ^ff-CA3H WITH Order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, O. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS Field -Grown Carnations! FLORA HILL. DAYBREAK, SCOTT, PORTIA, CART- LEDGE, VICTOR Extra Fine, at Low Prices. J. J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. naDl|IT|fl||C Flora Hill. Datbbeak, UAItllRIIUIId. KcoTT AND Portia, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. FERNS for Dishes, strons; 2 and 2H-inch, J3.00 per 100; 127.50 per 1000. IMaranta Massangeana, 2|.4- iin-h, K>.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus. $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengerii, 3-ineh. 17.00 per 100. Dracaena indivisa, strong, field-grown. $15 per 100. Gloire de Lorraine Begonia. 2'; inch pots. $2. ,50 per doz. ; 3-in. »3.50 doz. C. Merkel & Son. Mentor. 0. Everybody is more pleased ii you say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when writing. 12,000 ROSES occupy our propagating houses and raust be moved at once to make room for 50,000 VERBENA and PETUNIA CUTTINGS. In order to move this stock quick we will offer it at HALF VALUE for 30 days. Every plant gu -i20 orFors.eriana....|6 ;; .8-24 ,45-175 (4 " 1.25 !I.(K) Sword Ferns \^ .. o^o moo Bostoniensis, ilo. to $2.00 each. Umbrella Plants, J 4-in. pots 1.00 7.0O extra line (5 '■ 1.75 13.00 _ ^,, X (5 " 5.50 43 00 Rubber Trees \^ .. gjjQ ^u o„ •• branched $1..5O-$3.O0 apiece Areca Lutescens. Cycas Revoluta, Pandanus Utilis and Veitciiii. etc. We carrv a clean, cool-crowu stock of ov.T lf>0,(l«O; we sell for cash only; \\<- allow inspection at e.vpress oflice; have hundreds of letters of thanks for prompt and excellent service. Order now and pay only freight. We sell for cash only, but, allow, etc. ALBERT FUCHS, ^^^t^.:^Z^^ on l•al^l^. Worlds Kair, IKSW. 2059-73 N. HalBted St., CHICAGO. BOSTON FERNS THf: ti not stock. Full andcompact plants, L over-drawn. We can ship reasou- le distances bv frei;i;ht. Order now for ur Fall Sales. Strong plants from 2-inch pots"! " " " 6-in. pan ■ Specimen Plants 7 10 . J Write for 1 Prices. " 12 ■• J r large stock of PALMS. ARAUCARIAS, tTC, lire also in the best possible condi- tion. If you are in the market for Palms, write us for our Special Price List, now ready. POINSETTIAS. .Tust the stock for Xmas llMucrin;;. Stroiic, stocky plants in 3-in. ] ots, per 100, $6.00; 4-in. pots, per 100, $10. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. Greenhouses: Western Springs. III. I Wc have a LARGE and FINE stock of KENTIAS AND LATANIAS % I in POPULAR SIZES. Also Small ferns, Cocos, Etc. Send for list. I USE OUR IMPROVED CUT FLOWER BOX. 5 Sample mailed free with list of sizes and cuts. ,^ ^ J^ J- J- I ELLIS & POLLWORTH, : : Milwaukee, Wis. CHINESE PRIMROSES. Ready for :!'^. KiiM'st ^rown. siii^'l.- and Double, named, $2.00 per 100; $17.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. PRIwULA OBOONICA ROSEA, Clear pink; the Bnest of all the improved obconicas; strouir, $- "(i ],..■!■ 10(1 GIANT PANSY PLANTS. No finer mammoths everotfered; in choice mixture, $3.00 per 1000. Strli.-tly cash iirices. {#' Extras added liberally to help pay expressage. THl HOME Of PRIMROSES. JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN. PA. TRY SOMETHING NEW IN YOUR WINTER BLOOMING ERICAS, plants, all pot ^rown,set \vith bud, handled as easily as an azalea with similar treatment. Cash Prices for October Delivery ERICA MELANTHERA 4-in., per 100, $20.00; per 1000, $180.00 PERSOLUTA ALHA '* " 18.00: " 150.00 ROSEA " " 18.00; " 150.00 REGERMIXA>;S " " 18 00; ■' 150,00 CUPRESSIANA " " 18,00; " 150.00 H. D. DARLINGTON. FLUSHING, LONG ISLAND, N. Y Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices. Hydrangeas FOB FORCING. Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, 4-6 CROWNS, $10.00 PER 100. 90 00 PER lOOO. 2-3 •• 7 00 •• 60 00 These are magnillcent strong plants and unu- sually^ tcood value for the prices asked. We promise satisfaction to the most critical. Order now while they i-an he shipped with- JACKsIn& PERKINS CO., ''**''' I) NEW YORK. Per 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengerii, ly^-m. pots..$6.oo •' Tenui88iiiius,2;^-in.pots 4.00 CAREX VARIEGATA, a-^-in. pots 5 00 BEGONIA REX in variety, 5-in. pans. .,10.00 CYCLAMEN, finest strain, in 4 colors, 2'/,-\nch pots 5.00 6REVILLEA ROBUSTA, 2VVin. pots... 5.00 VIOLETS, extra strong field-grown clumps of Princess of Wales 8 00 California 5.00 ^^All of the above plants are in fine condition and are sure to Kive satisfaction. NATHAN SMITH & SON. ADRIAN. MICH. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. j8gg. The American Florist. 291 100,000 ^ READY TO SHIP! I'cr 100 Pit ICmi PANSY PLANTS, \m^e plants in bud $0.75 $.-> 00 PETUNIAS, Dreer's, I.t varieties mixed 2}^ in., 2 00 is. 00 BKGONIAS, 15 choice varieties named V>i in., 2.00 W 00 IRESIXE.S. red and jellow... " 2.(0 IS.CO COLEDS, 14 varieties named. " 2.00 15.00 VELVET PLANT " 2.00 18.011 MAIDENHAIR PERN 2^4 in., 5.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS...5in., 15.00 FEVERPEW Little Gem 2}i in., 2.0O IS.OO PRIMULAS, Chinese mixed.. " 2.00 18.no Obconica " 2.00 18.C0 " .\urieula " 3.00 .lapoaiea " 2.00 18.00 GERANIUMS, named, our selection '■ 2.00 Choice mixed " 1.75 12..SII PELARGONIUJI The Queen. " 2.00 Happy Thought 2V4 in., 3.00 AN'TIIERICUMS, 3 varieties..2Ji in., 2 00 15.00 CIGAR PLANT " 2.00 JERUSALEM CHERRY 6 in., 10.00 ....NEW PLANTS.... NEW YELLOW BABY Per doz. Per lOii PRIMROSE 3!^ in., $1.20 Jlo llil NEW GERANIUM De Roo Mitting 2y. in., 1.20 lO.lK) Double Snowdrop " 120 lO.Oii LOBELIA Scarlet liloora " 1.20 10.00 THE MORRIS koRAL CO. MORRIS, ILL. When writiiii: mention the American Florist. ...PRIMULAS... From 2' 2-inch pots, ready for a shift into larger size. $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. We grow our own seed, keep each variety separate and guarantee an equal number of each color in every order sent out. BEAR IN MIND we will have an extra fine lot of well-fruited OTAHEITE ORANGE TREES, ready for Christmas delivery. uiidSi Z6ii6r & oOn brooklyn,n.y. Cash with order from unknown parties. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the finest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for .... 5.00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Good Hope, WASHINQTON, D. C. Hydrangea Otaksa. jjgS, suitabk" for 7 and 8-in. pots, for $3 per doz. CHARLIE E. CLARK, Woodford, Me. 3 More Sensational Novelties THE GEM FORGET-ME-NOT, mm. PINK. WHITE. BLUE. Till- i-oinij:!.-! iiTid erect ■.-rowlli rii:ikes this iii-vv viiri'ty partir-ularly utefnl as uir]t.T-lili..iTiiiir_' [H-i plants, as njay be -..11 Ir.iiii |,ii,,i,,, |( is undoubtedly the BEST FOncET-ME-NOT FOR CUT FLOWERS. and. like th^*N*^^^' iSSQQQSSSQSe HERB'S PANSIES Th<' best is wljat yen want: comnum Pansies are dear at any price. The "best florists" in the country are my customers; they wiil tell you there are no other Pansies quite so good as mine. Try them and you will say the same wtien they come into bloom. PLANTS NOW AND UNTIL MARCH. Free by mail. 75c per 100; 250 for $1.50; 600 for $2 50. By express, $4.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. 1**?i*i*i?i?«?iftft HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS :ri.-as ins.'i^ii iijIjcrau.lOctrber iH-iii into l.lr.,.iii yourself! Save sk nf riiM'ivini,' them dead from ir Jii.Ou per oz. Also plants of the above at $5.00 per 1000, securfly packed to Ko anv distance. Lariie traiispluntcd plants for winit-r bloom at »2.00 per 100 (im dollar an oz. mixture in these plants). DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, - . - MASS. ^WiiM^iiMMdMdMMMiMiMMMMMMiiHMJ^^^ Floral Designing Trom Pliotographs. The price of it is only $2,50 net. Standard sizes and sell- ing prices with each sub- ject. Most useful in order taking. It helps the flo- rists. It pleases custom- ers. Circular free. Sam- ple page, 4 cts. in stamps. A NEW DEPARTURE. This finely-printed new work contains in halftone plate reproductions „^ LONO'S °^ flORISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS. 68 Subjects At above list price of jobbing; dealers or DAM B. LONG, Publisher, BUrFALO, N. Y THE BOSTON FERN! **aRj,, L. H. Elegant Specimen Plants of this beautiful decorative fern for 7, 8 and 10-inch pots, spread 4 to 6 feet, at 50c., 75c. and $1.00 each, and smaller ones at 20c. and 25c. <5^ each for 5 and 6- in. pots. Cut from bench. No better money getter. Send orders now to pot up for fall sales. Can be safely shipped anywhere in the U. S. SMALL PLANTS. $5 per 100.. S40 per 1000. p^iiio slock- of PANDANUS UIIUS.4H and 5-in. pots, @ $25 and $35 per 100. KENTIA BEIMORCANA, 4-in. pots, $25 |"T 100. LATAMA BnRBONICA, 4-in. pots. J25 pi-r liiu. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. PANSIES Rocmcr's Superb Prize Pansies. This improved strain, all tbo leudin^ novelti included, strong bushy plants, ready now, 60c. i 1011, by mail; $2.00 per 500, by express: jS4 00 j: 1000; $7.00 per 2000; |lO 00 per 3000; $15.00 per 50( Lar^-e plants in bud and bloom. $1.00 per 100. ASH WITH ORDKR. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of Extra Fine Pansies. PLANTS. ..PANSIES.. SEEDS. ....THE JENNINGS STRAIN.... Large Flowering, Superb Colors. Fine, stocky, fleld-Rrown plants now ready in any quantity. If you want flrst-class plants, these will till the bill. Finest mixed in great variety of colors, by mail, 60o. per 100 by express, $4,00 per 1000; 5000, $17.00. White, same price. Seed of above. $1.00 per pkt.; $.5.00 per oz. |^'"CASn WITH ORDER. E. B. JENNINGS, '"''iBr* Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Please Mention Us To Our Advertisers. /%. The American Florist. 293 Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and vais niBhed, 18x30x13 made In two sections, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 600 letters. Block Letters, m or 2-lnch size, per 100, 12.00. Script letters. %i. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadlnK florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quioli Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit , and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- las City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN, G. E. A., 387 Broadway, New York City, J. D. McBEATH, N. E. P. A., E State Street, Boston, Matt. C. S. CRANE. Gen. Pan. & Tkt. Aat.. St. Louit, Mo CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-grown, 15c per 100; tl.OO per 1000; if by mail add 10c per 100. Write for prices on large lots for full planting. LETTUCE, Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Curled Simpson and other varieties, field-grown, 15c per 100; $1 per 1000; if by mail add lOo per 100. PARSLEY, strong plants 35o per 100; $2.50 per 1000; if by mail add 20c per 100. Other vege- table plants in season. Cash with order. R, VINCENT, Jr. & SON, White Marsh, Md. 2/j-in., .$5.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengerii. . Asparagus Plumosus. 2'n-in NEPHROLEPIS Cordata Compacta, 500 5.00 2.50 4.00 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, 2lo-in.. GERANIUMS. S. A. Xutt, etc., 2'/,-in. SMALL FERNS, for dishes, ACALYPHA SASDER". 4-in., 25c., $2.50 perdoz.; 6-in.,"5c.; fSperdoz. Cash please. CARL HACENBURCER. W. Mentor. O. CYCLAMEN Per- sicum Splendens Giganteum, liu- est strain in the world in four true colors, extra well grown plants from 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100, $65 per 1000. Mixed, our selection, $6 a 100; $55 a 1000. CHINESE PRIMROSES (fringed foliage), best market varieties from flats, $1.75 per 100; from 2-in. pots, $2.00. from 3-\n. pots, $5.00 per 100. Double white and red from 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Single blue, same price. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER East Stroudsburg, Pa. Special Quotations, IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES KOSES, from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, for (aU deUvery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for Ust. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y. Mention the American Florist. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. !itiiiiiiiitiimiiiiUitm utiiiiiiiiii miiimi mium immiimi miiuim iituiiiiiiiutmimiM! OMAHA EXPOSITION! Wc have just purchased the Omaha Exposition complete and offer for sale about Ten Thousand Dollars' Worth of ..TROPICAL m SIB-TROPICAL PLANTS.. in excellent condition. List on application. Also 2 Hothouses Complete, 12,000,000 ft. of Lumber, Electrical Apparatus of All Kinds, Machinery of All Kinds, Fire Apparatus, Pipe, Sash, Doors, 100,000 sq. ft. Translucent Fibre Roofing, 200,000 sq. ft. of Wire Imbedded Roofing Glass, 500 Squares 24-guage Steel Roofing, 5000 Squares Ruberoid and Numerous Other Items. We have established a Branch Office on the Exposition grounds at I Omaha, Neb. Write for Catalogue No. 100. 1 Chicago House Wrecking Co., SI^'^'hTn^'b': ""^ ffmrmmmTTmmTTTTTTTTTimmTTmTTTnmnmmmTTmTmTr I Business is Booming! % RUT we will stop long enough to direct special attention to the \ elegant new J- J- J- J' J' J- FLOWER BASKETS, FERN DISHES AND VIOLET HANDKERCHIEFS, which wc are now opening up and which are without question the prettiest and most useful styles ever offered for florists' use. All telephones lead to Bayersdorfer's. Call us up on Vases, Cycas Leaves, Metal and Porcelain Flowers, Inscriptions, Letters, Immortelles, Doves, Sheaves, Tinfoil, Everything. I H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., %%:%%-S^^%%t.. Phiia., Pa. A. HERRMANN TT^ Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34th St , MEW YORK John Conley & Son, Slanafactirrerg of ODiiv P^OIIw 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, GflNE, STAKES. 6 to 10 ieet long, $2.50 PER THOUSAND. $2.00 per 1000 in 10.000 lots. C. G. NANZ, Owensboro, Ky. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON, OHIO. SHEEP MANORE cation. ^P"Special prices to Florists aud Set-ds- men in lots of 20 tons and up. Testimonials from Agricultural Department Dniversity of California. Send for sample. GEO. C. ROEDING, Prop. FRESNO FERTILIZER WORKS. FRESNO, CAL. Mention the American Florist. Thoroughly pulver- ized and ready for immediate appli- 294 The American Florist. Oct. 7, In the Bay State. A fall of 25° in temperature on the first night of October brought a frost which blackened everything outdoors. In the vicinitv of Lynn a great many dollars worth'of stock was caught for the frost came much earlier than usual. At the Peabody Fair Mrs. J. N. Julyn, of Salem, made a fine show of palms, ficuses, begonias and other stock. J. M. Ward & Co., of Peabody, had a good show of cut flowers and Richards came over from Lynn with the prize- winning basket. . It seems very strange that the florists should not avail themselves of the county fairs as a medium for interesting the thousands who attend in floriculture. Almost in a night cut worms played havoc in a house of chrysanthemums at E. B. Blaney's in Swampscott. The Lynn Horticultural Society has just closed an unusually successful exhibition. In a recent heavy rain a wall at the Walke houses at Salem was undermined and the boiler room flooded. W. B. Newhall, at Lynn, has some fine violets, although many of the growers have poor stock, the plants making very little growth in the field. Tap. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. \ * I ASTER, PA. .June n.'W. MR. Theron Pakker, Brooklyn. N Y.. Dear Slr:-your Model tar- Dallon Support 19 all ilKht In pvery way and will no doubt ba cmBldpred as necessary an good plants wltb growers when better known. I con- sider It the best on the mar- ket, and If your other spe- clallles are equally as good, Ihey should make another addition to the money FLATBUSH. BROOKLYN, N.Y, Feb. IS, !)7, MR. Theron Parker, Dear Sir, -Your wire stake Is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we Indorse It as an up-to-date carnation sup- rort. Yours truly. DAILLEOODZE BROS. MR. THERON PARKER, Dear Sir : - It gives me much pleasure to cocgralu- late you upon your success In getting up carnation sup- ports. 1 think that those 1 have had trom you are alrjut as perfect as anybjdy will be able to maka them. They certainly mi my bill (or an Ideal carnation support, a thing 1 have been looking for a long lime Wishing K Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes AT LOWKST PRICKS. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts tor Early Orders. The Model Plant Stake Co., IHf RON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET, BROOKLYN. N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS First Quality. Orbam Color. IV in., per 1000., 12 40 I SVi in.,per lOOO.t 4 9J 2 In,, " .. a 76 4 in., " « 20 2V( in,, " .. 8 85 5 In., " 10 80 a In., " .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 50 Faokagea extra. C. HENNECKECO.""-^:if.""' HAIL For Insurance Against Damage by Ha!* Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sec'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Clear Cypress Greenhouse flaterial. This with us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and the best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap — bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap, knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, O. Write for Circu or Estimates SMITH & SMITH REAL ESTATE, PIPE, BOILERS, GLASS, FITTINGS, ETC. Obtain our prices before placing your orders. ^A'e have some ex- cellent bargains in greenhouse es- tablishments 337 eth Ave. p.o.Box869. Pittsburg, Pa. "NICOMITt" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pe3ts. SOLD BY SEEDSMEN. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate; Price per crate 1500 21n. pots In orate, M.StI 120 T-ln, pots In crate, $4 20 1500 2M " " 6-25| BO 8 " " 3.00 1600 2S " " 6.00 48 9 " •' 3.60 1000 3 " " 6 00 4810 " " 4.80 800 »>i " " 5.80 24 U •' 4.6O1 24 12 •• " 4.80 3206 " •' 4.61' 12 14 " " 4.80 144 " " 3.IU1 6 111 " " 4.!» Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of CyllnderB for Cut Flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address HILFINQER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. New York Agents 62 DET STREET, NEW YORK CITT. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDK BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSUEY, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 400 HOWARD ST. Mention American Klorlat. BRANCH mREHOVSE: KEARNEY AND WE5TSIP5WES. Jersey Cmf.N J Jackson A^^''^'^'^^"^'^! loNC^|siAf)DCmr.N.Y. Tactory. 713 719 Wharton • St.- fA- FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS ^^ List and SAMPLES PRBB. Ji 6i SWAHN'S SONS, minneapouI. rIIinn. Standard .5'.?' T^ J FLOWER r^OXS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of theCftpitol, write us; wecansaveyou uiouey. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D, C. Mention the American Florist. Made by Standard Pots °°°' Po^"lMppinr"'"" KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ' ^— — Irtail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANtTFACTUTtBHS OF Flower Pots. Before buying writ© for piioei. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. tSg9 The American Florist. 29b ^U[l'^[l[^^^^^^^[l^^^i3[l[l[l[li3[113[l[l[l^[l; ppeepappppso FOR THE FALL TRADE You Need a Copy of the New Editi ^OF THE American Florist Company's TRADE DIRECTORY riORISTS, NlJRSERYMEN km SEEDSMEN OF THE= United States and Canada, ARRANGED BOTH BY States and Post Offices AND ALL NAMES Alphabetically. THE BOOK also contains corrected lists of the Cemeteries, Superintendents of Parks and Public Gardens, and Florists' Clubs and Horticultural Societies, with the names and addresses of their oilizzts.^J'J'J-J'J'^J'J'J'^J'^ PRICE, $2.00; IN FLEXIBLE LEATHER, $3.00. AMERICAN riORIST CO., 324 Dearborn Street, = = CHICAGO, ILL. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmummmmmmuummmmmmmm 296 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Index to Advertisers. Advertteing Rates 27t; Allen J K 381 AmerlcaD Rose Co — II Amllng EC 2-'.l 285 Arnold 4 Co 2s3 Bailer t A 2S1 Baeaett & Washburn ..279 Bayeredorfer U & Co. .2'.« Benthey A Co 2;'J Berckmans P J Co....;'.«l BerKer U U 4 Co 2W Bernlnn H 2SU Blake r B 2>!i Blano A i Co 291 Bobblnk 4 Atkins 28^1 BoBtOD Florists Ex.... 280 Boston Letter Co 2'.i:i Brown Peter 292 BrylOKle W C 287 BudlotiB J A 279 28:) Bulst Kobt 4 Co... .282 283 Bunyard II A .... 289 285 " ■ ■ " 11 Carmody J D IV Cbadwtck Chas 289 Chicago Carnation Co. 287 CbloKKO Wrecking Co.. 29e resorted to, except while the plants are in flower. W. H. Taplin. Watsonia Ardernei. In a recent issue I noticed the illustra- tion of this beautiful Cape bulb which had been successfully grown and exhib- ited bv Kenneth Finlavson, gardener to Dr. C. G. Weld, of Brookline, Mass. There is undoubtedly a great future before this plant, especially a commercial one, it being the finest of all the white watsonias, producing long, gladiolus-like spikes four and five feet high with many branches, profusely covered with blos- soms of the purest white, resembling a giant freesia. This plant is of easy cul- ture and in groups or borders its flowers are very effective; in pots, three or four bulbs together, it is a great success, pro- ducing a vi-ealth of foliage and bloom. Last year some remarkably well flowered plants were grown at Oakes Ames' gar- den in this way. For cutting and all kinds of decorative work it is unsur- passed. In Europe quite a number of bulbs are grown for market purposes, the flowers finding a ready sale at the principal cities and seaside resorts. It requires treatment similar to that given gladioli, and care should be taken as with other bulbs, in storing them through the winter. The following interesting notes in regard to Watsonia Ardernei appeared in The (iarderi, London, in 1897: "This plant was first introduced by Mr. James O'Brien in 1.SS9, but it has only lately been obtainable in quantity. It is certain to become a favorite with growers of gladioli and such like bulbous plants, because, in addition to its beauty of flower, it has the merit of growing and biooniing freely in the open border if treated in the same way as for gladioli. Thehistory of the plant is a little involved; it also has received a considerable num- ber of names, not at the hands of bot- anists, be it said. "In ISSy Mr. N. E. Brown received and named specimens from Mr. J. O'Brien, who flowered it in his garden at Harrow in September, and who received a first- class certificate for it on September I'l under the name of W. iridifolia O'Brieni. In 1891 some bulbs of it were received at Kew from Poit Elizabeth, and these flowered in October, their stems being four feet high, each with five or six branches, bearing many long-tubed, broad mouthed flowers, each two inches across and of the purest, glistening snow- white. They grew in a bed on a small lawn on the south side of the T range, and were a beautiful picture of pure white flowers. In the ('•mdeners' Chron- icle for March .">, 1892, there appeared an illustration of a border of this wat- sonia in St. George's Park, Port Eliza- Ijcth, with an anonymous note to the effect tl^it the plant might have been named Port Elizabeth Pearl or Pride of Algoa Bay, as it had been raised there and was a superb garden plant, growing and flowering splendidly. This was fol- io wedby a note from Professor Macowan, of Cape Town, correcting the statement as to the origin of the plant, and stating that it was 'first found by Mr. Robert Templeman, formerly assistant at the Cape Town Botanic Gardens, and within a day's journey from the city The finder grew the corms among his stock for a year or two, and ultimately sent a few to the late Mr. John Wilson, then superintendent of St. George's Park at Port Elizabeth. When Lord Brassey was round at Algoa Bay in the Sunbeam he saw and greatly admired Wilson's lit- tle clump of watsonias, regretting that they were not for sale, but destined for stock. However, Wilson referred him to Templeman at Cape Town, from whom Lord Brassey bought a potful of the white watsonia for a sovereign.' So far THE LATE F. W. LOUDON (See page 277 of lust issue. we have been dealing with the Port Eliz- abeth portion of this plant. Now we come to that at Cape Town. "In The Garden for March 25, 1893, there is an engraving from a photograph sent by Mr. Arderne representing what he there calls Watsonia allja, but which is identical with Templeman's plant named in compliment to Mr. O'Brien. Mr. Arderne writes: 'The original was brought by myself from the farm Roman River, in the Worcester valley, about eighty miles from Cape Town, and was found growing in a peaty, boggy marsh among thousands of the common pink variety. . . I have found the flowers considerably improved by cultivation in peat, leaf-mould, and light loam, and grown in a damp locality.' I wrote some notes an watsonias generally to accompany a plate of W. angusta pub- lished in- 77;e (harden for August 19, 189.'!, where I recorded the fact that this white watsonia had been sent to Kew as W. iridifolia alba and W. Meriana alba. Recently another name has been added, viz., W. Ardernei, and under this name plants were shown and certificated last year; under it, too, the newly imported corms are being offered. For garden purposes we may conveniently put aside all these Latin names and call the plant the white watsonia, whilst botanically it will be known as W. iridifolia O'Brieni. We must not let wrangling over names blind us to the merits of the plant, which is quite exceptional among cultivated watsonias in its sturdy habit, good behavior under artificial treatment, and the elegance and purity of its flowers." A. Dl.\l.MOCK. CARNATIONS. .\ MATTER OF PRICES. We must thank our hybridizers for the gradual elevation of the carnation to a standing shoulder to shoulder with the rose. To them we must look, also, for its contmued advancement, for in addi- tion to the improvement in the size of the bloom, the length and strength of the stem and perfection of calyx, the fact that each season brings out some meritorious novelty is an important factorin keeping the carnation before the buyers of cut flowers. As growers we .should heed the signs of the times and make an especial effort to meet the demand for high quality; in fact, we should go one better and increase the demand by improving the quality. There are some varieties which produce excep- tionally fine flowers but do not pay with ordinary culture. Such varieties are the ones to grow for the man who is willing to work, for with these sorts and a market at proportionate figures he is above the competition of growers who care more for quantity than quality. After securing C|uality in your Mowers do not accept a low price for the cut. In the first place it has cost considerable to bring these flowers to perfection; possi- bly it has cost more than you arc aware unless you have kept a careful record of the time and money expended on them. To sell them at a low price means not only no profit for 3'ou but it also means a backward step for the flower. Just what is a lair price for strictly first-grade carnations would be a hard matter to decide, as it is largely influ- enced by the season and the market in which they are sold, but it is not difficult to determine that the price must at all times range between .$4- and $8 per hundred For a goodly portion of the season they should be up to the eight- dollar mark if the grower is to continue in business. A little over a year ago I was sat upon by a number of my fellow florists for presuming to have ideas on the manner in which my product should be retailed. I shall not attempt to make any further suggestions on that line but I do think we are entitled to a fair price for our cut. If we grow carnations that retail at from $\ C>0 to $3 per dozen they should wholesale for half as much. If a grower has studied his market and planted such varieties as can be sold for fancy sorts he should insist on their not being sold at wholesale for less than $4 per hundred and from that upward as the market demands them. If they can- not be sold at his figure he should have them returned with his empties. At the beginning there might be trouble in get- ting this arrangement to work smoothly but by the end of the season you will have had a fair return for your work and obtained a market for another sea- son th.it you could never have had by the acceptance of a low jjrice. But do not for a moment forget that to get first- class prices you must have first-class flowers. Albert .M. IIukk. rSgg. The American Florist. 299 CHICAGO FLORISTS REPRESENTATIVE IN AN INDUSTRIAL PARADE. Notes on Aquatics. The summer has come to an abrupt close, with three or four nights of killing frosts, just in the height of the dahlia season and when cannas were in high glee. Now everything denotes autumn, the blackened loliage, the dead flowers and the tints of the maples, the green trees and the Virginian creeper, all point to the closing scenes of another season. But with all this, aquatic plants still lin- ger and, as it were, defy the elements, just as in early summer they were fresh and bright while other flowers were whitening with the heat. Nelumbiums, of all the water garden, have suffered; their leaves are dead and sere. Not so the nymph.eas, and notably the tender varieties; these have numerous buds and several expanded Bowers, red, white, pink, blue and yellow, saved by the warmth of the water when the atmos- phere cooled down to freezing point. Here is one reason why aquatic plants are more popular every season. Their advantage over other plants in this respect is but one point in their favor, for there is a diversity of color found in no other class of decorative plants. Nor is this all; they are of much longer duration, their season of bloom extending from April or early May until hard freezing weather. If a tank under glass can be afforded they will continue in flower into the holidays. When once planted out, having a fair amount of rich soil and the necessary water, they require little else all summer. A few dead leaves must be picked off but no hoeing, weeding, watering or mulch- ing are among their modest wants. They atiord more pleasurable returns for the amount of cash expended than do other plants. A 50-cent water lily will cover a pond several feet in diameter and to most people be more attractive than a much more expensive flower bed of the same dimensions. But this is not the season to begin experiments; it is the time to consider the best methods of wintering the plants and there is a great diversity in the requirements of different varieties. All that are classed as hardy should be left undisturbed, but, where they are not in deep water, out of thereach of frost, some protection must be aiiorded. The tender, day-blooming varieties differ from the night-blooming, both in growth and formation of tubers. Large plants of the former do not produce side- shoots or young plants, and the old plant or crown cannot be dried oft save with N/mpha;a gracilis. This variety may be left in the water until the foliage is cut ofl by frost, when the tubers may be readily found and stored away. Other plants must be kept growing all through the winter. The best method is to cutoff all the large outer leaves and a large proportion of the roots by digging around the plant; then dig it up and place indoors in a tank or tub of water. Place in the light and in a temperature between 60° and 70°. Smaller plants may be placed in pots, and these put into tubs, two or three plants in each tub, according to the size. This treatment will do for the night- blooming varieties, but where the plants are well advanced there will be numerous side shoots, and in some cases tubers around the main crown. The tubers may be stored away in pots or pans in sand, which should be kept wet at first, then moist, so that the tubers will be kept plump and sound. In cases where the tubers are not advanced to such a stage as just described they may be placed singly in pots just large enough to accommodate the roots. Put these in a shallow tank or tubs and keep them between G0° and 70° until the growth is finished and the tubers ripened, which will be when there is a cessation of new leaves, and those that were healthy die off naturally. When this takes pl6ce remove the pots from the water and gradually dry off. In this condition they may remain until early spring, when it will be time to start them afresh. Wm. Tricker. Helpful Reminders. Benches of adiantums or large pots which have not been shifted should be carefully cleaned and all discolored or imperfect fronds carefully removed, after which give them a top" dressing. This will require almost an inch of soil, almost clear leaf mould if obtainable. A common mistake at this season, when plants are received from a distance, is to put them into pots somewhat larger than the balls of earth and fill the space lightly with potting soil. The ball is hard and compact and when water is given it runs through the new soil and dees not penetrate the ball. This is par- ticularly true of azaleas. It is well to set them in a tub of water to soak before potting and then protect them from the direct sun for a few days. Do not refuse to keep plants over win- ter for your customers. Put this depart- ment on a paying basis and it will be a 800 The American Florist, Oct. 14, benefit to your business. Set apart a portion of your cool house and another of your warm house for boarders. Pro- vide special labels giving the date received and name ot owner; make out a storage receipt describing each plant and price for boarding, retaining a duplicate; 40 cents a square foot forthe space occupied is the usual price but where plants are heavy charge 50 cents per hundred pounds additional for cartage; this pays. You will soon have your customers edu- cated to your rules and if they object to the price it is better than that they com- plain of your refusal to accommodate. At this season more than any other stock is damaged by condensation of moisture upon the foliage. Give more heat and ventilation. Do not be afraid of cutting your Aspar- agus Sprengerii; if the old strings are allowed to remain new ones will not form so rapidly or as numerously. In bringing stevia inside do not place the plants close enough to touch each other. There is a wonderful diflerence between first and second class stevia; second class gets light on the top only, first class gets light down to the stems, which are of a dark color and strong. If you have to put in any new heating pipes be sure they are not covered with tar; you will lose every leaf in your house if they are. Amaryllises, gloxinias and the summer blooming tuberous begonias should now be drying off for their winter rest; turn the pots on the side on the ground if you can, away from the drip. C. B. W. New York. MONTHLY MEETING OF FLORISTS CLUB.— PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR's CONVENTION.— VISITORS FROM QUAKERTOWN SPEAK OF VARIOUS MATTERS. — CRAIG MAKES AN EXHIBIT.-BUSINESS GOOD ALL ALONG THE LINE.— CALLS ARE FOR GOOD STOCK. — CARNATIONS SCARCE. — A TEST OF ROSES. WESSELENBURG KILLED BY A FALL. — KESSLER's BODY COMES TO LIGHT. — NOTES. The monthly meeting of the Florists' Club, held last Monday evening was attended by about forty of the solid representatives of floriculture in this vicinity. The subject for discussion was the matter of preparation forthe S. A. F. convention for 1900 and the extent to which the local organization would undertake to co-operate to make that event notable. Vice-President Troy occu- pied the chair. The trustees reported the result of a recent tour among the avail- able halls in the city and it being evident, after a full discussion of the subject, that immediate action is necessary in order to secure any headquarters for the conven- tion, it was unanimously voted to ask as many of the executive committee of the S. A. F. as can conveniently attend to join with the trustees of the club in a meeting on Monday, October 23, to decide upon a location. It was voted that the club should assume all the expenses of providing a headquarters for meeting and exhibition and all charges connected therewith, also that a horti- cultural exhibition on a large scale be held in connection with the trade exhibi- tion under the management of the New York Florists' Club. Ways and means were freely discussed and a committee consisting of Messrs. May, O'Mara, Burns, Siebrecht and Weathered was appointed to call on Mr. Starin and learn his intentions regarding an excur- sion to Glen Island at convention time. There were present Messrs Robert Craig and Robert Kift, of Philadelphia, and both gentlemen were called upon foi a few remarks. Mr. Craig spoke of the reviving interest in the matter of new plants and, congratulating Xew York on its prospective opportunities for 1900, predicted that at the convention would be seen probably every new plant that is worth seeing, from all over the country as well as many from foreign growers. Mr. Kift, true to his sporting instincts, devoted his remarks to the subject of bowling, stating that the Philadelphia club has still one vacant space left in its cupboard for an additional trophy and expressing the hope that New York would bring out a team worthy of their attention. He was assured by several enthusiasts that he would be accom- modated in that respect. On the exhibi- tion table Mr. Craig had vases of rose Maman Cochet and White Maman Cochet, outdoor-grown, and of the beautiful new pink carnation, Ethel Crocker, all of which were highly com- mended by the exhibition committee and duly admired by all, the carnation espe- cially giving every promise of being a winner. Resolutions concerning the death of Alfred Henderson were presented by Mr. Weathered and adopted. Business is good, so everybody asserts, although faith in its permanency seems to come slowly, so unusual is this condi- tion at this early date. One effect of the boom in the plant trade wJU be to decrease the number of plant auction sales in this city for the coming season, and those who are waiting in hopes of seeing their opportunity in the big palm sales, such as have been going on in the past, are advised to secure their stock through the regular channels at once, as all indications point to a demand fully equal to the supply. The cut flower mar- ket is in a healthy condition as far as fine stock is concerned and prices on the best grades are, or should be, satisfactory. It will, however, take a much bigger boom than any thing likely ever to take place to restore the day when the inferior grades in any line of cut flowers can profit by it. Never before has the sentiment for good flowers or none been so much in evidence, and the grower who has any reason to doubt his prospects in that respect for the coming winter, be he violet, rose or carnation grower, will show good judg- ment by quitting at once and turning his houses over to vegetables or "any other old thing." The prevailing scarcity inthecarnation market might have been avoided had a little more individual independence been cultivated by the carnation growers. Wherever one goes he finds the plants all cut back with a view to prevent bloom- ing now and insure a crop at Christmas. This would have been all right had it not been done so universally. The result is that, cost of production considered, the price ot carnations is to-day probably better than it will be at Christmas. Grafted roses at Frank N^cMahon's greenhouses show a slight advantage over the own-root stock. Mr. McMahon has them both on benches and in beds and a good opportunity is thus furnished for a careful comparison of results. It would appear, however, that the grafted stock is a little more subject to mildew, which is an important point, especially this year, when mildew seems to be more prevalent than usual. A gratifying fact of the present season is that there ap- pears to be much less thrips on the Amer- ican Beauty roses than in any recent year. Among the various misfortunes that this rose is subject to, none is more to be dreaded than thrips. Two houses of Beauty at Little Silver in charge of Mr. Dan Dean are free, apparently, and not a speck of mildew is to be seen on the place. A house of Brides, now in third year, looks particularly promising. The soil of this locality is said to be of superior virtue, but Mr. Dean himself, with his sleeves rolled up, is doubtless a big factor in the good results obtained. News has been received of the death of Jac. Wesselenburg, of Sassenheim, Hol- land, a bulb grower well known from his annual trips among the bulb handlers here. It appears that he was thrown from his bicycle while on a visit to his father at Hazerswonde and received fatal injuries. The body of Fritz Kessler, who had been missing from his home at Woodside for nearly two weeks, was found in the East River, near Blackwell's Island, on Monday of last week. He was a very popular young man. George Lorentz is among the absentees this week, being confined to his home with a sprained ankle. Wm. Plumb has secured the contract for laying out a fine estate at Plattsburg. H C. Rath, of Flushing, has a white seedling carnation, Bertha Rath, which gives promise of a big future. Miss Hopping, daughter of E. C. Hop- ping, Madison, was married on October 11 to Mr. Ely. Visitors: H. G. Eyres, Albany, and J. M. Cohen, Boston. Philadelphia. PROSPEROUS SEASON IS ON IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY' LOVE. — DEMAND IS LEADING THE SUPPLY. -EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND A grower's OPINION OF THEM. — ENTERPRISE OF THE WHOLESALE DEAL- ERS — A CHRISTENING WITH FLOWERS. — NIEMAN RETURNS.— ETHEL CROCKER.— NOTES. Business is all right. Of course it might be better, but it is quite up to expecta- tions. Demand and supply are having a sort of race, as it were, with the former just a little ahead. The supply yacht, however, sails best with warm, balmy breezes, and the last day or two the weather is just to her liking and she is liable to push her bow in front before very long. Good Beauties are in particu- lar demand and the best sell at $2 50 to $3 per dozen, with shorter lengths at $2, $1.50 and $1. Teas bring $3, $4, $5 and even $6 is asked for the extras. Carnations that run twenty-five good flowers to the bunch (it takes a Sundav school scholar to grade them like that) bring $2 per 100; in fact, they must be poor indeed if they do not bring $1.50. Violets are now beginning to look some- thing like; singles bring from 20 cents to 25 cents per hundred, doubles, 60 cents to 75 cents. Lily of the valley is scarce at $3 to $4 and even $5 is asked for choice stock. There have been no chry- santhemums as yet, that is, practically none; a few here and there, IBergmann, Merry Monarch, Fitz%vigram and Mont- mort, but it is not safe to take an order for any quantity. From $1.50 to $2 lias been the price. Mr. Harris, in speaking of the early chrysanthemums, said there is no money in them; the very earliest are not in it for beauty and size with those that come in a week or ten days later and, unless the early ones come in evenly and are cut out before the compe- tition of the next series begins, there is no sale for them and consequently no profit. He thinks chrysanthemums will sell well, as there are not so many grown i8gg. The American Florist. 301 this season as last and there appears to be little or no disease to intertere with their proper development. The commis- sion men report out of town demand lively and, while they have so far been able to meet it, they have had to hustle to get stock enough to keep this and their local trade satistied. Edward Reid now takes his customers and consignors into the "otHce," having partitioned off the front of his room and constructed this very necessary compart- ment. He put a new wagon on the street the past week. The old town may be slow but the wholesalers have a great time chasing one another about with their fiery steeds and fancy wagons. As many as four commission wagons were counted in front of a retail shop one morning this week, which, together with a couple of growers' carts, blocked the carriages quite effectually. An interesting incident occurred at the launching of a vessel in this city last week. The fair christener was standing readv with a bottle of wine in one hand and a bunch of American Beauties in the other. As the vessel started she raised the bottle, but in her nervousness dropped it over the edge of the stand. She stood for a moment nonplussed, then quickly throwing her bouquet, which struck the sliding vessel, she said, amid the plaudits ot the assemblage, "I christen thee Augusta." Wm. Nieman has just returned from a three months' trip to his old home in Hamburg, Germany. He also made quite a tour among other European cities. He thinks the Germans are great florists and in the arrangement of flowers are very expert; their funeral wreaths, mostly made by women, were the most artistic he had ever seen and the cut flower stores, particularly in Hamburg, where there were a great many, were models, the window decorations being especially unique and attractive. I neglected, in my report of the Florists' Club meeting, to speak of a vase of Ethel Crocker carnation exhibited by Robt. Craig & Son. It attracted a great deal of attention and all the carnation experts present seemed to be of one mind in declaring it to be the finest pink they had ever seen. It was quite the equal of any of the present favorites in their best mid- winter stage, which, when one considers the early date, October 3, speaks volumes in its favor. C. H. Grigg, who has connected himself with H. H. Battles, is not to be confined solely to the management of the Century Flower Shop but will be associated with Mr. Battles in his various interests and give his best efforts to the development of the same. Visitors in town: Mrs. E. A. Seidewitz, Baltimore; Z. D. Blakiston and George Brown, Washington; H. W. Breitenstein, Pittsburg. K. Westfield, Mass.— Mrs. E. M. Mesick has opened a down-town store. Her business is growing nicely. Hartford, Conn.— James Young has completed and planted three carnation houses each"20x75 and the stock is look- ing well. QuiNCY, M.vss.— The large greenhouse of Chas. Francis Adams recently erected by Lord & Bumham Co., has been sold to A. A. Thorndike. Des Moines, Ia.— F. W. Meyers, form- erly with E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind., is now manager of the greenhouses of the Iowa Seed Co. Chicaeo. FESTIVAL HURTS LOCAL RETAILERS.— SOME GOOD DECORATIONS— ROSES MORE PLENTIFUL —CARNATIONS IN DEMAND.— CLUB MEETING.— FLORISTS SCORE A TRI- UMPH. — MATTERS OF THE FALL SHOW. — LIBERTY ROSE IN DEMAND. — CHRYSAN- THEMUMS FROM INDIANA. — A NEW CAR- NATION GROWER. — GALAX IS UP IN PRICE. —PERSONAL JOTTINGS HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE. The great fall festival has passed into history and only occasionally is there a florist who felt regret at its departure. While the festivities were productive of several nice orders for decorations they had a depressing effect upon local trade in general and the retailers had little to do except join in the merrymaking. The rose cut increased perceptibly durinsr the week and while the celebration was on prices would have taken a material decline had it not been tor the shipping orders, which are strong. The quality of roses has improved with the increase in the cut and some excellent stock is now obtainable in all lines. The choicest teas still bring 4- cents, 5 cents and even 6 cents. Beauties maintain their popu- larity and give evidences of holding up to the supply all through the season. Carnations are not yet plentiful enough to meet all calls and 2 cents and 3 cents is readily obtainable for all good stock. Greens, too, are in favor and are making money for the growers. The "Chicago florists" distinguished themselves on Tuesday night; their float in the great parade of the industries, which concluded the fall festival, was the finest in the long procession and was applauded all along the line of march. It was drawn by six fine horses and was a credit to the committee and the trade. Large quantities of southern greens, smilax, asparagus, palms and ferns were employed as a base for the cut stock, American Beauties, Brides, Brides- maids and asters. The finishing touch was given by Flora beneath her canopy, surrounded by her six little maids. A flashlight photograph of the float is reproduced upon another page. It should be distincth' understood that the float represented the Chicago florists, not the Chicago Florists' Club. The success of the affair was largely due to the artistic skill and earnest application of Messrs. Samuelson, Winterson, Gormley and Kreitling. It was unfortunate that President McKinley did not have an opportunity to see this parade. Flower show matters are still in statu quo. Naturally, W. N. Rudd will be the superintendent. Messrs. A. Herrington, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J.; Prof. John F. Cowell, Director Buffalo Botanic Garden, and Emil Buettner, Park Ridge, 111., who served as judges of the 189S show, have accepted invitations to act in the same capacity this year. The quarterly meeting of the Horticultural Society of Chicago will be held at the Sherman House this afternoon, when the matter of changing the day of meeting from Saturday to Tuesday will be acted upon. The festival has been a good thing for Hauswirth, who had the decoration for the fifteen-dollar-a-plate dinner to Presi- dent McKinley on Monday night, for the Commercial Club banquet and the dinner to Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith on Tuesday evening. W'ittbold had the Marquette Club banquet on Saturday night. The orders for the numerous luncheons were divided among the other leading retailers. Word has come to Bassettilv: Washburn from Kobt. Scott & Son, Philadelphia, that orders for the Liberty rose are suffi- cient to exhaust the stock for March delivery and that further orders must be booked onlv for later shipment. It seems that the 80,000 plants which will, by agreement, be the limit of the season's propagation, will be easily placed. Wittbold has sent out his new cata- logue and price list this week and it proves to be the finest piece of printing so far turned out by a grower of decorat- ive stock. It is full of good half tones and the cover is very attractive, the character of the stock being shown by the embossed representation of the "palms" of one's hands. At the meeting of the Florist's Club October 6 the members voted that a special premium beotfered for the coming chrysanthemum show, the amount to be determined at the next meeting. Messrs. Chas. Dickinson and Albert Budlong were proposed for membership. E. C. Amling is Chicago consignee for the cut of the E. G. Hill establishment at Richmond, Indiana, and this week has received daily from 200 to 500 chrysan- themums, among them Yellow Fitzwi- gram, the first of the color in this market. N. K. Welter has embarked in business as a carnation grower at South Evans- ton. He has six modern houses stocked with 12,000 field grown plants purchased of Wietor Bros., who have now sold out their stock of 1,')0.000 field plants. As an evidence that the galax trust is an accomplished fact it may be stated that the green product is one-third higher in price than a year ago. No bronze galax are yet in. Benthey & Co. are selling quite a num- ber of ferns for John Welsh. They are well-grown plants of Xephrolepis Bos- toniensis, N. exaltata and N. exaltata compacta in o-inch pots. Messrs. Reinberg, Wietor and Everett returned from Remsen, Iowa, on Wednes- day well laden with evidences of their skill with the gun. Tuesday was the thirty-second anni- versary of E. C. Amling's birth and was celebrated in appropriate fashion at his home at Oak Park. Peter Reinberg will grow a considera- ble number of the Liberty rose next year, both own root and grafted stock. Mrs. P. J. Hauswirth, whose illness was regarded as serious early in the week, is now convalescing. Louis Wittbold and wife spent their festival holidays with Mrs. Wittbold's parents at Wheeling, 111. Kennicott Bros. Co. is handling lily of the valley from E. G. Asmus, West Hobo- ken, N. J. It is very good. A. L. Randall is getting some good Beauties from Bowmanville growers. Deamud is receiving some fine orchids, cattleyas and dendrobiums, regularly. Albert Fuchs has been visiting his boys at school at Notre Dame. Visitors: I. .\. Oldham, Cambridge, O.; W. S. Hizer, Rockford, 111.; Miss Kaber, of W^ C. Kaber & Co., La Porte, Ind.; A. H. Dew, Albion, Mich.; Otto Schiveiger, Burlington, la.; John A. May, St. Paul, Minn ; Louis Currie, Milwaukee, Wis.; Louis Bauscher, Freeport, 111 . Charles Chadwick, Grand Rapids, Mich.; J. J. SoperandMrs. Soper. Rockford, 111; S. A. Baur, Erie, Pa.; W. L. Morris, Des Moines, la. Bellmore, N. Y.— R. p. Jeffrey & Son were caught quite heavily by the early frosts. 302 The American Florist. Oct. /^, ITthllE /AL years' expprlence Good refer- ence». .John chkiste.nhk.n-. ;i»H lith Ave . New Vork. SITUATION WANTKI) Private place, by Knglllh- nian: twelve yeHrs" excellent character. WAIUIEN, 172 HonKS Ave.. .Ml VVaBhlngton, PIltBbiirK. Pa SITUATION WANTED-By younii man as aaslBtant In Kreenhouses Experience <()Ulvalent twers and Kenerul slock: also ileslifner and bandy wllb tools; 1^ ytars In business. German. ;iS years old. married. Illinois or Indiana. tl.'>{X)per week. Address A B. care Joseph Kreund. 7.W No, lialslad 8t.. ChlcBKO. 111. w ANTED— A heater for house lUx;iU ft. Edgah Eaktekdav. NokomlB. III. W^ Fort Scott, KaDB. W ANTED— A Bood, youDK man for work arouod greenboufles Btate wasea. Address P A P C. care American Floriet. WANTED-A copy Of Iseue No 4. October 1, 18S5. volume lot the a.meuican h.ouiht. In good condition. Address S S. care American Florist, WANTEI>— All-around man with judgment and experience; Industrious and reliable: canable of taking charge. J. T.William son, Memphis, Tenn. WANTED— A good man to take care of roses and carnations; must have experience In growlDK cut flowers. Apply to F. Stielow. NUes Center. II. WANTED-Experlenced men needed to do general greenhouse work, also for filling mall plant orders. Only experienced men need apply. MCGREGOR BROS . Springfield. O. WANTED— For general greenhouse work, an active and reliable young man. Wages tlh per month. A steady place foribe right man. Address with ref- erences, S. M Harbison. DanvUle Ky. WANTED— A young man that has bad some exerl- ence In greenhouse work: must be.nonest. Indae- trlous. sober and a good worker, and be willing to WANTED— A young man with experience In pot- ting an*! general greenhouse work, to act as aBsIstant foreman, on a good, well regulated cut flower growing plant. Address Buckeye care American Florist. WAFTED— Two strong young men who have had two or more years' experience In greenhouse work as florist Halary 112 per month and board; will advance If satisfactory In spring Please write all parilculars so as not to delay. Addras POEHLMANN BROS., Morton Grove. III. WANTED— A partner with some capital to take half Interest In my business; have now 7.000 ft. of glass. A good chance for a good man; must come well recommended and understand the buslnees of growing roses, carnations, 'mums acd bedding plants. Located In western part Massachusetts. A K, care American Florist. WANTED— Store man to take charge of store doing the best trade In a western city of 210,000. Mnet be firstclass decorator and cut flower worker. Wages 810U per month. In answering give name and address of every former employer. If not accustomed to a firat-class trade, or If you get drunk or gamble, do not answer, for we shall Investigate thoroughly. Ad- dress J A V, care American Florist, Chicago. F OR SALE— Hot water boiler with about 400 ft. of 4-lnch cast Iron pipe. Address Mrs J. W. KROPF, ColllBsvUle, III. FOR SALE— Good plant and cut flower busloess, lO.COO feet glass, good market garden of 10 acres; good live town of 12 OUO Reason for selling, death of owner. MRS JCLlA Steinhacser, Admr, Plitsburg, Kan. GARDENER WANTED To take charge of our green- houses. Excellent opening for the right man. W. N. RUOD, Mount Greenwood, III. well-established place of 15.000 square feet of glass in a town of 60,000. about 60 miles from Philadelphia, desires to retire and will sell his stock, all in fine shape, and lease the place for a number of years to party who is reliable arid who has small capital. This is a profltible retail business, of which further partic- ulars may be had ROBERT CRAIG S SON, by adilr' Market and 49th Sts.. PHILADELPHIA. Everybody is more pleased if you say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when writing. 304 The American Florist. Oct. 14, Cincinnati. OUTSIDE STOCK GONE. -ALLSTOCK SCARCE. — PRICES ADVANCING. — THE FIRST AUTUMN FLOWERS. — DEATH OF GEORGE MURPHY, SENIOR. The cold weather of a week ago killed all outside stock and consequently a complete change has taken place in the cut flower market; nearly everything is scarce. Roses are now generally good and meet with a steady demand. Carna- tions have been very few, especially white. Prices are firm and advancing slightly. Some cattleyas are in market, ielling at $G per dozen. Baer and Jones were the first with violets this season. Chrysanthemums are once more with us and a vase of them may be seen in nearly every florists' window. Lady Fitzwigram and Marquis de Montmort were in last week and sold readily at 12 cents to 15 cents wholesale. George & Allen are sending in some choice lily of the valley. George Murphy, Sr., father of Wm. and George Murphy, died October 3, in his seventy-third year, and was laid to rest at Spring Grove Cemetery. Quite a num- ber of the craft attended the funeral. H. SCHWARZ. Minneapolis. Trade is slowly but steadily improving and stock is following suit. Roses are becoming a little more plentiful, but car- nations are still very scarce and nowhere near equal to the demand. The quality is not good at that, although the plants give promise of fine flowers a little later. E. Nagel & Co. have moved their city store from 824 Nicollet avenue to 818 on the same thoroughtare, where they are domiciled in first-class style. Henry Barsch is building a carnation house lGx60. L. Wbol^ale flower/arKjfe ClNOraNATI. Oct. 12. Boiea, Beauty I0.0OS25,0O BnOB, Bridesmaid 3 OOa 6.U0 r " Meteor a.ooia 6.00 •■ Perle 3 00® 1 00 0«m»tlone 1 60a 2 CO Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 0(i CbryeaDthemums 10. CO® 16.00 Smllax 10.00® 12.50 Adlantnm 1-00 Common ferns -15 8T. LOUIS, Oct. 12. Boiei, Beanty 8 00020.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 5.00 Perle 2.00® 3 00 Carnations 1.00® 2.0D Lily of the valley 4.00® 6 00 Vloiet* 40® .60 Bmllai 12.60® 16.00 Adlantum .100 Asparagrus 50.00®76.00 MILWACTKIE, Oct. 12. Bosea, Beanty,long perdoz. 2.60® 3 00 .. ' •' medium " •• 1 60® 2.00 short •• " .60® 1.00 Bride. Bridesmaid 4 00® 6.W •• Perle a 00® 6.0O Meteor 4.00® <1.00 •• Kalserln 6.0O® 8 00 Carnations, fancy 1.60® 2.00 Adlantnm 1 00 Common ferns 26 Smllax '^•*®ij-Sa Ajparairoa 80.00 PITT8B0BG, Oct. 12. Boses, Beanty 8.00®25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® v. 00 Meteor 2.00® 11.00 Kalserln 4 00® 8.00 •• Perle 2.00® 4.00 •• CuBin 2.00® 4,00 ramatlons 1 OO® i.50 Lily of the valley 3 OOO 4.00 Chrysanthemums (i. 00816 00 Hmllai 1500 Wild Smllax per case 3 6030.00 Adlanium 76® 1. 00 Hardy ferns .10 Aapara^ois. bunches 35 strlRK* .% to 60c " SprenKerll, bunches. ..36 to 76c r VALLCY. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Beginning October 15th, the forcing I of Lily of the Valley will be com- X menced at the Rosebank Nurseries, X and shipping will begin three weeks X later. From that time on Valley \ will constitute one of the special products of Rosebank t and will be constantly on hand, both summer and winter. X It is the intention of the management to make the J Rosebank Nurseries headquarters for this product, and to t that end a special offer of three dollars per hundred has T been made to the trade on a contract for a year's supply. { This offer is now withdrawn, and a new price of $3.50 per t hundred is made to hold through- t out the year to regular customers. w. a. mcfadden. I ROSEBANK.' CINCINNATI. J. B. DEAMUD, (Successor to ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.) Roses are now plentiful. Carnations remain scarce. appeared in quantity. Violets have We are quoting some very fine Orchids. Cattleya labiata, $6.00 per doz. Dendrobium formosum, $3.00 per doz. We quote as follows on other varieties of first-class stock PER DOZ. AM. BEAUTIES, Fx. long. ..$3. 50 to $4.00 24 in 2.50 to 3.00 20 in 2.00 15 in 1.50 " " short 1.00 to 1.25 BRIDES, MAIDS. .per 100, $2.00 to $4.00 METEOR, KAISERIN - 3 00 to 4.00 PERLES 2.00 to 4 00 PER 100. CARNATIONS $2 00 to $2 50 VALLEY 5 00 SMILAX 12.50 to 20.00 ADIANTUM .50 ASPARAGUS 50.00 VIOLETS, double 1.50 single 1.00 FANCY FERNS 1.00 per M. CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Bergmann), white $2.50. Place your orders with us for what you may need. J. B. DEAMUD, 51 Wabasii Ave., CHICAOO. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER CO., Ltd., , „. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Long Distance /-. . o t. • < •Phone 2157. Consignments Solicited. Mo. 705 Penn Ave., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. write roi. pbick l,st. 1"-"— — PITTSBURG. Pi. Your Advertisement will transact business 365 days in the year, working 24 hours per day, with all the best purchasers in the United States and Canada, if placed in T he Best Drumn.er. THc AfTierican Flon'st. \V. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cincinnati.. Cut Flower Co., -V^N'SXVt'o. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Spec Consignments Solicited, al Attention Given to Shipping Order Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Florist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. HOLTON&HUNKELCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. ^P. Box 103. MILWAUKEE, WIS. » Seedsmen if you have made any change in your firm name oraddress, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in the next year's edition of our directory. Aueri- CA.N Florist Co., ;i24 Dearborn street, Chicago. iSgg. The American. Florist. 305 800.000 E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CNICAGO. Wholesale Price List. AHERICAN BEAUTY 30-;!6-in. stem per doz. , JR.50 to 14.00 24 ■■ •■ a.oOto 3.00 20 " " 2.50 15 " " 2.00 12 " " 1.50 8 " " 1.00 HETEOR per 100, 4.00 to 5.00 BRIDESHAID. BRIDE LA FRANCE... PERLE CARNATIONS. Quotations subject to chant! 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 ■ithout notice. WE NOW CLOSE AT 6:30 P. M. All Other stock at lowest market prices. DAYS AND HOLIDAYS AT NOON. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦t I McKELLAR & WINTERSON, I Wholesale Florists. ^^.M CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ^ ^ ^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHIO.* Bridesmaid 3. Perle 3 Meteor 3. '* Ealserln 4 " La France 4. Carnations Violets, single 1.00 00® 4 00 00@4.00 .00® 4.00 00® 5 DO 0U@ 5 00 00® 5 00 2.00 50® 1 50 OU® 5.00 3.00 Uendroblums Auratums , ti Harrlsll 10 ChryBantbemums 20. Mignonette , 1 AdlantTUn Common ferns Fancy Ferns . 00®I2 00 00315.00 00@25 00 OOw 2 00 60® 1.00 .15 TEXAS SEED AND FLORAL GO. Wholesale Florists, itoi^_DALLAS, TEXAS. Consienments of choice Roses and Carnations We wish to make arrangements with a few first-class growers for regular consignments. Correspondence solicited. Tell them where you saw the ad. J. A. 6DDL0NG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street CHICAGO. |9iy~ Consignments solicited a. G. PRIHCE & CO. wnolesale Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44- RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. WIETOR BROS. eUCCESSORB TO ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers ol 51 WABASH AVENUE, Headquarters _ ....CHICAGO GUT FLOWERS 306 The American Florist. Oct. 14, Samuel %. PennooK. Wholesale Florist , 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA, AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER 16th, WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:01 A. M. MONDAYS TO 10:00 P. M. SATURDAYS. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies. Prloe I-tim-ts xxi^Llled. &T :BroMn.*le.X«a^ St., IBOSTOJV, »(IA.SS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " ""'Tos^S'ii' SiS* '""'• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Consignments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all flowers sold. Sales reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener If reauired. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Stringfs 10 feet long', 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. IHh St., Tele phone 63-64. pniLADELPHU. Conalfoiinenta of good etock BOllclted. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Large,. Grow^er^oL.. Q^^ flOWerS Give ua an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO. ^^LONO DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE GALAX LEAVES AND LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. To Dealers Outside of N. Y. State: Chni.-e Calux $0.40 per M Choii'e Ll-ucuHuh- 3.00 Special prices to J. N. PRITCHARD, wholesale deiilers. [,|^ p^^f^ f^^ ^ •American Florist when you write to an advertiser. Wbol^ale power/\arl^i5 PHLLADBLPHIA, OOt. 11. Roaes.Tea 2.00® 3.00 " extra 4.000 5(0 Beauty, extra 15.00@30.00 firsts 10.0a®15.00 " " seconds U.00®10.00 Carnations 75® 1.50 fancy l.OO® 2.00 Lily of the vaUey 3.00® 4.00 AsparaKua 35 O0®60.00 Bmllax. :6.00®20.00 Adtantum 75® 1.00 BOSTON. Oct. 11. Roses, Beauty, select 15.00@35.00 ordinary 6 00®10 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4.00® 6 00 KalseriQ 4 OO® 8 00 Carnations, ordinary 1.50® 2.00 fancy 3 00® 4.00 IjUyof the valley 2.00® 4.00 violets, single and double 50® .00 Smllai 10.00@12,00 Aaparagus 60.00 Adlantum 75® 1.00 HEADQUARTER ^H'fSTER'* VtitNN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.!' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses. Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WU E VACTIUft Wholesale Com- finii Ti RAdllllUt mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Fluriata' Supplies & Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, .^^- ST. LOUIS, MO. VA oomplete line of Wire Deglgrna. Te'l them where you saw the advt. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. I3TH AND FILBERT STREETS. ^""J^h^oTeI&^^si d. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance Phone 1-41-26 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WIVI. C. SIVIITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, Phone 1-42 69-A. PHILADELPHIA. ConslgrnmentB Solicited. EDWIN ft. PflRKER. Wholesale Florist, 2408 Rosewood St,, - PHILADELPHIA. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets solicited. Wm. J. Moore, WHOLESALE FLORIST . 36 South 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of First-Class stock solicited. t^~I should like to hear from a few ;;.iod carna- tion firowers. Long Distance Plione. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ^ .^ J» St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. B OSTON F LORISTS' EXCHANGE.... HEADQUABiTEBiS for choice Roses, Violets, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. J. »a.. COHHilv, froi). Telephone 2385. Consignments Solicited.. iSgg. The American Florist. 307 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. J. k:. ALvr^E>][v, ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. '*"'4lfe'rt^ra^%o'!f,?ir'''- 57 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist , New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Bqnare. 43 West 28th St., NEW YOB.K. WALTER F. SHERIDftN, syMn FLORIST oneNo. ^Q |^g^j 2Uh. St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. J^ Price List on application. JOHN TOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price Il5t on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a Dote of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 551 MadtBOD Square. Please Mention the Aniericun Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cat Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every MominB DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florist. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE Commission Florists NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT 42 West 28th Street, 't&'J°,f' NEW YORK CITY. Always mention the American Florist when writine adver^iserp. Choice Carnations Choice Roses ^ Jt Traefldly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol?5ale flower/\arK5fe NEW f ORK, Oct. 11. BoseB, Beauty select 10. *' ordinary 2 Bridesmaid. Bride. Morgan *' Kalserln. Meteor 1. Carnations " fancy 1. Lily of the valley 2 Violets Chrysanthemums 10, Cattleyas 25. M@25.00 .00® 5 00 60® 4.00 50® 1.00 UO® 35.00 00(940 00 Sprengerl.perdoz. bunches 1®1 Adlantum BUITALO, Oct. 12. Bosea, Beauty 3 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2. " Perle, Nlphetos 2 " Kalserln 2 Camatlons, ordinary Violets., Tuberoses Umllaz Adlantum — Hardy Ferns. . 00®,35 00 OC® 0.00 ,00® 4.00 00® ».00 60® 1 26 .50® 2.00 00® 4.00 .50® 1 00 i.OO® S.OO ].00®16.00 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. GALAX LEAVES. $1.25 per 1000. Price in qu.antity on application. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK CITY. It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. ROSES. VIOLETS. JULIUS LANG 33 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. TELErnoNE 280 M.iDls TheNewYork Gut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733— 18th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attentjon Given to Shipping Ordert. GEORGE SALTFORD. Wholesale Comtnission Dealer in ^ ^ ...Violets... 50 W. 29lh St., jt NEW YORK. Telephone Call. 1304 Madison Sq. Tord Bros... ^y< Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq. M f^ I ^r^ -^r For Summer Use in \J, ^\ I ^\_ j\^ Cold Storage Leaves Write the INTRODUCER, HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Now Ready! The American Florist Company's. DIRECTORY s°/^S??f sSsr. 1 of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY^^ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. EDW. C. KORAN, 47 WEST 28TH ST., Tel 4^1 Madison Square. ...NEW YORK. Cut Flowers at Wholesale. All ready for business in our enlarged, attract ive, new location. Can accommodate a few more consignors of de- sirable stock. OFFERING AT PRESENT... LATER ON.,.. BEAUTIES, CARNATIONS, BRIDESMAIDS, VALLEY, BRIDES, LILIES, METEORS, ASTERS, CARNOTS. GLADIOLI, KAISERINS. ETC. VIOLETS A SPECIALTY. KEEP POSTED AS TO NOVELTIES IN MARKET BY ATTENTION TO THIS SPACE WEEKLY. 308 The American Florist. Oct. 14^ The ^EBt) TMt)E. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALEXANDER RODGERS. PreB ; ALBERT MCCUL- LouOH. Vlce-Pre» ; S. f. Willard, Wettaersaeld, Conn., aec'y and Treas. New York: S. Y. Haines, of Minne- apolis, Minn., was a visitor last week. Visited Chicago: W. S. Lyons, of Los Angeles, Cal., enroute to New York. On the order of the government 875 cases of damaged longiflorums were sold at auction in New York last Monday, and they brought a total of $27.50. Germi.nation is not an indication of quality. On the contrary, inferior strains of seeds frequently give the best results in the sprouting chamber. Boston, Mass.— About one hundred of the delegates to the recent congress of farmers visited the Arlington, Mass., establishment of \V. W. Rawson & Co. The Livingstons, of Columbus, O., are having quite an extensive European demand for their new field corn. Early Golden Surprise, attributable for the most part to its earliness. Owi.NG to the early frost, which came three weeks sooner than usual, there will be but little American grown thunbergia seed in the market this year, and dealers will have to look to Europe for new supplies. The tomato seed crop in Michigan is a good one on most of the standard sorts. If the early frost had not occurred there would have been surpluses on a number of sorts; as it is there are hardly any surpluses above contract orders. From an Erfurt letter, dated September 27, we gather that the bean and mangel wurzel crop is badlv damaged by continu- ous rains since September 5, and that there is great danger of an entire loss of the aster seed crop. Mangel wurzel will be fifty per cent higher than last year. The sweet pea crop was extraordinarily good there, while in Quedlinburg it is reported to be poor. Denver. A STORY OF PROSPERITY.— GOSSIP OF THE FESTIVAL OF MOUNTAIM AND PLAIN. — JOTTINGS OF THE FLORICULTURAL FEA- TURES OF THE CARNIVAL. — OTHER NOTES. Taken all in all the summer trade has been better this year than for several seasons past. When the soldier boys came home the city fairly blossomed; every soldier had a wreath on his hat and a bouquet in his hand. On this occa- sion the depot and capitol were decorated by Daniels & Fisher and it was well done. During the carnival Beauties were much in demand, some of the prize turnouts being decorated with the natural flower. The decorations for the carnival ball were very elaborate. Wilmore's dahlia farm has been one of the sights of Denver for the last two months. His dahlia display at the car- nival show was simply marvelous. The carnival flower show, by the way, was something new but there was little com- petition except in the mantle decoration, in which Mrs. Mauf won the first prize. The Park Floral Company took the prize for the largest display. The show was advertised so little that comparatively few people saw it but the prizes went just the same and they were worth the striv- ing. The horticultural part of the carni- val was under the direction of Mrs. Mar- tha A. Shute and occupied a street booth a block long. To the easterner who does not realize the possibilities ot Colorado soil and climate this part of the show was indeed a marvel. Apples that weighed one and three- fourths of a pound, great yellow peaches and white peaches, red grapes, green grapes and black grapes, plums in endless variety, with nectarines and pears that would almost make a dead man hungry. The landscape gardening at City Park has been fine and Mr. Davis, who had it in charge, has been highly complimented. Mr. Chamberlain, another of Denver's landscape gardeners, reports more work this year than in any previous season. Florists are all praying for frost to kill the outside stuff and bring the people home from the hills. There is little talk of a chrysanthemum show but the florists are all beginning to cut some good stock. Not only that, but they are all getting shaped up for bowling and not a little interest is manifest. The last day of the carnival the Theiss Floral Company's window looked as if a cyclone had struck it. All that was left was a small dish of violets and a solitary vase of Beauties. The decoration at the church wedding of Miss Gertrude Mauf, ot the Capitol Hill greenhouses, were as fine as were ever seen in Denver. Visitors in town: J. F. Wilcox, Council Bluflfs; Paul Berkowitz, Philadelphia; Mr. Chapin, Lincoln, Neb. E J. M. YOU WILL WANT THEM !N CHRYSANTHEMUM TIME. They're "From Japan" TOKIO, TYSON, RURI and GOLD, SEGGII, AWARII, TOKANABII, AWAGII, beautiful florists' vases. The finest wares, decorated in many colors, and the material is as tough as the names. Many of the patterns now offered for the first time in this country. Colored Photographs showing over sixty different styles mailed on request, for your examination. fj JOBBERS IN All FlORISrS' GOODS, £ ^ 84 Hawley Street, i. I BOSTON. MASS. | FALL BOOK '°" FLORISTS READY. Pl ease ask lor it. ***** FREESIAS ^^ Per 1000 FIRST QUALITY $5.50 GOOD BLOOMING SIZE 3.50 CALLAS Per 100 FIRST SIZE. IK to U'l inch $5.00 SELECT. I'i to::-iii,h 7.00 Lilium Harrisii ,, .oopmxo 5 to 7 INCH $4.50 $40.00 Chinese Sacred Lilies The lif'St selliDtr bulb for retail counter trade. $4.50 per 100. Write for prices per 1000. ONLY WESTERN AGENTS FOR ASMUS' "LIBERTY ROSE." VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: CHICAGO: 14 Barclay St. 84-86 Randolph St. Genuine Danish seed ^_ only direct from n. WIBOLTT, seed grower Nakskov, Denmark. Pricelist on application Mr Ball Head Miss Snowball both of DenmarK. Awarded tlie lurhest 8Hver Medal In St. Petersburg ID May. IMH). I»-LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. ALM ■ f^J? f fRESN Q:Cee^ ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Phoenix tenuis $ .T.i $5.00 $i:iBO ■' pumila 1.00 8.U0 'Ji.M " reclinata 75 .=>.00 13.50 Coryplia australis 7.'> 5.00 13.50 Pandanus utilis 1.2.5 lO.OO 27.50 J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY. CALLA /ETHIOPIGA Fiae, well-cured bulbs; from our own fiirm in California. circumieience. per 100 pertOO EXTRA SELECTED, 5 to 6 in *6.50 $55.00 FIRST-CLASS. 4 to 5 in 4.50 3.5.00 SECOND SIZE. 3to4in ■,'.50 1.5.00 ;»l of line si/e at 1000 r:ltes. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., KirY"oV TELEGRAPH CODE 1>K THE AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION In either atlll or fleil ble oover. addriss ordebs to AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO. i8gg. The American Florist. 309 SQQQSSSSV QQQSSaSSSQSSQQiSQSS%SSSQ»QSSSSQ%SS QQSSQQSSSSQSQQSSQQSQQSSSaOQSQQQg 40,00Q ^ ^ 'MUMS. Between Oct. \ and Christmas we shall market the entire cut of one of the largest growers about Chicago, 40,000 first-class flowers, A 1 in every respect. We are exclusively Rose Growers and can supply the best qualities, including American Beauty, at all times. 'M oM ^M ^M We are also in a position to fill orders for the most popular varieties of Carnations. All orders shipped at market prices within two hours of receipt. ^ ^ 'j< ..THE.. VARIETIES. J- PINK. Qlory of Pacific, Maud Dean, Mrs. E. Q. Mill. YELLOW. Yellow Queen, Major Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding. WHITE. Fee du Champsaur, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Frank Hardy, W. H. Chadwick, Wanamaker, Mayflower, Ivory. I J. A. Budlong, 37=39 Randolph 5t., § QQSSQQQSSQSQSQQQSQSQQQSS ftft«i»R»l«5»! SSSSSQQSSQSSSQQSSQQQSSQSSQSSSQSSQQSQSSQQSQGQS ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS Dutch Bulbs AND LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS for Forcing and Outdoor planting. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK Perry NA/atson & Co. CALIFORNIAN SEED HOUSE — SPECIALTIES — Lima Beans Salt Bush Bromus Grass Bermuda " Johnson '* etc. ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY. SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA Onion Seed Sweet Peas Lettuce Cosmos Celery Hollyhock Verbenas Salsify Asters Parsnip Mignonette etc. etc. :^:ee-©&&g;&:&&&6&;&&g;&:&ee&g&&;e&:e&g;g-;&;g;g.:g;g;SSi&&g;&e&&&e&:6&6f VON SION: Spkcial Offek true Dutch stock, double trumpet, extra large bulbs, sound, well rip- ened and first-cliiss in all respects; a late arriy- ine shipment makes necessary a r duction in price to move them quicklv— 616.00 per 1000 (well worth 118.00); b.v the 100. »1.75. Alba plena. $1.00 per 100; Incom'parabilis plenus. 85c. per 100; I iraiiire Phoanix, $1.65 per 100: Chinese Narcissus, l:. iininc Chinese grown, per bskt. of 30. $1.50: Paper White Qrandiflora, 11.00 per 100: Toeticus iiruatus, $1.00 per 100; Trumpet major and Pnn- • ■i-ps, $1.00 per 100. A line selection of Tulips named and mixed, single and double, the best lorcing and bedding varieties at low rates. Wriie f.00 per 1000. 125.000 STRAWBERRY PLANTS, four of the best leiuliur; storts. at 12.00 per 1000. 125.000 PEACH. 1 year from the bud and June budded, in surplus. 20,000 JAPAN PLUM. 1 year from bud, also in surplus. MILFORD NURSERIES. Alex. PtTLLE.v, Prop MILFORD, DEL. H. P. ROSES. Doz 100 strong 2 year plants, own roots $1.50 $10.00 Double white Poet's Narcissus 1 00 Monthly Roses from pots or open ground 8.00 PAEON I E8 for fall planting in choice assort- ment, $10 per 100. CLEMATIS for fall. Write for prices. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. SPECIALTIES ^ Azalea Amoena. Rhododendrons. / Kalmias Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton, Mgr. {S^ Catalogue tree. HflRDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 and 2 year old, fine plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON.Morrisville.BucksCo., Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONiES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. iTj^oo^ XV. ikx.A.sriia'xiirob', The Reading Narsery, READING, MASS. KBTABLISHEn 1854. ViburnufflTofflentosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. ' ..A • SPECIALTY Piioe Hat and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. NURSERYMEN.... IF you have ruade auy change in your firm name or address, please send us your correoled business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edllion of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to yourestab- listuneiit, either t:reenhonses or land. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. .If your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. i8gg. The American Florist. yii B[GONUS Assorted varieties from 2-in. pots. $2.00 per lOo. CASH. PLEASE Edward B. Jackson, ® STAMFORD, CONN, We beg to announce !;;,v?m,r cnviu-o'ii.''.-tor'-; in tl]i' Tropii's Mii.l :in- liiiokiii;; ord.-rs for PATTI FVA IRtAN/t. MtNOELl GIGAS t>rtlllLlrt and AURFA, and ODONTOOLOSSlM^«'^!:;!^,:;;:^;:;^i",l>;';s \V.' iilsn hav thB liii.-st .•..llrrti.ni ,,r Lii'lio- Cattlc'.vii Hybrids in AnnTira,c:ital"t;ijrs of whict will be sent on application. ARNOLD d. CO.. 222 Sf. Marks Sq.. Philadelphia. Orchid, sis. Orchids! «#J» A limited quantity left of freshly imported Cattleya labiata, C. Speciosissitna and C Gas- kelliana. C Meudil/ii o\poct(^i\ shortly. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Qrowerg and Iniporter8. BROWALLIA GIGANTEA. Fine plants to grow on for vour Xmas trade. Rooted cuttings ." $2,00 per 100 Out of 3i4-inch pots, bushy 4.00 Out of 3V4-inch pots, bushy 6 00 Samples for lOcts. in stamps. HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa. MANETTI STOCKS! English and Frencii, specially prepared for grafting, by 1000, 10,000 or 100,000. For fall and spring delivery. Write for prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. 42 W. 28th St., - NEW YORK CITY. AGALYPHA SANDERI... 2Vi-ineli plants $13.50 per 100 3-inch plants $18.00 per 100 RAMBLER ROSES. Yeiiow, white and Pink, strong 2 year plants, $1000 per 100 The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. LAST CALL-ROSES. We Clean Up at 50 Per Cent Off.... To sell 500 choice S-iiieh Maids and 300 Hrides. very sironi;. superior stock, we offer them at a remarkable burtjain and guarantee to please. Write at once. This olTtr will appear but once. Ten cents in stamps will semre samples. W. H. GULIETT & SONS. Lincoln, III. Finest Forcing Rosesss BRIDE $2.50 $4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses frcrm 2i4-inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2i^-iu. pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus, '.iy^-iu. pots, strong plants, $5 a 100, THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. FLORISTS***^ IF you have made any change in your firm * name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, either greenhouses or land. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. • • • IRe^ce^i^^irxg^ daily some very fine white and also yellow Lady Fitzwigram Chrysanthemums, We were the first to have yellow and we expect to lead with pink soon. Our Chrysanthemums are from some of the best growers and most noted prize winners in the west. J*jtjtjtjtj*jtjt We expect to lead this market with select and fancy "mums" during the entire season. Our prices at all times will be right and consistent with quality of stock. We are prepared to quote prices on any quantity of any quality at any time and solicit correspondence to that end. jtjt^^'ijt.i'ttit^^ E. C. AMLING, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL W. S. HEFFRON, MGR. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. A/V/lCOl/^ANI DC7AI ITTX/ Bridesmaid. Perle. Bride. Sunset, Meteor, /\iVllIirvl^A.l> DC/VU 1 I Morgran. Testout, Mermet, I.a France, Bi- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H«^^^^^^^ phetos, Kaiserin. :t, :iy2 and 4-in<;h. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes, SMILAX. FIELD- « P MooQCAM I oUouinnrI M I GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. Hi Oi mdliOCHIIt LdKcWUUU) Hi Ji Cyclamen! We have a fine and healthy lot of Cyclamen Giganteum, well set with buds, growing in 3-in. pots, ready for repotting into 4-in. pots or larger; or three plants in 8-in. bulb pans will make a fine display and grow into suit- able gifts for Christmas, or they could re- main in the size pots they are in at pres- tMit and would be most useful with which to make plateaus or "French" baskets of grow- ing plants in bloom for Christmas or any other worthy occasion. Plants in bloom for the gay and festive Christmas time are becoming more and more popular. No better time than the present to be thinking about this matter and making necessary pr^'paratiuus. $8.00 per 100. $70.00 per 1000. EDWIN LONSDALE, Money order office. Chestnut mil. (Sla. £1.) Philadelphia, Pa. Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, PHILA. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited, GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS Field -Grown Carnations! FLORA HILL, DAYBREAK, SCOTT, PORTIA, CART- LEDGE, VICTOR Extra Fine, at Low Prices. J. J. STYER, ConGordville, Pa. ONLY A LEW LELT! Good Carnation Plants culls. 1000 Emily Pierson, per 100, $3.00; 1000, $25.00 1000 Albenini •■ 3 50; •■ 30.00 aCOMcGowau " 3.00 200 Helen Ki-ller.. " 3 00 300 mixed varieties " 2.50 W. C. BRYFOCUE, Bloomsburs. Pa. 100. ROSES— VIOLETS. Wootlons, line, 2/2 and 3-m to close out, at. .J2.,-)0 Meteors, " " " " " .. 2.50 Brides, " 5-in., " " .. 6 00 VIOLETS, M. Louise, field-grown. 4.00 Farquhar, ■' " 5.00 California. " " 5.00 CARX.VTIONS, Wm.Seott, from open sround 4.00 Robert F. Tesson, ^tLo",?X'' FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants. SCOTT ...$5.00 per 100 DAYBREAK 5.00 BON TON 5.00 We would like a few good customers for our flowers. All the new varieties. Steel Wire Plant Stakes. The balance of our stock at reduced prices H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester. Mass. Surplus Stock o* A. IVo. 1 FLORA HILL CARNATIONS. Field-arown. clean and healthy, at $5,00~per 100; .$4:0,00 per 1000. VICTOR, EMPRESS and BON TON, at same price, McGOWAN, at $3 per 100; $25 per 1000, Cash or satisfactory reference with order. W. E. HALL, Clyde, Ohio. Primroses. Per 1000 Per IHO CHINESE, ready for 3-in, pots $17.00 $1.75 OBCONICA Grand, " " 17,00 1.75 " Rosea, '* 1.75 FORBESII, ■ 200 PANSY PLANTS 2.75 ,50 *S*Cash with Order, JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, O. CARNATIONS! Write for price list S. S. SKIDELSKY, 1653 N0.71h St., PHILADELPHIA. Mention American Florist. CARNATION PLANTS. Scott, Helen Keller, Tidal Wave, Sweet Brier, Storm King, Kotiinoor, Outcast, Victor, Daybreak, Meteor, — «4,00 per 100. The above are all No, 1 plants and in good shape, no culls, EVENDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa. 312 The American Florist. Oct 14. Our pasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowline, shooting and ovcling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At Minneapolis. The Twin City Florists' Bowling Club has not had a very large attendance at its practice games this fall but at the meeting October 3 the following not half bad scores were made: Name 1st 2d 3d Av. G.Will 2i;2 163 155 180 J. Hartmun 163 172 133 153 E. Nagel 130 1,55 160 150 G. Malmquist 142 125 143 137 J.Monson 120 119 130 123 H.Barsch 100 116 120 112 ^ N. At Chicago. Following the last Florists' Club meet- ing the bowlers made the following score at Anson's alleys: Name 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Av. Grant 142 152 2(9 168 Hansen 167 167 Winterson 167 141 148 166 156 156 Balluff 118 155 167 155 155 150 Hend-rson 127 151 156 145 Woodward 145 145 Degnan 113 129 169 150 136 139 Baldwin 129 129 Kreitling 131 HI 99 15i 106 126 Novak 103 103 Hartshorne 97 97 Reardon 86 86 Johnson 74 74 Kelday 70 ... .. . 70 Lees 69 69 At Philadelphia. "Deacon" Harris, as he allows some of his chosen friends to call him, is regaining his old time skill as a bowler. He put up three games last week with an average of 163, whifh is bowling of the crackerjack variety. Last Saturday night W. H. Smith, who has been sum- mering at Asbury Park, happened in, and treated the boys to a surprise by breaking the record, moving the high score from 238 to 247. All the marks were strikes save three spares and he rounded off the score with 29 in the last frame. It was great bowling and he was roundly applauded by the company present, nine of whom were bowling with him. There is talk of an Atlantic League, composed of Flatbush, New York, Phila- delphia and Baltimore, the teams to meet once a month, each time in a differ- ent city, and bowl for a suitable trophy. This will make a very interesting contest if it can be brought about. '' K. New York Versus Flatbush. As per announcement, New York and Flatbush had a bout at the New York club's alleys on Monday afternoon, Octo- ber 9. New York "ate 'em up" for three straight games, notwithstanding the tact that Lang had no slippers. There was a time when such a" catastrophe would have sent the Flatbush boys home in dejection but chastened by a succession of similar events, they have now learned to take defeat philosophically, and they stayed in town and lined up at the even ing meeting of the Florists' Club smilingly and all they had to say was, "wait till we get you over on our own alleys." And they are just the boys to square ofll the score at that time. Thurs- day evening, October 19, is the date selected for the return match, which will take place at Schwalback's alleys, Flat- bush, where all "rooters" for either side will be welcome. Monday's scores are herewith appended: Na 1st 2d 3cl OMara 146 174 Traendly...l.'!7 122 Burns 128 133 Roehrs 117 132 T.Lang.. ..120 liiO Small 132 FLATBUSH. Name 1st 2d 3d Kilev 126 136 127 Schmutz...l20 101 141 Ruvnor 94 136 173 Me'llis 146 160 146 DailledouzelOl 96 167 Zeller 112 138 Total During the 853 903 Total .587 711 progress of the games the understudies scored as follows: Name 1st Schenck ...163 Dailledouze 99 Siebrecht..l32 Shaw 86 Donaldson. 121 W. Burns.. Butterfleld. 2d 3d 1st gan . 156 Withers.. 116 115 Donlan 128 97 122 107 Marshall... 115 123 131 129 Wocker.... 91 irS 131 145 Schultheis 91 96 58 68 Troy 130 109 118 J. Lang 96 70 Woeruer .... 601 786 908 527 745 895 With Philadelphia Gunners. The last contest of the present handicap series for club prizes was shot at the Wissanoming grounds last Tuesday afternoon. Each contestant shot at twenty-five targets at known and twenty-five at unknown angles, with the result that G. O. Bell won first prize for the four contests, W. H. Wolstencroft, second, and Dorp, Jones, Park and Harris were tied for third. The tie will be shot off at the next meeting. The score of the last contest follows: Known Unknown Name angles, angles. Hdcp. Total Webster 19 21 19 59 Westcott 17 23 18 58 Bell 23 23 11 57 McKaraher 18 23 15 66 Park 20 24 10 64 Wolsten.Tofl 23 25 3 61 I'iirtli'dKe 21 20 9 50 Daniels In 16 19 50 Dorp 19 14 17 50 Ball 21 18 9 48 Smith 20 20 8 48 Harris 17 18 10 45 Anderson 20 18 6 44 Ellis 7 7 20 34 Loomis ;..20 21 .. 41 Sohlay 19 19 38 Hamell 14 15 29 K. Worcester, Mass. Flowers have been very scarce since the heavy freeze of October 1, which caught many growers unprepared, but are in fairly good supply at the present time. Roses have improved both in quantity and quality and the same is true of car- nations and violets. Chrysanthemums are obtainable in quantity now and are good; Lady Fitzwigram is almost gone and Mme. Bergmann and Glory of Pacific are in their prime. A few excellent Lady Harriott are also available, but Hender- son is the only yellow brought in up to date. Trade has started in a very satis- factory manner and we are anticipating a good winter. Buildings are nearly completed. Lange has finished his range and II. Book and A. A. Hixon have nearly finished their piping. Lange has had his downtown store renovated; new floor, ceiling and fixtures. C. A. Keys has fallen a victim to the glib-tongued palm swindlerand bemoans the loss of fourteen plants. The usual game was worked. II. F. Littlefield has opened a store in town and has the best wishes of the trade in his new venture. A. H. L. Neeuham, Mass — Paul Richwagenhas leased the Watson greenhouses on High- land avenue. WHAT ^ [IAV[ YOl / TO S[LL " Having prepared for the season of 1899 and 1900 by remodeling our entire store, building n?w cooling rooms 12x16 x32 and 16x18x25 all on the latest, modern up-to-date style, we take pleas- ure in announcing that with the pros- pects of the com ng season, we will be short on supply. We therefore inform you that if you have stock to sell, we can sell it. Growers who grow stock for them- selves often have more than they can use, we can sell it, ship it along. We have been in the commission busi- ness more than twenty years and we can boast that our honest treatment has built up the largest business of its kind in the West. When you want to buy come to us, we will take care of you. When you want to sell come to us, for with the large outlet we have we can sell it. We pay shippers on demand. Weekly statements of accounts rendered. Information given on any subject in the trade on request. We are especially short on "greens" such as Asparagus plumosus. Asparagus tenuissimus. Asparagus Sprengerii, Prin- ceps Ferns, Farleyense, etc. Growers of these lines would do well on this market. In short, if you are a seller see US. If a buyer see us. Promptness has been one of the ele- ments of our success, promptness in pay- ing, promptness in filling orderscorrectly. Promptness in all branchess makes us just what we have claimed to be, the oldest, most reliable firm of the kind in the United States. Kennicott Bros. Company, Wholesale Commission Florists, 42 & 44 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL FLINT KENNICOTT, Pres. E. E. PIESESR, Treas. Hon. BOBT. REDFIELD. Vice. G. H. PIESER. Secy. R. R. JAMPOLIS, Atty. i8gg. The American Florist. 313 SURPLUS STOCK OF Roses and Carnations, strictly first-class in every respect and guaranteed to be good, healthy plants and free from disease, in the following varieties American Beauties, 3 and 4-ln.; Brides, 3, 3", and 4-ln.; Maids. 3 and 4-ln.: Meteors, 3-ln. CAK^ATIONS: Scott, Alaslca, McOowan, Dana. ill quote you a pric^e tliat oora for other stock. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,*'«""?||„';;rdVar:,';"'""' Jamestown, \. Y. CARNATION PLANTS. EE: Per 100 Per 1000 FLORA HILL $5.00 $45.00 PAINTED LADY 5.00 40.00 NANCY HANKS 3.00 25.00 EVELINA 5.00 40.00 McGOWAN 3.00 25.00 PINGREE 3.00 25.00 McBURNEY 3.00 25.00 ARGYLL 5.00 40.00 SCOTT 2.50 20.00 KOHINOOR 3.00 25.00 PORTIA 3.00 25.00 All plants sold under the condition that they are to be returned immediately if not perfectly satisfactory. REINBERQ BROS., 51 Wabasb Ave., CHICAQO. FIELD GftRIHftTIONS Clean, healthy, stronsz i)luuts, to be sold at a sacrifice. Jubilee, Mcburnev, McGowan, Eldorado, Scott, F. Dornef. D. Fox, S. Spray, at only $3.00 per 100; second si/.e, $2.50 per 100. Speak before they are all gone. LAMPRECHT BROS., Ashland. Ohio. 20,000 FIELD CARNATIONS that must be sold: McGOWAN, PORTIA and SCOTT, fine healthy plants, ^.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. SOOOCALIFORXI.*. VIOLET clumps, $3.00 per 100. 5000 SPIRAEA ANTHONY WATERER, fine lor Easter. Field plants, 5 ots. GENIST.V for Easter, a'i-inch, Bne, 4 cts. BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa. Field Grown Carnations Best new and standard sorts. Write for cata- logue and prices. W. p. PEACOCK, Arco. N. J. Carnation Plants FINE Field-Grown Scarlet Seedlinj;. Evanston. Davbr.-ak, McGowan, Alaska, Albertini, Tidal Wave. Mrs. Fisher, Empress. Mayor Pinsree. Hon Ton and Scott. $4 00 per hnndred. ^^Cash with order please. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES. Van Wert. 0. Carnations grown EVANSTON, $8.00 per 100. DAYBREAK. PORTIA. SCOTT, I «, ^^ ^„ ,„„ PINGREE, KOHINOOR, 1 *^"" P" '""• A. G. PRINCE & CO., 76 & 78 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. CARNATION PLANTS. strong, healthy plants of the following varieties, viz: McGowan, Flora Bill Triumph ^extra large). New York, Daybreak. Victor, Scott, Cartledgfe and Bon Ton, $5 per lOO; $40 per 1000. Satisfaction Liuaranlec-J. Cash with order. CEO. R. CEICER, Nazareth, Pa. Please mention American Florist when writing. II53OOO FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Our plants are very large and stocky, perfectly healthy, free from dry leaves, etc. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 WM. SCOTT $3.00 $25.00 FISHER $4.00 $35.00 McGOWAN 3.00 25.00 ELDORADO 3.OO 25 00 PORTIA 4.00 35.00 I ANNA WEBB 5.00 45.00 EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Our prices are very low and are for CASH only. 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 100,000 Our Carnaticns are very flne. They have been grown \yith tin- areatcst care, free from disease id packed by our improved system of packine al'l parts of the United States in perfect conditi,)n. MAYOR PINCREE BUTTERCUP C. A. DANA ARMAZINDV DAYBREAK STORM KINC JUBILEE METEOR ALASKA ELDORADO PORTIA ALBERTINI IVORY WM. SCOTT MRS. FISHER McCOWAN S5 OO FEE, lOO. send to CRIMSON SPORT CAPTAIN KINC SWEETBRIER L. L. LAMBORN 60 cts. per 100. $4 00 per 1000. seedof our own production and not surpassed in variety nd freedom of flower by any others grown . J. L. DILLON. BLOOMSBURG. PA. Garnaiion Plants ALL SOLD BUT 3000 DAYBREAK 300 METEOR 400 SCOTT 300 TRIUMPH These are all first size plants and clean. To close them out, will sell them at $4.00 per 100, or 830.00 per lOOO. W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y. n CARNATION PLANTS Orders booked nowfor strong, healthy plants of the following varieties : 500 FLORA niLL 1000 SILVER SPRAY 500 McOOWAN 1000 IVORY 500 GOLDFINCII 500 LLDORADO 1000 EMILY PIERSON 500 MORELLO If there is anything here you want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot of stock CHAS. CHADWICK, L.OCK BOX 11, GRANO RAPIDS, MIOH. THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Send for prices. Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. Carnations... FIELD-GROWN, Al STOCK. Scott. Flora Hill, Portia, McGowan, Ivory and Pierson; also a few Harrison's White, Rose Queen, Goldfinch and Morello. Plants in two sizes: Medium, at J3.00 per 100; large, at $5.0(1 per 100. CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATIONS Field-Grown Plants. Until sold out we offer the following varieties; all strong, well-erown plants. An extra flne lot of Hector, Evelina and Joost. We must clear the field. Order quick. Per 100 HELEN KELLER «5 00 ALBERTINI 5 nn PINGREK eioO McUlRXEY 4 00 HECTOR e^OO ARMAZINDY 4 m STORM KING 500 WELLESLEY 50O FIREFLY 400 AEGYLE 4:00 CEKISK QUEEN 4 00 EMPRESS 5.00 EVELINA 6.00 DAZZLE 4.00 1000 rates 20 per cent discount. ,500 plants at 1000 rates. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Mention American Florist. Carnations! ...SEPTEMBER DELIVERY AND LATER. We have a very large stock, including Q. H. CRANE, MACEO, GLACIER and MRS. JAS. DEAN good, healthy condition, for price list. Send f . Dorncr & Sons Co., la Fayette. Ind. 2000 Wm. Scott and 1000 Albertini, CARNATIONS strong Field £3.00 per 100. ROSES, 2H and 3-in. Brides and Maids, $3 a 100. Cut Smilas, 8-ft. strings. $15.00 per 100. tASH WITH ORDER. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.. Springfield, III. now ready, Daybreak. Scott, McGowan, Eldomco. Por- tia. BrideBiuald.Jahn'a Scar- let T CartledBS. A Webb, .Morello. Meteor. j4,00 ter lOO. Cash. >. R. HERRON, Olean. N. V. 314 The American Florist. Oct. 14^ Buffalo. HAPPENINGS AT BISONVILLE. — SOME GOOD BUSINESS. — florists' CLUB MEETS.— KASTING IN POLITICS. Trade is fair for during the week there have been several store openings calling for large quantities of stock. One of them required 1,000 yards o( laurel and 300 palms; another 3,000 roses and many plants. Beauties are plentiful but chrysanthemums are scarce as yet. Brookins is sending in some fine carna- tions. The Florists' Club was the guest of Prof. Cowell at South Park on Wednes- day, October 11. Quite a little business was transacted, some of it pertaining to the Carnation convention of next Feb- ruary. C. D. Zimmerman is about to open his store on Chippewa street and it is reported that Miss Margaret Skinner is to be in charge. She was with Rebstock. The Democrats have nominated W. F. Kasting for councilman and the florists will do their best to see that he is elected. Arthur Beyer, of W. J. Palmer & Son, has been in New York for a week, acquir- ing the latest notions. S. A. Anderson is now a benedict and in receipt of numerous congratulations. Chas. Siebrecht and E. J. Killen were among the week's visitors. W. A. is,ooo Latania Borbonica. Fine plants of exceptional value, viz.: Per 100 Per 1000 2 character leaves, 12-15 inch $15. ro $125.00 2-3 •• •' 4-ill. pots, 15-18 in. 20,00 150.00 4-5 " " 5-ic. pots, 18-20 in. 25 00 5-6 " ■'5-6in. pots, 18-20 in. 40.00 CALADIUMS.... Fancy sorts, named, large dry bulbs, $10 a 100. BIOTA AUREA NANA... The finest o( all the Biotas, hardy north. Is also used for decorative purposes where it is too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from open ground with balls of earth. 12-15 inch $12. 00 per 100; $100 per 1000 15-18 inch : 20.00 per 100. 24-30 inch 40 00 per 100. Everbearing Peach, i^^^^^^l^ niMHths. b"l.hd, tr.-es 3 to 5 feet, $10 per 100. OVER ONE ACRE OF CLASS. 350 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK. Send for Trade List uud Descriptive Cataloj.'Uf. P. J. BERGKMANS COMPANY. Fruitlan d Nurseries. AUGUSTA. CA. PALMS ^" STOREKEEPERS Do you want nice low stocky plants, such that don't net yellow for vou or your customers? We will send such stuff as we showed at the con- vention. Per Doz. Per 100 f3-in. pots $1.50 $11.00 4 " 3.00 22.00 5 ■' 4.00 31.00 Latania Borbonica. 5',4 " 5.00 Ss.iXi •■ 9.00 h» 00 7 ■' SIO.OII 18 •• 22 00 175.00 15 " 9-12 72-98 Kentia Belmoreana 1 5V4 " 12-15 98-120 nr Fnrcslepiana I 6 " 18-24 145-175 orForstenana.... 1^ „ ^_^ 2.50.OO (4 " 1.25 Sl.dll Sword Ferns (5 .. o .jy ]y y,, Bostoniensis. (to. to $2.00 each. Umbrella Plants, J4-in. pots I.OO -.00 extra tiue (5 '• l.<5 13.(H) „ -.. r ) 5 •• 5.50 43 00 Rubber Trees -j g .. g.og 70.00 •• branched $1. 50-13.00 apiece Areca Lutescens. Cycas Revoluta, Pandanus Utilis and Veitchii, etc. We carry a clean, cool-Krown stock or over 150.000; we sell for cash only; wi- allow inspection at express ofUce; have hundreds of letters of thanks for prompt and excellent service. Order now and pay only freinht. We sell for cash only, but, allow, etc. ALBERT FUGHS, '^^t:^^:l:::lz^^ on I'iilni-. \V..rlds Pair, |Hf|,3. 2059-73 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. BOSTON FERNS THE true stock. Full and compact plants, not over-drawn. W^e can ship reason- able distances by freight. Order now for your Fall Sales. Strong plants from 2-inch pots') " 3 •' ! '4 " f " " 6-in. pans. Specimen Plants? *' 10 Write for Prices. " 12 " J ilur large stock of PALMS, ARAUCARIAS, ETC., are also in the best possible condi- tion. If you are in the market for Palms, write us for our Special Price List, now ready. POINSETTIAS. Just the stock for Xmas llowering. Strong, stocky plants in 3-in. pots, per 100, $6.00; 4-in. pots, per 100, $10. ^ YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. Greenhouses: Western Springs, III. ^i{iVWi^Wi>i>(iifriitiiiiiftri(iii We have a LARGE and FINE stock of ^ KENTIAS m LATANIAS in POPULAR SIZES. Also Small ferns, Cocos, Etc. Send for list. Large Stock of HZ4LEAS JIST ARRIVED in Best Varieties and in Fine Condition. USE OUR IMPROVED GUT FLOWER BOX. Sample mailed free with list of sizes and cuts. J- ^ J- J- J- % ELLIS & POLLWORTH, : Milwaukee, Wis. CHINESE PRIMROSES. Eeady for 3's. Finest grown. Single aud Double, named, $2.00 per 100; $17.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. PRIMULA OBCONICA ROSEA. Clear piuk; the finest of all the improved obconlcas; strong. $2.00 per 100. GIANT PANSY PLANTS. No liner mammoths ever offered; in choice mi.xture, $3.00 per 1000. Strictly cash prices. tS^Extras added liberally to help pay expressage. THt HOME or PRIMROSES. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. TRY SOMETHING NEW IN YOUR WINTER BLOOMING ERICAS, plants, all pot grown, set with bud, handled as easily as an azalea with similar treatment. Cash Prices fob Octobeu Delivery: ERICA MELANTHERA 4-in., per 100, $20.00; per 1000, S180.00 " PERSOLUTA ALBA " " 18.00; " 150.00 ROSEA *' " 18.00; " 150.00 " REGERMINANS " " 18.00; " 150.00 " CUPRESSIANA " '* 18.00; " 150.00 H. D. DARLINGTON, FLUSHING, LONQ ISLAND Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices. Hydrangeas FOR FORCING. Ofaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, 4-6 CROWNS, $10.00 PER 100, 90 00 PER 1000. 2-3 •• 7.00 •• 60 00 These are magniticent strong plants and unu- sually good value for the prices asked. We prom'iso satisfaction to the most critical. Order 11.. w while they can bi. shipped with- out .la nt;er of freezint;. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., KiroW ASPARAGUS Sprengerii, 2>^-in. pots..J6.oo •' Tenui88imus,2;^-in.pots 4.oo CAREX VARIEGATA, 2;^in. pots 5.00 BEGONIA REX in variety, 5-in. pans. ..10.00 CYCLAMEN, finest strain, in 4 colors, 2>'2incli pots 5.00 6REVILLEA ROBUSTA, 2Vi-in. pots... 5.00 VIOLETS, extra strong field-grown dumps ot Princess of Wales 8 00 California 5.00 NATHAN SMITH &. SON. ADRIAN. MICH. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. i8gg. The American Florist. 316 100,000 PLANTS READY TO SHIP! IV r 100 Per lOlX) PANSY ITiANTS. hiriie plants ic bud PETUNIAS. Dreer's, 15 varieties mixed 'V>i in. BEGONIAS, 15 choice varieties named 2H in. IRESINES. red and yellow... " COLEUS, u'varieties named. VELVET PLANT " MAIDENHAIR FERN 2!4 In., ASPAR.4GUS PLDM0SUS...5in., FEVERKEW Little Gem 2"4 in. PRIMULAS, Chinese mixed.. " " Obconica " *' Auricula " " Japonica " GERANIUMS, named, our selection " Choice mixed " PELARGONIUM The Queen. '■ Happy Thought 2V4 in. ASTHERiCUMS, 3 varieties..2M in. CIGAR PLANT " JERUSALESI CHERRY 6 in.. 2.00 2.C0 2.00 2.00 5.00 15.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.0O 2.00 1.75 2.00 3.00 , 200 2.00 10.00 18.00 18 00 18.00 15.00 18.00 1.5.00 18.00 18.00 ...NEW PLANTS. NEW YELLOW liAHY Per doz. Per 100 PRIMROSE 2)i in-, Sl-20 110.00 NEW GERANIUM De Roo Milting 2VS in., 1.20 10.00 Double Snowdrop " 120 10.00 LOBELIA Scarlet Bloom " 1.20 10.00 THE MORRIS FLORAL GO. MORRIS. ILL. When writing mention the American Florist. ...PRIMULAS... From 2>2inch pots, ready for a shift into larger size. $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. We grow our own seed, keep each ■variety separate and guarantee an equal number of each color in every order sent out. BEAR IN MIND we will have an extra fine lot of well- fruited OTAHEITE ORANGE TREES, ready for Christmas delivery. Chas.Zeller&SonB«o?™.Y. Cash with order Irom unknown parties. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the finest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for . . . . 6.00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots . . . 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Good Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty, E.\tra fine plants cut from bench for 7-in., 8-iii. and 10-in. pots, at $50, JT5 and $100 per 100. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St., DORCHESTER, MASS. %0^r^^^^^^^^^^^k^^^^^^^^^^^^0^0^^s0%0%^^^^^^m 3 More Sensational Novelties THE GEM FORGET-ME-NOT. imiL PINK. WHITE. BLUE. The compact and erect [,'rowth makes this new variety particularly useful as wiut'T-ljluotiiint; pnt plants. 'as may be .seen from phnlo. It is undoubtedly the BEST FORCET-ME-NOT FOR CUT FLOWERS. and, like iLl* liabv Primrose, is sure to become popular. It is almost a perpetual bloomer and will give more flowers than any other plant we know, is perfectly hardy and blooms finely in cold frames. 12 plants, in 3 colors, 75c.. or your choice of color for $1.00, by mail. 100 plants, 3 colors, $5.00; e.vpress prepaid. Lartre clumps to divide, $10.00 per lUO. GENUINE EDELWEISS From the Mountains of Switzerland. We intend to advertis'- this extensively and a great demand may be expected for it. Everyone knows that this highly- prized flower has become so rare that the Swiss Government has now stopped its exportation. When cut it lasts for years. We have the only stock in this country. Extra fine plants, from 2H-inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $1.25 per 12, mailed. FINER THAN BOSTON FERN! THE LACE FERN! A hardy Fern, s^rows well under bench, lasts one "month when cut, fronds sold at $1.00 per doz. here. Young plants, 50c. per 12. $4.00 per 100; larger,"$1.00 per 12, $8.00 per 100, mailed. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI ■;'/„-! n.. tine $-1.00 |,erllXI: 3'.,-in.. *7.00 per 100.; 5-in., $1.=).00 per 1I.H1— b.v express. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. New Acalvpha Sanderi, $1.50: Xew Browallia Spe- riosa Major, $1.00: BABY PKIMROSE. 75c.: New Begonia Gracilis, $1.00: New Hibiscus Archeri. $1.00; Bougainvillea Sanderiaua, $1.00; New Primula Obconica pink, very fragrant. $1.50; Ntegelias, 75c.; Golden ■all these per doz. mailed. Polystichum Proliferum. ; New Astilbe' Ctiii HARDY BEGONIA, Cycas Revoluta (Sago Palm), $8.00 per 100 lbs. A. Blanc & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. w^^^^^^^^^^^^^^r^^^^^^^^^^^^^%^^^^^^^^^m I WILL SELL Lily of the Valiey one-half of m bed as it stands or will dispose o[ it in clumps. The Howers from this bed are noted as the tin- st ever seen in the Boston market. Write to D. HARTFORD. Bedford, Mass. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, Stock enormouB, qnaltty tbe floest. SANDER, Bruges. Belgium. asent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vetey Street. - ■ • NEW YORK. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII 3-inch $ 6.00 per 100. 3V2-inch 10.00 per 100. Also larger plants at 25c, 30c and 50c each. , VICK& HILL CO., Rochester, N.Y. ASPIDIUM TENSEMENSE, Nice stock in 3yj-in. pots. DRAC/tNA TERMINALIS, fine specimens BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. AVlUTE FOR PlUi W. Edgar, jyjs^l." I I W Li O BELGICA. Fine perfect plants, 4 to 6-in. pots, at $2.50 to $12.00 per dozen. CARNATIONS. McGowan. 4 to S leads, % $4 per 100 CHINESE PRIMROSES. 3-in. pots, (5 $4 per 100. J. D. IMLAY. Zanesville, 0. DRACAENA INDIVISA CLUMPS from open ground; fine stutf, ready for t3. ? and 8-inch pots. 10c. 15c and 20c each. ^'SAXI^A.^C, fine 2-inch stock, tl.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS^ I®- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -®i I®- PROiWPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-^ 316 The a mer i ca n Florist. Oil. 14 Milwaukee. STOCK SCARCE IN ALL LINES. — INGENUITY OF CUT FLOWER WORKERS FORCED INTO PLAY.— JOTTINGS HERE AND THERE. Sharp Irosts on the first of the month cut down stock that would have been useful ever since, for many florists who usually call upon the vrholesale dealers for only part of their supply have been leaning on them almost entirely of late and just now nearly all the flowers that come to this market are spoken for before they arrive. Carnations are par- ticularly scarce and have doubled in price. The scarcity in the ordinary lines has induced many florists to exert their skill in making use of some flowers that are commonly passed by. They have been so successful as to stimulate the demand for a larger variety. Among the novelties em ployed are maurandya vine in bloom, cut in sprays of six to ten inches, begonias and Primula obconica. Outdoor bulb planting has begun and fall planting of shrubbery and trees is more general than heretofore. The display of perennial phloxes in West Park last month has created quite a demand for them on private places. John Didier, of Rogers Park, and \. K. Welter, of Evanston, were callers this week. C. B. W. The Uuw IS pieaseu wan me change. CHAPTER II. Evergreen, Ala., , "99. Gentlemen: Since addressing you in Oct. 7lh issue of American Florist. I cirove home to '"Getmore Farm" and consulted the Cow about the scheme. Of course the Cow couldn't talk, but I put a handful of Southern Smilax and a handful of Timothy Hay down in front of her, and the Cow showed her preference bv eating the hav flrst. So the Cow thinks well of the scheme and is pleased. All that bothers me mw is. What Do You Think About It; Doubtless I will hear from yiiu by mail or wire within the next few days. I would just like to say here that a quotation of $2 per case of 16 cubic feet from Calcwell. The woodsman, means soraethini^; it means a great deal to you. It is not a cheap bid from some little boy or old farmer who has copied your address from une of my bo\es of Smilax at the Express Oflice and sent you a cheaply gotten up price list, in which, with the postage, all his available capi- tal was invested. You can often buy good Smilax at very low prices from that class of trade, and you would be glad to do it. JJut. you are not (h-ad certain that vou will i:et the stuff on time and vou an- a little atraid to risk it. Well, you are right in not taking any risks, for Smilax is no iiood "After the Kail is Over." or the marriage cere- mony performed. Hut when 1 offer it to you at $2 per case, backed with the only perfectly equipped packing house in the country in this line of business, good packers, large force of trained Smi'ax gatherers and a reputation second to none in the trade for promptness, having been intrusted with every large decoration for the past ten years; it means ijrompt delivery, selected Rto<:k. well packed cases and the Inwt-'st possible figures. Awaiting your i.r. 1 am. Yours truly, CALDWELL. The Woodsman. P. S. Chapter 3 will reach the American FLtiKisT Oct. 2Ist. I claim a heap in Chapter 3. Mention Amencan FlorlBl. ib Azalea Indica Our Azaleas are finer this year than ever; they are well budded and in good shape, bound to give satisfaction. The varieties are in market sorts only. Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 9 to 11 in. diam J3.50 |25.00 $225.00 10 to 12 " 4.00 30.00 275.00 12 to 14 " 5.00 40.00 375.00 Per doz. Per 100 14 to 16 in. diam ; 6.50 $ 50.00 16 to 18 " 12.00 90.00 15 to 20 " 15.00 110.00 20 inches and up, from $2 00 to $4.00 each. FURTHER, WE HAVE ON HAND: ACACIA PARADOXA. strong plants, 50c., 75c. and $1.00 each. METROSIDEROS, bushy, 50c. and 75c. standard, $1.00 to $2.00 each. ASPIDISTRA, variegated, 10 to 15 leaves $1 00 and $1.50 each. green, 20 leaves $1.25 " ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, 10 to 14 inch $9.C0 per doz ; $60.00 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA, 7 to S inch pots, 2% feet high, nice, bushy $15.00 per doz. ]3T-ri-i3^ Per 100 Per 1000 LILIUM CANDIDUM, extra strong bulbs $4.00 HYACINTHS, Dutch Roman, to color 2 50 $20.00 for pots, named varieties 5.50 50.00 SINGLE NARCISSUS, Trumpet Major, seedlings i.5o BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. Gloire de Lorraine Begonia! The grandest Novelty of the day and one of the best selling plants for Florists ever offered. Blooms con- tinuously. Autumn, Winter and Spring. J- J- J- J- FINE, STRONG PLANTS, ^ from 3 1-2 in. pots, per dozen, $4.75; ATTENTION! Boston Ferns, 6-inch pols, - - $12.00 per dozen. Primula Obconica Grandiflora, $3.00 oer 100. per 100. $35.00. FLOWERING PLANTS, from 2 1-4 in. pots, per dozen, $2.35; per 100, $17.50. R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 16 and 19 So. Market St., BOSTON. MASS. ■» Meteors, 2'i-iu. pots, per 100, 14 IK) KdQkS. Bridesmaids, 3-in. stock," .'S.OO ■ ■W«««| Kuiserin, 4 ,m.(IO lf;_|_l_ iu2'4-in. pots 3.00 WIWI«l«f ...$40.00 per 1000; " 5.00 l^i; fleld-jjrown.ready after lid rnd lions, sept. ist,aU the leadin- WHIIIHIIVII9) varieties-J5.00 per 100, S40,00 per 1000. taenisias, _,.j„ 15.00 per loo, f""" p">"'s- Groton Aureum Maculaf um 3-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. 2 " " 4.00 " 5,000 of that useful Hardy Herbaceous Plant Rudbeckia -goldem glow Write for prices. EDWIN LONSDALE, CHESTNUT HILL, PHILA, PA. W. F. KASTING, 481 Washinston St., BUFFALO, N. Y. AZALEA AMIENA. The be!.t dwarf, hardy Azalea, Slrona plants from open ^Tound, %i 00 per 10; $25.00 per 100, Strong, liushv plants from 3i4- in. pots, $1.50 per 10: $12.00 |.?r 100. Send for laialoKueif Hardy Trees and Shrubs. SAMUEL C MOON. MORRISVILLE. (Bucks Co.). PA. SPECIALTIES « ^08ES. from 3-Inoa pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. PrtceBlow, send for list, VIOLETS. yf/OOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL, N. Y. Mention the American Florist, i8g^. The American Florist. 817 HERR'SPANSIESi The best is what you want: common jZ Pansies are dear at any price. The Jg "best florists" in the country are my Jg customers; they wiil tell you there are § no other Pansies quite so pood us mine. « Try them and you will say the same *' when they come into bloom. ^ PLANTS NOW AND UNTIL MARCH. Free by mail. 75c per 100: 250 for $1.50; fe? 600 for $2 50. By express, $4.00 per 1000. S ALBERT M. HERR, g LANCASTER, PA. g PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. This improved strain, all tb'? leading novelties included, strong bushv plants, readv now, 60<*. per 100. bv mail; $2,00 per SCO, bv express: $4 00 per 1000. J7,00 per 3000: $1000 per '3000: 115,00 per 5000, Transplanted large plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. c.\SH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Crower of Extra Fine Pansies. PLANTS. ..PANSIES.. SEEDS. ....THE JENNtNCS STRAIN.... Larse Flowering, Superb Colors. Fine, stocky, field-^rown plants now ready in any quantity. If you want first-class plants, these will fill the bill. Finest mixed in trreat variety of colors, bv mail. 60c. per iCO; by express, $4,00 per 1000; 5000' $17.00. White, same price. Seed of above. $1.00 per pkt. ; $5.00 per oz. ^^CASH WITH ORDER. E. B. JENNINGS, '-''254"°' Southport, Conn. Crower of the Finest Pansies. HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS Buy your Ericas in September and Oct'- ber and bring them into bloom yourself! Save duty and risk of receiving them dead from the other side. 25.000 growing; come and see them. Palms and Decorative Plants in Ouantitv, all sizes and prices. New price Anton Schultheis.cowoint. New York City ZIRNGIEBEL GIANT PANSIES Seed at $1.00 per trade packi-t orio.OO per 07. Also plants of the above at S5.00 per 1000. securely packed to go any .distance. Large transplantecl plants for winter bloom at J2.00 per 100 (no dollar an oz. mixture in these plants). DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, - - - MASS. ASPARAGUS Sprengerli ^;^m Asparagus Plumosus. S's-in 5.00 NEPHROLEPIS Cordata Compacta, 2^-in., fine 5.00 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. 3'o-in... 5.00 GERANIUMS. S. A. Xutt, etc., SVi-in. . 2.50 SMALL FERNS, for dishes, •• ..4.00 ACALYPHA SANDER). 4-in.. 25c.. ja.50 perdoz.; ft-in..75c.; $8 per doz. Cash please. CARL HACENBURCER. W. Mentor, O. CYCLAMEN Per- sicum Splendens GIganteum, lin- est strain in the world in four true colors, extra well grown plants from 3-in. pots. J7.00 perlOO, |65 per 1000. Mixed, our selection. .J6 a 100; tSo a 1000. CHINESE PRIMROSES (fringed foliage), best market varieties from flats, $1.75 per 100; from 2-iD. pots, 12.00. from 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Double white and red from 3-in. pots, i6 00 per 100. Single blue, same pri'--'. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER. East Stroudsburg. Pa. Red and Yellow. looted cuttiu^'s -per 100, .'iOc.; per 1000. $4.00. Also Coleus. Geraniums. Petu- nias. Etc. E. I RAWLINGS. Quakertcwn. Pa. Say: "Saw it in the Florist." Special Quotations. ALTERNANTHERAS, HALF TONES ^^^ ^C^ ETCHINGS jt^ WOOD CUTS^^^^ ELECTROTYPES ^ ^ S d. MANZ & CO. I95-307 Canal St., - - - CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE WORK. 1 ELECTROS... 4 X for Catalogue Purposes. ^ \X7^ have a large assortment of ^ »V strictly high-class halftones of A which we can supply electros suitable ^ for catalogue illustration. If you need : anything in this way, state your re- quirements and we will submit [roofs ^ of the illustrations in stock ♦ Price tor cash only 15 cents per square inch. ♦ THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., J 324 D€arborn St., CHICAGO. y IT COSTS 4 CENTS FOB EACH 600 FEET OF E ■ -^ FLCX>R SPACE ^- DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE 501D BY SEEBSMEN CIRCULAR fREE- 5KABCURA DIP CO. CHICAGO. l^j r THE WABASH R. R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- sas City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) betwoen Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Lonis and Chi- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN, G. E. A.. 387 Broadwar, New York Cit), J. D. McBEATH. N. E. P. A., 6 State Street, Boston. Mast. C. S. CRANE. Gen. Past. & Tkt. Agt., St. Louis, Ho CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-._'rown. 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000; if by mail add 10c per 100. Write for prices on large lots for fall planting. LETTUCE, Boston Market. Tennis Ball. Curled Simpson. Grand Kapids and other var.. 15c per 100; $1 per 1000; if by mail add 10c per 100. PARSLEY, strong plants 35c per 100; ti.SO per 1000; if by mail add iOc per 100. Other vege- table p'ants in season. Cash uilh order. R. VINCENT. Jr . & SON, White Marsh, Mil. THE KINNEY PUMP. For applylDK liquid manure It bas no equal. Sent pre- paid for £> 60 Without spraylnp valve. 12.00 The Hose Connection Co , Kingston, R. I. MentioD Amerlcaii Florlit. i!!-«MODELi:;;s Extension Carnation J * s \sA NCABTER. PA. jDOe 17.'». Mk. Theron Parker, BrrxiklTD. N Y., l>earyir:-rourMo<)el Car- nation Support Is a I rlyht In every waj- and will no dunbc be consldPred aa neoesnary aff KOOd planta wltb (cowers when better known I con- sider It the beet on tbe mar- ket, and If your otber ppA- claltlea are equally aaKOud. FLATBrSH.BBOOKLyX,N.Y. Feb lb, T^. MR Th EBON Parker, r>ear Sir.— Your wire stake Is certainly a fieiu Without beeltatlDf; we Indorse It as an up-to-date carnation sDp- rort. Yours truly, Dailleuocze Bros. w. hoboken. n j.. Feb 18. 'Ti. Mr. THERON Parker. Dear Sir : — It jrives me much pleasure to cor^raiu- late yoo open your tuccees In getting up carnation sup- 1 think th: ave had from you i perfect as anybody tbo Ideal carnation support. Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes >T PRICE?. Write for Prices, Circular and Special DiscounU for Early Orders. The Model Plant Stake Co., IHERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Sterilized Sheep Manure. A NEW DEPARTIRE The need of a 6rst-class fertilizer at a reasonable price has Ions been apparent. We have at last secured the right thing and are able to offer a first.class arli.le For fioRiSTS' Use...- It ii fT. pared from fresh droppings of grain-fed sheep is mat hine-dried. thor- oughly ground and sterilized and con- tains a much hiirher percentage of Ammonia and oth.-r plant food elements ihan old sun-dried, weather-exposed stock from grass fed animals. It is Guarantied Pure,... and free from all foreign matter. being ihorouehly sifted and sterilized in '■ourse uf fiianufacture. A TRIAL ORDER - Pf '0° '"s, SI.OO <;oLloiTPn , ..'5°° 7.60 SOLICITED. / •■ Ton, 12 SO Prices on carload lots ^'iven C'n application. L.l.Way&Co.,''-s?f?ATL,Mivs. Thoroughl) pulver- ized and ready for immediate appli- SHEEP MANURE cation. ^"Special prices to Florists and Seeds- men in lots of iM tons and up. Testimonials from Agricultural Department Cniversity of California. Send for sample. GEO. C. ROEDING, Prop. FRESNO FERTILIZER WORKS. FRESNO. CAL. For Insurance Against Damage by tlac* Address JOHN G. ESLER, ■ Sec'y F. H. A^ SADDLE RIVER, N. J. FOR SALE CHEAP. ISI A6C for Greenhouses. Conservatories. Hot- ULHOw beds. etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and Mats. Paints. Oils. etc. THE REEO GLASS h PAINT CO.. 466 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. HAIL 318 The American Florist. Oct, 14, Peoria. AFFAIRS )N THE SECOND CITY OF ILLINOIS. MURRAY'S FINE CHRYSANTHEMUMS.— A NF.W STORE. Trade is good at prestnt, there having been an active demand both for cut flow- ers and plants since the irost killed out- side Slock, j. C. Murray was the first to cut violets and chrysanthemums. Henry Fiaer, who has charge of the stock, has jjroduced the finest chrysanthemum plants ever urown in this city. There are nearly 100 buds on some plants and tliey are furnished with foliage down to the pots. Joseph Keeve is foreman for Mr. Murray. Cole Bros, are cutting a great many good roses, especially Beau- ties. C. Loveridge has opened a store on Main street, in line with the others. Peoria florists are neighborly as iar as seeking location goes but otherwise do not agree at all. Corn has been king this week and the carnival has attracted uianv people. Ward. Boston Florist Letter Go. This wooden box nicely stained and var- nished, 18x30x12 made in two sections, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 50O letters. Block I.«ttcr9. 1 M or 2-lnch size, per 100, $i.0O. Script Ijetters. %i. Kastener with each letter or word IJsed by leading florlsta everywhere and for sale by all wholesale tlortstB and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Maaag^r, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. LONG'S floral. Art Catalogue A PROMOTER OF OUT-OF-TOWN TRADE. Il> 111 pji^'.s hwlud.' Illiistnilioi.sof mi ArruiitT''- infnts with priced lists, in a numnerthut mak'-s all clear to customers. Firm imprint adrlcd. Low priced in quantity. SAMPlt COPY, 20 CENTS IN STAMPS. DAN'LB. LONG,iiiiii*r.Buffalo,N.Y. A. HERRMANN Manufac- turer Send for a price list. 404-406-408-4 10-4 12 E. 34th Si. . MEW YORK GREENHOUSE WOODWORK. Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited ^o Green- house conditions, than ki'ndried stock. But you cannot get it from those that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their entire busi ness is contined to greenhouse material — for it takes a long time for the lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber that only those of large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order dry lumber from the pro- ducers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season it in the open air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and all other defects. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, O. I Business is Booming! I % RUT we will stop long enough to direct special attention to the \ J; elegant new ^ J- ^ J- J- Ji ^ I FtOWER BASKETS, FERN DISHES AND | j VIOLET HANDKERCHIEFS, s which we are now opening up and which ai;e without question the ^ prettiest and most useful styles ever offered for florists' use. ^ AH telephones lead to Bayersdorfer's. Call us up on Vases, ^ Cycas Leaves, Metal and Porcelain Flowers, Inscriptions, Letters, ^ J5 Immortelles, Doves, Sheaves, Tinfoil, Everything. g i H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., ^S IIJr't^'st . Phila., Pa. I ESTABUSHED 1666 EMILSTEFFEriS> 5UCC.™ NSTEFFENS: WDSTEFTEIISBROS. ftIK ^Florists' Supplies. EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF. New Illustrated Catalogue Free for the Asking. 918 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. CAPE FLOWERS. sn c Kdi'. Tiit;v .\i;io \i;kv I); vr poun.!, 81.00. ^\\/ r\ IK cs ■ er A \/^^ ours riv.m. the kest in tfik .market. V^ T V^/AO l_C/A V CZO. Irt-JU in. J1.40; Sl-3-1 in. $1.70; 25-'W in. $2.(10; •.'9 30 ill, j--.' :!(); :i:i :!(i in. i-..Ky. '.M A» ill. }:l.OO; n 44 in. J4.IHI; in l>iu-klli;rs of U-n leaves. Imported Metal Designs, in^l rrr,.ivi',l lairst, iiiliael,i\e styes, from :!.■»• ii|.\viirils. Wriie l"i tuloKue. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK. ;; Florists Supplies Tiis^ F^Oliv 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. 1&-W "Vorlc. (■> to 10 ieet loiiR, $2.50 PER THOUSAND. $2.00 per lOOO in 10.000 lots. C. G. NANZ, Owensboro, Ky. T8gg. The American Florist. 319 Peabody, Mass. Persistent cITort has built upa splendid trade for J. M. Ward and 10,000 feet c,f glass is hardly suthcicnt to supply his wants. This year he put up an additional rose house 2r>xl00 and has it planted with as fine a lot of budded stock, Brides and Bridesmaids, as one ever saw. One house is devoted to chrysanthemums, from which Mme. Bergmann was cut the first of October. Lizzie McGowan is by far the best whitecarnation on the place, except, perhaps, a white seedling o( Silver Spray crossed Anna Webb which has so many merits that I predict a future for it. Another good seedling is a cross of Daybreak and McGowan, with habit decidedly like the latter. A sport from McGowan, a shade darker than Scott is also being grown. Other stock on the benches is Jahn's Scarlet, Day- break, Mrs. Bradt and Scott. Among the violets Ladv Campbell shows abund- ant health. " T.\r. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! 1500 2-ln. pot* In crate, M. 88 120 T-ln. poUi In crate. H : 160O2W •• ■■ 6.25 60 8 •■ ■' 3.1 1500 aS " " li.uo, « a " ■• 31 10003 •• •■ 5 POM 10 " " 4.1 h00 3« " " 5.80 24 II " " 3.1 6004 " ■• 4.50i 24 12 " " 4 1 :a0 6 •■ •■ 4 51 12 14 ■■ " 4 ! 144 e ■• ■• :i Hi Seed pans v.f Cyllnderi* .... ^ ^ — ^--^ ---- Yaees, etc. 10 per cent for casb with order. Addn HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. > Aroi'BT Itol.KKH 4 3oNS. New Yo'k Ak'enlB 52 nev 8TKEIIT NEW VDHK TIT STANDARD FLDWER POTS First QuALiTr. CREiiM Color. 1)( in., per 1000. .(2 40 I 3!4 in. per 1000, | 4 QS 2 iu., " .. 2 75 4 in., " 6 20 2H in., " .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80 8 in., " .. 4 70 I 6 in., " . 16 50 Packages extra. C. HENNECKE CO.'""-^:^"- FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS '-^" List and SAMPLES FREE. J. 6. SWAHN'S SONS, minneapolII.^minn. Standard.?' .?6 FLOWER Pots If your greenhouses e the Capitol, write us ; I within 500 miles of 3 can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28lh and M Streets N. E WASHINGTON. D I Mention the .\merican Florist. Standard Pots Made by °°°' l^r'lMppin^"""" KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ' Mail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTTFACTUaERS OP Flower Pols. Before buying write for prices, 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlgfatwood Ave., CHICACO, IU atiut ituiiitu aimuiimiiiiimiiiuiiaiii ntuiiii uuiiiiiiimiiamniiiniiiimiiiitiiiiuine ! OMAHA EXPOSITION! I We have jost purchased the Omaha Exposition complete offer for sale about Ten Thousand Dollars' Worth of and i ..TROPICAL AND SIB-TROPICAL PLANTS.. I ^ in excellent condition. List on application. Also ^ ^ 2 Hothouses Complete, E I 12,000,000 ft. of Lumber. | ^ Electrical Apparatus of All Kinds. | I Machinery of All Kinds. | I Fire Apparatus. Pipe, Sash, Doors. | I 100,000 sq. ft. Translucent fibre Roofing, | I 200,000 sq. ft. of Wire Imbedded Roofing Glass, | I 500 Squares 24-guage Steel Roofing. | I 5000 Squares Ruberoid and Numerous Other Items. ^ % We have established a Branch Office on the Exposition grounds at t I Omaha, Neb. Write for Catalogue No. J 00. | I Chicago House Wrecking Co., S:'.°H'r.i^'B"" I 'd-w.'/imt OUR SPECMALTY, I I LARGE STOCK ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT, j ! Kf^^ Pure Linseed Oil Putty.Piiinb.Bru}lies Etc. |2^ WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. >g| gs®siSg.^ggeee;S^^igegeS2 SMITH & SMITH REAL ESTATE, PIPE, BOILERS, GLASS, FITTINGS, ETC. % 337 6tli Ave. p o.Kosjeo. Pittsburg, Pa. "NICOMIff" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pests. SOLD BY SEEDSMEN. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. BRANCH WAREHOVSI ^5T5lPtAVES^ Jersey CmrN J Tactory. 715-719 Wharton St.- 10NClSL A>', Boston FlorIsM Ex.... 301 Boston Letter Co 31S Brown Peter — 317 BryroKle W C 311 Budlons J & .iOo 31W Bunyard U A ....:>«■. 311 Burpee W Ailee4<:o. II Caldnell The Woods- Carmody J D... Chadwlck Chas 313 ChlcaKO Carnation Co. 311 Chicago Wrecking Co. 31'J Cincinnati Cut Flo Co.:l04 Con&rd & Jones Co — 311 Conley John 4 Son 318 Connell Ben] 313 Cottage Gardens I Cox Seed Co II Crabb & Hunter 313 Craig Uobt * Son I Cunningham Jos H...311 Darlington 11 D 3;4 Dayton Paper Nov Co.. 318 Deamud J B 301 De Langhe-Vervaene . II Detroit Flow Pot M(g.31S) DletscbA A Co.... Ill IV DUlon J L 313 DomerFred & Sons Co.313 Dreer H A 320 I Edgar W W 31.5 Blcnbolz Uenry 3ii Elliott W U ■n\ Bills* Pollworth 314 KlUson & Tesson :w Bmest W H 319 Evenden Bros Ill Farqubar K J & Co... 316 Fora Bros 30i Foster Lucius H 315 Fuchs Albert 314 Gardeners Chronicle III Gardening Co The ... 11 Garland Geo M 320 Gelger Geo R 3;3 Ulboons U W IV Olblln *Co !20 Goodell L W. 31U uorton & Llogerwood..32U Gallett W U & Sons. .311 Gunlber Wm II M. Gumey Heater Co. . . . j2D Hagenburger Carl 31. Hall Ass'n 31. Hall W B 311 Hancock Geo 4 8on...3;3 Hartford D 315 Hartland W B H Uelss J B 310 Hennecke C Co 31'.) Uorendeen MfgCo....32U Herr Albert M 317 Herrmann A 318 Herron D R 313 HUflnger Bros 3ia HIUB G 4 Co I HIppard B HI Hltchlngs 4 Co IV Holton 4 Hnnkel Co.. 304 Hooker U M Co 319 Horan Bdw C •307 HortAdv II Hose Connection Co. .317 Hoyt's Sons Stephen.. 310 Hunt B H 305 Imlay J D 315 Jackson K B 311 Jackson & Perkins .308 314 Jacobs 8 4 Sons 320 Jennings K B — 317 Johnson 4 Stokes II Kastlng W V SKJ 31ii KeUerBros 3i;i Keller Geo 4 Son 3i;i Kellogg Geo M .«»; Kelsey Ilarlan P 307 Kennlcott Bros Co,3C5 312 Kroescbell Bros Co — IV Knebn c A :»; Knhl Geo A :*o Lager 4 Hurrell 311 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 313 Lamprecht Bros 313 Lang Julius 307 Ley John H 315 -• ■ - ■■ ■• " ...311 ...318 Long D B 3IS Lonsdale BdwIn... 311 31ti Lord 4 Bumham Co ... IV Lucas J 4 Co 320 Lynch WE 305 McCarthy 4 Co 3U8 -• " ■ ■ ■" ■ 304 .srs MacBean A S. Madei Paul 317 Manning Jacob W 310 May L L 4 Co 317 Manx J 4 Co 317 Meyer John C 4 Co.... II Mllford Nurseries.... 310 MlUang tTank 307 Mlllang 4 Co .307 Model Plant Stake Co.317 MoUer's Gartner Zel- II MonlngerJCCO IV Moon Samuel C 310 316 Moore Wm J 306 Morris Floral Co 315 Moss Geo M 306 Myers 4 Co 32U NanzC G 318 NaUonal Plant Co 311 Newport Nurseries — 310 Nlessen Leo 306 N y Cut Flower Bi. . .-m N y Cut Flower C0....M7 Parker Edwin A ;)06 Peacock W P 313 Pennock Sam'l S 306 Plnehurst Nurseries .. II Pittsburg Cot Flo Co. .304 Plant Seed Co II Prince AG& Co.... 305 313 Pntcbard J N 306 QuakerClty M'o hWks.lV Randall A L 306 Rawllngs E 1 317 Raynor J I ^07 Rea Bros 310 Reed Glass 4 Paint Co 317 Regan Printing House. II Relnberg Bros 305 313 Rice M 4 Co 318 RoedlngOeo C 317 Rodgers Alex II Rolker A 4 Song... 300 318 Rose Mfg Co II Rupp John F 314 Sallford Geo 307 Bander 4 Co 315 gchlUer J L 3118 Scbultbels Anton 317 Sheridan W F '.K Hlebrecht 4 Son I Situations 4 Wants.... 303 Skabcura Dip Co 317 SkldelskySS 311 Smith Nath4 8on 314 Smith 4 Smith 311) Soltau C 4 Co II South Side Floral Co.313 Stahl Ctaas B ..306 Stansfield Bros 310 Steams Lumber Co — IV StelTens Emll 318 Stevens 4 Co Ill BtoolholT U A II Styer J J 311 Suburban Equlp't CO..IV Sutherland Geo A. ...-.306 SwahnsSons J G 310 Taylor B J 313 Tesson RobtF 311 Texas Seed & Flo Co, 305 Thorbum J M A Co. :«i) Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co 3ly Traendly A Schenck. . :;07 Van Bochove O A Bro :m5 Van WertG'nhou8eB..313 Vaughan J C 3C8 314 I II Vlck & UUl 315 Vincent R Jr 4 Son. . .317 Vredenburg 4 Co II Wabash RB 317 WatsonG C 309 II Watson Perry A Co... 309 Weber H A son 313 Weeber 4 Don II Welch Bros 306 Wettlln W A 31f, Wheeler-Stenzel Co. ..Ill Whllldln Pot Co 319 Wlboltt K 308 WIetor Bros 'M> Wlttbold Geo 1 Wood Bros 316 Wood B M 4 Co 1 Woodroffe M W 4 Co . . .306 Wrede U 11 yotmgJno :*7 " ~ - — ;0; .307 HocSTON, Tex. — The annual chrysan- themum show for the benefit of the Faith Home will be held November IG and 17. A good premium list has been prepared. A'GOO D AD. \ STORE PAINTED WITH LUCAS PAINT. IT PRESeRVES IT BEAUTIFIES ITWILL CATCH THE EYE The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. AL80 MADE FOR 8TEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Op All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NKW YORK CITY BRANCH : in Fifth Ave., cor. tSth St. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch, BOSTON. MASS Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS & CO., 1514-1520 So 9th St., • PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Ebtablisbed 1849.) 25% SAVED On Your Coal BilU If your Houses are Heated by a furman Boiler. Send lor large Illustrated Catalogue. Florist* Edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO. HOME OFFICE. 60 Vine Street. GENEVA. N. Y NEW ENGLAND OFFICE, 120 High Street. BOSTON. MASS. tneGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT. Send for Cutulogue and investigate for yourself. GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO., \ Holds Class Firmly See the Point **" he Van Itevper IVr. It OlazliiE Point. Are < the best. No richta or 3 lefts. Bui of KKOpumtB r> centH, poBtpaitl. IIK.MIV A. niiKKIi. II (hr.tiiiit SI., Phlla., I'.. "^ GEO. M. GARLAND'S CAST IRON GUTTER AND PROFIT BV THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS. BI Wabash Ava., CHICAGO. SASH HOTBED. GREENHOUSE, VENTILATOR GULF CYPRESS BARS. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Manufactured by S. JACOBS & SONS, Office 406 W. 13th St , New York. <^l ACC AT WHOLESALE. CaU- iSil— MOO lomieand KBtlniatenh'umlfthed. Boilers sk'!^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue. ' Hot Wat«r. &Go.,Utica,N.Y. RmEnca is "the Prow of the I/esseI; thErs may fie marB comfort Rmidships, but we are tho first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 21, 1899. No. 594 ITlhiie ^9m&mim fiL^^mv PUBUSHBD BVBRT SATtJBLDAT BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 334 Dearborn Street, Chicago. BsBtem Ofllce : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, Jl.OO a year. To Enrope, J2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— W. N, Rui>d, Mount Greenwood, ill., president; P. Breitmkyer, Detroit. Mich., vice- president; W. J Stewart, 67 Bromfleld 8t , Boston, Mass, secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa, treasurer. The sLxteenth annual meeting will be held at New York, AUBUst. 19C0. OFFICEKS-BLECT [to b3 Installed January 1. 10(10) E.M.Wood. Natlck. Mass.. president; F. R. PIEHSON. Tarrytown. N. Y . vice-president: secretary and tieas- ureras before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo. February. 15-16. 19UU. ALBERT M. Hkrr. Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Cottage Gardens in fall 32! "Winter treatment of pansies 'S2'Z The late Mr. Sohirrmacher (portrait) 322 Clematis paniculata (illus.) 323 Chrysanthemums 324 James Hartshorne, president-elect Chicago Florists' Club (portrait) 324 Dinner of the New York sardentrs 324 Afloralurn (illus.) 32.t Carnations 325 Philadelphia 326 New York 326 Boston 327 Chicago 327 LiliuiD rubellum 328 Chrysanthemum Society committee 328 Helpful reminders 328 Coming exhibitions 328 Troubles of petunia roots 328 Omaha 329 Resolutions of JJew Jersey society 329 Obituary— Chas. Bates 329 — Chas. Wiese 329 —W. A. Ferris 329 -V. W. Rehbcin 329 Cincinnati 330 The seed trade 334 Detroit 334 Milwaukee 334 The nursery trade 3:W Nashville. Tenn 336 Cleveland 337 Our pastimes 338 Ed. F, Winterson, captain Chicago Florists' Bowling Club (portrait) 338 Buffalo 338 Providence 340 New Haven, Conn 340 Denver. Col 342 Franklin. Pa 34.5 Peoria, 111 34.t Pittsburg 346 Cottage Gardens in Fall. When Cottage Gardens are mentioned one is sure to think of carnations. It is not so well known, however, how extensively geraniums are grown there or that it boasts the best selected collec- tion of these in the United States. All the new varieties of whatever origin, are given a trial, their character and behavior under various conditions closely compared and their value as bedders or conservatory bloomers determined. The various classes into which geraniums are now divided are kept distinct, an eatire house being given to one division, some- times. The number of varieties under test or cultivation is very large and those enumerated herein are only a selection of the finest of the novelties as seen under Mr. Ward's guidance in a visit about the middle of October. The advance over the geraniums of a few years ago is remark- able and the steadily increasing demand in all classes gives the best ot assurance that, whatever may become of the rest of the so-called bedding plants, the gera- nium's popularity is greater today than ever belore. Among the doubles, in scarlet and vermilion shades, Mr. Ward recommends John Doyle as unexcelled. It is bright scarlet, bearing an immense bloom and stands the exigencies of the weather, being presentable when all others have succumbed. Leonard Kelway is a glorious flower but is too stunted in growth and is easily supplanted by Lafayette, which has all its good quali- ries and is a good grower. Its color is identical with S. A. Nutt. Canovas, a cardinal scarlet, maroon shaded, bids fair to supersede Nutt, its habit, color and size of bloom being all that could be desired. Pasteur is a pure scarlet vermilion, full of life; Kaspiel an unequaled scarlet with a model flower; Richelieu a semi-dwart, flowering low; J. J. Harrison an enormous scarlet bloom but flowering too late to be valuable in this section; EmmanuelArenea vermilion with white heart, in facta double Hoste, and Malgache an orange vermilion which is in a class by itself, as yet being the nearest approach, so far, towards a pure yellow. Among pink bedders Frances Perkins is the peer of all. It is pure in color with a white eye and although the trusses are not large there are plenty of them. Modesty can best be described as a double Madonna. Its color is a lovely peach blossom. J. B. Varrone and Herbert Charron are excellent double aureoles, the first deep rose fading to white in the center and the latter soft pink with vermilion rose edge, and Surprise is a good deep pink bedder. Of the lighter tints one of the best is Mme. Jaulin, white and pink flushed in the manner of apple blossoms. It has Poitevine habit and cannot be beater as a Christmas bloomer. Fraicheur is a very distinct variety in the new picotee section, pure white with a dainty pink edge and porcelain texture in the petal. In salmons Mme. Charotte is a strong rival for Poitevine. It is softer in color and the leaf zone is more pronounced. More brilliant than Poitevine is Mme. Landry, a floriferous, healthy dwarf-growing variety that should be in everv list. In crimsons there is the Pride of Rye- croft and Dr. Despres. The latter bears a very large individual flower. Of the newer carmine shades, Caesar is a good type. It may be called a carmine lake with a scarlet flush at the base of the petals, a most unusual combination not popular until this year, when it seems to have "caught on" and made a place for itself. The best in this section is Klaber, which Mr. Ward says made an incom- parably brilliant show on the lawn the past season. Henry de Parville is a fine crimson, one of the best. It might be said in passing, that many of the varie- ties reviewed here are described in Eng- lish catalogues very differently as to color. The difference in climate accounts for this mainly, our bright sun bringing out scarlet tints where none appear under the moist, cloudy conditions pre- vailing in England. In single varieties of recent origin, J. P. Cleary, an American scarlet sort, is worthy of mention. It is possible the claim may be made that this variety is identical with Universe, for they are verv similar, but growing side by side it is seen that Cleary is taller in growth, has a larger truss and rounder flowers. Ben Schroeder and Gertrude Pearson are fine single pinks, the latter with a white eve, and Granville is one of the best for out- door work. Pouschkine is an elegant aureole, pure carmine with clear white heart, and Blanche Jamais a brilliant car- mine thickly veined toward the center on a white ground. A most interesting section is that known as the English round-flowered. They are almost exclusively for con- servatory decoration and practically useless as bedders. They represent the highest advance in form and size of floret. In scarlets, there are Lillian Duff, flame scarlet, described as crimson in 322 The American Florist. Oct. 2I-, English catalogues; Oliver, which is au iinpro-red Mme. Hoste; Lord Kitchener, vermilion; Andrew Laing, which resem- bles OUver but with larger and brighter flower; Hall Caine, a handsome light vermilion; Pierre Le Brun, a large scarlet; De la Vigne, a strikingly brilliant cardinal scarlet slightly veined maroon; Chaucer, called in England a cerise but nearer to vermilion as seen here; Herrick, a glowing scarlet with vermilion tend- ency rather than crimson as described by the introducer, and Paul Maurice, which is a French variety scarcely distinguish- able from Herrick but may show a differ- ence in growth and habit after further trial. Barbara Hope, Mary Pelton and Ian Maclaren are all handsome salmons the two first being white towards the center, flowers of enormous size and Ian Mac- laren being remarkable for its full round blossoms. The largest bloomer of all is Mrs. Williams which bears pink flowers full three inches in diameter, each floret borne on a long individual stem. George Sand is a blush white thickly sprinkled with carmine dots and Daumier is similarly dotted on a deeper pink ground with white eye. Rudyard Kipling is a crimson overlaid with purple with a scarlet eye and Mark Twain a fine aureole flaked with carmine and veined to the margin with scarlet lake. Among the best of the newer ivy leaved geraniums are Centenaire, with deep rose flowers; Beauty of Castle Hill, a salmon rose; Rycroft Suprise, a pure rose; H. T. Wooderson, also rose; Beauty of Jersey, deep rose, and Achievement, which is a cross between the ivy leaved and zonal sections and is the cream of the whole collection. A look at the carnations is always m order at Cottage Gardens. Mr. Ward expresses satisfaction with the fall trade in field plants, which has been very steady, and the stock of most varieties is well depleted. In his own planting Mr. Ward has gone most heavily into Crane, Maceo, New York and White Cloud with a strong representation, also, of Gomez, Mrs. Bradt and Mrs. James Dean. He has suffered much from stem rot on Melba, America, Glacier and New York. In the case of America he believes that the change from the heavy clay soil of its native place to the rich loam of his loca- tion is largely responsible and this rule seems to hold good especially with all varieties of large, succulent growth, such as America and Glacier. He regards New York as the most profitable pink variety with him and has discarded all other yellows for Gold Nugget. Gov. Griggs looks very promising. Gov. Roosevelt also impresses favorably. It appears to have improved its habit considerably since last year. A new seedling of Dorner's looks as though it might be a dangerous rival for Mrs. Jas. Dean. It is on the same type but blooms much freer. A sport from Flora Hill, possessing the much desired stifier stem, is being watched with deep interest. Winter Treatment of Pansies. IN MASSACHUSETTS. Pansies are usuallv wintered in cold frames by retail florists. The seed is sown in July and August and trans- planted to the frames three to four inches apart in September, October and Novem- ber. Care should be taken to have the surface of the soil in the frames enough higher than the paths outside to prevent water from running in. The frames are usually covered with sash, in which case plenty of air is given on mild days. If the frames are only covered with shutters or boards the covering should not be put on till late in the season, after the ground has frozen pretty solid, in which condi- tion it should be kept through the win- ter by excluding the sun. Put on sash as early in spring as it is desired to start them into growth. Wholesale growers, some of whom have several hundred thousand plants to carry over winter, transplant them to beds which are made three to four feet wide in the open field. In this latitude trans- planting should be done not later than October 10, so as to give the plants time to become well rooted before winter. The pansy is a very hardy plant and will stand almost any amount of cold, but the plants are often killed in winter by alternate freezing and thawing and by water standing and freezing around the stems. To prevent injury the beds should, if possible, be located so that the water THE LATE O. W. SCHIRRMACHER. (See page 303 of last issue.) will easily run oflf and have the paths between the beds at least five or six inches deep and a foot or more wide. Care should also be taken to make the surface of the beds firm and smooth and a little higher in the middle than on the edges. To prevent injury from alternate freezing and thawing, cover the plants verv lightly with coarse swale hay, only just enough to cover them from sight, for too much or too close a covering is worse than none at all. To prevent the hay from being blown off by high winds, put on some evergreen boughs or brush, which will also give the ground a little more shade without excluding the air. If wecould depend upon snow covering the ground from the first of December to April, there would be no need of protect- ing the plants with anything else, for there is no better covering for the protec- tion of plants in winter; but if pansies are treated in the above manner any (juantity of plants can be carried through the winter in good condition in the open ground and will come out in spring as green as leeks, no matter what the winter may be. L. W. Goodell. IN ILLINOIS. We find it necessary to make two sow- ings of pansies for our trade, one in the fall and another early in the new year. The reason for this is that we have a big demand the latter part of May and by that time the fall sown plants have become too large to give as good satis- faction as the later stock. Where they are wanted for planting out in beds in early spring the plants should be put into their winter quarters as soon as possible to become thoroughly estab- lished before the severe weatfier sets in. Pansies need a light, rich soil but stiff enough to allow the plants to make a sturdy growth and not become weak and straggling. We set our plants out in frames and encourage them to make as good a growth as we can before it starts to freeze. The sash are not yet put on at all except during heavy rains. The plants are given this treatment until the beds are frozen hard, when the frames are covered with shutters and banked up around the sides with leaves and straw. They are allowed to remain this way until the weather becomes very severe, when additional material is covered over them, in which condition they remain till spring. The main thing we find is to have the beds frozen before covering and to keep them so till light is given in early spring. The greatest enemy we have to deal with are the field mice, which rout the beds all up if they are not thoroughly frozen before being closed up for the winter. We find the best demand for the rich velvety kinds, no matter if they are not of the largest size. Beaconsfield is a good seller as also are the yellows and whites together with the peacock varieties. The blacks do not seem to do at all here and our customers have not fancied the new red and brown shades yet. C. W. Johnson. IN PENNSYLVANIA. So far as I have observed and have been able to ascertain, the growing of pansies does not obtain to such an extent in Philadelphia as in some other cities. Most all who grow plants for market have them with other plants, for they are mostly for local use. The usual course of treatment is much as follows: Seeds are sown about September in light, rich soil, and in situations where they may be shaded from strong sunlight in the hottest part of the day. The seed- lings, from their first appearance, must have a free circulation of air at all the times. As soon as the young plants are large enough to handle they are dibbled out, either into flats or a cold frame, and in this way are wintered, either by pro- tecting the frame from freezing or, if the plants are in flats, removing the latter to some quite cool greenhouse. As is well understood, the pansy is the better for being in a temperature of about 40° through the winter months. The soil for pansies should be quite rich, as this ensures to healthy plants, rich green leaves and full-sized flowers. When well decomposed the soil can hardly be too rich. Rich food, coolness of temperature and lots of air in winter, are essentials. When grown in flats, a dozen or two in one of them, they are often sold in that way, customers setting them in beds in early spring direct from the boxes; they are likewise taken from frames and set out in the same way. When pots are used, the old way and still the best for general convenience, the potting is done in early spring, just as winter closes. It takes but a few weeks for new roots to take hold of the fresh soil and by plant- ing out time new growth of root and top has well set in. Oct. 21, The American Florist. 323 CLEMATIS PANICULATA IN A PRIVATE GARDEN AT PLYMOUTH, MASS. I do not think there is anjthing in this different from the usual method of grow- ing the pansy. If the plants were grown for wholesaling there might be some- thing to be said of new wrinkles in the management of the pansy in winter, which such a business would necessitate. Joseph Meehan. Clematis Paniculata. This plant is suited to the climate and the wants ot this country so well that one wonders where it was so very many years before its introduction to our gar- dens; it is by no means anew plant, hav- ing been sent to Europe from Japan so long ago as 1796. But that it takes a long time for a good thing to become known is shown in the case of many of our best shrubs, such as the Japanese Judas tree, the Exochorda grandiflora, Japanese hydrangea and snowball. It can be said of nearly all these that, though in nur- series here for thirty to forty years, they have been really unknown until recently in very many collections. Clematis paniculata completely eclipses the old C. flammula, itself a valuable spe- cies, and before the advent of C. panicu- lata, universally planted for its feathery white bloom and sweet scent. In many situations C. flammula would partly die back in winter, but this C. paniculata never does. It blooms here in September, while C. flammula is an August bloomer. In shady places I have seen it flowering in the early days of October. The rapid growth of this vine enables it quickly to cover a trellis, and it is thus excellent for shading purposes. Two other feathery white ones are good in the same way, C. vitalba and C. Virginiana, but these arenotitsequal either in beauty of foliage or flowers, while most all of the large-flowered section are not productive enough of foliage to have value for shad- ing purposes. The grounds of many of our well-to-do people are enclosed by an ornamental railing, and I have seen this clematis planted at the posts, sometimes alter- nately with the honeysuckle, to great advantage. There is a looseness of growth about it which is a relief to the formal posts, which would otherwise be seen. Last summer one of our florists grew a lot of this clematis in 7-inch pots. The plants were vigorous, three years old. A little triangular arrangement of stake was used, tied together at the top. The plants were cut back when potted; soon the fresh growth covered the framework, and many plants were disposed of then and later when bedecked with their clus- ters of white flowers, the whole lot quickly disappeared. It is a beautiful vine for a doorway and even set to a stout stake in a garden or to any object desired covered, it is most useful. Many an ill-shapen shrub or decaying evergreen could be made beautiful by giving them up to this clem- atis, letting it ramble over them. Though flowering late in summer it is not.too late for the seeds to ripen, and they can be gathered by the time freezing weather comes. Plants are easily raised from seeds. Though I have not personally raised C. paniculata from seed I have grown C. flammula and have no doubt the same treatment would answer for both. Sow the seed in shallow boxes any time alter thoroughly ripe. Place them in a cool gieenhouse, under a stage, the boxes covered with glass. Probably no water will be needed all winter, the damp ground and soil in the box afford- ing the little moisture required. In late spring or early summer the seedlings should show, when the boxes should be brought up to receive more light. Joseph Meehan. [The illustration shows a plant of C. paniculata in a private garden at Plymouth, Mass. It grows about 200 feet from tide water, writes the owner, and is fully exposed. The plant was placed in its present position five years ago and was then two years old. It is cut down every autumn to within eighteen inches of the ground and has no protec- tion against the severitv of the winter. — Ed.] About Retailing Cut Flowers. The question of buying and selling cut flowers may be dismissed with a word, for every retailer thinks he knows his business, but if it is discussed thoroughly it will run through several chapters. When I ran a retail store I did not stop to question the whole- sale prices. I was always looking 324 The American Florist. Oct. 21, for the finest stock on the market and figured that it the quality was there the price cut little figure. That is to say, if I paid a cent or two more for first-class flowers they would keep better and would always command 25 cents or 50 cents a dozen more than would the lower grades. I could always get better prices than my neighbor, who paid less, because I did not have to rush off my stock; properly handled it was worth even more the second day than it was the day I bought it, for it improved in water. But to-day, with so many commission firms, the retail buyer runs around look- ing for the lowest price and often gets left, for the choice stock which he could have secured at one place is sold while he is on his unsuccessful search for a cheaper price. Then he consoles himself with the thought that the public doesn't appre- ciate the difference in flowers and takes what be can get. That is where be makes his mistake for while there are many who do not know a first-class flower from a medium one there are many who do and are willing to pay the price for the former. Cut flowers should be retailed with a profit of at least 100 per cent and if a storeman has good stock and firm prices he makes as much on one sale as the cheap competitor makes on half a dozen sales. Now-a-days, when people run around for bids on a job, you can set it down that they know nothing about flowers and you must take a different course than cutting prices to make the sale. Suppose a customer comes in and asks the price of a 24-inch pillow. The very question betrays the "shopper.' Then is your chance to tell not how cheap you will make the piece but to ask what is expected for the money and to tell what vou will use for this price or that. Don't let the other fellow out-do you in glowing description. Then when you have the order do the very best you can but you will find that you can work up a lot of your odds and ends with per- fect satisfaction to the customer. You might say that one cannot do this kind of work if he buys the best stock, but that is not so. If your flowers are too good for such an order you can always pick up a lot of cheap stock at times when it might be hard to get material for first-class work. However, one of the greatest troubles to-day is that the retailer depends too much on the wholesaler. He thinks he can get what he wants at the time he wants it, but that is an error, for the commission house sells over a large part of the United States and hustles to get its stock moved. The local buyer has the first chance but if he don't speak quickly there are other cities which want fine flo"'ers and are willing to pay for them. Charlie's Aunt. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CULTURAL NOTES. October 21.— The chrysanthemum will be the king of the flower market for the ne.xt six weeks; they are making their appearance from every quarter now, though nothing striking has come under my notice. The varieties are the same as last year and the year previous. Mine. Bergmann, Marquis de Montmort, Lady Fitzwigram, Yellow Fitzwigram and a few Glory of Pacific. The only novelty worthy of mention so far is Soleil d' Octobre, a fine yellow of easy growth. It is very similar in color and form to that well known variety, Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, but it seems to be earlier than any other yellow of its size, which should make it valuable. We have a lew plants of a pink variety named Adele. The blooms, nearly ready to cut, are a beautiful color and it it stands shipping is worthy of further trial. The midseason varieties are fast expand- ing their petals and our principal work connected with them is to maintain a dry atmosphere and even temperature and remove any decayed leaves or suckers. The soil in the beds should be kept a little on the dry side now but not enough to cause the plants to wilt in the least. The blooms should be allowed to stand in water over night before shipping. Flow- ers with stems three and one half or four feet long, with heavy foliage, should have at least fifteen inches of water to stand in this contest, the seedling must be shown to at least three committees, and from their scoring an average will be made. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. October 14, 1899.— Boston, Mass., Grove P. Rawson, Elmira, N. Y., exhib- ited Primo, a white, Japanese variety, scoring commercial scale 87 points. No report trom other committees. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. JAMES HARTSHORNE. I'resident-eleot Cliicatio Florists' Club. in. Be sure the blooms are kept as near upright as possible and in a dry place with the temperature as near as possible to GO". Specimen plants that are intended for the shows early next month should be well along in color by now and if any are at all backward get them into a warmer place and as near the glass as practicable and keep a little on the dry side. This will help them along considerably but it must not be overdone so that the shoots become drawn and weak or the effect of a fine specimen will be lost. If the plants have not had their final tying it is almost too late to do much except arrange the shoots if they have become bunched, and care must be taken in doing this so as not to bruise the pet- als at all or the blooms will soon have the appearance of being old. As soon as you have the blooms at the stage where you can feel sure that they will be on time it is a good plan to harden the plants up a b'.t by giving a little lower temperature with plenty of ventilation to bring out the character of each indi- vidual bloom, which adds greatly to the beautv of the specimen. Chas. W.Johnson. chrysanthemum society's silver cup. The officers of the Cheysanthemum Society of America have decided to award a silver cup valued at .$20 to the seedling chrysanthemum which averages the highest number of points. To be eligible Dinner of the New York Gardeners. The New York Gardeners' Society gave a dinner on October 14, at the Mott Memorial Hall, 64 Madison avenue. After a short business session, in which the regular November meeting was advanced one week to allow the mem- bers to attend the Tarrytown show, the society and its guests, representing the Tarrytown, Westchester, Putnam and New Jersey societies, sat down to the sumptuous repast prepared for them and when the convivial mercury had risen they were like the little boy who, in the absence of his father, was invited to ask the blessing and said, "O Lord, open thou our lips and our mouths shall show forth thy praise." Patrick O'Mara presided as toastmas- ter, with his accustomed eloquence and wit, and the company, catching the spirit from him, responded and it was a late hour before the diners separated. Samuel Henshaw, of the Botanical Gardens, spoke of that work and urged the use of their collections by gardeners, promising in the near future a gathering that would bring together thegardenersof New York and outlying suburbs for the purpose of making them acquainted with the collec- tion and each other. James I. Donlan responded to "Decora- tive Art as Applied to Flowers," with a few words upon this but poorly under- stood and often neglected branch and his remarks were well received. Mr. Hamil- ton, of the New York Park Gardeners, interested all present with the efforts of that society to raise the position of the gardener in the public parks above that of the mere laborer, telling also how the pay had been advanced through their effort and a large greenhouse built, cost- ing $35,000. He was warmly applauded. The secretary ol the New Jersey Flori- cultural Society alluded to the coming of the S. A. F., with its tendency to bring a closer union between the florists of New York and sister societies, where all would labor shoulder to shoulder for its success, and expressed the hope that future flower shows, instead of being regarded from a monetary point, would be viewed only as an educating influence and would be supported by the patronage of some institution like the New YorlJ Botanical Garden or from a sinking fund cheerfully contributed to this end. The president of the New Jersey Floricultural Society eloquently bore testimony to the excel- ence of the repast and the fraternal feel- ing everywhere manifest. Thomas Coleman responded for the Tarrytown, John Shore for the West- chester and Richard Griggs for the Putnan county societies. Robert Angus played the violin and songs were given by Alfred Dimmock and George Smith. A first-class certificate was awarded to Ernst Asmus for some fine Liberty roses and honorable mention to Richard I'.riggs for chrysanthemum Glory of Pacific. A vote of thanks wasgivenfor the beautiful and extensive table decorations. i8gg. The American Florist. 326 A Floral Urn. A detailed description of the handsome design illustrated is unnecessary, so well does the engraving show the details ol its make-up. There is much in its con- ception that is artistic and pleasing to even a critical eye and no one will doubt that if the correct taste displayed here prevailed more generally in the designing of floral pieces much of the criticism that has brought the very name of "floral design" into disrepute might have been disarmed. The piece was made at the establishment of Julius A. Zinn, ot Bos- ton, to whom we are indebted for the photograph. The cherub perched on the arm of the urn adds greatly to the inter- est of the picture, but this is Mr Zinn's own property and not every florist is fortunate enough to possess a duplicate. CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. October 21. — Our plants ought to be growing vigorously now; in fact we need to watch them carefully to see that the equilibrium is maintained between the top of the plant and the root. Root action can be induced by keeping the soil moderately dry. As nearly as I can learn the best rule to follow is to apply about one-third the amount of moisture to your soil that it will hold. We do not often gpt our operations down to quite such a fine point as this but we can use the rule as a sort of guide. This treatment may be maintained until about November 1 and by that time all plants housed early in September should have plenty of roots to carry them through the winter. While chrysanthemums are not cutting quite so big a figure as in some former years, we carnation men do not want to cheapen the carnation by over-stocking the market with our flowers at this time. It is far better wisdom on our part to cut out all weak and inferior buds and allow only the very best to form flowers. Possibly these choicer flowers may not bring us as much money as we really ought to have for them, while the chrys- anthemums are on, but if they do not we can rest assured that poorer ones would bring us scarcely anything. Even if we are not well paid for the better grade of flowers during October and November we are sure of their imparting as it were, a "tone" to our stock, which is bound to make our season's cut profitable. The high prices of the past few weeks may have tempted some growers into forcing their stock but it is far too early in the season to ask extra work of our plants. I have seen forced plants on which there were on October 15 as many as eleven buds to a plant, requiring the whole strength of the plants for their development. To cut out seven or eight of these buds seems like throwing good money away, but it should not be looked upon in that light; it is simply an invest- ment on which you draw dividends later in the season. The flowers left to open may not bring you as much monev as the eleven would but instead of having eleven flowers within the next month, when they are little wanted, and possi- bly only one or two for Christmas, you will have three good ones now, and at Christmas enough to make a good dividend on your investment. It is a pity the growers for the larger markets, who sell through the commis- sion men, cannot make some arrange- ment to regulate the supply of flowers for dull seasons. There are other things beside the production of flowers that are A FLORAL URN. necessary to our success in business and we are very apt to overlook them through our love for our work and products and the desire for quantity. Albert M. Herr. AMERICAN VARIETIES IN ENGLAND. Among the carnations of American origin now offered by English growers are America, G. H. Crane, Maud Adams, Melba, Flora Hill, Triumph, Bridesmaid, Daybreak, Victor, Mrs. McBurney, Bon Ton, Evelina, Lily Dean, Mayor Pingree, Mrs. James Dean, Painted Lady, Em- press, Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt and White Cloud. The favorites so far appear to be Flora Hill and White Cloud. Lowell, Mass. — Patten & Roberts have opened another establishment in Merrimack square. WITH THE GROWERS. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYSCOTE, PA. One of the most successful American Beauty growers for the Philadelphia market is Joseph Heacock, whose green- houses are situated at Chelten Hills near Jenkintown. Here he has about 75,000 feet of glass in houses of good size, all of which are quite up-to-date in their various appointments. Like most other Philadelphia growers, Mr. Heacock is conservative and has done little building the past few years, although some little increase in glass was made this season by lengthening and widening two houses. A recent visit to the place showed every- thing to be in "apple pie" order. There seemed scarcely a square foot of table space that was not covered with stock that was, to use a nautical phrase, pulling grandly. American Beauties are Mr. 326 The American Florist. Oct. 21, Heacock's specialty. House after house, each one of which seemed to look better than the other, is filled with splendid plants of this rose. This state of excel- lence is not the result of chance, but was brought about by patiently working away, not being discouraged by failures, but noticing the mistakes and carefully avoiding them in future trials, until finally a system was perfected that is reasonably sure, always of course, with the exercise of the proper vigilance, to produce abundant crops of high grade flowers. One of the houses is filled with plants of Beauty, the cuttings for which were not put in the sand until after the first of April. The bushes are now thirty to thirty-six inches high and growing vigorously. All the roses are on tables about three feet from the ground and the situation of the houses, on risingground, enables one table to be set from six inches to one foot above the other. There is a walk in nearly all the houses next the outside, or, I should say, along either end and in the front or lower side of the house, the back table at the upper part being next the wall. This modern plan of moving the front table back and taking this space for the walk and plac- ing the steam pipes against the front wall is, in Mr. Heacock's estimation, one of the greatest advances in greenhouse construction and arrangement. By keep- ing the walls dry the life of the house is greatly lengthened and, having the heat- ing pi pes at the coldest part, the tern pera- ture is kept more even. With the old arrangement the front table was alwavs an annoyance, the plants so soon reach- ing the glass, when they had to be con- tinually tied down and produced many crooked-stemmed buds. The black spot used to be a great trouble but now good growers like Mr. Heacoek are careful to not let it get ahead of them. He is continually pick- ing off the afi'ected leaves and keeping the plants as clean as possible. Keeping down red spider without encouraging spot requires nice syringing. Lonsdale's evaporating pans are the best thing Mr. Heacoek has found forcombatting green- fly. He uses five pans to a 100-foot house and has them in every house on the place. These pans are filled every afternoon with a strong tobacco water and as long as they are in use they are never troubled with greenfly. It is by far the best and most economical way to use tobacco as an insecticide. There are several oil barrels distributed about the sheds, which are kept filled with fresh tobacco stems, one filling of stems making two barrels of liquid, which is drawn off at the bottom by a spigot. Each day, as soon as emptied, the barrel is filled with water so as to be full strength when wanted. The watering of the place is all done with tepid water, the heating of which is arranged for automatically by a thermostat which turns steam on or olV a coil that is in the water tank. Manure water is also applied with a hose con- nected with a tank erected on the highest ground on the place. There are two ■ tanks in fact; into one the manure is dumped from a cart and flooded with water which is strained and run into the other, from which, by force of gravity, it is carried to all parts of the place. The system is very complete and convenient. The steam heating pipes are arranged in a novel manner. They are all carried on chains and suspended from the cross supports below the tables or from the roof of the house. This gives free play for expansion and contraction without interfering with the supports, as is often the case in the old methods. The steam main is always carried to the farthest end of the house, being covered to prevent condensation before the return or radi- ating pipes are reached, the steam returning through as many pipes as are necessary to keep the temperature at the required degree. In addition, to roses Mr. Heacoek makes a specialty of palms and has a number of houses filled with arecas and kentias. Although comparatively a new departure, their cultivation being under- taken only about five or six years ago, he has been very successful and his stock is quite up to the standard of the best growers. He finds the areca to do best on the ground or' table, rather than on a pedestal, as they require too much water to be grown that way. He uses consider- able sand and peat in his potting soil, to make it quite porous. He, in common with other growers, has been trying to get up a large grade ot arecas but the demands of the trade have kept using up the young stock so that it is hard to keep any to grow on. "We put on a good price to keep them," he said, "but the rising market catches up to our figure and we have to let them go." A few large twenty-five dollar plants which he has been able to get up are fine specimens. A change in his partition doors between houses has saved Mr. Heacoek quite a lot of valuable space, the doors all being made to slide on rollers instead of swing- ing. Mr. Heacoek is one of tlje few growers who keeps a careful lecord of what each house pays him in the course of a season and soon drops an unprofit- able crop. He is a hard worker but is at all times glad to entertain visiting crafts- men and show them about the establish- ment. Robert Kift. Philadelphia. FINE BERGMANN BLOOMS IN MARKET.— ROSES MORE PLENTIFUL.— "MOCK LIBER- TY" OBTAINABLE BUT NONE OFTHEREAL THING. — MANY ORDERS FOR PLANTS. — PENNOCK'S model place.— CARNATION MEN ARE SATISFIED.— FAKIRS SEEM SUP- PLIED. — PARKER HAS DAHLIAS. While chrysanthemums have been a trifle slow in making their appearance in this market the few that are in are of good quality and a look over some of the houses of the later kinds shows them to be in first-class shape, with an unusually heavy growth, larger flowers and entire freedom from disease. The Mme. Bergmann, sent in by Zimmer, of CoUings- wood, is clearly the best ot this variety every seen here. The price for the best stock of all sorts has been $2 per dozen. Roses are about as last week. The warm weather, more like summer than fall, has increased the quantity considerably and prices, with the exception of Beau- ties, which have increased to $3.50 for the first grade, have weakened a trifle; ,$4- and $5 will now buy the very best, the lower grades selling down to $1 per hundred. Liberty is not on the market as yet but the "Mock Liberty" is being offered. It looks something like a strong growing Agrippina or Louis I'hillipe and can be cut with a very long stem. It blooms in clusters and several small buds generally surround each open flower. When the Liberty was first seen here and its virtues recognized a firm of growers not very far from Philadelphia imported this new crimson under the impression that they were getting the famous Liberty. They soon found out their mistake. It, no doubt, has a name, but it is sold by merit and not by name at the present time. While the color is good, in substance it appears to be too soft and single to become a stand- ard sort. "The demand for the Liberty increases with each mail," says Alexan- der Scott, of Kobt. Scott & Son. "I doubt if we can raise enough plants by the date advertised for delivery to supply the demand." S. S. Pennock's improved storage plant is a model. It is probably the most per- fect system in this country for handling cut flowers economically and keeping them in a perfect condition. There are two cool rooms each eleven by twenty- two feet, inside measure, and twelve feet high, every square foot of which is made available by specially arranged shelves. By the refrigerating machinery placed in the cellar and driven by an electric motor the temperature is kept at from 40° to 4,")°. The cooling pipes, attached to the ceiling, are out of the way and take up no otherwise available space. Mr. Pennock's establishment is now open all night, three night men being employed, who receive flowers and ship orders. Stock that formerly arrived early in the morning is now received at night, the flowers sorted, graded and made ready for the earliest morning trade. Four clerks in the office and nine in the store are required to manage this large and increasing business. Lily of the valley is becoming more plentiful. Three large out of town grow- ers now have agencies in this city and with the local talent are likely to keep the market fairly well supplied. Carna- tions are coming in more freely and are steadily improving; $1.50 to $2 per hun- dred is the price, with a few specials at $3. All the carnation specialists are well satisfied with the situation and say their plants never looked better. Scott, Day- break, Victor, Triumph and Dana lead in the pinks. Flora Hill, White Cloud and McGowanin the whites while Liberty, America and Portia furnish the reds. Business is good though a trifle slower than last week. There is not much sur- plus apparent but the fakirs seem to have no trouble to keep their cases full. Vio- lets, particularly the single varieties, are now plentiful; prices range from 30 cents to 50 cents per hundred. Doubles are improving but are far from standard as yet, 50 cents to 75 cents per hundred is the price. Edward Parker is handling some nice dahlias, having found a grower whose plants were in a sheltered situation and escaped the killing frost of two weeks ago. Several patches ot cosmos seem to have survived as well, as quite a little of this fall favorite is seen. K. New York, OVERSTOCKS THE RULE. — ROSES SUFFER MOST. — VIOLETS AND ROSES VERY POOR. — THE FIRST PAPER WHITES. — COMMIS- SION MEN OFFER LIBERAL PRIZES. There is an over-stock of flowers in all lines at present, due mainly to the pre- vailing warm weather, and this, added to the effect of the rapidly increasing chrysanthemum cut, has made the situa- tion exceedingly unpalatable to growers and commission men in the rose market. Carnations suffer less than the roses and are of better average quality. Roses have never been much poorer than at present and it will take cooler weather to make any change for the better. Violets, as a iSgg. The American Florist. 327 rule, are equally poor, but there are a few growers who seem to be able to man- age their violets regardless of what the weather may be and these are sending good flowers and gettinggood money for them. The first paper white narcissi were seen at Raynor's on October 11. They were of excellent quality. Young & Nugent have offered a prize of $50 for a collection ot one hundred roses to be competed foratthe exhibition of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society at Madison on Novem- ber 7 and 8. Visitors in town: Wm. Nicholson, Fra- mingham, Mass.; Benj. Dorrance and Mrs. Dorrance, Dorran.-etown, Pa. Boston. SLUMP IN THE ROSE MARKET. — GREAT GLUT OF STOCK.— CARNATIONS IMPROV- ING.— CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOT PLENTIFUL AS YET. — DEWEY KILLS THE FLOWER TRADE. — NORTON STEALSTHE ADMIRAL'S THUNDER. — CARNATION MATTERS AND OTHER JOTTINGS. The warm weather of the past week has brought to this market a perfect avalanche of roses. Rarely at this time of the year has such a glut been precipi- tated. Growers are sending in four or five times the cut of two weeks ago and buyers are calling for about one-third of what they wanted then. The result is that values have gone to pieces and the big accumulation is gladly unloaded, even at $5 a thousand, on the street fakir. American Beauty has increased in quan- tity so much that it is impossible to maintain rates on any grade. Meteors are very poor, for some reason, but sell perhaps better than any other variety just at present. Roses in the aggregate are soft and show the ill effects of the high temperature. Carnations are improving greatly and those coming in now are of good winter quality, but the quantity offered is so large that prices have dropped away back. White varieties are selling much better than the colored sorts. Violets are exceedingly poor, being unable to stand the weather which seems to have been so beneficial to the carnation, and the sale drags. In chrysanthemums. Glory of Pacific and Bergmann are the principal varieties offered in quantity, the former bringing about fifty per cent the better price. Of yellows there are but few seen as yet and they, on account of tlieir scarcity, are easily sold at a con- siderably higher rate. Lily of the valley holds its own fairly well. Cosmos is still seen occasionally, from beds pro- tected by glass, evidently, as the outdoor crop was completely killed by the early frost. Last Saturday was "Dewey Day" in Boston. In the flower trade it was noticeable particularly for the fact that no flowers were sold and so it was the ■worst day in that respect seen this sea- son. The decoration of the City Hall and surroundings with laurel festooning was done beautifully by W. E. Doyle but other than that the decorations were universally of bunting or electric lights. M. H. Norton was mistaken for the great admiral while driving down Beacon street and was forced to doff his hat to the crowd of admirers that followed him, cheering. Donald Carmichael, of Wellesley, is cutting flowers from two handsome seedling carnations which appear to be much above the average. One is of Scott habit and Tidal Wave color; the other is a white with Tidal Wave habit. Cassidy & Fitzgerald, two young men formerly in the employ of W. E. Doyle, have opened a flower store at.'il5 Broad- way, South Boston. A. J. Howard & Son are sending carna- tions of unusually fine grade to Welch Bros. It is said that the Lawson carnation is to be put on the market the coming spring. Chicago. GOOD OUT OF TOWN TRADE. — STOCK MUCH MORE PLENTIFUL. — VIOLETS IX THE DUMPS. — CORDREV RETURNS TO THE TRADE — MEETING OF THE HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY.— PLANS FOR FALL SHOW. — ANNUAL MEETING OF FLORISTS' CLUB. —JOTTINGS HERK AND THERE IN FLOWER CIRCLES— VISITORS. This week began with some of the best shipping business ever recorded in mid- October and prices remained reasonably firm on good stock. True, there have been too many Bride and Bridesmaid roses for ten days past but Meteors and Beauties have not been in over supply. Neither have carnations exceeded the demand, although the cut is increasing in quantity and improving in quality. There are a great many Daybreaks again this season although they were too extensively planted last year. Chrysan- themums are now in force and will hold the center of the stage for a month or six weeks. It is the general report that the blooms are a little late this year but are better than usual. Some good Glory of Pacific and Mrs. Robinson have been in this week and have moved promptly. In fact many of the dealers are anticipating better results with chrysanthemums than for several seasons. Some of them are even counting that the heavy rose cut will be off shortly and leave a wider range for the fall flower. Violets are already fakirs property! Never since the memory ot man runneth not to the contrary have there been so many and so good violets in this market at this season. On Tues- day afternoon one house claimed to have 20,000 in the ice box and others had their share. There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Florists' Club, Friday evening, October 20. The sum of $50 was appropriated for premiums for the fall show of the Horticultural Society of Chicago and the following officers were elected: President, James Harts home; vice-president, F. F. Benthey recording secretary, C. W. McKellar: financial secretary, John Degnan; treas urer, Edgar Sanders; trustees, J. Deamud, A. L. Vaughan, Alex Hender- son, C. M. Dickenson, E. F. Winterson Four new members were accepted, J. B Deamud, J. V. Merrion, Alex. Newitt and Ernest Marland. It was decided to give a banquet to the visitors during the flower show. At the regular quarterly meeting of the Horticultural SoJety last Saturday much routine business was transacted in con- nection with the coming chrysanthemum exhibition. Twenty-five new members were elected and the day of meeting was changed from the second Saturday to the second Tuesday of each quarter. The executive committee held a meeting Thursday, advancing exhibition work materially. The show prospects are excellent, except that chrysanthemums are reported late. T. J. Corbrey, who for a number of years previous to March, 1896, was in the wholesale commission business, has secured a ten-years' lease of the property at 1409 and 14-11 W. Madison street, and is erecting a retail store connected with a showhouse. The store is 22x38 feet with front of bufl pressed brick with stone trimmings. The show house is 24x30 feet, even span, the rafters being I2V2 feet on either side, with a 12-foot ridge. The sash are furnished by thejno. C. Moninger Co., who are also putting in their new ventilator. Both store and house will be heated by hot water. Mr. Corbrey does not expect to have things in shape until about December 1. Mangel has a very fine store in the residence district at Forty-seventh street and Lake avenue. It is a large room and he is enabled to carry a good stock of plants and bulbs as well as cut flowers. Trade is starting well with him. Poehlman Bros, have specimen chrys- anthemum plants which are selling well at from $1 to $2 each. Some of the larger ones have as many as seventy-five blooms and all are well shaped. The Hinsdale Rose Company will cut 4,500 chrysanthemums this season, an increase of fifty per cent over last year. They have twenty-nine varieties on the place and report them all in good shape. Capt. H. Schuenemann, who is up the lakes for his annual cargo of greens, is reported to have orders for 60,000 feet of roping from South Water street houses. Wietor Bros, are now cutting a good crop of carnations and of all the new varieties on the place are most enthusi- astic over G. H. Crane. Bassett & Washburn are selline' violets for Robert Klagge, of Mt. Clemens, Mich., who is one of the best growers in the country. The chrysanthemum committee viewed no seedlings on the first two Saturdays of its season. Peter Grosse has embarked in business as a grower at Touhey avenue and Robey street in Rogers Park. Lincoln Park will have a revenue of $241,000 this year. Visitors: B. Eschner, of M. Rice& Co., Philadelphia; Henry Smith, Grand Rap- ids, Mich ; Mrs. C.W.Pike, Racine, Wis.; Adam Zender, Milwaukee; Walter Mott, represenring H. A. Dreer Co.; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Baltimore. The glut that usually follows the advent of chrysanthemums is on in full force. The bowlers are working away at the Diamond alleys every Wednesday night. Mr. Akehurst is said to run the most glass successfully with the least help of any one in town. I. H. Moss is putting up another house 16x200. The new firm of Perry & Welsh are making a fine start. Mack. Ellsworth, Me.— The Dutton green- houses have been purchased by Miss Mary A. Clark. Albert Stover will remain in charge. Montreal, Can.— S. S. Bain had a considerable consignment of European plant novelties aboard the Scotsman, recently wrecked on Belle Isle. Brockton, Mass.— Copeland & Cooper have dissolved, Mr. Cooper taking the Main street store and Mr. Copeland the greenhouses. Mr. Cooper has bought the Crawford greenhouses, Mr. Crawford retiring from business. Thos. Greaves remains in charge of the greenhouses. 328 The American Florist. Oct. 21. Snbscription, $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, 6 times 5 per cent; IS times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- pljdng only to the back pages. - The AdvertlslnK Department of tbe American Florist Is for Florists, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Ordera tor leu than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to se- cure Insertion In the Issue for the followlngSaturday. Addreu TH E AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. A. B. Howakd's new zinnias will be put on the market next year. Cultivate your bump of caution ; don't be "meat" for the palm swindler. It is believed that sheaves will advance in price on account of the poor grain crop. The indications are that Manetti stocks will be exceedingly scarce this season. Now is the time to prepare to give a chrvsanthemum show of your own. It will prove a trade winner. O. P. Bassett, of Chicago, believes that the cut blooms of Mrs. Bradt carna- tion will not average so good returns as last year because of increased production. Carnation blooms can be safely shipped long distances in glass bottles "hermetic- ally sealed, the flowers being quite fresh in appearance and of good lasting quality after unpacking. The Allegheny hollyhock was a boon to many dealers the past season for the reason that it blooms freely from seed the first year if sown early. The severe winter cleaned out the autumn sown lants in many sections. It is an interesting fact that the white chrysanthemum Mrs. Jerome Jones was cultivated by our growers about half a dozen years before it produced a yellow sport, and then it produced yellow sports simultaneously at many widely separated points. The managers of the New York Botan- ical Garden have adopted resolutions expressing their sense of loss in the deaths of Cornelius Vanderbilt, their first presi- dent, and Hon. Chas. P. Daly, who was a willing worker throughout the con- structive period of the garden. Referring to thrips, a careful experi- menter recommends pyrolignite of nicotine, one part of the pyrolignite to ninety of water, applied in the form of spray, as an efficacious remedy and pre- ventative. We shall be pleased to hear from any grower who may have tried it. Lilium Rubelltim. A circular on this plant and its culture, apparently written by G. W. Rogers, of Yokohama, Japan, is being circulated in the trade. The author, however, is none other than our esteemed friend Peter Barr, of London, England. It is unfortunate that Mr. Barr was not given credit for the valuable information which this cir- cular conveys. With all due respect to Mr. Rogers, the opinion of Mr. Barr on this and other bulbous plants is the more significant. Chrysanthemum Society Committees. The committees judging seedling chrys- anthemums will be in session October 7, 1-1-, 21 and 28, November -t, 11, 18 and 25. Exhibitors should make their entries, for which a fee of $2 is charged for each variety entered, to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be shown. All exhibits forwarded to the following addresses, express charges pre- paid, will receive careful consideration: Boston, Mass., A. H. Fewkes, Horti- cultural Hall, Tremont street. New York, N. Y., E. Dailledouze, care New York Cut Flower Co., 119 West Twenty-third street. Philadelphia, Pa., A. B. Cartledge, 1,")14 Chestnut street. Cincinnati, O., A. Witterstaetter, care Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Fourth and Walnut streets. Chicago, III, C. W. Johnson, care Illinois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash avenue. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. Greenhouse Building. Pine Bush, N. Y.— F. T. Howell, house 10x86. Whitestone, N. Y. — Louis Dupuy, two houses 25x425, three houses 25x218. Woburn, Mass — F. E. Gustin, range of houses. Ivoryton, Conn.— Judge Walkley, one greenhouse. Barre, Yt.— Chas. Emslie, two com- mercial houses. North Andover, Mass.— J. G. Chad- wick & Sons, one greenhouse 4-0x224. South Lawrence, Mass.— G. W. Wells, one conservatory. Mystic, Conn.— H. M. Fitch, one car- nation house. Rutland, Vt.— C. H. Miles, three com- mercial houses. Cazenovia, N. Y.— F. G. Lee, one con- servatory. Antrim, N. H.— Dr. Cooley, one con- servatory. Coeridge, 0.— A. M. Coe, house 18x50. Owatonna, Minn. — Lord & Johnson, one house. Helpful Reminders. Your salesroom or front house should be fitted up and arranged to display to advantage the best you have to offer. Do not try to show all you have at once, however. Palms and ferns are best adapted for the permanent decoration of such a house but asparagus and other foliage plants may be used with eflect. Arrange the plants so that a few speci- men chrysanthemums may be raised on stands to show conspi.'uously with a background of green. After your custo- mer has admired them, should he want something not displayed, invite him into the houses, where you should be able to meet his wants. You must have a room in which to show seasonable stock. You may have pretty things in several out of the way corners but if you wish to sell them you must let the people see them. Hydrangeas should all be housed, and potted carefully in the very best soil you have. The plants prefer at present a temperature cool enough to prevent new growth but the proper ripening of the foliage is necessary, for the nutriment stored for the starting of new growths is produced by the natural ripening pro- cesses. If short of room the space under the edge of a bench will do with a fair light, provided there is not much drip from above and no heating pipes near by. Many rules are given for growing this plant but the important point is to pre- serve the old foliage until it has dried without allowing either decay or wilting to take place. Lopezia rosea should receive its final shift now and the plants should be placed a good distance apart and raised on a stand or inverted pot to permit some of the stems to droop. Solanuro Seaforthianum should also have an opportunity to droop as it is then extremely valuable in boxes of assorted flowers. After cutting it should stand in water over night before use. C. B. W. Comine Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply .iny omis- sions from Ibis iist.l Chicago, Nov. 7-11.— Cbrysanthemum show. Hort. Society of Chicago. Willis N. Rudd, Ass't Seo'y, Room 33, 185 Dearborn St. Galvbston, Tex., Nov. 14-15.— First floral fair, ladies of Galveston. Mrs. Christopher Dart, Sec'y. Boston, Mass., Nov. 7-10.— Chrysanthemum show, Massachusetts Hort. Society. Robert Man- niug, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall. Newport, R. I., Nov. 14-16.— Chrysanthemum show, Newport Hort. Society. Alex. Maclellan, Sec'y. Worcester, Mass., Nov. 8-9.- Chrysanthemum show, Worcester County Hort. Society. A. A. Hi.icon, Sec y. 18 Front St. PouGHKBEPsiE. N.Y.. Nov. 8 10. — Annual exhibi- tion, Dutchess County Hort. Society. W. G. Gomersall, Sec'y, Fishkill. Tarrttowk. N. Y., Nov. 10-11.— Chrysanthe- mum show, Tarrytown Hort. Society. Wm. Mc- Cord, Sec'y. Providence, R. I., Nov. 9-10.— Chrysanthemum show, Rhode Island Hort. Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 61 Westminster St., Providence. RUFFALO. N. Y.. February 15-16. 190O.— Exhibi- tion American Carnation Society. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa., Sec'y. New York, N. Y.. Marcli and June, 190O.— First exhibitions American Rose Society. Paul M. Pierson. Scarborough, N. Y., Sec'y. Brockton, Mass., Nov. 1-3. — Exhibition of Brockton Gardeners' and Florists* Club. Walter E. Baker, Sec'y, Box 220, Campello. Mass. Waco, Texas, Nov. 15-17. Fourth Chrysanthe- mum show, Texas St*te Floral Society. Miss Bella Heer, Sec'y, Waco, Texas. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 14-18. — Cbrysanthemum show, St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schruy, Sec'y. 4101 Pennsylvaniaaveni e. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 7-11. — Annual exhibi- tion, Pennsylvania Hort. Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Honicultural Hall, Broad street. Baltimore, Md.. Nov. 13-18.— Chrysanthemum show. Gardeners' Club. J. J. Perry, Sec'y, 36 W. Lexington street. Hartford, Conn., Nov. 7-10. — Cbrysanthemum show, Connecticut Hort. Society. C. H. Boykett, Sec'y, Hartford. Madison, N. J., Nov. 7-8.— Pall show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Chas. II. Atkins, Sec'y, Madison. Elmira, N. v., Nov. 14-15. Cbrysanthemum show, Elmira Hort. Society. R. R. Stockdale, .Sec'y. Oranoe, N. J., Nov. 15.— Show of New Jersey Floricultural Socletv, J. B. Davis, Secv, Orange. Troubles of Petunia Roots. Ed. Am, Florist:— I'nder separate cover I am sending you some roots taken from a double petunia which I lifted from the garden. It was planted where last year I had some roses which I was sus- picious were infested with eel worms. Please give probable causeof the peculiar growth of roots? Do eel worms attack other plants than roses? U. P. The peculiar growths on the petunia roots received from 'T. P." are root galls, which have been produced by nematodes, or eel worms, .\fter their attack on the roses on the same ground last season they doubtless remained in the soil. These worms also injure toma- toes, cucumbers, violets, petunias and numerous other economic and orna- mental plants. There are many species of nematodes, but it is probable that the "root knot" disease is always caused by the species Heterodera radicola, which also attacks other parts as well as the roots. B. T. Galloway. tSgg. The American Florist. 329 Omaha. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FLORISTS' CLUI). — ELECTION OF OFFICERS. — REPORT OF SECRETARY HENDERSON. The Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Club held its annual meeting October 12 in its new hall at 141. "i Farnani street There was a large attendance and much good fellowship. In the election of officers President J. J. Hess and Secretarj- Louis Henderson were retained, Sam. Faulkner was chosen vice-president, J. H. Hadkin- son, treasurer, George Swoboda, Paul Paulson and Wm. Ellsworth, trustees. Secretary Henderson presented his report, which told, in poetic language, of the prosperity which has attended the club during the past twelve months and of the good work which has been done in the interests of floriculture and by uniting the trade in Nebraska and Iowa in the fraternal spirit which has pervaded the eleven meetings which the club has held. Sympathetic resolutions were adopted upon the demise of Mrs. John Ederer. Resolutions of New Jersey Society. Following are the resolutions upon the demise of Wm. Macmillan adopted by the New Jersey Floricultural Society: Whereas, In the death of William Macmillan, superintendent of the Essex County Parks and one of our active members, not only this society, but the whole community, has sustained a great and irreparable bereavement; there- fore be it Resolved, That we lament a valued fellow-member, and a kindly and sympa- thetic man seeking unceasingly for oppor- tunities to advance floriculture, the art for which we all labor and in which he had risen to a recognized prominence. Resolved, That we cherish with loving recollection the memory of his bright example, of his pure and generous nature, of his tender solicitude tor the material success of others, of that gentle and con- siderate disposition that during a long and unselfish life, accompanied the strict- est integrity, the highest honor and the most exalted piety. Resolved, Thatthe secretary be directed to transmit to the family of the deceased a copy of these resolutions and that they be included in the minutes of this meeting. Cataloeues and Cot Flower Price Lists Received. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, Iowa, birds and aquarium supplies; Suzuki & lida, New York, N. Y., bulbs, seeds and plants; Harlan P. Kelsey, Boston, Mass., trees, shrubs and plants; Lee's Summit Star Nurseries, Lee's Summit, Mo., trees, shrubs and plants; W. K. Nelson, Augusta, Ga., roses; The Cassel Nurserv Co., North Clayton, Ohio, fruit trees; W, J. Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon, England, carnations; Abendroth Bros., New York, N. Y., boilers; Shreveport La. Nurseries, Shreveport, La., fruit trees; W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., cut flowers and flo- rists' supplies; Lake \"iew Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. \'., cut flowers and flo- rists' supplies; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, Onio, cut flowers; Bas- sett & Washburn, Chicago, cut flowers and florists' supplies; Welch Bros., Bos- ton, Mass., cut flowers; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; Wm. F. Kast- ing, Buffalo, N. Y'., cut flowers; J. B. Deamud, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers and florists' supplies. Resolutions of Nebraska and Iowa Florists. At a meeting of the Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Club October 12 the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, It has been the will of Almighty God, by the hand of death, to take from our midst Mrs. John Ederer, be it Resolved, That the members of the Nebraska and Iowa Florists' Club feel a personal grief in her death and a loss to the community. Resolved, That we tender Mr. Ederer and family our sympathy in the sorrow they are called to bear. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the minutes and that a copy be transmitted to the family of the deceased. OBITUARY. CHAS. BATES. The recent demise of Charles Bates is chronicled at Hingham, Mass., as the result of disease of the heart. Mr. Bates was a veteran of the Civil War, aged 58 years, and had been in the florist business at Hingham for twenty years. CHAS. wiese. Charles Wiese, who has, for the past ten years, been gardener upon the W. W. Law estate, one of the finest at Yonkers, N. Y., died at Ossining Hospital on October 6. Cancer was the cause of death. Mr. Wiese was 50 years of age and was well known in his profession. W. A. FERRIS. William A. Ferris, nurseryman at Darien, Conn., died quite suddenly on October 6 while visiting at the home of his father at South Norwalk. He was 35 years ot age and his untimely demise was the result of a cold which quickly devel- oped into congestion of the lungs. C. W. REHBEIN. Charles William Rehbein died at his home 115 Washington street, New Haven, Conn., October 6, after a brief illness, with pneumonia. The deceased had a fine business on Howard avenue. He was not married but leaves three broth- ers and two sisters. He was a member of Humboldt Lodge, I. O. O. F., and Con- necticut Rock Lodge, F. and A. M., the latter conducting the largely attended funeral on Sunday, Octobers. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery. SITUATIONS, WANTS FOR SALE. tlon. Cash mu8t aooompsny order. Plant adra. noc admitted under tbis head. Every paid subscriber to the amirioan Florist for the year isau Is euutled to a ave-llne want adv. (situations only) free to be naed at any time dorinff the year. SITUATION WANTED -Store or greenhouse, a designer and sale&man. Best of references H S. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— Rose grower; 10 years' ex- perience In largest commercial places. Best ref- erences. Address OHM. care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By young florist on com- mercial place: ti years' e.xperlence. Good refer- ences. John Chhistensen, 3886th Ave., New York. QITUATION WANTBD-Prlvate place, by Bngll«h- Pltuburg. Pa. SITUATION WANTBD-As fo'eman, capable of taking charge: good grower of rosea and general stock: Id years In laut position, growing for Chicago market, or could fill a prIPBte place Iteferences Ad- dress Wm KlllhllAM. Box 111. Majwood. III. SITUATION WANTKD-By Hrst c ass norlst and gardener; ^1 years' experience. -'I'J yeers old. mar- ried. 2 children. German. Last position wss as head gardener of a large government esiabllnhment Pri- vate or commercial. Best of references. Address C K. P. O. Box «, Leavenworth. Kana. w ANTKI)-A BOod. youriK uiai Kfeenhouaes foate w&ges. P A I' C, care work around W^ condition. Address 3 8, care Aiuerlean Klorfet. WANTED— All-around man with JudBment and experience; InduPtrlous and reliable: caoable of tailing charRe. J.T.Williamson, Memphte, Tenn. ANTED-Slnele man with experience In rose growing; $18 a month a d b^ard lo start. Ad- Morton grove Gubenhocses, Morton Grove, I!K W W^ WANTED— Catalogs of seeds nursery and florists' supplies. Also from four to five hundred feet of4 Inch pipe. State price. TJ cokbrey, 1409-1411 W. Madison St . Chicago. WANTED— Two experienced rose growers: must fully understand cutting and syringing roaes A'so wanted one man for firing steam boilers. Ad- dress e. 8IMP.SON. Bdgely, Bucks Co , Pa. WANTED— A good steady man who understands the growing of roses, carnations and general stock Wages 125 00 per month with board and room Address MlCaU;**-' t^ara Ama,t.iar> Cln..,..* care American Florist. W^ with opportunity to learn faU line of commer- cial work-retail, wholneale. mall Address with full particulars. Vaughans Seed Store. Box *'&S, Chicago. WANTKD-A partner with some capital to take half Interest In my business; have now 7 000 ft. of slass, A good chance for a good man : must Ctime well recommended and understand the buslnesB of growing roses, carnations, 'mums ai d bedding plants. WANTED AT ONCE-Good propagator of general stock, with knowledge of crowing roses and carnations and all-around man of pleasant addre-s G JOd references as to character and ability. Salary. $30 per month with room and bnard to start: If satle- factory, $36 for second month UQ for third month or mi,re. German preferred, but not absolutely neces- sary. J. D. Pritessn'ER, Galveston, Tex FOR SALE— Good plant and cut flower business. 10.000 feet glass, good market warden of 10 acres; good live town of 12 000 R^aeon for selling, death of owner. Mrs Julia Steinhacsek. Adrar., Pittsburg, Kan. GARDENER WANTED To take charge of our green- houses. Excellent opening for the right man. W. N. RUDD, Mount Greenwood, III. \ RARF r.HANr.F The proprietor of a n It^HL VflimitjL. well-established place of 1.5,000 square feet of glass in a town of 60,000, about 60 miles from Philadelphia, desires to retire and will sell his stock, all in fine shape, and lease the place for a number of years to party who is reliable and who has small capital. This Is a profltxble retail business, of which further partic- byTd"r&'?f.'' . . . ROBERT CRAIO & SON, Mariiet and 49th Sts.. PH LADELPHIA. BEAUTY GROWER. We have a good place for a first-class grower of American Beauties, and no place at all for an inefficient man. If you are our kind, apply to M WEILAND. EVANSTON. ILL. FOR SALE OR RENT. 10,000 FEET OF GLASS, Commercial place of..... R. D. BAKER, Box 122, Canon City, Colo. 330 The American Florist. Oct. Cincinnati. GOOD BUSINESS. — CHRYSANTHEMUMS ON IN FORCE. — MEETING OF THE CLUB. — SELECTION OF JUDGES. — A GOOD SPECI- MEN OF ASPARAGUS. — ROBERTSON TO LEAVE. Social events, weddings and funerals have used up nearly all available flowers the past week and the stores have done a good business. Chrysanthemums are coming in freely and will soon have pos- session of the market. Julius Schuman, of Newport, Ky., had some well grown Bergmann pot plants in market and will cut his first yellow and white Robinson this week. Roses have been quite equal to the demand, with prices firm. Carna- tions have advanced in price to $1.50, which is considered a good figure at this time of the year. Violets are more plen- tiful but there is only a light demand. Princess of Wales makes the best show- ing. On Saturday, October 14, the regular monthly meeting of the Society of Cin- cinnati Florists was held, with President VVm. Murphy in the chair. The various committees reported and after the regu- lar routine business had been transacted some time was taken up in selecting judges for our monthly shows, which are to be held on a more elaborate scale than in previous years. Theo. Bock, Fred. VValz and Geo. Corbett were chosen. The schedule for the ensuing season was distributed and was well received. Any one wishing a copy may apply to the secretary, Geo. Bartlett, 34 Main street. W. Robertson, gardener toG. G. Schmitt- lapp, had on exhibition a specimen plant of Asparagus Sprengerii with sprays six feet long. Mr. Robertson will soon leave to accept a position as fore- man at theColgateHoytgrounds, Oyster Bay, L. I., and we regret very much to have him go. H. Schwakz. Wbol^ale flower/\arK?|?) Cincinnati, Oct. 19 Bo§e«, Beauty 10.OOS25.00 Bnae, Bridesmaid 3 UU(S S.UO Meteor s.OOia 5.00 Perle 3 00® 4 00 ''»matlons . 1.00® 2 CO Lllyof the Valley i 00 NarclBBUs 4.00 ChryBanthemums 10.00@16 00 emllax 10.00® 12.50 Adlantnm 1. 00 CommoD ferns., .15 BT. LOUIS, Oct 19 Boses, Beauty 8 00®20.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3.00® 6.00 Perle 3.00® 6 00 rarnatlons 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 4 00® 6 00 VloleU 40® .60 Bmllal 12.6O@16.0O Adlantum 1.00 Asparagus 60.00«76.00 Mn-WAUKII, Oct. 18. Bosea, Beaaty,lonK perdoz. 2.50® 3 00 medium " " 1 60® 2.00 short •• " .60® 1.00 Bride. Bridesmaid 4 00® 6.00 Perle 3 00® 6.00 Meteor 4.00® ti.OO Kalserlo 6.00® 8 00 Carnations, fancy 1.60® 2.00 Adlantum 1 00 Common ferns 25 BmllBX 16.00 AsparaKus 00.00 PlTTSBCTlO, Oct. 19. Boses, Beauty 5.00@35.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® II. 00 Meteor 2.00® li.OO Kalserln 4 00® 8.00 Perle 2.0O® 4.00 " Cusln 2,00® 4 00 Carnations 1 00® 1.60 Uly of the valley 3 00® 4 OO violeiB. double oo® 1 25 Calirorola 30® .Wl Chrysanthemums S.00®I6 00 Bmllax.. 16.00 Wlldemllax per case 8.e0®U.00 Adiamum ; 75® 1.00 Hardy ferns :10 Asparagus, bunches 86 Btrlngf 86to60o *' Bprengerll, bunches.. .85to 76c r ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Beginning October 15th, the forcing i of Lily of the Valley will be com- X menced at the Rosebank Nurseries, X and shipping will begin three weeks X later. From that time on Valley Z will constitute one of the special products of Rosebank x and will be constantly on hand, both summer and winter, i VALIEY. \ It is the intention of the management to make the t Rosebank Nurseries headquarters for this product, and to 5 that end a special offer of three dollars per hundred has \ been made to the trade on a contract for a year's supply. t This offer is now withdrawn, and a new price of $3.50 per J hundred is made to hold through- t out the year to regular customers. w. a. mcfadden. CINCINNATI. CHRYSANTnCMUMS! Handling as we do the finest stock that comes to the Chicago market, we are able at all times to supply your wants no matter what grade or price. J- J- J- ^ Violets, gs:''\-5^''"'.'^- OrfhidC Cattleyas. $5.00 per doz high-grade stock a specialty. Dendrobiums, 3.00 Vdlivy, always on hand. KOoVO, f^^nnstlAnC a very large quantity Ldl lldllUIIO, of standard sorts. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS OF FANCY CARNATIONS. We can supply everthing in season. ...J. D. UtAIVIlJll, ILLINOIS CUT rLOWtR CO, 51 Wabash Ave., - - - - CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Cut Flowers 70S PENN AVE. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Florists' Supplies G. L. HUSCROFT & GO. Wbolesile Florists, 444 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. HOLTON&HUNKELGO. JH WHOLESALE FLORISTS. ^^ p. 0. Box 103. MILWAUKEE. WIS. .«; Cincinnati., frank w. ball. Cut Flower Co., cfN^iNNAU'-o. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the tine illustra- tions used in the American Florist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. If You Have Stock To Sell... the best way to make that tact known to the trade is by regular advertising in _, . r-«* • ^ Give it a trial. ... I Hc Americaii Florist. i8gg. The American Florist. 331 CUT FLOWERS We oan flil all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Price List. AriBRICAN BEAUTY 30-Xi-in. stem per doz. , $3. SO 24 " " 2.50 12 1.50 1.00 WE NOW CLOSE AT 6:30 P. M. nETEOR per 100, 4.00 to 15.00 BRIDBSilAID " d.UOto 4.00 BRIDE ■' S.OOto 4.00 LA PRANCE " 4.00 to 5.00 PERLS " S.OOto 4.00 CARNATIONS " 1.50to2.00 Quotutions subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. DAYS AND HOLIDAYS AT NOON. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, I Wholesale Florists. ♦ .^^^ CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. .^ ■>« .^ \ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHIO.A.OO. I STRICTLY PURE SHEEP MANURE, ♦ gathered weekly at Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Order your supply now. ♦ PER TON. S15.00; PER 1000 LBS.. S8.00. FULL LINE OF ALL [ Fall Bulbs Of AU Kinds. Write for quot- ations on your wants now. J^ WE ARE NOW CUTTING NEW Jt Brides, Maids and Beauties.... GEO. A. KlItL, Pekin, III. G. Van BOChOVC & BrO., Growers. KALAMAZOO, MICH. Fresh A No. i Stock. TRY US. Now Ready! The American Florist Company's .. seiymen & Seeds- men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.5«J« 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. There are buyers for all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe Bride 3 " BrldeBmald 3 Perle 3 " Meteor 4. '* Kalsertn 4 La France 4. ramatlons 1. Violets, double BlDgle 1.00 00® 4 00 00® 4.00 .00@ 4.0O .00® 5.00 00® a 00 .00® 5 00 .60® 2.00 35® I. to ,86® .75 OU® 5 00 Lily of the valley 4 Cattley«9 per dozen 5 00 Uendroblume •■ " 3.00 ChrysanthemumB. medium 4.00® 8 OO long 1500®20.00 Mignonette 1.0Oa» 2 OO Adlantom 50@ 1.00 Common ferns .15 Fancy Ferns .:* Bmllai 10 00®15.00 ABparaene 50.00 TEXAS SEED and FLORAL GO. Wholesale Florists, ^ ■ -" TEXAS. Consignments of choice Roses and Carnations solicited We wish to make arrangements with a few first-class growers for regular consignments. Correspondence solicited. Tell them where yon saw the ad. E. H. Hunt THE -010 RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- GUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CniCAGO. Wholesale Dealers and An A dMia«jkMA Growers of ||UI rlOWGrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL -?? Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- lng:ton St., Chicago. Write for Bpeolal qnotstlonB on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 47 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. (S? Consignments solicited «. a. PRINCE & CO. WDoiGsaie Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attentlos paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. KENNICOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. 9-21 RANDOLPM St CM I CAO O Tell vour wants in the American Florist. :32 The American Florist. Oct. 21, Samuel %. PennoGK. Wholesale Florist , 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA, AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER 16th. WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:01 A. M. MONDAYS TO 10:00 P. M. SATURDAYS. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all riorlsts' Supplies. t»rloe» X^±mt.» nx^Llled. e^ :Brona.«iei«a. St., :BOSTOKr, ajLAS® CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, " """"Tost'S'^' Si'l^l' ''"•*' WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Consignments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all flowers sold. Sales reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener if required. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Strings 10 feet longf, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. nth St.. Telep hone 63-64. PniLADELPniA. Orders by mall. telCRraph or telephone wlU receive prompt attenttoD. GoDBlgnmeDtB of Kood atock aollclted. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Large,. Grower^or.. (-^^ flOWerS Give us au order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO. |^~LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE GALAX LEAVES AND LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. To Dealers Outside ol N. Y. State: Choice (ittliix $0.« per M Choice Leuuothoe 2.00 Special prices to J. N. PRITCHARD, wholesale dealers. ju, pa,|j, |^, c. It is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the f^f^<^ ....American Florist when you write to an advertiiier. Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe PHILADBLPHIA, Oct. 18. BoaeB.Tea 2.00® 3.00 •' extra 4.00® 5 00 Beauty, extra I6.00®30.00 firsts 10 00615.00 seconds 6.00@10.00 CamatlODS 75® 1.50 fancy 1.00® 2.00 Uly of the TaUey 3.00® 4 00 AsparaKUs 35 0(l@50.00 BOSTON, Oct. 18. Bosea. Beauty, select 10.00®35.00 ordinary 3 00® 6.00 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.003 4 00 Kalserin 2 00® 4 00 Carnations, ordinary 1 00® 1 50 fancy 1 60® 2 50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Violets, single and double 60® .75 Chrjsanthemums 1.00® 8 00 special 12.00®18.00 Cosmos 1 00 Smllax 10.00®12.00 Asparagus . 60.00 Adiantum. .75® 1.00 GIVE US A TRIAL.! WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Mfll C VACTIMIS Wholesale Com- nffli ri KAdlinUf mission Florist, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, UZZ PINE STREET, ^^ ST. LOUIS, MO. "A complete line of Wire Ueslgrxift. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS. '^'"^Ph^oTk^Ss^si d. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1^-26 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. Successor to WM. C. SfMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET. Phone 1-42 69-A. PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. EDWIN ft. PflRKER, Wholesale Florist, 2408 Rosewood St., - PHILADELPHIA. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets solicited. Wm. J. Moore, WHOLESALE FLORIST , 36 South 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments ol First-Class stock solicited. I^-I shonl.l like toli.-iir from a lew ^..oil i-arna- tiun '..'rowers. Long Distance Phone. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, J« J« J« St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. B OSTON F LORISTS' E XCHANGE.... HEADQUARTERS for choice Roses, Violets, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. /, . , c , , V 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. Consisnments Solicited..... ,. ^^ cohbi^, i-ro,.. Telephone 2385 iSgg. The American Florist. 333 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Tolephone No. 199« Madison Sqo J. k:. ivrvX^Ejiv, ...Wholesale Flori<*t... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. ~'"'t?'?"fo'i''aJt,I,Sir '"• 57 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY. TIIOMAS YOINQ, Jr. Wholesale Florist , ITew Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN. -as^ FLORIST Roses shipped to all points. <^ Price List on applicUion. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price list on application. THE RECOCNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note or this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 561 Madieon Square. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 MadlsoD Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock £very Afomlse DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florist. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE Commission Florists NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT 42 West 28th Street, Telephone 2065 Madison iqr. NEW YORK CITY. Always mention the. American Florist whftn WTitine advertisers. Choice Carnations Choice Roses .^ .M Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY Xew Telepbone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale [lower/\arKjfe NBW ¥ORK. Oct. 18. 00@25.00 .00® 6 00 bm 4.00 00® 4,10 60® ;.oo 00® 2.00 50® 4 10 .eu® 1 00 00g25 OO 00®36 00 ooia 8 OO 0f®350O *' Sprengerl,perdoz. bunches 1@1 50 Adlantum 30® .50 BUFFAIO, Oct. 19. Bosea. Beanty 3. Bride, Brtdesmald, Meteor 2. Perle. NIphetoi 2 Bosefl, Beanty select 10. " *' ordinary 2 Bridesmaid, Bride, Morgan Kalserln, Meteor 1 Carnations " fancy 1. Lily of the valley 2 VlolHs Chrysanthemums 6 Cattleyas 25. Vlo'ets Tuberoses., Bmllax . . . , 00@35 00 OC® B.OO OC® 4.00 00® 6.00 60® 1 25 ,50® 2.00 00® 4.00 ,50® 1 00 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. GALAX LEAVES. $1.25 per 1000. Price in quantity on application. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK CITY. It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an adveiliser. ROSES. VIOLETS. JULIUS LANG 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. Telephone C80 Madison Square. The New York Cut Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. GEORGE SALTFORD. Wholesale Cominission Dealer in ^ .^ ...Violets... 50 W. 29th St., ^ NEW YORK. Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq. Ford Bros... at vj< Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone, 157 Madison Sq, |V|. A. HART, COMMISSION FLORIST, Can suppl.v CHKYSANTHEMCMS In best ciuality and any quantity. VIOLETS too. 44 WEST 29TH STREET. Tel, 325 M adison Square, NEW YOf?K. GREEN GALAX, '"'V.^v^^i^^''- FINEST BRONZE S£~^ Api'KKs- tbe Introducer. HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont Bldg., BOSTON, MASS. Remember us to our advertisers. NOW ^M UM'S THE WORD. _ , , SIZES. Z\|_l_ COLORS. '^•~*~ PRICES. PACKED CAREFULLY. EDW. C. HORAN, ,181^: 47 WEST 28TM ST., NEW YORK. Cyj F LOWERS AI W HOLESALE. VIOLETS, in any quantity, Special or Ordinary. 334 The American Florist. Oct. 21. The pEED TRsije- AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. AtlX^NDER RODGERS. Pres ; ALBERT MCCn,- LouQH. Vloe-Pres ; 8. !■'. Willarb, Wetherstleld, Conn., Sec'y and Treae. The yield of onion seed is surprisingly less than was anticipated, due to mildew. Visited Chicago: J. A. Robinson, representing Jerome B. Rice & Co., of Cambridge, N. Y. Visiting New York.— S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn., secretary American Seed Trade Association. The sugar beet crop in the vicinity of Kalamazoo, Mich., will be short, but the prospects are much better than they were a few weeks ago. H. Cheeseman, representative of the Cox Seed Co., of New Y'ork and San Francisco, is on crutches, having been in a runaway accident while on a visit to Watertown, N. Y. L. L. May & Co., have recently pub- lished a Spanish seed catalogue for the extension of their trade to our new island possessions and the South and Central American republics. Navy or pea beans have advanced to $1.60 from about $1. There seems to be but few carried over and the new crop is short. For December delivery, however, they are selling a little lower. Arthur H. Luck, late with the J. A. Everitt Seed Co., of Indianapolis, passed through Chicago enroute to DesMoines, Iowa, where he will take charge of the mail order department of the Iowa Seed Co. The tomato seed crop in Michigan will not turn out as good as indicated in our last issue. The damage done by the frost of October 1 has been found to be much more serious than at first appeared and it will shorten the anticipated yield very materially. Definite figures, how- ever, cannot be had as yet. Long Island Seed Crops. The Long Island seed crops of 1899 have been the most complete failure we have ever known here. An unusually cold winter, during which the tempera- ture reached a much lower point than we usually experience, resulted in the rotting of about one half of the heads from over- freezing. As a consequence the acreage this summer was cut down, and the stock which was planted was not in first class condition. The seeding season, from April 1 to August 1, proved to be exceptionally dry. So severe had this drought become in June, at the time when the crop most needed rain, that only a small percentage of the seed pods filled, and the result has been a crop aver- aging about fifteen per cent of what we might reasonably expect under ordinary conditions. L. Comer in Flaxseed. Flaxseed at $1.30 a bushel is twenty- five cents higher'than it was during the first week in October It looks as though flaxseed was cornered. According to reputed authority, Armour & Co. and Counselman were covering their shorts freely Tuesday and an advance of eight cents a bushel attended the operations. It is generally understood that the American Linseed Oil Company and the "Little Quakers," as the traders refer to Albert Dickinson & Co., have carried on the bull campaign. These companies have a habit, grown out of the necessities of business, of keeping men busy just before the flax harvest, taking samples of maturing flax from all sections of the country, counting the seeds in the pods of a few stalks in each sample, figuring the average from which the sample was taken and carrying on the deductions to such a fine point that an excellent esti- mate of the crop of the season is in their possession long before the harvest. It is shown that the stock of flaxseed in this city is 98,000 bushels, as compared with 410,000 bushels a year ago. — Chicago Journal. Detroit. THE florists' CLUB MAKES THE MOST OF AN OUTING. — VISIT TO SEVERAL GOOD GROWERS.— THINGS THAT WERE SEEN. — STATE OF TRADE. — PLAN FOR CO OPERA- TIVE PURCHASE. Thirty members of the Florists' Club shared the pleasures of the first outing of the season on Thursday of last week. Leaving Breitmeyer's store at two o'clock we first visited Geo. A. Rackham's place, where the neatness in all his houses brought out many words of commenda- tion. Four large houses are devoted to carnations. Cerise Queen and Scott being more largely grown than the other vari- eties, which are white Daybreak, Flora Hill and G. H. Crane. All "were planted early and are already producing fine flowers with long stems. A house of early chrysanthemums, which are extra fine, will soon be cut and the beds planted with carnations. Another house is given to cyclamens, which are always a success here. Two houses are devoted to aspar- agus and small ferns and one to late chiysanthemums, which will later be used for longiflorum lilies. Mr. Rack- ham is a strong advocate of solid beds and butted glass, and the excellent con- dition of the stock in all his houses seems to justify his theories. Breitmeyer's Mack avenue greenhouses were next visited. This branch of their establishment is in charge of Chas. Breit- meyer, whose skill as a grower is shown in all his houses, where thousands of palms, ferns and lilies are grown, and what is deserving of special mention is the splendid stock of poi^isettias. The popularity of this flower Jiere is shown by the fact that although they have over 3,000 plants Mr. Breitmeyer regrets that he has not still more to meet the demands of his retail trade. We next repaired to Pfeifier's gardens near by, where, under the v'alms and banana trees of the large conservatory, supper was served, after which bowling and card playing was indulged in until a late hour. The bright, warm days of the past week have greatly increased the local supply of flowers. Roses are now quite plentiful, carnations in fair supply and chrysanthemums fast making their ap- pearance in the stores. Trade is brisk and improving daily and supply and demand are pretty well balanced. The club meeting Wednesday evening was well attended and the matter of local co-operative purchase was the chief subject of discussion, many signifying their willingness to avail themselves of the benefits that the plan offers. Richard Irvine, of Bay City, was a vis- itor last week. J. F. S. Whitestone, N. Y.— Hitchings & Co. have been securing some very good busi- ness here, building a range of 37,riOO leet for Louis Dupuy and the furnishing heat- ing and ventilating apparatus for three new houses 17x100, built byj. McMullen. Milwaukee. ENCOURAGING STATE OF THE MARKET. — BEAUTIES IN DEMAND. — YOLK MAKES A HIT. — VISITORS. Warm, bright weather has brought stock in just a trifle faster than was wanted for one or two days, but not fast enough to break prices. Violets are quite plentiful; the larger singles are at present most desirable. Early chrysan- themums are well received. American Beauties sell about as clean as anything which ever came to this market. Some grades were scarce this week on account of a large number being used for the McKinley banquet; it would seem that $12 a plate would afford good quality blooms. Mr. Volk is sending out a very taking box of mixed flowers, consisting of one Beauty and one fine Kaiserin, a bunch of marguerites, spiays of lemon verbena, a bunch of single violets, heliotrope and Asparagus Sprengerii. The Boston fern is in demand and good potted plants are becoming scarce. Recent visitors were A. J. Fidler, Racine, Wis.; Mr. Ohlman, Calumet, Mich., and John Muno, Rogers Park, 111. C. B. W. PoNTiAC, Mich.— A. B. Lewis is in fine shape for the winter and has a splendid stock of chrysanthemums with which he proposes to make a public show. Utica, N. Y.— F. E. Shaw has leased the store at 244 Genesee street and will fit it up as a fine flower store. W. J. Crowe has leased the business of his father, Peter Crowe, established in 1872, and has opened a handsome store at 4 Lafayette street. WIBOLTT'S "SNOWBALL Genuine Danish Seeds ONLY DMtKCT FKOM R. WIBOLTT, Seed Grower, NAKSKOV, DENMARK. SPECIALTIES: Cabbage Bald Head and Cauliflower Wiboltt's Snowball. Awarded blgbest prize at St Petersburg In May, 1891>. LILY OF TUK VALLEY HIPS. ALM (z(b€4Z< on hand 100 1000 8000 Phoenix tenuis $.75 $5.00 »13 50 pumila I.OO 8.00 22.50 reclinata 75 5.00 13.50 Corypha auslralis 75 5.00 13.50 Pandanus utilis 1.25 10.00 27.50 J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH CODE AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION In either ■tiff or lleilbleaoTer. addribb ordbbbto AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO. i8gg. The American Florist. :i;i5 FALL BOOK '«" FLORISTS READY. Please ask to r it. ***** FREESIAS FIRST QUALITY $5.50 GOOD BLOOMING SIZE 3.50 CALLAS FIRST SIZE. I'4 to n'j-inch. Lilium Harrisii .VrlOO I'.T 1000 $4.50 $40.00 Chinese Sacred Lilies TliH t.cst sellini; bulb for n-t:ul countiT tradr. $4.50 per 100. Write for [.rices per 1000. ONLY WESTERN AGENTS FOR ASMUS' *' LIBERTY ROSE." YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO: 84-86 RandolDli St. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS Dutch Bulbs AND LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS for Forcing and Outdoor planting. Florists and Dealers are invited to send for Trade List now ready. J.MTHORBURN&CO. (late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK GALLA yETHIOPIGA Fine, well- cured bulbs; from our own farm in California. circumference. per 100 per 100 EXTRA SELECTED, 6 to 6 in $6.,W $55 00 FIRST-CLASS. 4 to 5 in 4 .=iO 35.00 SECOND SIZE. .S to 4 in 3,50 15.00 300 of one size at 1000 rates. JACKSON & PERKINS CO.. KiroV Perry Watson & Co. CALIFORMAN SEED HOUSE — SPECIALTIES — Onion Seed Lettuce Celery Carrot Salsify Parsnip etc. st Peas Hollyhock Verbenas Asters Mignonette etc. lA GROWN. WH Lima Beans Salt Bush Bromus Grass Bermuda '* clohnson *' etc. ALL CALIFORNIA ( SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA Mention the American Fl(»iBt. VON SIGN: ened ar Shi pi :e&&&&6&&&©&&&&:&&&:&*»&6666&eSi&&;6-:&&&&&&&&&:&&&&&666&&^ .Spkiiai. Ori-Eit true l)ul.-h stock, double trumpet, extra larycf bulbs, sound, well rip- all respects; a late iirriv- nef^essary a reduction in ieklv-41B.00 per 1000 (well worth JIH.OO); by the 100, »1.75, Alliii plena. $1 00 per 100; liiuonip.'iriibilis p|.-nu>,. N5e. per 100; Orange Phunis, ||.K5 pi-r 100; Chinese Narcissus, u-enuine cliinese grown, per bskt. of :«), tl.nO; Paper White arandiflora,»l,00 per 100: Poell.-us ornalus. .fl.OO iier 100; 'rruiii pet major and Prin- ceps, SI. 00 per 100. A tine selection of Tulips named and luixe'I, single and double, the best forcing and bediling \;irieties at low nites. Wrile for special ntfer if interested. Also a large and varied stock of Hyacinths, mixed and named; the bulbs uf these are small this year on account of the unfavorable season, but they are well cured and full age, so that flowering will he O. K. Crocus, Lilies, English and Spanish liis and gen er:il assortment of liulbs for fall planting. Send me a list of your wants. will quote special figures. No trouble to answer inquiries. George C. Watson, rrr^A" Philadelphia. I Cable Address. OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE, per and Walnut Sts. BULB BARGAINS. Per 100 Per 1000 NARCISSUS, true grandi. P. White.,. .$ ,85- $ 7.00 I'oeticus Ornatus 1.00 9.0U Von Sion, Hne flowering bulbs... 1.25 11,00 Trumpet, mixed 75 6.75 Polyanthus, single and double, ,, .75 6.75 .lonquil Carapernelle. mixed 50 4.00 TULIPS, extra Bne bulbs, Single, Belle Alliance 90 7,75 Cottage Maid 1,00 9,00 Due Van Thol, scarlet 75 6,00 rose 1 00 9,00 white 1.25 11.50 true yellow 1,50 13.00 Duchess of Pirma .60 5.50 Keiserkroon 1.00 9.00 La Heine 85 7,50 Proserpine 1.50 13,00 Rosa Mundi 1.30 10.00 Yellow Prince 1.20 10 00 bingle early mixed, finest 65 5,,50 ■' separate colors .75 6,25 Late mixed 75 6.25 CLOSING OUT Dutch and French Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 TULIPS, DOUBLE, mixed 75 6,00 separate colors 85 6,50 Duo Van Thol 85 7.00 Gloria Solis 85 7,00 Imperator Rubrnm 1.50 14,00 Murillo 1,90 17.50 Rex Rubrorum 1.40 12.00 Tournesol 1.50 13.00 Parrots in finest mixture 75 6.50 CROCUS, mixed 35 2,50 CALLA .Kthiopica, 3x5 3.00 25.00 4x6 5.00 SPOTTED CALLA, extra fine bulbs.... 2.50 Lit. Longiflorum will be SCARCE. Order in time. Lil. Harrisii, 5\7. Closing out. 100 $4; case, 400. $15. Japan Lil. Auratum. Rubrum, Album, etc., ready by eud ot mnuth ORDER .SOON. NO OI>D kFMTIA ^FFn Fresh 1899 crop just in from Australia, wh.-re veed ripens in August. NO 01 ULI^ I \l\ OLLU. 1898 seed. Every nut germinative, Belmoreana or Forsteriana, 60c per 100; %i per 1000, Pi ice includes delivery. Sample do7en 2flc. SMILA.K SEED, per oz. 30c.; per ft. $3,50, inclusive delivery. frees: A SEED, pure white, oz. 4Uc.; lb $3 00. SWEET PE.V and other California grown flower seeds, ready by November, .Aas^l^^S I^J- All favorite sorts. Priees same as other good houses. Time to order CYCAS REVOLUTA, FERN BALLS, Iris Ka'rapferi, Paonies, Spiraeas, Roses, etc. H. H. BERGER & CO., ^fR^^^^^^*^ New York. ^^'M^s^'^" CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY Large-flowered English, Large-fl. Splendens, Rolker's Rolker's Giant, 1-32 0Z., $3,.50. Pure white, 100 s., 75c. « oz,, $3,50; 1-16 oz., $1,25. $5,00 oz.; H oz. 90c. Trade pkt,, 50c. Rose, Red, etc., 100 s., 65c, Trade pkt., 25c. Trade pkt., 25o, Benary. r'annell and Sutton's prize strains, dwarf and semi-dwarf, giant-flowering, finest colors and shades; 2M-in., $2 per lOO, $18 per 1000. Pansies, mammoth, 100 colors mixed; Myosotis Alpest. nana Victoria (Forget-me-not), dark blue; Silene peudula compacta, pink and dark red; Daisies (Bellis), giant-flowering. 10 colors mixed; strong plants of each kind. 40c. per 100, $3.50 per 1000. Cash with order. Shellroad Oreenhouse & Seed Co.. Orange, Md. BROWALLIA GIGANTEA. Fine plants to grow on for your Xmas trade. Rooted cuttings $2.00 per 100 Out of 2i4-inch pots, bushy 4.00 Out of 3>4-inch pots, busby 6 00 Samples for lOcts, in stamps, HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa. li your Business Methods are right yoti can make a profit on an advei^sement here. CARNATIONS. Onlv 2000 left, strong, tield-grown plants— McGo'wan and Scott. $3,00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000, Sample, 10 cts. . . -vior-nTs . . 300 California, fleld-srowii, 12 to 15 in. across clumps. J3.00 per 100. Sample, 10c. Speak quick! ALBER T H. BROWN, Vestboro, Mass. Field-Grown Plants. Tidal Wave. M.-Gowan. Morello. Pierson, Meteor, S.-ott. Daybreak. Pingree. .Jubilee anil Dorner, $3,00 'per 100; $25,00 per 1000. Hermosa and H. P. Roses. 110,00 p;r 100, Irish .Tunipers, 15 to 18 inches hiizh. $8,00 per 100. 3 feet hit.'b. $20,00 per 100. JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, ill. The American Florist Company's GftRNftTiONS DIRECTORY contains the names and addresses of the Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada. PRICE. S2.00. 336 The American Florist. Oct. 21, The Nursery TRat^B- AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. W. 3. PKTEKS Pren.: D. 8 Lake, VlcePres. QEOROE C. 8EAGKR, Rochester, N, V.. Sec'y. Prof. S. T. Maynard says that the old varieties of the apple are running out. The plum is now receiving the close attention of orchardistsand nurserymen. W. & T. Smith Co., Rochester and Geneva, report the busiest fall season on record. F. W. Watson & Co., Topeka, Kans., are predicting a sharp rise in the price of apple seedlings. Louisiana parties are preparing to invest $80,000 in a nursery in Madison county, Georgia. M.J. Henry, Vancouver, B. C, is find- ing a ready sale for seeds of the British Columbian broad-leaved maple. The Iowa Agricultural College has been the recipient of a collection of p;co- nies amounting to fifty-eignt named vari- eties from P. S. Peterson & Son, Chicago. G. C. Watson, general agent of the Stoke-Pogis Nurseries, Juniper and Wal- nut streets, Philadelphia, has issued an instructive and well illustrated brochure on landscape gardening for free distribu- tion. The Minnesota Apple Prize. A. W. Latham, secretary of the Minne- sota State Horticultural Society, 207 Kasota block, Minneapolis, is sending out a folder containing much information in regard to the society and a list of fruits recommended for the guidance of planters in Minnesota. With this is enclosed the regulations governing the award of the premium of $1,000 offered by the society for a seedling apple tree which shall fulSll certain requirements. The competition is open to all and the conditions of the contest are plainly set forth in the circular and are only such as are deemed necessary in determining that the seedling is "as hardy and prolific as the Dutchess, with fruit equal to the Wealthy in size, quality and appearance, with the keeping qualities of the Malinda." A copy of the regulations will be sent to any person interested upon application. Ffoit Trees Not Root Killed. On looking over the plums in nursery rows last spring the writer confidently believed that fully 60 per cent of all the trees, even those on American plum stocks, would die during the summer, owing to root injury. The roots last spring in most instances were somewhat discolored and in many cases were entirely blackened. Good cultivation was given the stock, and this, coupled with abund- ant rains during the early and growing part of the season, has encouraged a wonderful repair of this root injury. At the present time not more than six per cent of the trees are unsalable. These unsalable trees have made little growth and the roots ajipear to be permanently injured. At the same time, in many cases new fibres arc being thrown out and it is possible that in time the tree will be- come established on a new root system. In the case of the other trees— those which made a good growth — the roots have entirely recovered their normal color and appear to be in as healthy and vigorous a condition as ever. With regard to the apple trees many curious conditions may be noticed. It is a common occurrence to find a nursery tree now entirely on its own roots. This is brought about by the killing of the seedling root from the point of union with the scion, downwards. The roots from the apple scion were, as a rule, much less injured than the roots from the seed- ling stock. These scion roots were, in the majority of cases, the salvation of the tree. It is probable that if the season had been one of limited rainfall, the loss to nursery stock would have been much heavier. As it was the trees made a nor- mal growth in most cases and have now a reallv well developed root system. These trees should be planted somewhat deeper than they originally stood in the nursery, and I believe will make, on the whole, more reliable orchard stock than those of the seedling roots. I am of the opinion that many plums and apples which were dug out in early spring owing to their injured appearance would have made good trees by the autumn had they been allowed to stand in the nursery row and been given good cultivation. John Craig. Nashville, Tenn. GOOD STOCK IN THE SOUTH.— ROSES IN FINE FORM.— THE GOLDEN GATE.— VIO- LETS IN PROFUSION.— CURREYS HAVE THE FIRST CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The cool weather of the past few weeks has brought about a wonderful improve- ment in roses. Bridesmaids are especially good and Beauties are fine. The supply is abundant. Joy & Son are showing the Golden Gate and think well of it. they will plant it largely next year. Scott and Triumph are the favorite carnations, and are more largely grown than other varieties. Violets are already in the market in profusion. The florists are not the only successful growers of violets for some of the finest blossoms are grow'n by amateurs and sold on the streets, in the market house and drug stores. Some beautiful novelties are shown in the way of violet boxes. And no more beautiful gift could be presented than one of these filled with fragrant blossoms. Currey & Co brought in the first chrysanthemums October 16. The variety was George S. Kalb. M. C. DoRRis. Wakefield, Mass.— John Walsh & Son, of Melrose Highlands, took first prize for palms and ferns at the Middle- sex East Agricultural Fair, held here last week. Madison, N. J.— The Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society will hold its fourth annual exhibition here on November 7 and 8, at the Madison Assembly Hall. Previous exhibitions have been held in Morristown. Wm. Duckham is president of the society. ALPINE m Herbaceous Plants. Stansficld Bros, wish to call the atten- tion of their American patrons to their large ruid extensive stock of Choice Alpines, Herbaceous and Old Fashioned Garden Per- rennialS. CalaJugu,-s on application. 100 Alpines 40s. 100 Herbaceous Plants 40s, free on boats Liverpool. STANSFIELD BROTHERS. SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND. For Parks, Cemeteries or Private Grounds we can furnish a vrry large aud suiierior stock o( fOREST, ORNAMENTAL and EVERGREEN TREES, SHRIBS, Etc. Trees trom one im'h In three inches in diam- eter, all nursery srown and in line shai)e. Our shrubbery is VOUNG, THRIFTY and FINE. Remember u>e are Headquarters for. Nursery Slack in the East. Over 200 Acres in Trees and Shrubbery. All thrifty, clean and A No. i stock. Satisfaction Guaiianteed. .\dukbss... STEPHEN HOVT'S SONS. New Canaan. Conn. 250.000 MILLERS RED RASPBERRY PLANTS. 300,000 EARLY HARVEST BLACKBERRY PLANTS. 150.000 LUCRETIA DEWBERRY PLANTS. .\ll of the above at to.OO per 1000. 125.000 STRAWBERRY PLANTS, four of the best leading storts, at $2.00 per 1000. 126,000 PEACH. 1 year from the bud and June budded, in surplus. 20.000 JAPAN PLUM. 1 year Trom bud, also in '*"'^' "" MILFORD NURSERIES, ALEX. PtJLLE.V, Prop M 1 LFORD, DEL. H. P. ROSES. Doz. 100. strong 2 year plants, own roots $1.50 $10.00 Double white Poet's Narcissus 100 Monthly Roses trom pots or open ground 8.00 PAEON IE6 for fall pliinting in choice assort- ment, $10 per 100. CLEMATIS for fall. Write lor prices. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. CDD/-IAI Ticc ' Azalea Amoena. Rhododendrons, SKEtlALiica ^ ^31^135 Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr. tS^'-iti'lfgue free. HARDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varieties, 1 and 2 year old, fine plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrisville.BucksCo., Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading Nursery, BEADING, SIA88. BSTABLIHHBD 1854. ViburnumTomentosiiffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecIalty Price list and (loscrlptwe catalORue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. NURSERYMEN.... IV you have made any change in your firm name or address, please send us your corrected business carcl so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any addition's you may have made to your estab- lishment, either greenhouses or land. AMLRICAN riORIST C O.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Let tlie advertiser know that you take the Florist. Then he'll know how he came to get your order. i8gg. The American Florist. 337 Cleveland. DEMAND LEADS THE SUPl'LY. — STOCKS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. — HAERISU AL- READY SHOW DISEASE.— NOTES. Business has been fairly brisk but stock has been in short supply, limited practic- ally to roses and carnations. A few dahlias have been seen and cosmos is coming in with the early chrysanthe- mums. The latter are still very short in supply, although (|uite good in (|uality. The varieties are mostly Bergmann, Glor^' of Pacific, Mar(|uis de Montmort and a lew Marion Henderson. Good roses are quoted at $4 per hundred. Carnations are of improved quality and brin^ about $1.50 per hundred. The best varieties at present seem to be Flora Hill, Scott and Portia. Jubilee is good in some cases, but, like Daybreak, is usually slow in recovering from transplanting. Lilium Harrisii already begins to show disease with some growers. One lot the writer has seen runs from forty to fifty per cent diseased stock. Smith & Fetters have extended their greenhouse to their store and have stocked it with an excellent line of palms and other plants. They have installed a hot water heating system. Walter Mott, representing the H. A. Dreer Co., and Mr. Fotheringham, of the F. R. Pierson Co., were recent visitors. A. Lynn, Mass.— Wm. Miller, the city for- ester, has annually given away a quan- tity of the plants used in the summer in the Public Garden and recently began his distribution, when, one evening, a body of school children helped themselves, car- rying away 1,000 plants which were Mr. Miller's personal property. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Ill and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, i2-U E. Randolph St , CEICA&O. Long Distance Telephone. Express 466. PRICE LIST. PER DOZEN Am. Beauties, long $2.50 to $3.50 " " medium 1.50 to 2.00 " " short 75 to 1.25 PER 100 Meteors $3.00 to $5.00 Brides 3 00 to 5.00 Bridesmaids 3.00 to 5.00 Perles 2.00 to 4.00 Carnations 1.50 to 2.00 Violets 1.25 Smilax, fine 15.00 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Valley 4.00 to 5.00 Common Ferns, selected for us, .25 $2.00 per 1000. J®°Above prices are subject to change without notice. I*. «Se T>, Skt. oosil:. EJf^gSggggeieiggggggfegfegge^asgggggSSfesaagSeSa ,000 mm Between now and Christmas we shall mar- ket the entire cut of one of the largest growers about Chicago, 40,000 first-class flowers, Al in every respect. We are exclusively Rose Growers and can supply the best qualities, including American Beauty, at all times. We are also in a position to fill orders for the most popular varieties of Carnations. All orders shipped at market prices within two hours of receipt. ..THE.. VARIETIES. PINK. Qlory of Pacific, Maud Dean, Mrs. E. Q. Mill. YELLOW. Yellow Queen, Major Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding. WHITE. Fee du Champsaur, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Frank Hardy, W. H. Chadwick, Wanamaker, Mayflower, Ivory. J. fl. BUDLONG. 37-39 Randolph St., .CHICAGO. Extra Fine CHRYSANTHEMUMS, CHOICE VIOLETS, Single and Double, EANCY VALLEY, SelCCt BEAITIES, Tip-Top CARNATIONS, high-grade roses. Good quality, seasonable stock, properly and promptly packed at reasonable prices. E. C. AMLINQ, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. w. s. HEFFRON. MGR. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. WRITE FOR O UR WEEKLY PRIfg LIST. WIETOR BROS. 5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES ■Wl-»ole'Scale r»rio© List. METEOK per 100 j;4.00 to $5.00 AUEBICAN BEAUTT 30-36 in. stem per doz. $3.50 to $4.00 34 " " 2 50 to 3.00 BBIDESUAID BBIDE FBBI.E CABNATIONS. 3 00 to 4.00 3 00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.0fl 1.50 to 2.00 tions subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. ft| NE XT CENTURY\S BUSINESS can be started now by advertising in this journal. Don't wait until January 1 to comtnence next year's business. The best orders are TRY THIS PLAN^'"'' ^'^^ ^'^'"'''"^ ^° THE AMERICAN FLORIST 338 The American Florist. Oct. 2T Our PasTiMEs Announcements of commg contests or otber events of interest to our bowline:, shooting and cycling readtrs are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Rcbt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., ChioaRO, 111. The members of the bowling team which represented Philadelphia at Detroit have received their individual balls, the fine trophy offered by the Crawford, Mc- Gregor Canby Co., Dayton, O. Chicago Club Chooses Officers. On Friday evening, October 20, the Chicago Florists' Bowling Club reelected President Phil. J. Hauswirth. The other officers chosen were: Vice-president, M. Barker; secretary and treasurer, Alex. Henderson; captain, Ed. F. Winterson; official scorer, John Degnan. Flatbush Retaliates. On October 9 Flatbush visited New York and was defeated; on Thursday evening, October 19, the Brooklyn play- ers were the hosts and retrieved them- selves by taking the Gothamites into camp for three straight games. The third and deciding contest will be on New York alleys at an early date. At Minnespolis. The bowlers of the Twin Cities made a pretty fair record at their last session. They will practice weekly until spring and expect each evening to show a similar improvement: Name 1st 3d 3d Av. G.Will 192 163 175 177 Ed. Swahn 1.% 156 Hoppe 149 135 l.^ 147 E.Nagel 141 145 132 139 J. Monson 133 130 153 135 H.Barseh 107 90 91 96 N. At Chicago. On Friday evening, October 13, a team representing the Chicago Flo- rists' Bowling Club repaired to Kenna's alleys to trounce a team known as the West Madisons, but after taking two games the florists, particularly Hender- son, displayed their magnanimity and gave their hosts the consolation of win- ning the third game. There were some excellent scores, but George Asmus put his colleagues quite in the shade by mak- ing 215 followed by 200. Here are the figues: FLOUISTS Ist 2d 3cl E. F. Winterson 187 1.56 181 John Degnan 163 135 177 P.Hersen 187 137 166 Ales. Henderson 187 144 122 Geo. Asmus 153 215 200 Total 877 787 846 WEST MAUI80N9 770 703 WH On the evening of October 17 the same team of florists repaired to the Francisco alleys and received a defeat at the hands of the Central Park team, although on the series the florists came out sixty-four points to the good. Following is the score: Flokists 1st 2d :!d Winterson 174 162 155 Degnan 171 163 166 Hersen 187 154 1.58 Henderson 144 148 172 Asmus 170 166 143 Total 846 783 794 Central Parks 857 795 707 I At St. Louis. On October 16 the bowling was upon Tate's alleys, new and regulation, on which it has been decided to bowl in preparation for the contest at New York. The scores for the evening were not up to our standard. Here are the averages: ,1. \V. Kunz 144 R. F. Tesson 106 C. A. Kuehu 137 F. H. Webber 106 J. J. Beneke 136 Ca'l Bever 100 F. C. Weber 124 F. J. Fillmore 97 At Flatbush. J. M. Keller and C. W. Ward were wel- come visitors to the alleys on Thursday evening, October 12. The new crimson velvet bench"^- dre all right and give an ED. F. WINTERSON. Captain Chicago Florists' Bowling Club. appearance of comfort and luxury that is very pleasing. Three games were indulged in with the following result: Name Ist 2d 3(1 Wocker 100 99 101 Riley 202 214 136 Prosser 171 144 liS P. Dailledouze 139 127 147 Papa Zeller 107 94 85 Stewart 114 101 119 Total 833 779 711 Name 1st 2d 3d Woerner 110 98 97 E. Dailledouze 147 150 183 Scbmutz 115 147 142 H. Dailledouze 165 121 90 W.ird 86 108 102 Keller 64 140 89 Total 708 764 703 Buffalo. GOOD TRADE DESPITE SlUMMER WEATHER. — SOME HANDSOME NEW STORES.— JOT- TINGS HERE AND THERE. Weather almost like July is not good for flowers or the flower trade but we have had a fair trade and are looking for cooler days. Roses are in abundant sup- ply and there are plenty of violets but chrysanthemums are not yet obtainable in quantity and prices are pretty high. C. D. Zimmerman has moved into his new store at the corner of Chippewa and Franklin streets and has one of the hand- somest places in the city. It has electric light, refrigerator all in glass, green bur- lap on the walls and the woodwork all in white. In the rear there is about 1000 feet of glass lor a show room for plants. It will be June or July before Prof Cowell has his place in the shape he is aiming at but there are some fine ferns and dracxnas there now and when the collec- tion is ready it will be one of the best in the country. J. H. Rebstock is now in his remodeled store, which is a daisy. It is paneled in green and white with gold trimmings. The new ice box is a show of itself S. A. Anderson and his bride returned on Tuesday to find their home placarded from foundation to roof, the decorative work of his best man and a few others. Palmer had a very fine window of roses this week and Anderson and Scott made good showings of chrysanthemums and orchids, W. A. ^EW5 ^OTES. Kennebunkport, Me. — The green- houses of W. A. Emery have been sold to C. H. Perkins. Red Wing, Minn.— John Sten, florist at the Training School, was badly cut in a bicycle collision recently. HoLYOKE, Mass.— E. H. Howland is growing cattleyas on the "board plan" very successfully. San Diego, Cal. — Francis H. Fowler, an old-time florist and retired sea cap- tain, is now a resident of this city. WiLLiAMSPORT, Pa.— Evenden Bros, report a fine fall trade. They grew 45,000 chrysanthemums this year. Rose Hill,. N. Y.-F. B. Mills, the seedsman, has been shipping large quan- tities of sweet pea and gladiolus blooms to New York the past season. Newport, R. I. — An illustrated lecture on Hawaii by J. K. M. L. Farquhar is promised for the Newport Horticult- ural Society's meeting on the evening of October 25. Fort Wayne, Ind.— Wm. J. Vesey, a prominent lawyer and florist of thiscity, has been appointed judge of the Allen county Superior Court. Meriden, Conn. — Mrs. E. B. Gallivan has made extensive improvements on her store, including the raising of the floor to the level of the sidewalk. Mt. Pleasant, Mich.— E. T. Ham- mond has finished restocking the Mt. Pleasant Greenhouses. He lost heavily in the cold weather of last winter. Woburn, Mass.— F. E. Gustin, of Winchester, has purchased forty-four acres of land at Curamingsville and will erect a large range of forcing houses thereon. Toledo, O — B. Schramm now has a thoroughly modern range of up-to-date houses, about 9,000 feet of glass, with 1,000 feet in hot beds. The place was entirely rebuilt this season. Hot water is the heating medium. South Weymouth, Mass.— The Wey- mouth Agricultural Fair was attended by immense crowds and the flower and plant display was better than ever before. George lloUis was a large contributor of plants and took most of the best premi- ums in this section. Newport, R. I.— The last meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society was devoted to a discussion of insect pests and remedies therefor. The meeting was addressed by Prof. Field, Prof. Card and Mr. Frost, of the Rhode Island College of Agriculture; Prof. Kirkland, of the Massachusetts Gypsy Moth Commission, and Thos. S. Hazard, of Kingston, all the speakers favoring the appointment of a state entomologist. i8gg. The American Florist. 339 SURPLUS STOCK OF Roses and Carnations, strictly first-class in every respect and guaranteed to he good, healthy plants and free from disease, in the following varieties ROSES: American Beauties, 3 and 4-ln.; Brides, 3, 3H and 4-ln.; Maids, 3 and 4-ln.; Meteors, 3-ln. CAKNATIUNS: Scott, Aluslia, McClowan, Dana. LAKEVIEW ROSE OARDENS,'^'''""?L°,;rd"pat*:,':"'*"' Jamestown, N. Y. CARNATION PLANTS. Sir: McGOWAN $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per M. EVELINA, MAYOR PINGREE, McBDRNKY, KOHINOOR, NANCY HANKS, WM. SCOTT, ARGYLE, PORTIA, $3.50 per 100, liO.OO per M. All plants sold under the condition that they are to be returned immediately if not perfect!}' satisfactory. REINBERQ BROS., SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. i?iEji:,r>=oi«o'wjv : Carnations! ..SEPTEMBER DELIVERY AND LATER. We have a very large stock, including O. H. CRANE, MACEO, GLACIER and MRS. JAS. DEAN in good, healthy condition. Send for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. 2000 Wm. Scott and 1000 Albertini, S» CARNATIONS S3. 00 per 100. ROSES, 2H and 3-iii. Brides and Maids. $3 a 100. Cut Smiiax, 8-ft. strings. $15.00 per 100. CASH -WITH ORDEH. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.. Springfield. III. Field Grown Carnations Best new and standard sorts. ^Vrite for cata- lotiue and prices. W. p. PEACOCK, Atco. N. J. Carnation Plants FINE Field-Grown Scarlet Seedling, Evanston, Dnybrenlv, McGowan, Alaska, Albertini, Tidal "Wave, Mrs. Fisher, Empress, Mayor Pinsree, Bon Ton and Scott. S4 00 per hundred, ^^Cash with order please. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES. Van Wert, 0. CARNATIONS Fine field grown plants. HECTOR, large scarlet. EVELINA, very iree white. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 500 plants at 1000 rate. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. CARNATIONS. 100 SCOTT. 100 TRIUMPH, 200 MAYOR PINGREE. strong, fleld- DL:i/\U I I Morgan, Testout, Mermet, I-a Prance, Bi- ^— •— ••^-•^^^^>— ^^^^-^^^^-^^^ phetos, Kaisarin. 3, 3^i and 4-incli. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. all sizes. SUILAX. FIELD- GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. A. S. MacBEAN, Lakewood, N. J. Carnation Flams ALL SOLD BUT 3000 DAYBREAK 300 METEOR 400 SCOTT 300 TRIUMPH These are all first size plants and clean. To close them out, will sell them at 84.00 per 100, or $30.00 per lOOO. W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y. li^iCARNATION PLANTS Orders booked now for strong, healthy plants of the ioUowing varieties : 500 FLORA niLL 1000 SILVER SPRAY 500 McGOWAN 1000 IVORY 500 GOLDMNCn 500 LLDORADO 1000 EMILY PIERSON 500 MORELLO If there is anything here yon want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot of stock CHAS. CHADWICK, LOCK BOX 11. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Send for prices. Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich, CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers, Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS Field -Grown Carnations! FLORA HILL. D.\YBREAK, SCOTT, PORTIA, CART- LEDGE, VICTOR Extra Fine, at Low Prices. J. J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants. SCOTT $5.00 per 100 DAYBREAK 5.00 BON TON 5.00 We would like a few good customers for our flowers. All the new varieties. Steel Wire Plant Stakes. The balance of our stock at reduced prices H. F. LITTLEFIELD. Worcester. Mass. Surplus Stock of A. IVo. 1 FLORA HILL CARNATIONS, Field-grown, clean and healthy, at $5.00''per 100; $40.00 per 1000. VICTOR, EMPRESS and BON TON, at same price. McGOWAN, at $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory reference with order. V. E. HALL, Clyde, Ohio. at $3.00 per 100 cash until all sold. .\11 first-class j.lants— Flora Hill, Dana, Portia, Eldorado. McG. .wan, Scott, T. Cartledge. D. R. HEBRON, OLEAN. N. Y. GEO. L. GRAHAM, Florist. Greenhouaep, Salesroom, 67-65 Seward Ave. 8" Main St. Phone "6 B. 'Phone 66 W. BRADFORD, Pa., Sept. 16th, 1899. Mr D. R Herrox, Glean. N. T.: Dear Sir;— Your Carnation plants I boueht from you last Beason pave me the beft 8atls*actlon and best results I ever had. 1 lack the following varieties. Daybreak Eldorado and Dana. Send me 100 of each to complete fllllnK my bouse, as I have added one morehouse this fall. Yoors truly, G. L. GRAHAii Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2-iuch $4.00 per lliO; ti3b.OO per 1000 3-inch 17.00 per 100; 165.00 per 1000 Also .\RDISIA CBENULATA, fine, well-berried plants. 5-inch pots, at ".io and $1.00. S. S. SKIDELSKY. I6S3 No.7th St., PHILADELPHIA. Mention American Florist CARNATION PLANTS. Scott. Helen Keller, Tidal Wave, Sweet Brier. Storm King, Kohinoor. Outcast, Victor. Daybreak, Meteor, —$4.00 per 100. The above are all No. 1 plants and in good shape, no culls. EVENDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa. CARNATIONS 340 The American Florist. Oct 21, Providence. The recent sudden change of tempera- ture cut ofi the supply of outdoor flowers and caught many a napping. The mer- cury dropped to 22'^. Last week was a busy one, occasioned by the obsequies of Eugene J. McCarthy, the flowers for which filled a moving ■wagon; there were seventy-six pieces in all. Of this number James B. Canning made twentv-seven. The new firm. Hazard & Wood, make a very attractive display in their store on Westminster street. The store formerly occupied by the New York Florist on Weybosset street, now in charge of Mrs. Miller, is much improved in general appearance. Little Rhody. New Haven, Conn. Business has been very brisk for the last two weeks. Designs for funerals were never in greater demand than at present. Violets are very good for so early in the season and find ready sale. The Robt. Veitch Co. is remodeling the interior of its store and intends to put in a new front which will be a decided improvement. Geo. H. Rowden,of Wallingford, Conn., was in New Haven Wednesday. G. H. BEGONIAS Assorted varieties from 2-in. pots. $2.oo per 100. OREVIIiIiEA ROBUSTA, 2-in. pots, str.mg, per 100 $2.50. CASH. PLEASE. Edward B. Jackson, STAMFORD, CONN. Wc beg to announce !,'^,,',!'„\?;^tn'oH';.',nor! in tlic Tropifs iiiul arc bookinj; orders for r*TTI FVA fRIAN/t. MENDELI GIGAS tif\l llL1/\ and AllRFA, and ODONTOGLOSSIM rf.'el'^eV^Srsoi \Vl- also have tlie tiiifst .:olluction of Lx'lio- Cattleja Hybrids in America, catalogues of which will be sent on application. ARNOLD A CO., 222 St. Marks Sq., Philadelphia. Orchidisis. MANETTI STOCKS! English and French, specially prepared for grafting, by lOOO, 10,000 or 100,000. For fall and spring delivery. Write for prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. 42 W. 28th St ., - NEW YORK CITY. ACALYPHA SANDERI... 3"/.-inch plants $12.50 per 100 3-inch plants »18.00 per 100 RAMBLER ROSES. Yeiiow. white and Pink, strong 2 .year plants, SIO.OO per 100 The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Finest Forcing Roses ; 2!^-in. 3«-in. Per 100 Per 100 BRIDE «2.50 $4.00 Al«oSoupert, Ilermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2i4-inoh pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. Aiparagus Sprengerii SlJ-in. pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus -yj-in, pots, strong plants, $.5 a 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. I N.F. : McCartliy : £Co. WILL AUCTION ON TUESDAY, Oct. 24th3 10,000 ..High-Class.. Ornamental Shrubs FROM LOCAL GROWERS. N.F.McCartliy&Co. j JOBBERS IN ALL FLORISTS' GOODS, % 84 Hawley Street, g BOSTON, MASS. I Orchids ! ^ Just arrived in fine condition, a fresh lot of Cattleya Mendcln A\\i\ LtClta Yongheana, also C labialo. C. Speciosissima, C. Gaskeltiana and C. Hatiisoniir. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Qrowerfl and Importers. ASPARAGUS Sprengerii Is^'er loo Asparagus Plumosus, 2'i-in 5.00 " NEPHROLEPIS Cordata Compacta. 2'i-in., tine .500 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, 2'/A-in... .500 " GERANIUMS, .S. A. Nutt, etc., 2!/2-in.. 2.50 SMALL FERNS, for dishes, " ..4.00 CARNATIONS, lleld-grown 5.00 per 100 CASH PLEASE. CARL HACENBURCER. W. Mentor. O. LAST CALL-ROSES. We Clean Up at 50 Per Cent Off.... To sell 500 choice :t-inrh Miiids and liOO Hritlps, very strong;, superior stuck, we offer them at a remarkable bargain and puarantee to please. Write at once. This otFer will appear but once more. Tnn cents in stamps will secure sarapli!S. W. H. GULLETT & SONS. Lincoln, III. ■ F you have made any change in your flrni * name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions yon may have made to your estab- llHhmeut. either tin-cnhouses or laud. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. THIS RKSEMRLES ME SOMEWHAT. I Am Bald Headed. CHAfTKR III. WHAT I CLAIM TO HAVE DONE. EvEKiiREKN, Ala., , '99. Dear Sir:— I began shipping Southern Wild Smilax in 1889. I have worked and studied to Fraprove the product, I do not claim to have introduced it. I believe now that the honor be- longs to A. O. Oelschis. of Savannah. Ga.; but I do claim that I boomed it, pushed it and spent thousands of dollars to introduce it to you: that I hammered at the express companies till I got the very hiw express rates you now enjoy of 25 percent less than merchandise rates: that 1 invented and first used the very light wooden boxes used in this trade, which saves you hundreds of dollars in ex- press charges; I also gave away tons of these goods to Chrysanthemum Show^s and Florists' Club Dinners. The pushing by me of Southern Wild Smiiax introduced to you one of the most valuable prod- ucts used in the trade to-day. I don't think any- thing has been introduced to the Floral trade in the past decade that has proven such a boon as this. Don't you remember what a hole it put you in last Easter, when by the freeze of Feb. 11th the entire Wild Srailas crop was destroyed? Well, it put me in the hole, too, and the cow, poor thing! she almost starved to death. Yes, I worked hard for my trade and have a good one, but I can han- dle more still and am siill improving the product. You olten receive shipments of Smiiax that look dingy, dusty and wilted: that is because it is sometimes hauled for miles in an open wagon over hot. dusty roads, exposed to the full glare of a southern "sun. By putting in my telephone line I get right into the heart of the Smiiax Woods. with no distance to haul, hence no exposure to the sun It is packed in half a mile of the woods and brought to the shipping point. Evergreen, Ala., fully protected in cases. One improvement 1 have added this year is that I have the Smiiax washea. It is put into a lattice Cradle and a strong jet of water, pure and cold, is thrown on it; then It is allowed to drain and absorb all the moisture it will take up. THE RESULT. Itreachi's you clean, bright, crisb and will retain its beautiful glossv color a great deal longer than the old style. This improvement is or great im- portance to you in large decorat ons where you have to beg;in hanging the Smilas three or four days before the decoration is completed, so that by the time the work is done the Smiiax has already begun to shrink, makine little gaps in your work that are annoying. I consider this the greatest improvement 1 have made yet. Don't forget the price, %t.^ per case, f. o. b. Evergreen. 24 hours' grace expected on orders over 5 cases. Yours truly. CALDWELL, The Woodsman. Evergreen. Ala. Chapter \ on Competition will appear in Ameri- can Fi.oKiHT Oct. ^yih. SHIPPINe LABELS '-^ • Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gnmmed paper; your card, etc., in blaciv and leaf adopted by Ih" S. A. P. In red. Very attractive. Price perSOO, J2.85; per 1000, $4,50. Scud ti>r samples ELECTRO or THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, Si.2S. American Florist Co., i8gg. The American Florist. 341 HALF TONES ^ ^ ^ ZINC ETCHINGS ^^ WOOD CUTS^^^^ ELECTROTYPES ^ J^ J. MANZ & CO. ■ 95-307 Canal St., • . . CHICAQO. HIGH GRADE WORK. PROMPT SERVICE,^ S| THE WABASH R.R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West oonnecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Ean- tss City and Omaha. The Wabash is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN.G. E. A.. 387 Broadway. New York City, J. D. McBEATH, N. E. P. A.. 6 State Street. Boston, Matt. C. S. CRANE. Gen. Pats, h Tkt. Aat.. St. Louitp Mo VIOLETS. MARIE LOUISE, fieUl-^rown, fioe, thrifty stock, perfectly clean and healthy, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Cash with Oiidku Plkase. Cyclamen! We have a fine and heal thy lot of Cyclamen Gisanteum, well set with "ijuds, ijrowiiit; in 3-in. pots, ready for rcpottiim into -i-in pots or lart;**r: or three plants in 8-in. bulb pans will make a (Ine display and crow iuro suit- able gifts for Christmas, or they could re- muia in the size pots they are 10 at pres- ent and would be most useful with whirh to make plateaus or "French" baskets of tirow- in*^ plants in bloom for Christmas or any other worthy occasion. Plants in bloom for the [lay and festive Christmas time are becoming more and more popular. No better time than the present to be thinkine about this matter and making necessary pp-pardtions. $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000. EDWIN LONSDALE. Phlladelpliia. Pa. ' Brockton, Mass., GRAND FLOWER SHOW. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 1 ELECTROS... 4 I W^ R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. V. for Catalogue Purposes. T I have a large assortment of J strictly high- class halftones of ^ L which we can supply electros suitable ▲ L for catalogue illustration. If you need X L anything in this way, state your re- X L qujrements and we will submit proofs 2 L of the illustrations in stock 2 P Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. 4 > THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., « \ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ♦ ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦? Nov. 1, 2, 3, 1899, CANTON HALL. GOOD PREMIUM LIST. For schedule address BROCKTON GAROENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB, THJBt Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. Established lau. The "QARDBNKR8' CHRONICLB" has been FOB OVBR FiBTy Years the Lkadinq JotrRNAL of lt« olSBS. It has achieved thlo position becauie. while specially devotInK Itself to suppIylnKthe dally reqnlre- ments of Rardeners of all classes, much of the Infor- mation furnished Is of such general and permanent ralne, that the QARDBNERS' CURONICLK' Is looked up to as the standard adthoritt on the subjects of which It treats. Subscription to the Onlted States, M.20 per year. Bemlttanoes to be made payable to H. G. COVB. Office:— Wellinaton St., Covent Garden. London. England. Vl^tfiWVVWtfVWtfWi^iA^ViAIWiWiAMWi^WWWy^^ Indispensable" THIS is the only word which describes the American Florist Com- pany's Trade Directory. This book, 359 pages of facts tersely told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money mak- ing which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can afford to be with- out. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your cata- logue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names . «^ «^ «^ 4^ y* %^ %^ Oft EDI TION OF 1 899, PO ST PAID, %1S^.^^^ IN FLEXIBLE LEATHER BINDING, $3.00. mmm tlorist co., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. 342 The American Florist. Oct. 21, Orange, N. J. The opening meeting of the season of the New Jersey Floricultural Society, took place on Wednesday, October 4. A short business session was held in which resolutions were adopted on the death of William Macmillan and the matter of a fall exhibition referred to a committee with power to act, the date fixed being November 15. The remainder of the evening was spent socially to the accom- paniment of an orchestra provided liy the committee. George Smith, George Alcock and John Hays sang and refresh- ments were served. Representatives were present by invitation from the New York and Morris county clubs. Among the familiar faces there were those of William Scott, W. Bartholomae, S. S. Butterfield, J. A. Penman, Frederick W. Kelsey, James W. Withers, Dr. J. M. W. Kitchen and Joseph Manda. Denver, Col. There has teen quite a little building about Denver this season. Daniels & Fisher have put up a carnation house 14x150 at their Shrawford farm. Mr. Glauber, formerly Glauber & Webb, has built a Beauty house 25x125 and the plants are fine. F. H. Hall, late of Hall & Pollard has put up five new houses 18x100 for roses and carnations. Theo. Loken, of the Berkley Greenhouses has a new violet house. Grimes & Son have built two houses 20x100, one for carna- tions, the other for palms and begonias. N. A. Benson has built a house 25x100. is,ooo Latania Borbonica. Fine plants of exceptional value, viz.: I'er 100 I'lTlonn 2 character leaves. 12-15 inch $15.10 $125.00 2-3 •• ■' 4-in. pots, 15-18 in. 20.00 150.00 4-5 " " 5-in. pots, 18-20 in. 25 00 5-6 " •■5-6in. pots, 18-20 in. 40.00 CALADIUMS.... Fancy surts, named, large dry bulbs, $10 a 100. BIOTA AUREA NANA... 1 lii- Ihi.-^i cif all the Biotas, hardy north. Is ;tU,i UM'I fiT decorative purposes where it is i..(ic<. Id and exposed for palms. Plants from open Kround with balls of earth. 12-15 inch $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000 1.5-18 inch 20.00 per lUO. 24-30 inch 40 00 per 100. Everbearing Peach, ^^^^^^i njonths, hudd.-d, trees 3 to 5 feet, $10 per 100. OVER ONE ACRE OF CLASS. 3S0 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Cataiotj.ie. P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA. CA. Primroses. Per 1000 Per 100 CHINESE, ready for 3-in. pots $17.00 $1 75 OBCONICA Grand. " " 17.00 1.75 '* Rosea, " ..* 1-75 FORBESII, 200 PANSY PLANTS 2.75 ..50 *S"Cash with Order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, O. WASUINCITDN, 8ept. 17, •'.*.) Mb, .MI CllN.Ni.sOHAM, l)eartilr:-PrlinulaB rec'cl In Kood condition. lonK bho. Please excuse me for not InfornilMK you before now. Thanks for the extras Vdurs truly, I). 1, 8AUNDKK8. BOSTON FERNS ^Bt,. J. W. DAVIS, Morrison, 111. Meollon American Florlit. BOSTON FERNS THE true stock. Full ant] compact plants, not over-drawn. We can ship reason- able distances by freight. Order now for your Fall Sales. Strong plants from 2-inch pots 1 2V4 " FineSpeciraen Plants? 10 . J Write for 1 Prices. Our large stock of PALMS. ARAUCARIAS, ETC., are also in the best possible condi- tion. If you are in the market forPalmSf write us for our Special Price List, now ready. POINSETTIAS. Just the stock for Xmas flowering. Strong, stocky plants in 3-in. pots, per 100, $6.00; 4-in. pots, per 100, $10. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. Greenhouses: Western Springs, III. i We have a LARGE and FINE stock of KENTIAS AND LATANIAS I in POPULAR SIZES. Also Small Tcms, COCOS, Etc. Send for list. 1 large Stock of AZ4LEAS JUST ARRIVED in Best Varieties and in Fine Condition. I USE OUR IMPROVED CUT FLOWER BOX. j| Sample mailed free with list of sizes and cuts. J- .^ .^ ^ J" % ELLIS & POLLWORTH, : : Milwaukee, Wis. CHINESE PRIMROSES. Ready for :Vs. The finest trrown. Single and Double, $2.00 per 100; S17.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. XXX STRONG AND FINE, out of 3H-inch pots, choicest varieties, $4.00 per 100. PRIIWIULA OBCONICA ROSEA. The finest of all the Obconicas; $3.00 per 100. GIANT PANSY PLANTS. No finer mammoths ever offered; in choice mixture, $3.00 per 1000. Stricllv cash prices. gS^Extras added liberally to help pay expressage. THt HOME or PRIMROSES. JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown. Pa. TRY SOMETHING NEW IN YOUR WINTER BLOOMING ERICAS plants, nil pot thrown, set with bud, handled as easily us an azalea with similar treatment. Cash Priceb for October Delivery: ERICA MKLANTHBRA 4-in., perlOO. $20.00: per 1000, $180.00 PERSOLDTA ALBA " " 18.00: " 150,00 ROSEA " " 18.00: " 150.00 '• RKGERMINANS " " 18.00; •' 150,00 " CUFRESS[ANA " " 18.00; '• loO.OO H. D. DARLINGTON, FLUSHING, LONG ISLAND, N When writing mention the American Florist. Larger 8i/.es and other varieties at reasonable prices. Hydrangeas FOR FORCING. Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, 4-6 CROWNS, $10.00 PER 100, 90 00 PER 1O0O. 23 " 7 00 •■ 60 00 'rlicHc are niiltinillcent stroiiu plants and uiiii- Mnilly t-'ood vainc! for the pric(.s asl;cd. We promise satisfaction to the most criti(^al. Order now while theif can be shipped with- cint danger of freezing. NEW YORK. Please mention the American Florist. Per 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengerii, 2>^-in. pots..$6.oo Tenui88imus,2;^-in.pots 4.00 CAREX VARIESATA, 2y^-\n. pots 5.00 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA, 2Vi-in. pots... 5.00 VIOLETS, e.xtra strong field-grown cluiii -s of Princess of Wales 8 00 California 5.00 J3^,\ll of the above plants are in line condition and are sure to t^ivo satisfaction. NATHAN SMITH & SON. ADRIAN. MICH. Mention the American Klorist. Field-Grown ROSES, -SEE rlants Pi to 3 ft. liis;h. .\ddr'ss WM. K. NELSON, Augusta, Ga. i8gg. The American Florist. 343 100,000 = READY TO SHIP! IVr 100 I'lT ICUU PANSY PLANTS, large plants iu bud $0.75 $S00 PETUNIAS, Dreer's, 15 varieties mixed 2K in., 2 00 18.00 BKGONIAS, 15 choice varieties named 2K in., 2.00 18 00 IRESINES, red and yellow... " 2.C0 18.00 COLEUS, 14 varieties named. " 2.00 15.00 VELVET PLANT " 2.00 18.00 MAIDENHAIR FERN 2!^ in., 5.00 ASl'ARAGDS PLUMOS'US...5in., 15.00 FEVERFEW Little Gem... ..2« in., 2.00 l.\Uii PEIJIUL AS, Chinese mixed.. " 2.00 IH.Od " Ohoonica " 2.00 18.00 Auricula " 3.00 •' .laponica " 2.00 18.00 GERANIUMS, named, our selection " 2.00 Choice mixed " 1.75 12. .'lU PELARGONIUM The Queen. " 3.00 Happy Thought 2H in., 3.00 ASTHERtCUMS, 3 varieties..2)i in., 2 00 15.00 CIGAR PLANT " 2.00 JERUSALEM CHERRY 6 in., 10.00 ....NEW PLANTS.... NEW YELLOW IJABY Per doz. Per 100 PRIMROSE 2M in.. $1.20 $1000 NEW GERANIUM De Roo Mitling 2!4 in., 1.20 10.00 Double Snowdrop " 1 20 10.00 LOBELIA .Scarlet Bloom " 1.20 10.00 THE MORRIS FLORAL GO. MORRIS, ILL. When writing mention the American Florist. ...PRIMULAS... From 21,2-inch pots, ready for a shift into larger size. $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. We grow our own seed, keep each variety separate and guarantee an equal number of each color in every order sent out. BEAR IN MIND we will have an extra fine lot of well-fruited OTAHEITE ORANGE TREES, ready for Christmas delivery. uUBSi Z6ll6r & son Brooklyn, n.y. Cash with order Irom unknown parties. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the finest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants. 3-in. pots, for .... 5,00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots . . . . 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Good Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. Extniline plants t--ut from bench for7-in.. 8-in. and 10-ln. pol3, at $.iO, $:.=> anil $100 per 100. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St., DORCHESTER. MASS. %^^^^^^^^^^^^^r^i^^^^^^^^0^^0^^^^^^0*0*0^^m 3 More Sensational Novelties THE GEM FORGET-ME-NOT. mm. PINK. WHITE. BLUE. Th'* coinpiK^t and erect i^Towth iiuikes this iifw v;iriity parti(;ularly U8<'ful ]is \vint..r-l)lnoMiifm pot plants, as may be .sf'Ti from photo. It is undoubtedly the BEST FORCET-ME-NOT FOR CUT FLOWERS. and, like the Itaby Primrose, is sure to become popular. It is almost a perpetual bloomer and will eive more flowers than any other plant we know, is perfectly hardy and blooms finely in cold frames. \'l plants, in 3 colors, 75c., or your choice of color for $1,00. by mail. 1*00 plants, 3 colors, $5.00; express prepaid. Large clumps to divide, $10.00 per 100. GENUINE EDELWEISS From the Mountains of Switzerland. \Vi intend to udV'TLisi' tins extensively and a groat demand may be expected for it. Everyone knows that this highly- prized flower has become so rare that the Swiss Government has now stopped its exportation. Whi-n cut it lasts for years. We have the only stock in this country. Extra fine plants, from 2^4-inch pots, $8.00 per 100: 11.25 per 12, maik-d. "^VrrrEPN! Polystichum lace^^'ern. Prollferum. A hardy Fern, grows well under bench, lasts one month when cut, fronds sold at $1.00 per doz. here. Young plants. 50c. per 12, $4.00 per 100; larger, $1.00 per 12, $8.00 per 100, mailed. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI •;',2-in.. liiii-. $J.OU PIT llJO; 3',;-in.. $7.00 per 100.; 5-in., $1,5.00 per 100-bv express. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. toOO per 100; 25 at 100 rate. New Acalvplia .Sandori, $1.50: Now Browallia Spe- ciosa Major, $1.00; B.\BY PEIAIROSE, 75c.; New Begonia Gracilis. $1.00; New Hibiscus Archeri, $1.00; Euphorbia Jacquinillora, $l.i;5; Bougainvillea Sanderiana, $1.00; New Primula Obconica Hybrida, 75c.; Ne^v .Vstilbe Chinense. pink, very fratirant. $1.50; Naegelias, 75c.; Golden Cestrum, 7.5c.; HARDY BEGONIA, 75c.— all these per doz. mailed. Cycas Revoluta (Sago Palm), $8.00 per 100 lbs. A. Blanc & Co., Philadelpiiia, Pa. \ For Winter Blooming: DRAC/ENA INDIVISA 300 fine plants, 6-inch pots, $3.00 per dozen. WINDSOR FLOWER SEED CO., No. 2 Milwaukee Ave., DETROIT, MICH. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, stock enormoaa, qnallty the finest. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. asent; a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vetey Street, - - • NEW YORK. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII 3-inch $ 6.00 per 100. 31/2-inch 10.00 per 100. Also larger plants at 25c, 30c and 50c each. VIGK& HILL CO., Rochester, N.Y. S>,(WO UAXNAS. Send list ot you wants. 5,000 CARNATIONS, Scott, Portia and McGowan at 3o, or $25 DO per 1000. "\'INCA MA.IOR VAR. and SPIR.EA Anthony Waterer. field stock, 5c. GENISTA, 2'. -in. ,1o. MOONVINE. strong rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. HALLEAXA HONEYSUCKL?:, rooted cuttings, strong, $1.50 per 100. ^T^Cash please. BENJ. CONNELL, Florist. WEST GROVE. PA. The American Florist Company's DIRETORY Contains the names and addresses of all the Flo- rists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen in the United States and Canad:t. Price $2.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn Street. Chicago, U. S. A. DRACAENA INDIVISA CLUMPS from open ground; fine stuff, ready for 6, 7 and 8-inch pots, 10c, 15c and 20c each. SIVHILrA2C< fine 2-inch stock, I1.2S per lOO; $10.00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS. The Exotic Nurseries. I®- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU -^ I®" PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-^ 344 The American Florist. Oct. 21, Newtown, N. Y. Referring to the universal inclination of florists to run together in one rut and thus ruin the market on certain things by over production, a bright light in the business was once heard to say that "if we could only know what our neighbors are or are not going to do, the question of what to do ourselves becomes an easy one." Gus. Schraeder, who has one of the best modern ranges of glass in this vicinity, is evidently determined to let his neighbors monopolize the competition and results of same in roses, chrysanthe- mums, carnations and similar commodi- ties and devotes his establishment exclu- sively to "green goods." Here are four large houses of smilax, several of ferns and one very large and lofty house of asparagus. The latter is but a beginning, probably, of what should be a very profi- table industry. Adiantum Farleyense is planted right out in the solid bed and seems to thrive like a weed under this treatment. Next door is the establishment of A. F. Schraeder, father of "Gus." Three of the houses here have been recently rebuilt. Bedding plants are a staple commodity with Mr. Schraeder but, as an alternate crop, chrysanthemums and carnations are now doing duty. Scott is in excellent health and McGowan plainly finds soil in this particular locality much to its liking, for the plants of this variety have a sturdiness not often seen, Mr. Schraeder cultivates dahlias extensively and has a big field of them which, however, is now a total wreck owing to the late disas- trous freeze. Syracuse, N. Y. — The Central New York Horticultural Society has decided to hold no fall show this year. CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-srown, 15c per 100; Jl.OO per 1000; if by mail add lOc per 100. Write for prices on large lots for fall plantincr. LETTUCE. Boston Market, Tennis Ball. Curled Simpson. Grand Rapids and other var.. 15c per 100; $1 per 1000; if by mail add 10c per 100. PARSLEY, strong plants 3.^c per 100; 82.50 per 1000; if by mail add UOo per 100. Other vege- table p'ants in season. Cash with order, R. VINCENT, Jr . & SON, White Marsh, Md. HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS Buy your Ericas in September and October and bring them into bloom yourself! Save duty and risk of receiving them dead from the other side. 25.000 growing; come and see them. Palms and Decorative Plants in Quantity, all >i/.-s :i 11.1 pri.-es. New price list will be riM.lv sr|,t l.Mh. Anton Schultheis, cowJini New York City ZIRNGIEBEL GIANT PANSIES Seed at $1.00 per trade packet or $5.00 per oz. Also plants of the above at $5.00 per 1000, securely packed to go any distance. Large transplanted plants for winter bloom at $2.00 per 100 (no dollar an oz. mi.xture in these jjlants). DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, - - - MASS. CYCLAMEN Per- sicumSplendens Giganteum. Iiri- est strain in the world in four lrii>- r"lnr>. i-\tra well grown plants from 3-in. pots,.l;7.()0 per l(iu. $65 per 1000. Mixed our »el,_.,:tioii, *H a KJO; Jii.'. a lOOO. CHINESE PRIMROSES (friiii.M-d foliage), best market ^:ln.nt-^ NIKOTEEN OUT- 200 LBS. OF TOBACCO III ONE PINT or DIKOIfH 1 SOID BY SEtBSMtN CIRCULAR fREE-/ I SKABCURA DIPCO.CtllCAGO. i QUICKLY Docs IT-'W l€^eaEEi^eso H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catalogse of all FLOBISTS SUPPLIB8 On application, lar-por the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. 60, 52. 64 and 56 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. HAIL For Insurance Against Damage by tiaSf Address JOHN G. ESLER, • Sec'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Alway ^ mention the Anxerican Flor- 3 ist when you order stock**^ La.ncahter, Pa. .June 17, '99. Mr. Thehox Park«h. Brooklyn. N V.. Dear Slr:-VourModeI Car- nation Support Is all rltflit In every way and will no doubt be considered a» necesaary as Kood plants with i^rowerB when better known. I con- sider It the best on the mar- ket, and If your other epe- claltles are equally asKoud. they should make another addition to the money mak- ers of 1900. KespectfuUy. ALBERT M, HERR. FLATHrSH.BROOKLYN.N.Y, Feb. iH, y;. Mr. Theuon Parker. Dear Sir.— Your wire stake ts certainly a Kem. Without hesltatlDK we indorse it as an up-to-date carnation sup- port. Tours truly. Dailledocze Bros. w. hoboke.v. n. j., Feb 18. '97. Mr. Theron Parker, Dear Sir : — It gives me much pleasure to congratu- late you upon your success In getting up carnation eup- Eorts. 1 think that those I ave had from you are about I perfect as anybody will be able to make them. They I certainly fill my bill for an Ideal carnation support, a thing I have been looking long time. Wishing ery success In the sale of them, 1 am Yours truly E. Asmus. Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes AT LOWEST PRICE?. Write for Prices. Circular and Special Discounts for Early Orders. The Model Plant Stake Co., THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET, BROOKLYN, N. V. J * \ m ^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^r^^M Sterilized Sheep Manure. A NEW DEPARTURE The need of a flrst-class fertilizer at a reasonable price has Iodk been apparent. We have at last secured the right thing and are able to offer a first-Class article fOR FLORISTS' LSE It 13 prepared from fresh droppings of grain-fed sheep is machine-dried, thor* oughly ground and sterilized ami con- tains a much hiizher percentage of Ammonia and other plant food elements than old sun-dried, weathnf-ex posed stork from yrass fed animals. It is Guarantied Pure.... and free from all foreign matter, beini: thoroughly sifted and sterilized in course of manufacture. ATRIAL ORDERS Per 100 lbs, SI.OO SOLICITED. '( .. '???, ,1:18 rriiM.-s-'n i-arload lots Lriven on application. _5men, 1. PAIL, MINN. LONG'S floral. Art Catalogue A PROMOTER OF OUT-OF-TOWN TRADE. Its 16 pages include Illustrations of 96 Arrange- ments with priced lists, in a manner that makes all clear to customers. Firm Imprint added. Low priced in quantity. SAMPLE COPY, 20 ttNTS IN STAMPS. DAN'LB.LON6,FabMer,Buffaio,N.Y. 346 The American Florist. Oct. PitUburg. TRADE IS PRETTY FAIR. — STOCK PLENTI- FDL— MEETING OF THE CLUB.— BOTANI- CAL society's herbarium goes to CARNEGIE MUSEUM. Business is all that could be expected for the early fall and stock is now coming in plentifully. Roses, carnations, violets and chrysanthemums are all available. At the recent meeting of the Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club the winter's programme was the principal topic for discussion. At the last meeting of the Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania it was voted to present the herbarium of the society, some 15,000 specimens, an almost complete collection of the flora of Allegheny county, to the Carnegie Mu- seum, Pittsburg. Seven new members were accepted at the meeting and Super- intendent Wm. Falconer, of Schenley Park, exhibited several new botanical specimens, among them the first seed of Lodoicea Seychellarum ever brought to this country. It weighs twenty pounds and an attempt is being made to germi- nate it at the Phipps conservatorv. "G O. Lincoln, Neb. During the season C. H. Frey built six new houses, about 17,000 feet of glass, giving him a total of 40,000 feet. Three ol the new structures, 21x160, long span to the south, are now planted with roses. Two of the other houses are for miscellaneous plants, one 12x160 and the other 12x86; the remaining structure is for propagation and is 12x160. Cypress, lUxir, glass and the Chicago Ventilating Apparatus were used. An eighty-five- horse-power boiler was also put in, sup plementing two of forty-five-horse- power each. Other growers were active during the building season, Frey & Frey putting up a violet house and rebuilding two old structures, while Chapin Bros, built two carnation houses and C. B. Keller rebuilt his entire range, four houses. Trade has been good this fall, both in plants and cut flowers. Roses and car- nations are coming in now in good shape and violets are excellent for mid-October. Chrysanthemums will be ready in a few THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL BIZB AND WXDK BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BAL8LEY, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 400 HOWARD ST. Mention American Florist. Standardise .3» T^ A FLOWER \rO\S If your greenhouses are witb!n 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28lh and M Street* N. E. WASHINGTON. D C. Made by Standard Pots °°°'' Klr'sMpplnr"""" KELLER BROS. Special Atti^ntion Given to ' VLM Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Prioe Lists Furnished on Application. Cypress Greenhouse Material. We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use. Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as experts in greenhouse construction. •Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. Y%^,%^%,%,%,^'%^/%,%,%,%^^,%^%,%/%/%f%^%,%,%,'%^%/%f%/%^^\ BRANCH mREHOVSE KEARNEY AND V^5T6II)EAVES' Jersey (mfN J IWlSLAflDClTY.N.Y. l^ ^CTORY nS 719 Wharton St JpA- Mention the American Florist. SMITH & SMITH REAL ESTATE, PIPE, BOILERS, GLASS, FITTINGS, ETC. Obtain our prices before placing your orders. We have some ex- cellent bargains in greenhouse es- tablishments 337 6th Ave. i' o.uox869. Pittsburg. Pa. "NICOMITE" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pests. SOLD BY SEEDSMEN. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. THE •NEW OEPftRTURE." ''VENT»L(\TIH& /\PPL)8NCE.'" You can not get a GOOD THING for nothing. But the price of this apparatus is next to nothing. Send for price and description to J. D. CARMODY, Evansvllla, Ind. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crat« Price per crate 15(l02-ln.potBlncrate,M.88,120 7-ln. pota In crate, M !» 1600 2M ■• •• 5.25i DO 8 " " 8.00 1600 2)2 " " 6.00 48 9 " - 3.60 100O3 " " 6 00 4810 " " 4.80 800S)4 '■ " 6.80i 24 11 " " 3.60 600 4 " " 4 60 34 12 " " 4 80 3206 " " 4 61 12 14 •' " 4.80 144 B " " 3.16' 6 111 " " 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pota. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, llanelng Baskett, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUST KOLEER & SONS. New York Agent a 62 DKT 8TBBBT, NEW YORK CITT. STANDARD FLOWER POTS FIRST Quality IX tn.,per 1000.. $2 40 2 in., " .. 2 75 2K in., " .. 3SS 8 in., '• .. t 70 CneAM Color. 3H in., per 1000, t 4 95 4 in., " 6 20 5 in., " 10 80 in., " 16 50 Packages extra. C. HENNECKECO.""-^^^"' FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "i=^ List and SAMPLES PRBB. Ji 6. SWAHN S SONS, minneapol'is. KJIINN. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANITFAOTCHBKS OF Flower Pots. Before baying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Are., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Aiuericun Florist. iSgg. The American Florist. 347 Scranton, Pa. The advent of a prosperous season is evidenced on all sides. Never in the his- tory o( this wide awake city has there been such a stir among the florists nor were they, as a whole, ever better pre- pared to do business. Among those who deemed it timely to brush up are G. R. Clark & Co., who put all their green- houses in perfect repair and modernized their downtown store. Marvin & Muir, in the Muhr building, also have a very fine place and a good trade. T. B. McClintock's houses invariably present a neat and attractive appearance, while his general stock, especially roses, carnations and chrysanthemums, show that he knows their recjuirements and treats them accordingly. During the summer, Mr. McClintock has added two structures each 10x110, having now a range of ten well equipped, modern houses. Being losated near one of the principal cemeteries he does an extensive business in bedding and nursery stock. It is Mr. McClintock's intention to go more extensively into the nursery business and to make a leading feature of hardy roses. R. \V. Palmer's carnations never looked better. Mr. Palmer divides his time between his greenhouses and his centrally located downtown store. He enjoys a fine trade and, generally speaking, has no kick coming. W. H. Davis has put his houses in the best of order and with his stock coming on in fine shape he expects to be well equipped for the winter trade. He has a well appointed store on Spruce street. Homo. KROESCHELL BROS. GO. Greenhouse % Boiler, 29 to 59 JSrie St., CHICAGO, Boilers made of tbe bestof material, Bheil, firebox A^eeta and heads of steel, water space alt arouni' Xront, ftldes and back). Write for information. "-^' GEO. M. GARLAND'S CAST IRON GUTTER AND PROFIT BY THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Boilers oir^.-^ For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue. ■ Hot Water. FOR SALE CHEAP. PI ACC for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot- ULHww lieds. etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and mats, Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS & PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK. ■mtiUiiiiiitimit ititit aiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiii ititiimiiAAi miiiiiuitiiiiiiiiumjtuitiiiumiAtt I OMAHA [XrOSITION! | a Wc have just purchased the Omaha Exposition complete and g a offer for sale about Ten Thousand Dollars' Worth of E I ..TROPICAL m SlJB-TROPICAL PLANTS.. 3 in excellent condition. List on application. Also | i 2 Hothouses Complete, I I 12,000.000 ft. of Lumber, | I Electrical Apparatus of All Kinds, I I IMachinery of All Kinds, | I Tire Apparatus, Pipe, Sash, Doors, | I 100,000 sq. ft. Translucent Fibre Roofing, \ I 200,000 sq. ft. of Wire Imbedded Roofing Glass, E I 500 Squares 24-guage Steel Roofing, | I 5000 Squares Ruberoid and Numerous Other Items. E :a We have established a Branch Office on the Exposition grounds at e 3 Omaha, Neb. Write for Catalogue No. 100. E Chicago House Wrecking Co., OMAHA, NEB. sfTmmTmTTmmTTmTmTmTmTmmmTTrmmTTTmmmTmTmmTTmmnmmnnmm* Standard Ventilating Machine. HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR STRENGTH, DURABILITy lIHejmeatness.^ Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast in one (malleable iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as tne case with all others. Catalogue Tree YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO. fi:^3i3i:ii[iim OUK SPECMALTY. LARGE STOCKS -^ ^ ^ -^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. Aa^ov' Pure Linseed Oil Putty hintslruslies Etc. >X WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. >,C ^ Holds Class Firmly the best. No rights or lofts. Boi of IWO points 75 cents, postpaid. IIKNKY A. DREER, SASH HOTBED, GREENHOUSE, VENTILATOR GULF CYPRESS BARS. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Manufactured by S. JACOBS & SONS. Office 406 W. t3lh St . New York. GLASS Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. 348 The American Florist. Oct. 21, Index to Advertisers. AdvertlBlog Rates ... .128 Allen J K :«:) American Rose Co — II AmllDR E c :ti; Arnold & Co 3)0 Bailer F A XX, Bauett & Washburn .:.a\ Bayeradorfer H Jt Co. .:t4.'i Ben they & Co Berckmans P .) Co.. Berger U U i Co., Berntng H G. ■Ml Blanc A & Co Bobbink & Atkins . Boston Florists Ex. Caldwell The Woods- Cannody J D .'ilti Chadwtck Chas :«'.! Chicago Carnation Co. 3^1'." Chicago Wrecking Co. 317 Cincinnati Cut Flo Co. 3» Conard & Jones Co — :U0 Conley John A Son 34o Connell Ben) 343 Cottage Gardens 1 Coi Seed Co II Craig Bobt 4 Son 1 Cunningham Jos H. . .342 Darlington 11 D 342 DavlsJW 342 Dayton Paper Nov Co. .34o Deamud J B 330 De Langhe-Vervaene . II Detroit Flow Pot Mfg. 34(1 DletschA* Co IV Dillon J L *» DomerFred 4 Sons Co.339 Dreer H A 347 I Blchholz Henry .'SS BlUott W U '-a-l Bills & Pollworth 342 Bllleon & Tesson 332 Krnest W H 346 Bvenden Bros 3;>il Ford Bros 333 Foster Lucius H 343 Gardeners Chronicle.. 311 Gardening Co The.... II Garland Geo M 347 Gibbons H W IV Qlblln 4Co 347 Gorton & Lldgerwood. .348 Gnllett W H A Sons. .340 Gunther Wm II 3:B Gomey Heater Co 34s Hagenburger Carl ^140 Hall Assn 345 HaU W B 339 Hancock Geo & Son. . .33a Hart M A 333 Hartland W B II Heinl Jos SV) Helas J B 343 Hennecke C Co 340 Herr Albert M 344 Herrmann A :ii5 Herron D K 339 Hllflnger Bros 346 Hill EGA Co I HlppardB 347 Hltchlngs & Co.. .111 IV Holton & Hunkel Co..:i:« Hooker H M Co 347 Horan Edw C 333 HortAdv II Uose Connection Co.. 348 Uoyt's Sons Stephen. .:i3*i Hnnt B H :«1 Huscroft G L & Co...:tiO Jackson K B MO Jackson & Perkins 335 342 Johnson & Stokes II Kastlng W F ifj KeUerBroB 3it> Keller Geo A Bon 310 Kellogg Geo M 332 Kelsey Harlan P. Kennlcott Bros Co. 331 3V Kll bourn K 31 Kroeschell Bros Co — 34 Kuehn C A .1:1: Kuhl Geo A 3) Liabo Jos ''W. Lager & Hurrell LlttleUeld II F 339 Lockland I,umCo..34i; IV LK)ng D B 34a Lonsdale Edwin. ...341 344 Lord ABumham Co . . .IV Lucas J & Co 348 Lynch W E 331 McCarthy* Co 340 MacBean A S :«» Madei Paul 314 Manning Jacob W 330 Manz J 4 Co 341 May L L & Co 345 Meyer John C & Co Mlllang * Co 333 Model Plant Stake Co. S45 MoUer's Gartner Zel- tung 11 Monlnger J C Co IV Moon Samuel C 330 Moore Wm J 332 Morris Floral Co 343 Moss Geo M 332 Myers & Co Mi NanzC G 3(5 National Plant Co 340 Nels Wu Newport Nurseries... Nlessen Leo N Y Cut Flower Bi. . N Y Cut Mower Co.. .3:» Olsen Chr II Parker Bdwln A 332 Peacock W P 339 Pennock Sam'l 8 ......332 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. .330 Plant Seed Co II PrlnceAGA Co 331 Prltchard J N 332 QuakerClty M'c hWks.IV KandaU A L 331 Rawllngs E 1 344 Raynor J 1 i:w Rea Bros 3;it> Reed Glass St, Paint Co 347 Reed & Keller .>16 Regan Printing House. II Retnberg Bros 331 339 Rice M A Co 345 RoedlngGeo C 315 Rodgers Alex II Rolker A A Song 335 Rose Mlg Co II Rupp JohnF 342 Saltford Geo 331 Sander A Co 313 SchlUer JL 334 Schnlthels Anton 344 Shell Road areenh's..335 Sheridan W F *« Slebrecht A Son I Situations A Wants. . . . 329 Skabcura Dip Co. SkldelskySS. Smith Nath ASon. Smith A Smith. Soltau C A Co. .339 South Side Floral Co.339 Stahl Chas B 3:1' Stansfield Bros 1 > Steams Lumber Co.. . Mh Stoolhofl n A 11 Styer J J 1 i Suburban Equlp't Co. I\ Sutherland Geo A i Swahns Sons J Q Texas Seed A Flo Co > i Thorbum J M A Co. Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co 1 Traendly A Schenck. . 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Y., vice-president; secretary and treas- urer aa before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo. February. 15-16. 19UU. ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian. Mich.. Secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. ('hrys:iuUiemums— Chrysanthemum .■iports — :!J9 — Notes on specimiMi plants 319 —In Chicago parks 3fSil — Chrvsanihemura K. Hooper I'earson 3.'il -Chrysanthemum Yellow Fltzwygraiii (illiis.iasi Work of thi' committees 3ft i — Chrvsantliemuiii Societ.x's fominiltecs 3.M With the t;rowers 35'.' --J. M. Keller, Brooklyn, X. Y S.'ii A new ariibis (illus.) 3V2 Carnations—Pruning and disbudding 353 — Ind oor-srown t'arnations 353 lo Middle \'illaj;c 3.53 Helpful reminders 3.53 Xew York 354 IMiiladelphia 354 Hoston 354 Chicago 3r)5 Cleveland 3.55 Fall exhibition at Chicago 356 Growth of the Hail Association 356 The Liberty rose 356 Comini; exhibitions 3.56 Blue hydrangea s 356 Obituarv— Francis Casev 3.57 — C. T. Fleti-her 3.57 — Aloys Mueller 3.57 — Wni. Hannan 357 —Alexander Wallace 3-^7 —John Capsidy 3.57 Uanville.ill 358 The seed trade. 36;; Indianapolis ;.:162 Columbus, O ;«;2 The nursery trade 364 Los Angeles 364 Our pastimes 366 Central New York notes 370 Newark. 373 Zanesville. O -■ 374 Madison. N.J 374 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPORTS. It is an intiTcsanv' fart that the white chrysau- thenium Mis. .leromi' .lones was cultivated by oi:r growers :iboiit half a dozen 3 ears before it pro- duced a yellow sport, and then it produced yello^\ sports simultaneously at many widely separated points. The above paragraph appeared in our issue of October 21, and is commented on by Prof. H. J. Webber as follows: "Such changes, or sports, are very probably reversions to the original color. Several cases of similar reversions have been recorded. For instance, Darwin says of the chrysanthemum: * 'This plant frequently sports both by its lateral branches and occasionally by suckers. A seedling raised by Mr. Salter has produced by bud variation six dis- tinct sorts, five different in color and one in foliage, all of which are now fixed. The varieties which were first introduced from China were so excessively variable that it was extremely difficult to tell which was the original color of the variety and which was the sport. The same plant would produce one year only buff-colored and the next year only rose- colored flowers, and then would change again or produce at the same time flow- ers of both colors. * * * Mr. Salter informs me that with all the varieties the commonest kind of bud variation is the production of yellow flowers, and as this is the primordial color these cases may be attributed to reversion. Mr. Salter has given me a list of seven differently colored chrysanthemums which have all produced branches with yellow flowers, but three of them have also sported into other colors. With any change of color in the flower the foliage generally changes in a corresponding manner in lightness or darkness.' "The synchronism of the variation above is somewhat remarkable, but it may probably be analogized with the reversions which occur late in the life of an individual plant, and in the case of a chrysanthemum propagated by cuttings all the plants grown from the cuttings are portions of the same individual. Many such reversions are recorded in literature, but they should not be con- founded with the synchronism of varia- tions in seedlings of certain sorts, which results in the production of the same novelty in various localities at about the same time. A case of reversion occurring late in the life of the individual plant came under the observation of the writer *Darwin, Chas.. Animals and Plants under Domestication, Vol. 1. p. 4.55. a few years ago. A seedling orange tree which had been bearing normal, sweet, smooth-skinned oranges for eighteen years, began in the nineteenth season to bear somewhat sour fruit, with very thick, rough skin and small pulp similar to the citron. The two kinds of fruit grew irregularly over the entire tree, often being found on the same branch not more than four inahes apart. The tree was kept under close observation for two years after this peculiar character devel- oped, but it was destroyed by the freezes of l,s94:-05." NOTES ON SPECIMEN PLANTS. The growing season with specimen chrysanthemums is ended. The flower bud- and blooms are now developing. Whether they will be on time or not I do not think will d''pend on anything we may now do. I have never found that the plants can be hurried by any of the ordinary methods of forcing. Plants in a cool house are just as forward as those in closer quarters. Neither will any fertilizer I know of help them to any appreciable extent. Years ago some expert friends called or me a few days before the exhibition and decided I could notgetW. H. Lincoln in. Nevertheless I had it in good condition on show day. They supposed I had given it a strong dose of sulphate of ammonia. I did nothing of the kind. A competitor placed a plant in the same condition of lateness in a forcing house, but failed to bring it in. It is stated that sulphate of ammonia and nitrate of soda will help the blooms to mature. I have never found it so. I have used nitrate of soda in small [(uantities during the past grow- ing season with more satisfactory results than formerly. Last season my plants were a week late. They are now full early. I stopped pinching earlier and disbudded closer, and this may, in a measure, account for it. One plant I have already in cooler, shady quarters to retard it. I have done this because it is the only thing I can do, but do as I will, the plant will come out with a lack of freshness, even if it does not loose some leaves. The condition of the foliage is always an important con- sideration with judges, and justly so. More than one decision has been made on it. When the blooms ktt expanding there is a great demand on the foliage, and unless the plants are in the best of health, with vigorous root action, they are liable to wilt badly when under strong sunlight. When so they have a 350 The American Florist. Oct. 2S, most dejected look. But if the plants have been carefully cared for, not sur- feited with liquid fertilizer up to this time, and have a well developed and healthy root action, they should not wilt, or if at all, only after several days of dull weather. When wilting occurs there is a tempta- tion to water them, which would be a bad mistake. I prefer to overcome this by dampening the floors and benches, and this season I have done so with liquid manure, but this only as an experiment; whether the results are beneficial I can not say, but certainly it has done no harm. When wilting occurs I cannot help thinking the flowers must suffer in size and fullness. I have noticed that they are slower in coming into bloom. Over- staking and late staking must have the same effect and this is one of the dis- agreeable featuresof staking as compared with wiring. Against lack of visible evidence the plants must sufler in root energy when a mass of stake-buts are driven into the soil; and it must be greater when the practice is to give a stake to each flower. Rather than leave the staking until the last week or two, we should do it gradually, at two or three times, pulling the stronger shoots, which always make for the outside, into the center and the weaker ones out to light and air, where they will gather strength. Packing plants for exhibition is critical work. All in between the flowers should be filled in with tissue paper. The plants should be drawn in from two sides at once, with broad bands of cotton cloth. We set them in boxes for a better traveling base, putting a cushion of hay beneath them, as well as making firm about the pots. T. D. H.\TFIEI,D. IN CHICAGO PARKS. Washington Park was the first to install its chrysanthemums in the show house and the display is the largest and best in some years. There are more standards than ever before and each one is a good plant. There are not so very many sorts for so large a showing, not more than fifty, and the varieties are such favorites as Mutual Friend, W. H. Lincoln, Miss Agnes L. Dalskov, Glory of Pacific, President Smith, G. W. Childs, Ivory, Pink Ivory, L. Canning and Viviand-Morel. Hill's Black Beauty makes ahit, contrasting thelighter colors, and the best of the yellows is Georgiana Pitcher, especially six big bush plants in handsome jardinieres. There is in the lot one decidedly new seedling which Mr. Kanst has labeled, most appropriately, Queer. It is a bronze, Japanese, reflexed, of most peculiar form and color and may be good because it is different. He also has a good seedling as yet unnamed. It makes a fine, low round bush in a good- sized pot and is liberally covered with CHRYSANTHEMUM YELLOW FITZWYGRAM, large red flowers with a yellow center. Nathan Smith & Son and others have been given it for trial and all pronounce it excellent for borders. An experiment was tried this year with a few plants of Midge, a compost of one-third wood ashes being employed, but there seems to be no difference between these and the plants in the regular soil. At Lincoln Park there is every oppor- tunity for the commercial grower to gain a number of v^ry good points on the relative value of varieties. The stock here is a little late and will not be moved into the show houses until next week but there are 5,000 plants showing rapidly developing blooms and about 100 sorts, to say nothing of twenty varieties of anemones. The best of the old sorts have been preserved and a considerable num- ber of the latest introductions are being tested. Among them are Idavan, White Flyer, White Plume, Carrie Belle, Inde- pendence, Xeno, Negoya, Kuno, Admiral Dewey, C. W. Ward's deep chrome yel- low; Eclipse, the W. H. Chadwick sport; Adula, May's late white incurved; Queen of Plumes, Smith tS; Son's delicate lilac pink, and Mme. Ferlat, white tipped with gold. Of these plants 3,000 are grown to single stem and the show will be of much merit when ready. The bush plants and standards are all well shaped and well set with half open buds. Among the anemones there are several good sorts, among them Zoraida, Aglaia, Timbale de Argent, Tanager, Falcon, Toucan, Yellow Hammer and Titmouse. Superintendent James Jensen, of Hum- boldt Park, has nearly doubled the num- ber of chrysanthemums this year, having in all about 2500 plants. Of this number 1200 are grown on single stems, 1000 are bush plants in Oinch pots and fifty are specimens in lO-inch pots. Three now measure from three to five feet in diameter and bj- the time they are at their best will measure fully seven feet. Fifty standards are also included, among the most noteworthy of which are Miss Florence Pullman, Mrs. Perrin and Mrs. J. G. Whilldin. In all there are about fifty varieties, among which the principal ones are Geo. W. Childs, Viviand-Morel, Miss Florence Pullman, Mrs. J. G. Whill- din, Niveus, Major Bonnaffon, Eugene Dailledouze, The Queen, Mrs Perrin, Mrs. W. C. Egan and Ivory. Of the lat- ter variety there are 2,"i0^single stemmed plants and ten bush plants all of which look very well. Among the newer varie- ties the most noteworthy are Kuno, White Flyer, Xeno, Adele, John K. Shaw, Mdlle. Lucie Faure, Frank Hardy, Golden Wedding, Dean Hole, Maud Adams and Mrs. H. N. May. The plants will be ready for exhibition about November 2. Although Mr. Jensen is growing a larger number of plants this season, the general condition of the stock is not up to that of last year, due to the crowded condi- tion of the plants as well as the poorly ventilated houses. Douglas Park is growing about the same number of plants as last season, the total number being 1(500, as many as 12.". different varieties. There are .")00 single stemmed and .lOo bush plants, the remaining 600 being all standards. The principal pink varieties are Louis Bochmer, Waban, President W. R Smith, Viviand- -Morel, Elmer D. Smith, Geo. W. Childs, H. W. Clark and Mrs. A. J. Drcxcl. In white the principal ones are, Mayflower, White Swan, Ivory, Mrs. II. Ivobinson, Mrs. Gov. Fifer and The Queen, the yellow being principally of W. H. Lincoln, Kioto, Georgiana Pitcher, i89<). The American Florist. 351 NEW ENGLAND PARK SUPERINTENDENTS AT PROVIDENCE, R. I. Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, Golden Gate, Yellow Queen, Major Bonnaflfon, Eugene Daille- douze and Harry L. Sunderbruch. The plants are all in fine condition, although, as in general, somewhat late. They will not be on exhibition to the public until November 4. Head-gardener John Sell has just put his chrysanthemums on display at Gar- field Park. He has only about 2000 plants, but enough for a larger showing than he is able to make in his limited space. There are upwards of 100 varie- ties in the lot, including some remarkably well grown bush plants of Mrs. J. G. Whilldin and Georgiana Pitcher. In fact these are the best varieties on the place, of whatever form. The stock here has not been replenished lately because of the lack of both space and money but the skill of the growers makes the display fully as attractive to West-siders as though the varieties were all this year's introductions. CHRYSANTHEMUM K. HOOPER PEARSON. I note what C. W. Johnson says about new varieties of chrysanthemums in the Jast issue of the American Florist. The most pleasing new variety I have bloomed up to date is R. Hooper Pearson, an English sort introduced and offered by John N. May last spring. It is the first early yellow I have found with a perfect, deep golden shade. With me it is fully as early as Marion Henderson, larger and more compact in bloom; handsome in foliage, which is strong and healthy; stem very stifi without clubbiness. There is nothing fluffy or soft anywhere about the plant and I predict that it will take its place in commerce as the best and most beautiful early yellow in every respect. R. W. S. CHRYSANTHEMUM Y'ELLOW FITZWY'GRAM. This is the yellow sport of Lady Fitz- wygram, known as Yellow Fitzwygram, which is in its third year with E. G. Hill & Co., of Richmond, Ind. The color is perfectly fixed and it is of a deeper shade than Mrs. Bassett, and not so bright as Marion Henderson. The plant has a stronger constitution than Lady Fitz- wygram; but its chief merit is found in its being the earliest of the yellows— a fine companion for the latter variety and Mme. Bergmann. TheFitzwygrams can easily be had in bloom the last week of September, and even as early as the 21st of that month when early cuttings are used and the buds taken by July 25. Most failures with Lady Fitzwygram arise from neglect in these two important particulars. It is the most beautifully formed of all the earlies, lacking the stiff- ness of the Bergmann type. WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. October -21, 1S99.— New York; Hewey A. Molatsch, Brooklyn, N. Y., exhibited Walter Molatsch, a yellow Japanese incurved variety, scoring commercial scale 89 points. Philadelphia; above variety by same exhibitor was shown and scored com- mercial scale ST, exhibition scale 86 points. Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md., exhibited Georgiana McDonald, areflexed white, which scored commercial scale 82, exhibition scale !S3 points. Cincinnati; Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited Monrovia, a yellow Japanese variety, scoring com- mercial scale So points. Chicago; Monrovia, by above exhibitor, scored commercial scale 83 points. No report from Boston. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY COMMITTEES. The committees judging seedling chrys- anthemums will be in session each Satur- day up to and including November 25. Exhibitors should make their entries, for which a fee of $2 is charged for each variety entered, to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be shown. All exhibits forwarded to the following addresses, express charges pre- paid, will receive careful consideration: Boston, Mass., A. H. Fevfkes, Horti- cultural Hall, Tremont street. New York, N. Y., E. Dailledouze, care New York Cut Flower Co., 119 West Twenty-third street. Philadelphia, Pa., A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street. Cincinnati, O., A. Witterstaetter, care Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Fourth and Walnut streets. Chicago, 111., C. W. Johnson, care Illinois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash aVenue. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. 352 The American Florist. Oct. 28. WITH THE GROWERS. |. M. KELLER, BROOKLYN, N. Y. One has only to glance at the plants to see the edges of the Christmas and Easter dollars sticking out in profusion among the boronias, heaths, cyclamens, acacias and ardisias in this establishment. Mr. Keller takes it all as a matter of course, just as though it happened by chance, but it did not. Heaths and boronias that last spring were midgets have just been potted in 6 and S-inch pots and make an imposing array on the benches after their summer in the ground outside. It is needful that the boronias be kept very cool until buds are formed, other- wise they will start into rapid growth and then there will be nary a flower this year. Vlr. Keller finds the greatest difficulty with these plants to prevent their rot- ting off in the summer, especially those that are in their second year, and it is necessary to protect them from rain. This is done by a frame placed oyer them on stilts, open at the sides for air. Even with the greatest caution fully twenty- five per cent of the two-year-old plants have been lost during the past summer from this cause. Ardisias are seen here in one, two and three-year sizes, a regu- lar succession being kept up from seed each year. They are as fine as they possibly can be and the advantage of importing this plant is not apparent when it can be so readily grown locally into much better plants than any imported stock can be after the confine- ment of a voyage. Acacia paradoxa, which is said to be an improved form of A. armata, excelling in freedom and brightness of bloom, has come into such lively demand for Easter that much rubbish was worked off into the shipments from Europe last spring. Still, it is purchased at so low a figure abroad that it would not be possible to compete against the imported stock with home-grown plants under present condi- tions. Mr. Keller's cyclamens are suffi- ciently advanced to be well worth seeing. They have been culled out until only the finest are left. The advance in foliage marking is very striking, many of the plants being as effective as begonias in this way, without considering the flowers. Poinsettias in pans are grown in con- siderable ciuantities. They are now in shallow pans, five or six plants, twelve or fifteen inches high, to each, after having been started in small pots, and must now be kept as cool as possible until ready for market. Primula obconica, in the improved forms, seems to be gaining in popularity now that the exaggerated fright over its poisonous properties has subsided. Those in bloom now show a great advance over the original forms, some of the individual flowers being equal to the ordinary strains of Chinese prim- rose. Those sowed last May are now in 6-inch pots. The baby primrose is too insignificant in flo\yer to become popu- lar, apparently, for the demand is exceed- ingly light. A splendid house of genistas, one of marguerites and several of azaleas in various sizes completes the list of flow- ering plants grown in quantity here. The orchids, which are grown for cut flower purposes, comprise mainly Cat- tleya labiata and C. Triana; and Dendro- bium Phal.-tnopsis. The latter are now in full bloom, rather earlier than usual. It has been claimed that Dendrobium Phalanopsis "runs .out" after a year or two of greenhouse 'life, but Mr. Keller's plants, which he has had for four years and which are still in the original pots. show no indication of running ' out, the growths made this season being finer than any of the old bulbs on the plants. They are kept all summer in a house that is used as a cool house in winter and are given plenty of natural heat, an abund- ance of moisture and very little shade. The cattleyas, of which there is an immense quantity, spend the summer in the azalea houses, being transferred to the palm houses in winter, where they hang overhead and take up no room that could be utilized otherwise. C. labiata is just finished and C. Triana; is beginning to slip out of the sheaths. In the palm houses the kentia reigns. The custom of putting three young plants in the pot, around the stem of a larger one, has become popular, especially with K. Forsteriana. Latanias are sometimes used in the same way but do not "take" as well asthekentias. Livistoniarotund- ifolia is raised here from seed entirely and makes nice plants in a short time. Cocos Weddeliana are also raised in quantity from seed. They are very cheap now and sell best when in quite a small state, for ferneries, etc, A new, or rather little known, plant for the center of ferneries is Pitcairnia aphilandrcEflora. The foliage is glossy and the spike of scarlet flowers is exceedingly pretty. It is deserving of more general use. Pandanus Veitctit and P. utilis have both been good sellers during the past season. The demand for these is rather uncertain, varying greatly from year to year. Draccena Godseffiana's greatest drawback is its slowness. When it becomes sufficiently plenty to be lower in price than at present it is likely to take its place among the indispensable sta- ples. Japanese fern balls have not met with the approval expected, but they take up no valuable room and can be suspended from the roof and left there till the demand materializes, which should be the case eventually. A New Arabis, The illustration shows a plant which bears the cumbersome name of Arabis alpina, var. Alba Plena Snowdrift. A more appropriate name, at least forcom- mercial purposes, would be simply Arabis Snowdrift. The flowers are more or less double and are said to last well when cut. Florists may find the plant worthy of attention. The introducers are Hubert & Co., of Guernsey. ARABIS SNOWDRIFT. iSgg. The American Florist. 353 CARNATIONS. PRUNING ANI> DISBUDDING. It is impossible to lAy down a series of set rules tor p^rowing carnations of the first grade. The soil, the houses and the condition of the plants vary so much that what is desirable in one place is just the opposite in another. We can, however, look to nature and be guided by some of her general laws, varying our practice to suit our conditions. One of these laws is that judicious pruning will improve the quality and sometimes even increase the quantity of a crop. Some years ago it was predicted that pruning carnation plants would eventually become as universal as is dis- budding. This prophecy has not yet been fulfilled, but the time is certainly ripe for its general adoption. One of the first things to take into con- sideration in this matter of pruning is "that plants left entirely to their natural growth maintain a reciprocal action between the top and the roots and every branch removed must exercise an influ- edce either beneficial or injurious." This thinning or pruning will therefore have to be done by a man with judgment and knowledge of the requirements of the plants. If left to careless or ignorant help the efiects would undoubtedly be disastrous. It is always in order to prune carna- tion plants if they are overcrowded through being planted too closely in the beds or are what carnation men call "grassy." These conditions are fre- quently unavoidable and the only relief is in the use of the knife. For the first operation remember that you are destroy- ing the equilibrium between the top and the roots, so take out only enough branches to allow the light and air to get in among the branches which remain. Be careful to not over-water the plants for at least ten days after the pruning, so that the roots can more successfully adapt themselves to the reduction of the tops. Crowded or "grassy" plants will be greatly improved by the thinning out of all dead, weak, deformed or misplaced branches, but if too many such branches are allowed to accumulate before prun- ing it rather disorganizes the root action of the plant, so that this form of cutting should be attended to quite as regularly as disbudding. Disbudding itself is simply a modified form of pruning and the two should go hand in hand to produce the highest quality of blooms. The trial of a portion of a bench, treated as described above, beside another portion cared for by the old method, will convince you as to the profit in the course, as applicable to your market, or the uselessness of it. Is it not worth a trial? Albert M. Herr. INDOOR-GROWN CARNATIONS. It is our practice at this time to give the carnation beds a light mulching of well rotted manure and we find that the plants derive great benefit from it. Before putting on the mulch all the plants are neatly staked and tied and the soil cleared of weeds, when a light sprinkling of wood ashes is raked into the surface, after which the mulch is applied and watered with a rose to settle the whole evenly. The material for the mulch is made as fine as possible by being passed through a rough screen, which gives it an open texture which prevents its cak- ing, also making it much better to handle. Experience has taught us that to give a mulch at this time is better than to resort to applications of li(|uid fertilizer so early in the season. The principal aim now is to improve the constitution of the plants, which cannot be done by forced growth, which will be the result, especially during a period of bright weather, when lit|uid stimulants are injudiciously applied. This, too, is one of the causes of weak stems and bursted calyxes during the mid-winter days. Every new growth now brings longer stems and finer blooms, which should be encouraged by disbudding and removing the side shoots. This should be done as soon as they are large enough to rub out. We do not advise syringing at all from now on but careful attention must be paid to ventilation so as to maintain an even temperature as a precaution against red spider. Of course should this pest appear in some close corner they will have to be disposed of by a few good syringings. It is a good plan to fumigate occasion- ally, whether there is any greenfly to be seen or not, to prevent them obtaining a foothold, for if the plants are allowed to become infested when a full crop of buds is on it will be a hard matter to get rid of the pests without considerable loss. Keep the soil in the same condition clear through. Do not allow the beds to dry out too much but when watering do it thoroughly; it is much better than to give the beds a light sprinkling every day or so. Chas. W. Johnson. In Middle Village. The seeker after upto- date floricultural information would find Middle Village a barren field for his investigations, although one street in the town boasts of over a score of "florists'" signs. Located midway between Brooklyn city and a number of other communities of more or less repute, although but half an hour's ride from New York, Middle Vil- lage is a city of the dead; cemeteries and stone cutters are its most prominent features and funeral processions the prin- cipal users of its poorly kept streets. One is not long in the place before he realizes that he is in an almost exclusively Ger- man community. "Familienplake und Graber werden aufs Beste wahrend des Sommers in Ordnung gehalten" is the inscription on the florists' signs, and many of the features and customs of the place are so unfamiliar to the American eye that one mighteasily imagine himself suddenly dropped into some obscure cor- ner of the Old World. On Metropolitan avenue, the principal street, which bisects Lntheran Cemetery, florists, stone cut- ters and "hotels" are strung out in sur- prising numbers and furnish solace, men- tal or physical, for the never-ending pro- cession of mourners. A florists' estab- lishment often consists of a little flue- heated sash house, sagging and decrepit with age, a tangled mass of old wire design frames from the cemeteries piled almost as high as the house and a roughly built "stand" on thesideof the roadhung with dried-flower emblems adorned with mortuary inscriptions and presided over by a dozing damsel seated on a box or wheelbarrow under a row of immortelle wreaths marked "Asleep." Sidewalks and paths, where there are any, littered continuously with scraps of dyed moss, cape flowers, etc., give convincing evi- dence that, in Middle Village at least, the despised artificial and dried flowers still hold their own. The older part of Lutheran Cemetery is well planted and is a shady and beautiful place. The newer part is barren as to soil and the few stunted trees that have been planted give no promise of future attractiveness. There are many monu- ments of hij 6,653,695 •• 3.639.55 7,489,312 ■■ 4.094.39 8.003.820 •■ 4,621.77 t-WI 10,097,209 '■ 5,215.26 898 10.189,ra7 " 5.862.48 899 II,2U9,8S5 " 8,649.23 The square feet of glass insured has been increased nearly half a million square feet since August 1, 1899, and the reserve fund is now over $6,800. The Liberty Rose. Your Philadelphia correspondent, page 32G, states that a spurious "Liberty" is being offered for sale. Those who have seen flowers of the true Liberty would not be deceived. Mention has also been made, I believe, that young plants were being offered to publishers of catalogues some months ago, and that some plants had actually been sold as Liberty and delivered! The Simon-pure Liberty has Ijeen announced far and wide that it would not be disseminated until the spring of 1900. Then who was the deceiver and whom the deceived? It would be interesting to know! "The firm offering 'Mock Liberty' imported it under the impression that thev were getting the famous Liberty!" Ha! ha! Can such a state of aff'airs be possible in this enlightened age? No honorable firm would undertake anything so reprehensible and question- able. Indeed they would not. For Liberty could not legitimately have been obtained from the firm owning it other than through the legitimate and recognized sources. Indeed it could not. Then what standing has a firm in an honorable calling which offers for sale something which they could not possibly have in their possession honestly? An interesting case, very. And one that deserves investigation at the hands of the S. A. F. and a motion is hereby made that a committee be ap- pointed for that purpose. H. G. Greenhouse Building. Fieburg, Me. — C. F. Goodnow, ex- tending house. Buffalo, N. Y.— Chas. Jansen, 1773 Broadway, one house. Lincoln, 111.— W. H. GuUett & Son, one house. Baltimore, Md. — I. H. Moss, house 16x200. Knoxville, Tenn.— Chas. W. Crouch, house 40x100. Brooklyn, N. Y. — A. L. Miller, house 18x,s6. Yincennes, Ind. — W. A. Reiman, carna- tion house 16x6(). Glcndale, N. Y. — Henry Schemeckper, one house. Holliston, Mass.— J. E. Long, one com- mercial house. Nellist<)n,N. Y.— Adin Smith, onehouse. East Mauch Chunk, Pa.— W. R. Butler, one house. Gardiner, Me. — '/.. DeF. Wiles, one car- nation house. Coming Exhibitions. [Secridarif's are reiiiK'sted to suppl\' an.\' omis- sions from tliis list.] Chicago, Nov. 7-11 — Chrvsiinthenium show, Hort. SooiutvorChicaKo. Willis N. Kudd. .\ss't Sec'y, Room" 21 2, 185 Dearborn St. Galveston, Tex., Nov. 14-15.— First lloral fair, ladies of Galveston. Mra. Christopher Dart. Sec'y. Boston, Mass., Nov. 7-I(i.— CbrysaMihemum show, Massachusetts Hort. Society. Rubt-rt Man- ning, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall. Newport, R. I., Nov. 14-16.— Chrysanthemum show, Newport Hort. Society, Ale.x". Maclellan, Sec'y. Worcester, Mass., Nov. 8-9. — Chrysanthemum show, Worcester County Hort. Society. A. A. Hixon, Sec y. 18 Front St. PouGHKEEPsiB, N.Y.. Nov. 8 10. — Anuuai e.vl'.ibi- tion, Dutchess County Hort. Society. W. 6. Gomersall. Sec'y, Fishkill. Tarrttown, N. Y., Nov. 10-11. — Chrysanthe- mum show, Tarrytown Hort. Society. Wni. Mc- Cord, Sec'y. Providence, R. I., Nov. 9-10.— Chrysanthemum show, Rhode Island Hort. Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 61 Westminster bt.. Proyid**nce. Buffalo, N. Y., February 15-16, 1900.— Exhibi- tion American Carnatiou Society. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., Sec'y. New York, N. Y., March .and June, 1900.— First exhibitions .\mericau Rose Society. Paul M. Pierson, Scarborough, N. Y., Sec'y. Brockton, Mass., Nov. 1-3. — R.vhibilinn of Brockton Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Walter E. Baker, Sec'y, Bos 2'20, Campello. Mass. Waco, Texas, Nov. 15-17. Fourth Chrysanthe- mum show, Texas State Floral Society. Miss Bella Beer. Sec'y, Waco, Texas. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 14-18. — Chrysanthemum show, St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania aveni e. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 7-11. — Annual exhibi- tion. Pennsylvania Hort. Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Horiiculturai Hall, Broad street. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 13-18.— ('hrysaniheniura show, Gardeners' Club. Geo. Talbot, Secy, Clif- ton Park. Hartford, Conn., Nov. 13-16. — Chrysanthemum show, Connecticut Hort. Society. C. H. Boykett, Sec'y, Hartford. Madison, N. J., Nov. 7-8. — Fall show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Chas. H. Atkins, Sec'y, Madison. Elmiba, N. v., Nov. 14-15. Chn'santhemum show, Elmira Hort. Society. R. R. Stockdale, Sec'y. Orange, N. J., Nov. 16.— Show of New Jersey Floricultural Society. J. B. Davis, Sec'y, Orange. Montreal, Can.. Nov. 8-9. — Invitation exhibi- tion, Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Fred. Bennett. Secy, 136 Peel street. T<»ronto, Can., Nov. 15-18.— Chrysanthemum show, Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' .Vssocia- lion. D Robertson, Sec'y, Reservoir Park, Blue Hydrangeas. Ed. A.m. Florist:— What treatment should be given plants oi Hydrangea Hortensia in order to make them produce blue flowers? W. If the question were reversed growers in some sections would be puzzled to reply. There are plenty of localities where every plant grown comes uni- formly blue. Any mineral agent in the soil will turn the color. Water impreg- nated with iron, applications of nitrate of soda, localities near the sea shore and other factors all tend to the same result. Our difficulty has always been to keep the color pink. A pot full of rusty water, oxide of iron, will turn the color of the pinkest hydrangea if given early, before the heads develop. E. O. Orpet. I do not know how to produce blue hydrangeas nor have I ever found any one who could tell me. There is nothing certain about the blue hydrangea. As is generally understood it is but a change of color from pink to blue of the common Hydrangea Hortensia and IL Otaksa. Plants of the common form may be grown in tubs and after awhile one may take to producing blue flowers. Others in the same position and under the same treatment will maintain their typical pink color for years without change. In this vicinity these hydrangeas are fairly hardy, and in many gardens and in cemeteries they are not uncommon. It is curious to note that without excep- i8gg. The American Florist. 367 tion, so far as I have observed, these planted out ones invariably produce blue flowers after being out a year or two. I am told much the same thing exists at Newport, R. I. In a near by cemetery is an immense bush hydrangea. Three years ago when I saw it, it carried over 500 heads of flowers, and they were all bluish pink, not so blue as others I have seen. I have some H. Otaksa planted four years ago. These were frozen down last winter, not having been protected, but a few heads of Bowers came on the «hoots made from the base, as sometimes happens, and these were of a beautilul blue. Some years ago William Falconer showed me a batch of perhaps a dozen plants all raised from the same plant, and all had been treated alike and were planted in one spot; and there were normal pink, blue and intermediate shades in the lot. It has long been known that cuttings from blue ones generally, if not always, go back to pink and it therefore seems impossible to propagate this color. It seems so universal here to see blue flow- ers on those left outdoors permanently, that I would advise a trial of it by those desirous of having them. The plants must be well protected, that the shoots are not frozen down. The loss of flowers follows loss of shoots, as, though the plants push up afresh from the ground, such shoots rarely give any flowers. In. this respect this species differs radically from H. paniculata grandiflora, which rejoices in being cut down to the ground. Philadelphia. Joseph Meehan. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Johnson & Stokes, Philadelphia, Pa., farm seeds; New Jersey Moss and Peat Co., Barnegat, N. J., potting soil; L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y., carnations; John N. May, Summit, N. J., carnations; John K. King, Coggeshall, Essex, Eng., garden seed; Wilhelm Pfitzer, Stuttgart, Germany, roses and bulbs; P. Lambert, Trier, Germany, roses; Roustan Servan & Co., Saint-Remy-de- Provence, France, seeds; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cin- ■cinnati, Ohio, cut flowers; f. B. Deamud, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut flowers. OBITUARY. FRANCIS CASEY. A native of Galway, Ireland, 52 years of age, Francis Casey died at Bangor, Me., in early October. He had gained no little fame as a landscape gardener and leaves a widow and five children. C. T. FLETCHER. Charles T. Fletcher, a well known land- scape gardener and ex-member of the legislature, died at Lancaster, Mass., his native town, October 22, aged 73 years. In 1856 he became gardener to Nathaniel Thayer, retaining his connection with the family to his death, through three generations. He had held numerous pub- lic offices. ALOYS MUELLER. Aloys Mueller died at New Brunswick, N. J., October S, aged 59 years. He was of German birth but had been in business at New Brunswick for thirty years. Besides being a successful florist Mr. Mueller was a botanist of uncommon attainments, a kind hearted man of erudition and strict integrity. -Mrs. Mueller survives and has the sympathy of many friends. WM. HANNAN. The senior of the firm of Wm. Hannan & Sons, Dorchester, Mass., was the recent victim of failure of the heart. He was born in Ireland sixty-six years ago and in early youth was employed in his father's greenhouses. Coming to Amer- ica at the age of eighteen years, the greater part of his life was spent in the vicinity of Boston. He had been in busi- ness at Dorchester nearly thirty years. He leaves eight children. The sons will continue the business. ALEXANDER WALLACE. The death is announced in the European horticultural press of Dr. Alexander Wal- lace, who had achieved no inconsiderable degree of distinction through his work with lilies. He was the authorof "Notes on Lilies and their Culture," which had passed through two editions. Dr. Wal- lace was 70 years of age. He was edu- cated at Winchester and Trinity Colleee, Oxford, and practiced medicine success- fully many years. The firm of Wallace & Co., imported largely of lilies, calo- chorti and brodineas from Japan and the United States. These were cultivated successfully at the Kilnfield gardens, Col- chester. JOHN CASSIDY. This veteran of horticulture, for he was in his eighty-fourth year at the time of his death, at Montreal on October 17, emigrated from Ireland in youth. He spent several years as a private gardener' in Eastern Canada before establishing himself as a market grower. After thirty years in business, his land being ref[uired for building purposes, he became gardener for Thomas Peck, a position which he filled until three years ago. Mr. Cassidy was an enthusiastic and skilled plantsman and a member of the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, which organization was represented at the obsequies by a majority of its mem- bers and a handsome floral emblem. Mr. Cassidy is survived by one son, three daughters and a number of grandchildren. Galion, Ohio.— John C. Engelhorn is successor to Fisher & Son. Camden, N. J.— Harry Sharp has painted and refitted his store, making a great improvment. ViNCENNES, Ind. — Wm. A. Reiman is completing an addition to his already extensive establishment, a carnation house lGx66. He reports trade very good. Secaucds, N. J. — H. Ram has six houses of Bonnafifon chrysanthemums that are in the exhibition class. He sent the first blooms to Bradshaw in New York on October 23, which is rather early for that variety in this section. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. Advertisements under ttils head will be Inserted At the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Kvery paid subscriber to the American Florist tor the year isaa Is entitled to a ave-llne want adv. (sltnatlons only) free to be used at any time durlns SITUATION WAN TED- Rose grower; 10 years' ex- perience In largest commercial places. Best ref- erences. Address C H M, care Am. Florist. Chbistensex, iiSS bth Ave., New Vorlt. SITDATION WANTKD-Prlvate place, by Bngll«h- man: twelve yeHra' excellent character. Wahkb.v, 17; BoKds Ave.. Ml. Washloirton. SM UATION WANTKD-By young man as In green li'iUxeH K.xperlence ffiulvulenl four years. To begin aboiitJan. I»t Addres W. 8. Va.v DollK.N-. Marengo. . Marengo. Wash. SITUATION WANTEI)-As foi-eaian. capable of taking charge; good grower of roues and general stock; 10 years In last position, growing for Chicago market, or could till a private place Iteterences. Ad- dress W.M. KlHKHA.M, Box 411, Majwood. 111. SITUATION WANTK1)~A8 asslstanton a Hrstclasi O private or commercial place by a » oung man witl: tlve years' experience In roses Age '2'-' Best refe' ences. Near Phlla or New York. Address w J W. Box US, oienslde. Pa erences. Address Geo. w. Philcox. Uartland, wis SITUATION WANTKlJ-As foreman or mnnager or where Al Beauties. Meteors ard Tea roees are wanted; U|i to the top notch on 'mums, carnations violets and general stock; sure and rapid propaga or and grafter; 'Jll years' experience. German, married, small lamlly. Only large place « • •■ 1) D, care An 1 Florist. W^ . once for green- Christ Winterich. DeQance. O. W ANTBD AT ONCE-Flrst-class man who thor- oughly understands wsterlng. State wages ;d. c. H, Kre V, n:a o St.. Lincoln. Neb. w ANTED— A KeceralKreenhouse hand, also a nigh ''-'^man for hot water bollerB. Wa^es each. J h with tward. W. L. Smith. Aurora. 111. W ANTED— A copy of Issue No 4. October 1. 183C. vomme^l of the American i 1 \Jl\. I serymen & Seeds- men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANYjt,^ 324 Dearborn St, CHICAGO, ILL. There are buyers for all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist Wbol^ale power/\arK5fe l.00@3.50 2.50 2.00 12 BrldB 3 " Brldeamald 3 " Perle 3 " Meteor ;i. " Kalserln 4 " La France 4. CamatlonB 1. fancy 2. Violets, double " Blnsle . . Lily of the Valley 3. CattleyBB per doz. 3 00®5 UO Dendrobiums " " 3.00 Chrysanthemums, medium 2. long 10, Mignonette 1. Adlantnm Common f emi Fancy Ferns .76 .00® 4 00 00i3 4.00 .00® 4.00 00@ 4.00 00® 5.00 00® 5 00 ,00® 1.50 00® 3.00 36® 1.00 35® .75 00® 4.00 00® 6 00 00® 20.00 00(9 2.00 60® 1.00 WE ARE NOW CUTTING NEW Jt Brides, Maids and Beauties.... GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Say: "Saw it in the Florist." IE. H. Hunt ; THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CniCAGO. Wholesale Dealers and OiiA CIaiuama Growers of llUl MOWBrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wa»h. Ing^ton St., Chicago. Write for special quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey&Co, F. F. BENTHEV, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^Consignments solioited 1. G. PRIHCE & CO. Wlioiesaie 6ut> Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for tlie Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attentlOD paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Gut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42.4.4 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. 19-21 DOLPM ST CM I CA O O Tell your wants in the American Florist. 3G0 The American Florist. Oct. 28, LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 1> r do extra long stems $3.00 24 to 30 in a.60 l;UIl)i;s, MAIDS. METEOKS. $3.00 to i.'i 00 ptT 100; PERLES, $-'.00 to JJ.OO piT 100; (JOLDEN GATE, ADMIRAL DEWEY, :MME. CHATENAY, $4.00 to $6 00 \kv 100. CARNATIONS, $1.50 to $3.00; 'MUMS. %6M to $15.00 pin- 100. ^^Prices subject to change without notice. We can fill all orders on short notice. rj^mesto^wn, IN^. 'V. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies. Prloe ILrlsts sm^Lll^d. &T :Biro*xa«lel()il c:irn;i- tiou growers. Long Distance Phone. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3J34 OUve Street, .^ ^^S\. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. B OSTON F LORISTS' EXCHANGE.... HEADQUARTERS for choice Roses, Violets, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. J. JVI. COHKIV, Ir»roi>. TELEPHONE 238S Consignments Solicited.. iSgg. The American Florist. 361 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Tnlephone No. lOOS Madison !^qnare. ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. ""^^I^^^-^^^S^^"- 57 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist , New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW TOB.K. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, WHOIESAU FLORIST 29 West 28th St , NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on app'icition. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No, 1905 Madison Square. Price list on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BtYERS make a note of tbis. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 551 Madison Square. Please Mention tbe American Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 399 MadiBon Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every morning: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention Tbe American Florist. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE Commission Florists. SUPERB VIOLETS. ORCHIDS, ROSES, CARNATIONS. 42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. Always mention the American Florist Telephone 2065 Madison iqr. Choice Carnations Choice Roses <^ Jt Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/\arK5fe NBW TORE, Oct. 25. Botea, Beauty select 10.00@25 00 ordinary 2.00® 6 00 Bridesmaid, Bride, Morgan 60® J. 00 Kalserin. Meteor 1.00® 4(0 Carnations 60® I.OO fancy 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3 00® 3.i0 Violets 2J® .75 CbryaaDtbemums 2. 00® 25 00 Cattleyas 30.00®80 00 Smllax 5.00® 8 00 Aaparairns 25 00®35.00 " Sprengerl.perdoz. bunches 1®1 50 Adlantum 50® .75 Buffalo, Oct. 26. Bosea. Beauty 3.00®33 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.0(® 6.00 " Perle. Nlphetos.. fancies 1.50® 2,00 lilly of the valley 3.00® 4,00 Violets 50® I 00 Chrysanthemums 3 00@20, 00 Smllax 10.00®15.00 Adlantum 75® 1.00 Hardy Ferns .15 Galax leaves .20 Asparagus 50,00@ii0.00 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. ];i04 Madlaon Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. CALAX LEAVES. $1,25 per 1000. Price ir. quantity on aiiplieation. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK CITY. It is not much trouble to mention the American Flobust when corresponding with an advertiser. ROSES. V;OLETS. JULIUS LANG 53 West 30lh Street, NEW YORK. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. TELErHONE 280 Ma TheNewYork Gut Flower Go. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733— I8th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. GEORGE SALTFORD. Wholesale Commission Dealer in ,^ ,^ ...Violets... 50 W. 29th St., ji NEW YORK. Telephone Call. 1304 Madison Sq. rord Bros... <^ ^ Wholesale Florists 111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone. I,i7 Madison Sq. M. A. HART, COMMISSION FLORIST, Can supply CHRYSANTHEMrSIS in l)e8t quality and any quantity. VIOLETS too. 4.4. WEST 29th street, Tel. 325 Madison Square. NEW YORK. GREEN GALAX, FINEST BRONZE For I'KicE- .\diii;ks> the Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tre mont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Remember us to our advertisers. NOW ^M UM'S THE WORD. - , , SIZES, Z\I_|_ COLORS, *^^^ PRICES. PACKED CAREFULLY. EDW. C. HORAN. RBS: 47 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK. CUT F LOWERS AT W HOLESALE. X/ IOLETS. in any quantity, Special or Ordinary. 362 The American Florist. Oct. 28. THE5 gEEt) TRalOE. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALEXANDER RODGERS. Pres : ALBERT MCCUL- LouOH. Vlce-Pres ; 8. F. Willard, wettaersUeld, Conn., Sec'y and Treas. C. P. Braslan, representing the govern- ment seed contractor, Charles Parker, of Santa Clara, Cal., is expected east this month. Visited Chicago: T. Lee Adams, of Kansas City, Mo.; J. M. Kimberlin, of Santa Clara, Cal; T. P. Sperry, with the Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O. The United States Department of Agriculture is making an experiment in the growing of Lilium Harrisii upon the grounds of E. F. Sperry at Orlando, Fla. K. Wezelenburg, of Hazerswonde, succeeds the late Jac. Wezelenburg and will continue the business at Sassenheim, Holland, under the style and title of Jac. Wezelenburg. RocKFORD, III.— R. H. Shumway, Jr , accompanied his brother this week to Chicago where the latter was operated upon for serious throat trouble. The operation was successful and the patient is doing well. New York.— Of the 870 cases of damaged longiflorum bulbs bought from the United States authorities, Mr. Dreyer, the purchaser, has sold enough to clear a profit of upwards of $600 on the transaction. The disinclination ot many dealers to bid on the stock is said to have been due to a distrust of the forcing qualities of bulbs that had under- gone such a heating. Indianapolis. meeting of INDIANA FLORISTS. — REGRET AT ABANDONMENT OF FLOWER SHOW. — A CHANGE IN NAME. — COAL SCARCE. At the last meeting of the Society of Indiana Florists chrysanthemum shows were the main topic of the evening. There was surprise when it was learned how many inquiries had been made from all over the state regarding a show. Many members are deploring the iact that there will be no show here this year. In connection with the November meeting an exhibit of chrysanthemums will be held. Premiums will be oflered on market plants, single stems and cut flowers. Sonnenschmidt & J unge have changed their firm name to The Indiana Plant Co., to avoid embarrassments from their somewhat unique cognominal appela- tion. This establishment is erecting an up-to-date propagating house 10x50 feet which will be piped for both steam and hot water. Coal continues scarce and very hard to get, some of the coal dealers being as much as six weeks behind with their orders. This causes much apprehension among the florists. We are glad to report that Alvin Schreiber's little daughter, who has been critically ill with typhoid fever, is recov- ering. H. JUNGE. Columbus. BUSY TIMES IN THE BUCKEVE STATE. — underwood's new rose. — JOTTINGS HERE AND THERE AMONG THEGHOWEKS. The advanced price of glass and pipe did not seem to deter Underwood Bros, from building an additional carnation house 20x10."). It is a fine structure, well adapted for the purpose; and right here I will remark that there seems to be a general realization ot the fact that the larger the house the better will carna- tions thrive in it; hence old structures and old methods are rapidly yielding to improvements. Mrs. S. J. Morton is a brand new rose, carmine in color, grace- ful in its general make up and borne on a long, stiff stem and a continuous bloomer. It originated with Underwood Bros., who intend putting it on the market next year. At the Franklin Park Floral Co.'s establishment I found things in splendid condition. Mr. Knapp, the genial man- ager of the place, certainly has ample reason for being proud of his roses. His carnations, though a bit slow in coming, look well. John R. Hellenthal has made a substan- tial addition to his fine residence on Moler street. As a grower Mr. Hellenthal is a decided success, while his geniality has become proverbial among the "bulb men," both on this and on the other side of the pond. Gus. Drobish, the veteran florist, has no complaints to make. His mailing trade this yearshows a marked improve- ment over that of the previous season, while local trade is improving all along. S. F. Stephens, the cemetery florist, is very much alive, notwithstanding his surroundings. His chrysanthemums this season are as fine as any I have seen during my recent travels. Homo. Tiffin, O. — The orphans' home here will shortly have another greenhouse. Westville, N. J.— Louis Duncan is rebuilding the boiler house recently destroyed by fire. Rutland, Vt.— C. H. Miles now has a good range of 22,000 feet of glass, hav- ing added several houses during the past season, with a new office and potting shed. He has a fine stock and expects to largely increase his trade, both local and shipping. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Representatives of the following European Houses: The Horticultural Co.. BoskooD. Holland, H. P. Kosee, Rhododendrons. Clematis, Hardy Azaleas, etc. Rudolph Van TU & Co., HllleKom, Holland, Dutch Bulhs. Jules Oaucbault. Orleans, France, French Seedlings and Stoclis; VlctorLemolne, Nancy, France, Novelties a Specialty. Snoeck Bros . GendbrugKe. Belgium, Flcus cuttings. Palms, Araucarlas, Bay Trees, etc. Goods of these firms kept on hand In season. RUTHERFORD, N. J. KENTIA SEED. 1»T8 Belmoreana and Forste'iana. GiiuriiMtueil frt-sli 1889 cmp-no old 1898 left over send. Australian <'limate ripens seed by .lulv- .Vuijust. 100 seeds delivered, IW c-ts.; 1000, W it; I0,U(XI,|40. Sample dozen sent on receiptor lOots. H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St.. . - NEW VORK. CALLA AETHIOPICA! Fine, well-cured bulbs: from our own fiirm in Calirurma. circumference, per 100 per 1000 EXTRA SELECTED, 5 to 6 in .,H6.!iO $.% 00 FIRST-CLASS, 4 to 5 in 4 .'iO ;!5.00 300 of one size at 1000 rates. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Kirv'-oV ESTABLISHED 1802 S SEEDS Dutch Bulbs AND LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS for Forcing and Outdoor planting. Florists and Dealers are invited to send for Trade List now ready. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK WIBOLTT'S "SNOWBALL." Genuine Danish Seeds R. WIBOLTT, Seed Grower, NAKSKOV. DENMARK. SPECIALTIES: Cabbage Bald Head and Cauliflower Wiboltt's Snowball. Awarded highest prize at St, Petersburg In May, 1890. LILT OF THK VALLEY VI PS. ALM rREsn ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Phoenix tenuis $.75 $5.00 $13 50 •• pumila 1.00 8,00 23.50 " reclinata 75 5.00 13.50 Corypha australis 75 5.00 13.50 Pandanusutilis 1.25 10,00 27.50 J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY. Perry NA/atson & Co. CALIFORMAN SEED HOUSE Onion Seed Lettuce Celery Carrot Salsify Parsnip etc. -SPECIALTIES- Sweet Peas Cosmos Hollyhock Verbenas Asters Mignonette etc. Lima Beans Salt Bush Bromus Gras; Bermuda " Johnson " etc. SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY LurKf llnwiTed En(,'lisli, l.art;<'-ll. .Spli.ndens. R.ilkpr s Rolkpr's Giant. I-32 0/.., $3..50. Pure white, 11)0 s., 75c, W oz.. »3.5(); 1-16 oz,, $1.25. $5.00 o-z. ; I3 oz. »0c. TriiUo pkt., 50c. Rose, Red, etc.. 100 s., 6,5c, Trade pkt., 25c. Trade pkt,, 25o. J8gg. The American Florist. 363 Grand New Pink Carnation THE MARQUIS. ,000 ALREADY SOLO. — - HAS received Five First=Class Certificates, including that of the American Carnation Society, and the Silver Cup at Philadelphia for best Pink, also Silver Medal of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society at Boston. It is, without doubt, the finest Pink Carnation ever introduced and has been so pronounced by experts. ITS COLOR is distinctive, being unlike that of any other Carnation. It is a TRUE PINK, with no trace of purple or magenta. It is an exquisite shade, soft and rich, and possesses a peculiar glow which makes it very attractive. It is equally beautiful by artificial light or daylight. ITS FORM is exceptionally perfect. It is very full and double and unusually well rounded and built up in the center. Its petals are beautifully serrated and quilled, giving it a unique and very graceful form. Its calyx is strong and ample and does not burst. ITS SIZE is phenomenal — 3' 2 to 4 inches in diameter under ordinary culture — and often exceeds that. ITS STEMS are strong and average 2 to 3 feet in length. ITS FRAGRANCE is delightful. ITS KEEPING QUALITIES are excellent. Cut flowers will keep from one to two weeks. Flowers shipped from Syracuse to Chicago have kept finely for eight days after their receipt. IT IS VERY PROLIFIC, at least as free as the freest of the standard varieties and far freer than any other large variety. It makes no "grass." Every growth produces a flower. It is an absolutely continuous bloomer. ITS HABIT is strong, vigorous and healthy — free from rust or other diseases. IT PROPAGATES READILY. The loss in propagating is practically nothing. IT LIFTS EASILY and, owing to the mass of fibrous roots it makes, receives no perceptible cheek. In a word, its COLOR, FORM, SIZE, FRAGRANCF, STEM and HABIT are ideal. Strong rooted Cuttings, March to April, 1900, $10.00 per JOO; $75.00 per JOOO. H. A. DREER, Philadelphia. F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, Ind. C. W. WARD, Queens, N. Y. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, New York. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. N. MAY, Summit, N. J. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, New York and Chicago. L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y. 364 The American Florist. Oct. 28, The l^uRSERY TRh^b. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. W. J. Peters. Pres.: I). S Lake, Vlce-Pres.; George C. Seaoer, Rochester. N. T., Seo'y. The Pecos valley in New Mexico is gaining a reputation for its apples. Of plum, peach and cherry most nur- serymen recommend trees one year old for planting. A .NEW cherry maggot, unlike the grub of the plum curculio has been discovered in Massachusetts and New York. Prof. Joh.\ Craig made some 5000 crosses of fruits in Iowa during the present year, his first at the Iowa Agri- cultural College. Griffing Bros. Co. has removed its headquarters from Macclenny, Fla., to Jacksonville, in an endeavor to expedite business. The newly appointed nursery inspect- ors in Pennsvlvania are Geo. C. Butz, State College;' Prof S. B. Heiges, York, and F. M. Bertram, Philadelphia. The Great Northern Nursery Com- pany, established at Baraboo, Wis., last spring with M. F. Foley as manager, is reported to be shipping about ten cars of stock this fall. S. D. WiLLARD, Geneva, N. Y., has 100 acres of fruit stocks and has been mak- ing some particularly strong displays of plums. Mr. Willard is G-i years of age and has lived in New York State all his life. The \V. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N.Y., report that this has been one of the busiest seasons they have had in some years. Nursery stock is advancing in price every day on account of the great shortage. Their trade in roses and ornamental shrubs has been particularly brisk. ^ ■ » Los Angeles. A SPLENDID RAIN PUTS NEW LIFE INTO THINGS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. — RIVERSIDE WANTS EXPERIMENTERS. — LYON TO COM PILE FIGURES.-NEW STORES. — A BUG FAILURE. The heaviest rainfall in early October for many years bathed, refreshed and greatly benefited the entire state last week. The dust deposit of the summer months is entirely removed from all foli- age, which has changed to a lively green, and many varieties of trees and shrubs are already showing new growth, the result of the copious watering. Ofcourse all the florists are wonderfully pleased with such weather and, as rain in this country means prosperity, all are look- ing forward to good business during the coming season. The horticulturists of Riverside county are wide-awake people and, with the vast amount of capital invested in horticul- ture, they believe their vicinity to be the proper location for a United States expe- riment station and are therefore endeav- oring to persuade the Agricultural Department at Washington to establish such a station at once. We all hope suc- cess may attend their efforts. William S. Lyon, of this city, has been appointed horticultural statistician for CaKornia for the census of 1900. The appointment was made byjas. Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture, and the selec- tion was made solely because of Mr. Lyon's competence to perlorm the duties of the position. With the arrival of autumn all the stores aie "sprucing up" and are being made as attractive as possible. This is also the season for new ventures. We already note the new store ot E. R. Meserve, at 217 West Second street, in charge of the veteran florist, B. F Collins. The Brose-Fleur Plant and Seed Co. have a cut flower department in their store on West Fourth street and we have heard of two other stores which are expected to materialize about November 1. Among other "bugs" forwarded from the Hawaiian Islands by George Com- pere was a colony of cryptoloemus. This has almost entirely rid the islands of mealy bugs and it was hoped it might prove advantageous in destroying mealy bugs under glass but after a thorough test the result is disappointing, as they do not seem to thrive in the atmosphere of a greenhouse. Fred. Rafferty, the widely known florist of Santa Ana, made a profitable trip to this city a few days ago, disposing of nearly all his surplus stock. D. R. W. Lincoln, III.— W. H. Gullett & Son are building a new house, the fourteenth in their model range. Chatham, Ont.— Miss F. Tissiman has a fine range of eight houses and has added a new boiler. Prices are very low on both plants and cut blooms. Evergreen, Ala— Geo. W. Caldwell has incorporated under the name of Caldwell the Woodsman Co., and has a reliable business man in the office, him- self "taking to the woods" to watch the cutting and packing of the crop of wild smilax. The company proposes to put this industry on a solid footing. CLEMATIS with 30 per ceut Jackmanni or extra strong 3-yi'.ar cultivated plants, in 6-in. pots, with 50 per cent Jarkmanni, $7 per 100, $60 per 1000: without Jack- manni, JHand 150; only ,Tackmanni,$9&J80. Ref- t'r('n'->'-s ri'Muired from unknown com'>pi>ndents. J. CROENEWECEN. Boskoop, Holland. HARDY SHRUBS. Assorted in twenty varietifS, 1 !ind 2 year old, fine plants $50.00 per 1000. Three and four years old, strong bushes $80.00 per 1000. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON. Morrist/ille, Bucks Co., Pa. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Beading Nnraery, READING, UASS. B8TABI.I8HBD 13M. ViburnumTomefltosuffl A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecVty Price llBl and descriptive catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS. Norwood, Masa. ALPINE AIL Herbaceous Plants. Stansfield Bros, wish to call the atten- tion of their American patrons to their large and extensive stock of Choice Alpines, Herbaceous and Old Fashioned Garden Per- rennialS. Calalfgrn-s on application. 100 AlDines 40s. 100 Herbaceous Plants 40s, free on boats Liverpool. STANSFIELD BROTHERS. SOUTHPORT. ENGLAND. For Parks, Cemeteries or Private Grounds we can furnish a very larj^e iind superior stock of rOREST, ORNAMENTAL and EVERGREEN TREES, SHRIBS, Etc. Trees from one inch to three inches in diam- eter, all nursery grown and in fine shape. Our shrubbery is YOUNG, THRIFTY and FINt:. Remember we are Headquarters for Nursery Slock in the Easf. Over 20O Acres in Trees and Shrubbery. All thrifty, clean and A No. i stock. Satisfaction Guakanteeu. Adduess, . . STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS. New Canaan. Conn. 250.000 MILLER'S RED RASPBERRY PLANTS. 300.000 EARLY HARVEST BLACKBERRY PLANTS. 150.000 LUCRETIA DEWBERRY PLANTS. All of the above iit $5.00 per 1000. 125.000 STRAWBERRY PLANTS, four of the best leading storts, at 12.00 per 1000. 125.000 PEACH, 1 year from the bud and June- budded, in surplus. 20.000 JAPAN PLUM. 1 year from bud, also iU ^ MILFORD NURSERIES, ALEX. PCLLE.v, Prop MILFORD, DEL. H. P. ROSES. Do. 100. strong 2 ye.ar plants, own roots $1.50 .$10.00 Double white Poet's Narcissus 1.00 Monthly Roses from pots or open ground 8.00 PAEONIES for fall planting in choice assort- ment, $10 per 100. CLEMATIS tor tall. Write tor prices. F. A. BALLER, Bioomington, III. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cDFriAi Tipc ^ Azalea Amcena. Rhododendrons. SKCCiAUiics I l^gl^ljj Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. i. Frank Brunton. Mgr. fcg-( ^talogue free. NURSERYMEN.... IF you have made any change in your lirm name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, either greenhouses or land. AMLRICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Let the advertiser know that you take the Florist. Then he'll know how he came to get ■^-oiir order. ^'^w ~j^ ''W ^9^ ^^^ in nnn ^*°' Scarlet, Red, 'White, 'Willc'W ■ ■ Z!^^ H?*^ JJ^ 10 UOD 1®^^^^' English and Turkey, 4 to 100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamcre and Silver Leaved, all sizes. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA. i899- The American Florist. 865 KENNICOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers, 42 and 44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. GHRYSflNTHEMUMS ! FOR ALL. SMALL, LARGE and EXTRA FANCY. ^ ^ Prices to suit, 10 to 30c. Roses ! CHOICE, MEDIUM and HIGH-GRADE. EXTRA SELECT BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, METEORS, PERLES, $3.00 to $4.00. Wire Work. OUR SELECTION, $1.00. GOOD, MEDIUM and FANCY, $1.50 to $2.50. se^e; Carnations ! Violets ! GALAX, Green, |?i!,%eT,^oS; VflUCV ! SMILAX, 15c. HARDY FERNS, $2.00 per 1000. ADIANTUM, 75c to $1.00. We discount any list; send it in; we will make a lower price. We don't care who we step on. LADY CAMPBELL, FARQUHAR and MARIE LOUISE. All choice^ never better, $1.00 to $1.25. THE BEST, $4.00 to $5.00. Am. Beauty, 7lcto$i.oo. Am. Beauty, KTsz.oo. Am. Beauty, Am. Beauty, "'-^"''^ S3 50 to 34.00. AZALEA AMENA. The be>t dwnrf. h.irdv A/al.-:i. Strong pljiils from open jiround. $3 00 jier )0; $-:5.00 per 100. StroDK. bushv phinls from 3^4- in. pots, $1.50 per 10: $12.00 prr 100. Send for catalogue nf Hardy Trees and Shrubs. SAMUEL C. MOON, MORRISVILLE, (Bucks Co.), PA. F I 'Id-Grown Plants. Tidal Wuve, JIcGowan. Jlorelio, Pierson, Meteor. Scott. Uavbreak. Pingree, .Tubilee and Dorner, .J3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lUOU. Hermosa and H. P. Roses. $10.00 p?r 100. Irish .Tunipers, 15 to 18 inches high, $8.00 per 100. a feet higb. $20.00 per 100. JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III. GflRNflTIONS 1800 300 DAYBREAK, METEORS have left in and arc W. A. WETTLIN. Hornellsville. N Y. BROWALLIA GI6ANTEA. Fine plants to grow on for your Xmas trade. Rooted cuttings $2.00 per 100 Out of 2i4-inch pots, bushv 4.C0 Out of 3^-inch pots, bushy 6 00 Samples for 10 cts. iu stamps. HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa. PANSIES. Fine plants from my own select strain, $4 per 1000. PRIMULA FORBESI, blooming plants iu 2!4-inch pots, $.1.00 per 100. VINCA VAR. MAI., strong field clumps, J5 per 100. CASH. W. J. ENGLE. Cor. Xenia Ave and Dover St., Dayton. O. SgggggfeisiSgggaEfe^^aggeSgeieeggSggefegggga 40.000 MUMS Between now and Christmas we shall mar- ket the entire cut of one of the largest growers about Chicago, 40,000 first-class flowers, Al in every respect. We are exclusively Rose Growers and can supply the best qualities, including American Beauty, at all times. We are also in a position to fill orders for the most popular varieties of Carnations. All orders shipped at market prices within two hours of receipt. ..THE.. VARIETIES. PINK. Qlory of Pacific, Maud Dean, Mrs. E. Q. Hill. YELLOW. Yellow Queen, Major Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding. WHITE. Fee du Champsaur, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Frank Hardy, W. H. Chadwick, Wanamaker, Mayflower, Ivory. J. fl. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., .CHICAGO. When writing mention the American Florist Field -Grown Carnations! FLORA HILL, DAYBREAK, SCOTT, PORTIA, CART- LEDGE, VICTOR Extra Fine, at Low Prices. J. J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. DRACAENA INDIVISA CLUMPS TrDUi o[)eu ground; tine slutY, ready for tj. 7 aijd 8-iuch pots. lUc, 15c and 20c each, SIVIII^.A3C:« fine 2-inch stock, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. CASH WITH ORDER. 366 The American Florist. Oct. 28, Our Pastimes Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; •or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At New York. The following scores were tnade on the alleys on Monday, October 23: Plaver 1st 2d 3d 4th A v. Burns.". Ia4 169 1.52 157 151 Small 152 166 101 156 144 Sohenok 109 155 169 144 Lang 130 155 133 139 Marshall 125 ISO 117 157 135 Traendly 166 98 133 141 135 Siebrecht 107 112 115 133 124 Withers 119 1.50 110 114 123 Rose 123 136 118 112 122 Shaw 110 103 91 115 105 F. H. T. At Philadelphia. Eighteen players started in a handicap contest at Philadelphia last week but only nine finished, Connor winning the silver-headed cane offered as a trophy. The records of the past two months were employed as a base for the handicaps, the man with the high average was placed at "scratch" and each man with a lower average was given seventy-five per cent of the difference between his average and the "scratch" man's average as a handicap. This gave the high men some protection against a chance score by a weaker player and at the same time gave the low men the chance that those above them would not equal their two month's record. There was much inter- est and some good scores, George Moss making 214 and W. J. Baker 222. Play was begun on Thursday but was not finished until Saturday, each man rolling three games. Here is the record of those ■who finished: I'luyer Pins Handicap Total Connor 499 39 538 Anderson 471 54 520 Watson 380 102 482 Craig 417 63 480 Starr 408 66 474 Stonehani 342 117 459 Johnson 429 18 447 Kift 398 39 437 Baker 389 45 434 K Flatbush Defeats New York. There were happy hearts in Flatbush last Thursday night, for the bowlers had "got a move on" and the haughty New Yorkers had been humbled and the series of games tied in a brilliantly played trio of strings in which Louis Schmutz had covered himself with unfading glory. It was evident, from the bearing and man- ner of the great six, that they realized that the eyes of the world were upon them, as at the call of time Riley stepped to the line and delivered his first ball. But when Burns shuffled up in his white slippers to the chalk mark with a "now watch me" air and sent one of his famous cross-balls singing down the alley for the first strike of the evening, it was plain that New York was primed for a game struggle. As the game progressed neck ties were taken off, then collars, and other items of apparel and as one strike after another and successive diflicult spares were made on both sides, enthusi- asm ran high until Louis Schmutz set friends and opponents alike to cheering wildly over a whirlwind finish of five successive strikes and thus clinched the first game. "Jimmie" Donlan served as umpire and kept a sharp look-out for fouls. On the observation benches were Papa Zeller, Victor Dorval, W. H. Sie- brecht, J. Butterfield, Geo. Bennett, John Phillips, W. J. Stewart, Paul and Henry Dailledouze, and Mr. Rupert from Dreer's. \V. A. Prosser scored and this was the state of the blackboard when he got through: Ni:w YORK. FLATBUSH. Player 1st 2d 3d Player 1st 2d 3d OMara 131 142 175 Riley 133 137 161 Traendly... .134 109 108 Zeller 147 134 178 Burns 154 169 122 Schmutz.. 201 126 183 Roehrs 121 \i9 159 Ravnor....U5 127 144 Withers ....117 116 12? Me'Uis 135 156 121 Lang 186 153 137 Dairdouzel5o 214 179 Total.... 843 818 828 Total.. 889 894 966 With Philadelphia Gunners. The gunners had a shoot at Wissanom- ing last Tuesday afternoon, the final for the prizes offered by A. B. Cartledge, first, a cut glass tea set; second, a cut glass cigar jar. The boys had their "good eyes" with them and some fine scores were made. Miss M. Kirkwood, of Boston, was present and showed the boys a thing or two about handling a gun, coming in second. Wolstencroft was first for the series and W. K. Park second. The score follows: Unknown Known HmirU- Nanie. and doubles. an'.iles. cap. Tl. Bell 21 17 17 55 Park 23 20 12 55 Dorp 20 13 20 55 Wolstencroft 25 23 4 52 Carlledge 20 20 II 51 Harris 17 16 17 .50 Barrett 16 12 19 47 Westcott 14 13 18 45 Webster ......10 14 18 42 Parsons 17 12 13 42 McKaraher 14 15 13 42 Daniels 13 11 .. 24 Swineller 22 15 .. 37 Miskay 21 22 .. 43 Points won in the series — Wolstencroft, 10; Park, 8; Cartledge, 6; Dorp. 6: Smith, 5; Harris, 5; Anderson, 4; Bell, 4; Webster, 3; Westcott, 2; Barrett, 2. K. Plan for a Handicap Contest. During November the members of the Philadelphia Florists' Bowling Club will conduct a handicap contest sure to arouse considerable interest and the rules gov- erning the competition are here set forth for the benefit of other clubs which may be planning contests for the winter: 1. Twenty-five games to be rolled dur- ing the month of November. 2. Not more than three games in any one day. 3. Two other members must be bowl- ing when game is rolled, and candidate must declare his intention that the game is for this series before he commences. 4. Handicaps to be taken from the members' monthly averages— the most recent three months' recorded. 5. The member holding the highest average for the three months shall be scratch man and all below him shall receive seventy-five per cent of the differ- ence as a handicap added to their score. 6. The entry fee for this series shall be ."lO cents, to be paid to the committee before candidate commences the series. 7. The revenue from entry fees shall be used in the purchase of prizes, fifty per cent of it for first prize, thirty per cent for second and twenty per cent for third. 8. All games to be paid for as usual. KoiiERT Kift, 1 George Anderson, [Committee. George C. Watson,) Chester, Pa. — Thos. F. Delahunt annu- ally secures some good advertising from the work which he does at the grounds I of the Chester Hospital. ClIAI'TKR l\. You Can Buy a Case of Smilax for an OLD PAIR OF PANTS When This Gentleman Enters the Business. En KUGKKKN. Ala., , '99. Dear Sir .-—Vox Ihe last year or two there has been a i^reatdeal of competition in the Southern Evergreen trade and this year it is goins; to wage more fiercely than ever. The trade at Everi^reen. Ala., is represented by all classes of people, some of whom have been em ployed by me for a few weeks or a season, having got- ten on to the floral trade papers and Flo- rists' Directory, think iliey are on the road to larire packing houses anti private ti'lephonc lines. Others that know absolutely nothing of the trade, but by hoverins about the express oiiice manage to hook a few names off of other shippers' boxes and send out circulars. There are farmers and truckers, carpenters and laborers: there are merchants who mix bacon, cotton and smilas trades and there are Utile boys. Every day I am told that So and So are going into the ever- green trade. These people ought to raise a monu- ment toniv memory when I (lie, tor I have certain 1\' founded a great in- duslrv for the South'. But instead of planning to do so the ungrateful wretches are wish- ing only that I should d"ie pretty quick, or "bust," or s o m e t h i ng — any- tliinii so that they may set the trade that 1 founded. No matter about that, for you are doubt- less getting dozens of ]irice lists, quot- in-; all kinds priees for this cl of goods, and I am of the opinion that mesiort caldwi before long some of woodsman, my "nifjger" help will be into it too; in that case, mV friend, no money at all will be required, tor you can probably ^:et lax then for t pair of pants. Now to the point. In the midst:of all this competition there ought to be some standard as to what a case of Smilax consists of; how large the case sbould be; what it should weigh empty; what it should weigh packed; hnw mui-h it should contain iHid the amount of wall space it should cover. Competition that cheats is no competition at all. There are standard flower pols. standard eases of holly carnations make one dozen. I have ,„,.„„,.. „._ry feature that has ever been put into the SmilaX'trade and I therefore tell you what my standard is. There are two stamlard cases, one 72x20x20 inches and the other 48.124x24 inches. These two cases contain the same cubic meas- urement, there being onlv a slight dilference in the shape and weisht of the eiiipty box. The Hrst of these weighs 20 pounds i-mpty with the paper lining only and without ihe cover. It should contain 35 pounds of clean, selected Smilax, which is as much as can be put in a case of this kind without bruising. The cover weighs 5 pounds, bringing the gross wei^tht of this case to 60 pounds. The other size weighs 17 pounds eniptv with the paper lining. It should also con- tain 35 p.iunds of Smilax and wei^'h with cover on 55 pounds gross. These cases are accepted at the express offlce and shipped as 50 pounds weight, the additional 10 and 5 pounds not beins; charged for. Ni>w when you get cases of Smilax. and there ar.' hundreds ..i' them shipped from Everjireen, tliatonlv Hiiyh uross from 45 to 48 pounds, al- though tlicN are all marked 50 pounds, they are shon frnui T t" 12 pounds of Smilax or from ;,; to I , of aeiis.'. Ill tell case lots this cuts a figure in \ou estiiiKili' oil u decoration. It will pay you to iil«ii\s vwii^li voiir e.ises. I rejoice in competi- tion:' it ^lirsiui lij:litiiij; blood and makes Kood husiiirss liut li'.i 1.1 us liave honest competition. Caldwell The Woodsman Smilax is all packed on the scales; ilicrei^ no t:ui'..s nork about It; it's honest. Price, *-.'.00 :i case, f. o. 1,. Evergreen. Ilopini; to h.ivc your orders, 1 am Yours truly, CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN. Evergreen, Ala. P. S.- Chapter 5 on Elliciency will appear November 4th. 24 hours' grace expected on orders over 5 cases. i8g9. The American Florist. 367 Samuel S. Pennock, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1612-14-16 LUDLOW ST., PHILADELPHIA American Beauties. Philadelphia Beauties are renowned lor their unexcelled quality. This rose is a specialty with us, as we handle fullv half the cut that comes to this market. WE ARE, THEREFORE. ABLE TO GIVE YOU SATISFACTION IN QUALITY, QUANTITY AND PRICE. Tlie New Rose Liberty! Having made arrangements with R. Scott & Son to handle their entire stock of Cut Flowers this season, we will be able, after November 15th, to ofter our customers a choice selection of cut blooms of this superb Rose — LIBERTY. No live, up-to-date florist should be without this valuable acquisition. We have the most successful growers consigning to us and can assure you of the best selected stock. Your orders will receive prompt and careful attention and can be filled night or day, as we are open from 12:01 A. M. Mondays to JOKX) P. M. Saturdays. Our facilities, since making the recent improvements, are unsurpassed by any house in the United States. We will be able to supply on short notice the best grades of CHRYSANTHEMUMS, including the latest novelties. TEA ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, ORCHIDS, VIOLETS, SMILAX, PLUMOSLS, SPRENOERII, ETC., we _ have in abundance at all times. WILD SMIIAX, GALAX, EERNS and MOSS always on hand. SE With orders carefully packed in our new style extra light shipping boxes, which save expressage, we feel that you will favor us with a continuance of your patronage. 'immmmmmmmmmmmmfmmmmmmmmmmmm, H'MODELUrpS Extension Carnation Lancaster, Pa. June 17. '99. Mr. Theron Parker, Brooklyn. N Y.. DearSlr:— Tour Model Car- nation Support Is all ilKtit In pood plants with growers when belter known. I con- sider It the best on the mar- ket, and If your other epe- claltles are equally as Roud, they should make another addition to the money mak- ers of 1900. Respectfully, ALBERT M. HERR. FLATBCSH, BROOKLYN, N.Y. teb. la, 97. Mr. Theron Parker, Dear Sir.— Your wire stake Is certainly a pem. Without hesitating we Indorse It as an up-to-date carnation sup- port. Yours truly, Dallleuodze Bros. w. hoboken. n. j., me Feb 18, Mr. Theron Parker, Dear Sir : — It glvet much pleasure to coneratU' late yoQ upon your succeBS In petting up carnation sup- ports. 1 think that those I have had from you are about as perfect as anybody will be able to make them. They certainly fill my bill for an Ideal carnation support, a thing 1 have been looking for a long time. Wishing ery success In the sale of tbem, 1 am Yours truly E. ASmhs. Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes at lowest prices. Write for Prices. Circular and Special Discounts for Early Orders. The Model Plant Stake Co., 1HER0N PARkER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. 4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 100,000 Our Carnations are very fine. They have been grown with the greatest care, free from disease and packed by our improved system of pacicine. by which we can send to all parts of the United States in perfect condition. BUTTERCUP C. A. DANA ARMAZINDY CRIMSON SPORT STORM KING JUBILEE METEOR CAPTAIN KING ELDORADO PORTIA ALBERTINI SWEETBRIER WM. SCOTT MRS. FISHER McCOWAN L. L. LAMBORN S5 OO I>EE, lOO. !rown from extrachoice seed of our own productionand notsurpassed in variety, ize, beauty of coloring and freedom of Hower by any others grown. 50 cts. per 100. $4 00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBURG. PA. A/l/lCr>I/^ANT DII7AI TTTV Bridesmaid. Ferle. Bride, Sunset. Meteor, /\iVld DIIiA.LJ I I Morg-an, Testout, Mermet, la Prance, Ni- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^MMMM^^^^^^^^^^^M^^ phetos, Kaiserin. ■'^, 'iVi and 4-iuch. A. S. MacBEAN, Lakewood, N. J. MAYOR PINCREE DAYBREAK ALASKA IVORY PANSY plants; CARNATION PLANTS. EE: McGO W AN $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per M. EVELIN.V, MAYOR PINGREE, McBDRNEY, KOHIXOOR, NANCY HANKS, W5I. SCOTT, ARGYLE, PORTIA, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per JI. All plants sold under the condition that they are to be returned immediately if not perfectly satisfactory. REINBERQ BROS., SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Field Grown Carnations Uest new and standard sorts. Write for cata- logue and prices. W. p. PEACOCK, Atco. N. J. S^: CARNATION PLANTS Orders booked now for strong, healthy plants of the following varieties : 500 rLORA niLL 1000 SILVER SPRAY 500 McGOWAN 1000 IVORY 500 GOLDriNCn 500 tLOORADO 1000 EMILY PIERSON 500 MORELLO If there is anything here you want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot of stock CHAS. CHADWICK, L.OCK BOX 11, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Send for prices. Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. 3G8 The American Florist. Oct. 28. Orange, N.J. The next meeting of the New jersey Floricultural Society will be held on November 13 at the usual meeting place, Lindsley Hall. There will be an exhibi- tion which will be worth seeing, if not large, and those of the craft who can be present will be cordially welcomed. This organization is one of the most deserving of all the local societies and numbers in its ranks many commercial and private growers of the highest ability. While as yet unsuccessful in exciting the general public interest in the society's work and welfare that was hoped for by its pro- moters, it has managed to keep its mem- bership list up and its treasury in good shape. This has been accomplished by furnishing attractive meetings and endeavoring to do as much as possible to keepthesocietj- prominent in the mindsol the craft. The prevailing spirit htre is social and hospitable in an unusual degree. Lindsley Hall is on the corner of Cone and Main streets, one block directly back of Orange station of D. I,. & \V. R. R., and a trolley car from Jersey City passes the door of the hall. Jos, B. Davis is secretary. Elizabeth, X. J. — The greenhouses and out buildings on Patrick Mahr's place on the McGee town road were destroyed by fire on October 16. Loss $2,000; no insurance. Cromwell, Conn.— Charles Johnson, one of A. N. Pierson's men, struck a pile of rock in the road while riding his bicvcle on the evening of October 10 and sustained painful injuries. The rock was used for street work and was not marked by a red lantern. Grandville, Mich.— Mrs. Clara E. Stover, wife of N. B. Stover, of the Stover Floral Co., has been elected president of the Rebekah State Assembly of Michigan and will preside over 300 Rebekah lodges with a membership of 15,000. Mrs. Stover has always been a tireless worker for Oddfellowship and has climbed to the top step by step. SURPLUS OF FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, all under shelter in a cool house, ready for shipping. MACEO, GLACIER $10.00 per 100 DUHME, EVANSTON, DAYBREAK, PINGREE.MARY WOOD, VICTOR, ARGYLE, ARMAZINDY, $5.00 per 100. F.DORNER& SONS CO.. La Fayette, Ind. CARNATIONS "'*-'' '"'^ ■-'--"'-' Unillini lUilU plants-Flora Hill. Dana, Porthi. Eldorado. JR-Gciwan, Scott, T. Cartledge. D. R. HERRON. OLEAN. N. Y. GEO. L. GKAHAM. Florist. Oreentaouses, Salesroom. 6".|S Seward Ave. 87 Main St. Phone 70 B. •Phone WW. BRAIIFORD. PA., Sept. ICth, 18'J9. Mb. D. K Hkukon. Glean. N. v.; Dear Sir;— Your CarnaUon plants I bounht from you lat.t season Kave me the bast satls'actlon and best results I ever had. I lack the folluwlnK varieties, Daybreak KIdorado and Dana. Send me 100 of each to complete HJllnK my house, as 1 have added one more house this fall. Yours truly, U, L, Oiiaiiaji, vou"°rk"fr-a ?owl^- fORCING ROSES, price nn (!ood, stroiiL' 3-iii M.n'ls aii.l lln.l.s GM:ir:iMt 1 worth Jft.CO, ■VU'-\ "ill i.iiiUi- yix n e^, .siinpl.' r.,r Hiiv W, H. CULLETT & SONS, Lincoln. III. ALTERNANTHERAS, ^^^S"? per 1000, MOO, Also Coleus. Geraniums. Petu- nias, Etc. E. I. RAWLINGS, Quattettown, Pa. ERICAS THAT SPEAK FOR »^ ^THEMSELVES. All grown in pots, well-shaped, feathered to the ground and full of buds. Melanlhera, 6-in. pots, 18 inches high, per doz., $8.00 Persoluta alba and P. rosea, " 9.00 Cavendishii and Cupressiana, each, $1.25 to 3.00 Ventricosa magnifica, rare, 7-inch pots, each, 2 50 Now is the time to buy them. This is the finest stock in the country. LOUIS DUPUY, Whitestone. N. Y. Cyclamen! We have a fine and healthy lot of Cyclamen GiKanteum, well set with buds. ^Tuwincr in 3-in. pots, ready for repoltins into 4-in. pots or larger; or three plants in 8-in. bulb pans will make a fine display and grow into suit- able gifts for Christmas, or they could re- main in the size pots they are in at pres- ent and would be most useful with which to make plateaus or "French" baskets of grow- ing plants in bloom for Christmas or any other worthy occasion. Plants in bloom for the gay and festive Christmas time are becoming more and more popular. No better time than the present to be thinking about this matter and makiuj^ necessary preparations. $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000. EDWIN LONSDALE, Money order olBce, Chestnut Hill, (Sia, H,) Philadelphia, Pa, Chestnut Hill, PHILA. PLEASE SEND ADVS. NOW AUTUMN NUMBER OF THE American Florist TO BE ISSUED NOVEMBER II. FINE Field-Grown Carnation Plants Scarlet Seedling, Ev.inston, Daybreak, McGowaii, Alaska, Aibertini, Tidal Wave. Mrs. Fisher, Empress. Mayor Filigree, lion Ton and Scott. $4 00 per hundred. |S~Cash with ordtT please. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES, Van Wert. 0. CARNATIONS Fine field grown plants. HECTOR, large scarlet. EVELINA, very free white. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 500 plants at 1000 rate. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Gut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS Brockton, Mass. GRAND FLOWER SHOW. Nov. 1, 2, 3, 1899, CANTON HALL. GOOD PREMIUM LIST. For schedule address BROCKTON GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB, AsparapsPluniosus Nanus 2-ini-h %iM por llIU; *3.5,(J0 per lOUO 3-inch $7,U0 per lUO: *ti5,0O per 1000 Also ARDISIA ('REN'ULATA, fine, well-berried plants, 5-inch pots, :it 7.5c and $1,00, S, S. SKIDEL.SKY, I6S3 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. Mention American Florlat, ASPARAGUS Sprengerii is^ooper loo Asparagus Plumosus. -'--in 5.00 *' NEPHROLEPIS Cordata Compacta, i'„-in., line 5,00 Nephrolepis Bosloniensis. 2' .-in... 5 00 " GERANIUMS, S, A, .Nutt. et.-,, ■-•',-iu,, 3,50 SMALL FERNS, for dishes, ■' ,.4,00 CARNATIONS, tield-srown 6,00 per 100 CASH PLEASE, CARL HACEWBURCER. W. Mentor. O. Orchids ! ^ Just arrived in fine condition, ii fresh lot of taltleya Mendfhi !ind La:l!a Jmigheana, also C tabiala. C. Speciosissima, C. Gaskelliana and C. Haiiiioniw. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Qrowers and Importers. ■J,'i,000 CANNAS, Send list of you wants, 5,001) CAKN'ATIONS, Scott, I'ortia and McGowan at 3c, or fib CO per 1000, No frost. Not culls. VINCA MA.IOR \AR. and SPIR.EA Anthony ^Vatercr, field stock, 5c. (iKMS'lW, 2' ,-ln, :!c, MOONVINE, strong rooted rulll[n:s, .tl.WI p.T Kill, 11 \I,I,K,\N A IHINKYSLH'KI.K, rooted cuttings, stroiij;, i\'M> i"'r lOO, iWCMVi please. BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, WEST GROVE, PA. fl.Ui,- m,-iil,vnlheAmeiicati Floiiit -.ilteti .ciiUtlg. i899- The American Florist. 369 AUTUMN NUMBER OF THE WILL BE ISSUED and will be of surpassing excellence. It will be handsomely illustrated, tastefully printed, widely read and of superior value as an advertising medium, ^m ^^ \$t -jt ^h '^ ^^ 'M Advertisements in body pages will be taken at our ordinary rates, namely, $1.00 per inch, $30.00 per page of thirty inches, with the usual discounts on time contracts. Advertisements on second, third and fourth Special Cover Pages (printed on heavy toned paper), $30.00 per page, net. Advertisements on first and second Ordinary Cover Pages sold only on yearly contract, in the usual spaces, at $ 1 .00 per inch, net. American Florist Co. 334 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. l|^g=^In order that you may be given the best possible position and display j- J- ^ .^ PLEASE MAIL YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW. 370 The a mer i ca n Florist. Oct. 28, Central New York Notes. Grove P. Rawson, of Elmira, has a new white seedling chrysanthemum from which he has been cutting fine flowers since the first of October. Robert Bard, foreman lor P. K. Quin- lan & Co., Syracuse, is convalescing. He has been dangerously sick with typhoid pneumonia. L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, has added three new carnation houses with side ventilation, one 26x70, the other two each 21.x46. He has housed 1S,0()0 of his new carnation, the Marquis, and has already booked orders for March delivery for about 80,000 rooted cuttings of this variety. W. J. Crowe, of Utica, successor to Peter Crowe, has opened a very attrac- tive store. He reports a great demand for cut fronds of his new fern and has planted several new houses of it and grows no other adiantum. Chas. F. Baker, Utica, who has been seriously ill, is improving. There will be no chrysanthemum show in Syracuse this season. Local growers are just beginning to cut chrysanthemums. Roses are becom- ing more plentiful, but carnations are still very scarce. L. North Cramers Hill, N. J.— Wm. S. Johnson has rebuilt three of his houses and put in new heating apparatus. Springfield, III.— August Claus has sold his establishment on North Fourth street to H. H. Hensley, formerly of St. Louis, and with his sister, Mrs. George Wilkinson, will go to California to spend the winter. ...OVERSTOCKED... ^'^^^VFifwerS Begonias that I will sell cheap to make room. Thev are fine and ready for 4-inch pots. ■' Per 100 ERFORDI, in bloom......2U-in., $1.50 RED VERNON, " " 1-50 SANDERSON! " 1.50 FUCHSIOIDES " 1-50 HYBRID RENIE " 1-50 CASH WITH FIRST ORDER, PLEASE. W. H. MURPHEY, - Minooka, III. 20th CENTURY VERBENAS. Thirl v-lwo^rundmammiith v:iriiii''s. inr-liiilin^ the uew Cuiit. Dreyfus, Hfilen u..nhlMMi.;i ;iii.l manv others. This is the set thai « ill "'"k-, <''■- moni-v f'T the retail florist in the jear 1000. StroDL' 2-in. pot plants ready Nov. lOth. $2.00 per hundred; rooted cuttinjrs. 60c per 100, $5.00 per M. NEW DBL. FRINGED PETUNIAS. Hendersons and DrciT's liiii'St M'l, kuouu till' world over as the stiindurd of |i,Tf.-ctiou; stroue rooted cuttings Nov. 10lh,*1.00 |"-i- lOIJ, J-iri. |iot plants, $2 a lUU. 20.000 SEEDLING SMIL»X now ready for ininic- iluile il.lu.n , f>U..-. piT 1110. $1 piT M, free by mail. PRINCESS PAULINE AGERATUM, the i;reat nov- cltv 01 i*^ Hm' -iiih i.rif 10 i;ro\v; rooted cuttint^s now rea.ly *1 mi i" 1 100; stronK 2-in. pot plants, 50c. iieril.i/..*;liii|ii-r 100. 1000 BRIDESMAID ROSES, 2',; and 3 in.,$2.S0per lOU toi-lusi' oui. ;''' Ca-.Ii with Obdei!. SO UTH SIDE FLORAL CO., SprlnQfield, III. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. Extra fine plants cut from bench for 7-in., 8-in. and 10-iri. pots, at $iiO, $ra and $100 per 100. L. H. FOST ER. 45 King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS. Chinese Sacred Narcissus. -nillK) Hull,., at »;12 .W iier lUOU. FINE FREESIA BULBS, at *1 6U per 1000. WINSOR FLOWER SEED CO.. No. 2 Milwaukee Ave.. dkthoit, micu. JAPANESE 6URI0S... CLEARY & CO. ANNOUNCE A Great Auction Sale of these wonderful Japanese Horticultural creations on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, IVo^-. 1st «s 2txcl. Thi.' grandest collection ever brought toi^ether. On Free Exhibition on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 3D and 31. All are invited to view this collection. ^^Catalogue on application. GLEflRY & GO., eOVeseySt., NEW YORK. We beg to announce {.".JXJownconect^rl in the Tropics and are booking orders for r ATTI FVJl TRIAN/f:, MENDELI GIGAS \jA I I LLI /\ and AURf A, and We also have the liiiest eoll.-ctioii of Lielio- Cattleva llvhridsin Aiii.Ti.-ii. ratalogii.-s of which will be sent 01, MpiilK-atiou. ARNOLD i CO.. 222 St. Marks Sq.. Philadelphia. Oichidisls. MANETTI STOCKS! English and French, specially prepared for grafting, by lOOO, 10,000 or 100,000. For fall and spring delivery. Write for prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. 42 W. 28th St., - NEW YORK CITY. AGALYPHA SANDERI... 2i;.-inch plants $12.50 per 100 a-hich plants $18.00 per 100 RAMBLER ROSES. Yellow, white and I'iiik, strong 2 jear plants, SIO.OO per 100 The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Finest Forcing Roses|H- 3..- liRIUB $2.50 $-1.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2!4-lnch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2i4-in. pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus, 2^-in. pots, strong plants, if,") a 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.. Dayton, 0. FLORISTS**^* IF j'ou have made any ctiant^c in your firm uame or address, ph-ase send ns your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you raay have made to your estab- lishment, either greenhouses or land. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. WE HAVE STANDARD BAYS 3 ft. diameter, handsome, ,^ well furnished ^ specimens. =ALSO^ ready to quote figures on Guaranteed, first-class CHRISTMAS HOLLY. JOBBERS IN ALL FLORISTS' GOODS, 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON, MASS. mmnmm BEGONIAS Assorted varieties from 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. 0BEVII.I;EA BOBITSTA. 2-in. puts, str.jns!, per 100 $2.50. CASH, PLEASE. Edward B. Jackson, STAMFORD, CONN. SHIPPING LIBELS '^ "Cut Flowers rrinted in two colors on gumined paper; your card, etc., in blkck and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Price per 600, $2.8,5; per 'lOIKI, $4.50. Send for samples ELECTRO Of THIS LfAf. POSTPAID, $1.25. L American Florist Co., ^ CHICAQO. i8gg. The American Florist. 371 yV/E are now filling orders for Azaleas, importations of which " have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will hold good as iong as the stock is not potted; the varieties we supply are the most popular sorts suited to the American market and we can give you any proportion you wish in the four leaders Mme. Vander Cruyssen, Vervaneana, Deutsche Perle and Bernhardt's Andrea Alba. Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our own representatives, enables us to ofier the best stock obtainable at bottom prices. Order now and save heavy express charges later on, as ship- ments can at this time be made safely by freight. FINE BUSHY CROWNS, well set with buds- 10 to 12 inches in diameter $4.50 per doz.; $.35.00 per 100 12 to 14 " " 6.00 " 45.00 " • 14 to 16 " " 7.50 " 55.00 SPECIMEN PLANTS, of the leading Yarieties-$1.00, $2.00, $2.30 and $3.00 each, according to size. WW A f-x 7'4 Chestnut St., Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. NOVEMBER PRICES, r.-" NEW GERANIUM, yellow foliage, pure scarlet bloom, double, 2i,2 in., $1.20 per doz., $10.00 per 100. NEW GERANIUM, Double Snowdrop, the best double white bedder to date, 21 -in., $1.20 per doz., $10.00 per 100. New Yellow BABY PRIMROSE; we have the only stock of this in the United States; 2i4in., $1.20 per doz., $10.00 per 100. PRIHROSES, Chinese and Obconica, to close out. From flats, $1 per 100, $S per 1000. " 21-4-in. pots, 1.50 " 12.00" " SVl- " 4.00 " 25.00 " 10 per cent off on 5000 lots. ALSO Forget-Me-Not, Coleus, Geraniums, Petunias, Begonias. Feverfew, Velvet Plant, Smilax, Ircsines. all from -."j-in. pots, at $2 00 per 100. $15.00 per lOOO. Pansy Plants, all sizes; write for prices. One year old Roses, outside, mixed, $4 00 per 100 Hardy Grass Pinks, $3.00 per 100. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris. III. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Feru is much admired by all who see it. It is a {jrand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the Unest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for . . . . 5.00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots 18.00 Price for 100 or more ou application. John H. Ley, Good Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C. Azaleas, Bay Trees, Palms, Araucarias, stock enonnouB, quality the finest. SANDER, Bruges, Belgium. asent: a. DIMMOCK, 60 Vetey Street, - ■ - NEW YORK. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII 3-inch $ 6.00 per 100. SVa-inch 10.00 per 100. Also larger plants at 25c, 30c and 50c each. VICK& HILL CO., Rochester, N.Y. \^^^r^^/^^»^»0^0%0^f^0^0^r^0^0^0^0%0*0%^^0*^^0*^*0%m A TRUE BONANZA THREE OEMS Of PLREST WATER. own pl.ants and flowers will find no Florists who •.; Tiore prolitiibl.' than our wonderful 3 NEW FORGET-ME-NOTS, "SUTTON'S GEMS." IN 3 COLORS. PINK, WHITE, BLUE. The strongest iirowers. The freest bloomers. The longest sprays. Grows and flowers best in cold house or frames. Brings double the price of any other. FOR CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR notliing coulil be more pleasing, useful or prolita- ble. While they last, LARGE CLUMPS, READY TO DIVIDE, $.5 per 100 or 2.5 for %\ 50 by express. .Smalh-r ones by mail prepaid, same price. A few hundred EXTRA LARGE CLUMPS, $10 per 100, $1.50 for i:. Any of above should make doll ir plants by Christmas. THE GENUINE EDELWEISS OR SNOW FLOWER. ThfiT is :i world of poetry connected with this charming ilower, to obtain which many travelers have sacrificed their lives. It blooms rit;ht through the snow and when cut lasts for years. Fine as a souvenir to your customers. lo Jor $i, ^5 for $2, mailed ftee, THE LACE FERN, POLYSTICHUM PROLIFERUM. tha •IS.. Some sa\ it's fir fectly hardy: grows well under ben*;hes; fronds bring $1 per 12. last over one month in water. Yount' plants, 50o per 12. mailed; $4 per 100. LargiT, $1 per 12 or $8 per 100. express. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 2'/2-in., fine, g-1.00 per 100; 3U-iu., $7.00 per 100.; 5-iu., $15.00 per 100— by express. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 9500 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. lii^^'-I made $75 more off 250 Bnby Prlmropes than I *^*^ did off 800 Violet plants: sold the flowers lo New York I want more; alsu Bume ut yuur new KorKct-me-not. W. H. Burbank. Florence. N. J. FOR WINTER BLOOMING. The Orange Violet (Browallla Jameeoni): makes extra fine Bpeelmena; yi^ In . 11 25 per 12. express. Browallla Specloea or Giant Violet, ^1 per 12 Kuohorbla JacMUlnlflora. $1 26. Baby Primrose. 75c, New Primula Obconica hybrlda. 75c. tJolden Lilac (Ceatrum Aurantlacum).75c. New pink AstHbe Chlnenne. offered first In Kumpe this year at *2 per one small plant: our price, field Kfowii. very fragrant. Jl 50 per 12 All except Orange Violet prepaid by mail or larger by express. Gloxinias, especially grown for Xmas bloomlns fine plants. J7 per 100: 25 for?;. MttleGem Callas, $ j per 100; TJc par 12 Spotted Calla*, monster bulbj,$3 per lOJ; smaller at fi par 100. ..atioorates ^ BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. PLEASE SEND ADVT. NOW FOR THE Autumn Number 372 The American Florist. Oct. 28, Lynn, Mass. Fred. D. Smith will grow vegetables almost exclusively this year having, with his father, purchased a sixty-acre farm in Lynnfield, Mass., which will be devoted to fruit, Mr. Smith being considered an expert at this branch ot horticulture. Owing to the continued ill health of J. W. Tapper, caused by contact with an electric wire by which a currnet of some 500 volts was taken directly through the eyes and brain. Tapper Bros, have leased their houses to S. M. Gould, formerly with Chas. Otis. A number of the craft are in hopes that the florists' club will be revived this winter. Tap. Des Moines, la. Trade is good for this season of the year and prospects were never brighter for a good winter's business. The sup- ply is not one quarter of the demand and as a result large quantities of stock are shipped in. The Highland Park Green- houses have been leased by Mr. Harter, formerly at the Ames Experiment Station. He will grow carnations and a general bedding stock. J. T. D. Fulmer has disposed of his greenhouses and opened a store at 40S Seventh street, in West DesMoines, where he expects to attend strictly to business. W. L. Morris was married last week. J. F. Kennebunkport, Me. — Mr. Emmons, ot West Kennebunk has bought the flo- rist business of C. H. Perkins. is,ooo Latania Borbonica. Fine plants of exceptional value, viz.: Per 100 Per 1000 2 character le.-ives, 12-15 inch $15. no $125.00 2-3 " " 4-in. pots, 15-18 in. 20.00 150.00 4-5 " " 5-in. pots, 18-20 in. 25.00 5-6 " '■ 5-6 in. pots, 18-20 in. 40.00 CALADIUMS.... Kan.-y sorts, nainwl, larsc dry bulb.s, $10 a 100. BIOTA AUREA NANA... The finest ot all the Biotas, hardy north. Is also used for decorative purposes where it is too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from open ground with balls of earth. 12-15 inch $12. 00 per 100; $100 per 1000 15-18 inch 20.00 per 100. 24-30 inch 40.00 per 100. Everbearing Peach. t^v:^<:^t^i ni.inths, bu.id.U, tn^es 3 to 5 feet, $10 per 100. OVER ONE ACRE OF CLASS. 350 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK. Send for 'I'radi- List ami Dcscript ivc (.'utalonue. P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, Fruitland Nurseries. AUCUSTA, CA. Primroses. I'lT 1000 Per 100 CHINESE, ready for 3-in. pots $17.00 $l,T.'i OBCONICA Grand. " " 17.00 1.75 " Rosea. " 1.75 FORBESII, • • 2 00 PANSY PLANTS 2.75 ..50 «J-Cash with Order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, O. WAHniNtJToN. Sept. 17. •;ni Mk. J. H. Cunningham. Dear air: Primulas reod In Kood condltlnn. Jong ano. Pleace excuse me for not Informing you before now. Thanks for thn extrae Yours truly, I). I. 8AIJNDKK8. BOSTON FERNS sHt J. W. DAVIS, Morrison, III. neaic mention IhcAmciua)! Floiiit what u'i:li"i- BOSTON FERNS THE true stock. Full and compact plants, not over-drawn. We can ship reason- able distances by freight. Order now for your Fall .Sales. Strong plants from 2-inch pots l , 2/a " ;; ;: :: 5 ': ^ 4 "I 5 "I " " 6-in. pans. J Write for Fine Specimen Plants? " ] Prices. ;: ;; ;: « ;: i ;: ;: :; i? :; f Our large stock ot PALMS. ARAUCARIAS. ETC., are also in the best possible condi- tion. If you are in the market for Palms, write us for our Special Price List, now ready. POINSETTIAS. Just the stock for Xmas flowering. Strong, stocky plants in 3-in. pots, per 100, $6.00; 4-in. pots, per 100, $10. YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. Greenhouses: Western Springs, III. We have a LARGE and FINE stock of -' KENTIAS AND LATANIAS in POPULAR SIZES. Also Small ferns, Cocos, Etc. Send for list. Large Stock of AZALEAS JUST ARRIVED In Best Varieties and in Fine Condition. USE OUR IMPROVED CUT FLOWER BOX. Sample mailed free witli list of sizes and cuts. J- J- J- J- J- I ELLIS & POLLWORTH, : Milwaukee, Wis. CHINESE PRIMROSES. Ro;idy for 3's. The finest grown. .Single and Double, $2.00 per 100; $17,00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. XXX STRONG AND FINE, out of 3V4-inoh pots, choicest varieties, $4.00 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA RO'SEA. The finest of all the Obconicas; $2.00 per 100. GIANT PANSY PLANTS. No finer mammoths ever offered; in choice mi.xture, $3.00 per 1000. Strictly cash prices. f^^^Extras added liberally to help pay expressagi'. THE HOME or PRIMROSES. JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown. Pa. TRY SOMETHING NEW IN YOUR WINTER BLOOMING ERICAS, plants, all pot yrown, set with bud, handled as easily as an azalea with similar treatment. ERICA MKLANTHERA SOLD OUT. Cash Prices for October Delivery PERSOLUTA ALBA 4-iD., pur 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00 ROSEA •' " 18.00; " 150.00 REGERMINANS " " 18.00; " 150.00 CUPRESSIANA " " 18.00; " 150.00 \V I LMOREAN A 6-in., $6.00 per dozen. H. D. DARLINGTON, FLUSHING. LONG Island. N. Y Larger si^-in. pots..$6.00 •' Tenuis8imus,2_5^-in.pots 4.00 CAREX VARIE6ATA, 2>Mn. pots 5.00 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA, 21/2 in. pots... 5.00 VIOLETS, extra strong field-grown clumps of Princess of Wales 8 00 California 5.00 J^".\ll of the .above plants are in fine condition and lire sure to give satisfaction. NATHAN SMITH «&, SON. ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the Amerieim Florist. Field-Grown ROSES, »£?£ I'hmts Pi, to3 ft. hi[;h. A^idress WM. K. NELSON, Augusta, Ga. rSgg. The American Florist. 373 Newark, Ohio. A decade ago, when I first visited Newark, the flower business was either in its infancy or in a state of desuetude. The old, dilapidated shanties containing a miscellaneous collection of bedding plants, were all I could see. The proprietor of the place, long since retired, I well remember, told me a tale of woe, ascrib- ing his failure "to make it go" to 'the lack of appreciation on the part of the townsfolk. Now mark the contrast: Six modern, well equipped houses, contain- ing about 14.,000 feet of glass, where roses, carnations, violets and chrysan- themums are grown to perfection, a pro- gressive, energetic and persevering young man presiding over the establishment, who from all appearances can and does "make it go." It is but five years since Geo. L. Miller embarked in business, yet during this comparatively short time he has made a considerable success. It is Mr. Miller's intention to enlarge his place from time to time. During the spring he built two houses, one for car- nations, 30x130, ' and the other for violets, 12x100. In addition to his greenhouses, Mr. Miller has an attractive flower store on East Park place. Time and circumstances prevented my calling on A. J. Baldwin, the second up-to-date florist here, whom I under- stand to have very good business. Homo. Waco, Texas. — The indications are that the annual exhibition of the Texas State Floral Society, November 15 to 17, will be unusually good this year. James Morton, of Clarksville, Tenn., will again act as judge. HOLLY and HOLLY WREATHS Corapt'tition is what makes business. si ■' •• 6.80 24 11 " " i.m 5004 " " 4.60l 24 12 " " 4.80 320 5 •• '■ 4.51 12 14 •' " 4.80 144 B " ■' 3.16, 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. IlanRlnK Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AcausT BOLKSR & Sons. New York Agents 62 DKT STREET. NEW TOBK OITT. STANDARD FLOWER POTS First Quality. Cream Color. IX In., per 1000. .$2 40 I 3!4 in., per 1000, f 4 9S 2 in., " .. 2 75 4 in., " « 20 2H in., " ..3 35 8 in., " 10 80 8 in., •' .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 60 Packages extra. C. HENNECKECO.'""-X;/JJ?.''"' FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "-^ List and SAMPLES PRBB. J. 6, SWAHN S SONS, minneapouI, minn. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANTJFACTDRBBS OF Flower Pols. Before bnytng write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP Tint C.RKAT INSBC'T ExTKBMI- N4TOB. Sprays as fine as mist. .Just the thing for Roses. Palm-, Po»"- Lnes Tobacco, Small Fruits. H Imxnl. About 5 pound?. Buyer ph.vb express. STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers St., N.Y. City, Thoroughly pulver* ized and ready lor immediate appli- SHEEP MANURE cation. ^F"Siuwial prices to Florists nud Sei'ds- iiinn in lots (if 20 tons and up. Testimonials from Agricultural Department Uuiversity of California. Send for sample. GEO. C. ROEDING, Prop. FRESMO FERTILIZER WORKS. FRESNO. CAL, tSgg. The American Florist. 376 M. RICE & CO. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ARE EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF Moss Wreaths, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, Grasses, Immortelles, Pot Covers, Metal Designs, Chenille, Prepared Palm Leaves, Plateaux, Pedestals, Cape Flowers, Palm Plants, Etc., Etc. Lace and Paper Handkerchiefs. ^''^''''°°".^..'Ts''K?r«f M. Rice «& Co., 918 Filbert St.. Philadelphia, Pa. B»%Ml* c»- Lehman's Waoon Heaters e!SJ«*««5?s^ FLORISTS' LETTERS. J This wooden box nicely stained and vais nlshedt 18x30x12 made In two sections* one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 M or 2-lnch size, per 100. 12.00. Script Letters. $4. Faatenerwlth each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale bj &11 wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas, and Manager, 84 Hawtey St., BOSTON, MASS. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Pacl<:ages The Dayton Paper Novelty Go., DAYTON, OHIO. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New CataJoBue of all FLORISTS 8UPPL1K8 OD application. iar~For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 60.62. 64 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. A. HERRMANN "r:; Florists' Supplies Send for ft price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St.. NEW rORK John Conley & Son, Manufectnrers of 2 AND 4. DOMINICK STREET, THE KINNEY PUMP. The Hose Connection Co.. Kingston, R. I. will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of ' 2C.per hour. No danger of fire, no gases to injure plants, no odor, no smoke, no dirt. Over 125,000 in actual use every winter by Florists, etc. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. JOS. w Lehman Bros., ^^""^^^*"-^"' 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. ERRINGER, Gen. West. Sales Agent. 297 Wdbash Ave CHICAGO. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFENS> EAST2/sr 5UCC.™ rtSTEFFENS. "DSTEFFEKSBROS. SSSS! iSSQS SQ9QSSSS g If you want '^ a GOOD.... HOSE write J. 0. & 4 Esler for prices. i 8 4^SSSS< QQQQ CAPE FLOWERS. IRKISH IKOI'. THEY ARF. VERY GOOD: p'T imund, $1.00. r-\-\^ r\ AO I I^Al/^^ OURS RIVAL THE liEST IN THE MARKET. ^YV^/\0 Lt A\V to. Ifi-iO ID. $1.40; 31-34 in. $1.70; 25-28 in. $2.00: J9-30 in. j--'.;»: :«-36 in. i'l.fA: 37-10 in. J3.00; 41-44 in. $4.00; in packaii.-s of tPn l.-aves. Imported Metal Designs, iust received lati-st, attractive sty'cs, from :&• upwards. Write f..r cataloiiue. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, NEM YORK. LONG'S rioral. Art Catalogue A PROMOTER Of OUT-OF-TOWN TRADE. Its 16 pases include Illustrations of 96 Arrange- ments with priced lists, in a manner that makes all clear to customers. Firm imprint added. Low priced in quantit}'. SAMPLE COPY, 20 CENTS IN STAMPS. DAN'LB.LONG,Patiiskr.Buffalo,N.Y. GflNE, STflKtS. 6 to 10 feet long, $2.50 PER THOUSAND. $2.00 per 1O0O in 10.000 lots. C. G. NANZ, Owensboro, Ky. Always mentioii the American Flor- ist when y)te#-»**.j NIKOTEEN! QUICKLY Does IT- W mmJ^-^M!iffr^*!-^m . 'i^ jmL^i!L^«'- HAIL For Insurance Against Damage by Hail Address JOHN G. ESLER, - S«c'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J. 37fi The American Florist. Oct. 2S. Index to Advertisers. Advertising Rates.. AUen J K American Rose Co.. Amllng B C. Arnold & Co 370 Bailer F A 'XA Bassett & Waahbam . .309 Bayersdorler H & Co. .370 Benthey &Co 3S» Berckmans P J Co.... 372 BerKer U H A Co 362 Bernlng H G '•'^ Blano A & Co 371 Bobblnk & Atkins «;3 Boston Florists B-\....3t>0 Boston Letter Co :i7o Brockton Gardeners' A Florists' Club TiUS Brown Peter .'173 Badlong J A iiS'J *15 Bunyard n A :«! 370 Barpee W Atlee 4 Co. II Caldwell The Woods- Carmody J D IV Chadwlck Chas 3ir7 Chicago Carnation Co.3*W Chicago WreoktngCo.lll Connell Ben) 3ti.i CottageGarden8....3l)3 I Cox Seed Co II Craig Eobt 4 Son I Cunningham Jos H...372 Darlington H D 37 '2 DavlaJW 372 Dayton Paper Nov Co. .375 Detroit Flow Pot Mfg.374 DletsohA* Co IV DlUon J L :«7 DomorFred 4 Sons Co. 3B3 3t» Dreer H A.. 363 S71 1 III Uuiftiy LoulB 3t>S Ulchholz Henry 3tj5 BlUott W H :«o BIIlB 4 Pollworth 372 BlUson * Tesaon :vii Bngle W J Bmeat W H 374 Ksler JG & A 370 Ford Bros 3t>; Foster Lucius H 370 Gardeners Chronicle.. Ill Gardening Co The.... 11 Garland Geo M HI Gibbons H vy IV Ulblln 4Co Ill Gorton 4 Lldgerwood..370 Groenewegen J 3f.4 Gnllett W H & Sons. .30J Gnnther Wm H ;«;l Qumey Heater Co 37 1! Hagenburger Carl 3>i.i HafI Aas'n 370 Hancock Geo 4 Son. ...tw Hart M A 3lil Hartland W B II Helnl Jos ^-.itlo Helsa J B 3ti0 Hennecke C Co 374 Herendeen Mfg Co — 370 Herr Albert M 373 Herrmann A 375 Herron D R 3liH Hllflnger Bros 374 HIIIB G 4 Co 3fKi 1 HlppardB HI Hltohlnga 4 Co IV Holton 4 Hunkel Co.. 368 HookerH M Co HI Horan Edw C 361 HortAdv H Hose Connection Co. .370 Hoyt'a Sons Stephen.. :W4 Hunt B H. Husoroft G L 4 Co.. Jackson B B. 369 ,358 370 Jackson 4 Perklna 362 372 Jacobs 8 4SonB Ill Jennings B B 373 Johnson & Stokes II Kaatlnc W F "M KeuerBroB 374 Keller Geo 4 Son 374 Kellogg Geo M :»;o Kelsey Harlan P 3B1 Kennlcott Bros C0.3.V.) 3i'A Kroeschell Bros Co — IV Knehn C A :«» Kuhl Geo A 3.j9 Lager 4Hurrell -it* Lakev'w Rose Garden.: Lanff Julius.. IjChuian Brot Ley John H. . Lonsdale Edwin . . . .3Utl 373 Lord 4Bumham Co . Lucas J 4 Co Lynch WE McCarthy 4 Co MacBean A 8 3b7 Madei Paul 373 Manning Jacob W 364 Marqulsee L E 363 May Jno N 363 Meyer John C 4 Co.... II Mllford Nurseries 364 Mlllang Frank 361 Mlllang 4 Co :«1 Model Plant Stake Co.367 Mollers Gartner Zel- tung.. Wm H.. Mo Moore Wm J. Morris Floral Co 371 Moss Geo M 3«P MurplieyWH 370 Myers « Co 376 NanzC G 375 National Plant Co 370 Nelson Wm K 372 Newport Nurseries — 364 — - - ..360 N Y Cut Flower Co.. . .361 Olsen Chr 11 Parker Edwin A 360 Peacock W P 367 Pennock Sam'l 8 36T Pleraon V R Co 363 Plttaburg Cut Flo C0..368 Plant Seed Co II PrtnceAG4 Co 359 Prltohard J N 360 QuakerClty M'c hWks.IV Randall A L 369 Rawllngs E 1 3tB Raynor J 1 C61 Rea Bros 'iM Reed Glass 4 Paint Co III Regan Printing House. II Romberg Bros 359 367 Rice M 4 Co 375 RoedlDgGeo C 374 Rodgers Alex U Rolker A * Sons. __ 362 363 375 Rose Mlg Co H Rupp JohnF 372 Salttord Geo 361 Sander 4 Co 371 Savacool A K 373 SchlUer J L 362 Schmelz V 37.) Schulthels Anton 373 Shellroad Greenh's. ...373 Sheridan W F 361 Slebrecht 4 Son 1 Situations 4 Wanta....357 Skabcura Dip Co 376 BkldelskySB 3i'>8 Smith Nath4 8on 372 Smith 4 Smith 374 Soltau C 4 Co II South Side Floral Co. 370 Stahl Chas B 360 Stansfleld Bros 361 Steams Lumber Co — IV Steffena Emll 375 Stevens & Co 374 Stooihoff n A II Styer J J 365 8u burban Equlp't Co . . 1 V Sutherland Geo A 3IM Swahna Sons J G 374 Thorbum J M 4 Co. .362 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co 374 Traendly 4 Schenck. . .:I61 Van wertG'nhouses. .3*'J^ Vaughan J C 363 372 373 I II Vlck A Hill 371 Vincent R Jr 4 Bon. . .373 Vredenburg 4 Co II Wabash RR Ill WataonG C H Watson Perry & Co...:)62 Weber H 4 Bon :»is Weeber & Don II Welch Broi 3tx) Wettiln W A 3(i5 Wbeeler-Stenzel Co... 376 Whllldln Pot Co 374 Wlboitt R :i62 WIetor Bros 358 Windsor Flo Seed Co. .370 WIttbold Geo I Wood Bros 373 Wood B M 4 Co I Woodrofle M W & Co . .:«iO Young J no 361 TonnE Thos Jr 361 Young 4 Nugent 361 Zimulebel Denys 373 Mention the American Florist when writing to advertisers on this page. HARMONY is our hobby I Harmony of color, not of sound. Our sample cards are practical and will help you to pre* serve and beautify your home. Send for them. JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia, New York and Chicago. The Best Boiler on Earth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Up All Nigbt to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NKW YORK OITT BRANCH : 111 Filth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch, BOSTON. MASS. 1? infill 1 1^1, Exclusively w^s"«|^D^ ■H A GREENHOUSE HEATER I SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. d^^^^SM^B^k Send for Catalogue and latest prices. "^SmHPk MYERS 8z: CO., ciiii^iiijw^BHpii^^Hi' 1514-1520 So. 91h St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^"^■^^s^^^BPs^' (Established 1849.) 25% SAVED On Your Coal Bills If your Houses are Heated by a Furman Boiler. Send lor large Illustrated Catalogue, Florist. Edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO. HOME OFFICE, 60 Vine Street, GENEVA, N. Y NEW ENGLAND OFFICE, 120 High Street, BOSTON. MASS. theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. WE HAVE IT. YOU WANT THE BEST. Send for Catalogue and investig .te for yourself. 60RT0N & UDGERWOOD CO,, "^ Sk'S^VSn^;.^'- WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- »wa.sai9aee6:6-:6«*t Make your contract* for next now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 73 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. Please send advt. now for the Autumn Number of the American Florist, to be issued November I \ , RmBrica is "the Prow of the I/bssbI; there may be more comfort Hmidships, but m/e are the &rst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 4, 1899. No. 596. IpLiiiiE l^mEmmm ftjmmv PCBLISHBD RVBKT SATCSSAT BY AMERICAN FLORIST OOMPANY, 334 Dearborn Street, Chicago. BMtem Office : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Bntncriptlon, 61.00 a yesn. To Bnrope, $2.00, SabscripUons accepted only from the trade. treasarer The HtxteeDtb annaal meeting wlU be held at New York, August. 1900. Officers-Elect [to be Installed January 1. 1900]. E. M. Wood. Natlcfe. Mass.. president; F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown. N. T.. vice-president: secretary and treas- urer as before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo. February. 1&-16. 1900. ALBERT M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. COIV TENTS. Lilies and irises in Japan ST? The Dawson hybrid roses (illus.) 378 Chrysanthemums— Cut blooms (illus.) 378 — Work of the committees 378 Coles has company 379 New York 379 Tarrvtown, N. Y 380 Kostbn 380 Philadelphia 380 Chicago 381 A new Chicago poster 383 A British method 382 Society of American Florists 382 The American Carnation Society 382 Greenhouse building 383 Conlusion in orchard nomenclature 382 Home grown bul^^s 382 Coming exhibitions 383 Catalogues received 383 Huffalo 383 Sedalia, Mo 384 The seed trade 388 —Destructicm ot S. F. Leonard's wholesale building, Chicago 388 —Concession to seed shippers 388 — Notes ot the Twin Cities 388 The nursery trade 390 Salem, Mass 390 Our pastimes— Milwaukee to visit Chicago — 392 — St. Louis Juniors 392 —At Minneapolis 392 -At New York 392 —At Chicago 392 —At Flntbush 392 — A t Pb iladel phia 393 Louisville notes 394 Pittsburg 396 New Haven. Conn 39s Lilies and Irises in Japan. Ed. Am. Florist: — I arrived here April 12 and you may want to know what I have been doing with myself. I dare say the other day you had printed directions how to grow Lilium rubellum and L. Krameri. I prepared this. Lilium rubel- lum is a new lily of great beauty. I saw it floweriug here and found it has been three years in the market and found also that the shippers had lost money, that the culture had been a failure generally and the shippers were going to drop it. I said, however, the thing is too beau- tiful; but the culture needed is excep tional, and I said try it again. I could see the buyers, mostly Americans, would soon get tired of the continual deaths. Now these plants can be grown anywhere if the necessary attention is given to them. Some four or five years back it was found that the supply of Bermuda lilies did not meet the demand and a New York syndicate applied to Japan and collectors were sent to the southern island where they grew and collected immense quantities and as they are represented by six or more varieties, some with broken flowers, some dwarf, some tall, others early and some late, I found this gave the American florists a good deal of trouble. I therefore set about looking into the matter and I further found that the varieties could be distinguished from the bulbs and this autumn I have induced one concern to make a start in growing the best form, indeed the one that origi- nally was grown in Bermuda, so that in a few years we may have a good clean stock of the sort which gives one stem and from eight to twelve flowers and is medium early. These bulbs are not shipped by the growers. The growing is done by the farmers and the shippers supply the small bulbs {called seed) and they are grown on for them. If an American dealer wants bulbs of this best variety, he can have them at an increased price; they will be specially picked out for him after lifting. I was told the firm above mentioned had this year drowned a large quantity of the bad varieties. The farmer does not understand this throw- ing away, so the shipper buys and then destroys. The best form has almost always one crown and the scales of the bulb are narrower and run up to a point. One with the broadest and darkest green leaves has the broadest scales. One that gives three or more crowns, weak stems and few flowers and so on. L. longi- florum giganteum, with the stem more or less dark, has a very distinct bulb. Tt is the intention of the shippers to destroy ail but the L. longiflorum giganteum and the one with the long narrow leaves and many flowers, but this is a work of some years. If the buyers would put on the pressure the time will come about sooner, and the buyers will meantime have to pay a higher price for those selected varieties. I think about 4,000,- 000 of L. longiflorum bulbs must have left this shore for America and London. L. auratum will become annually scarcer and dearer. At one time the hills about here were covered with it, now there are not many, too few to pay for the collecting, and each year they have to go further ahead. Again, too many small bulbs have been sent out of the country and the very large bulbs are each year, scarce as they are, sent oflF before thev have attained the giant size. Lily bulbs are put on fresh soil annually and the same ground not used oftener than once in three or five years. When the lily is working at the roots liquid human manure is given once a month; as soon as the shoot appears above the ground no more is given. About Yoko- hama L. longiflorum is largely grown. It likes a damp soil and so is grown in the rice fields with the water drawn off. L. auratum does best on the hills in a dryer soil. In fact the lilies grown for the market have each their own favorite growing place. To get at the bottom of all this I would have to remain another summer. Among the shippers there is great competition and each has his own secret or thinks he has. One man who sends his bulbs to Colchester, near Lon- don, took me out a good deal and we appeared to be friends for life. I chanced to call upon him one day when he was among his lilies and in two-twos our friendship was rent asunder. Iris Kfempferi is grown in the rice fields and the plantations are flooded as soon as the plants make their early growth. About August the wateris drawn off and during winter they are treated with liquid human manure twice a month. As soon as the shoots appear no more manure is given. The Japanese are mostly vegetarians so that cow dung will take the place of human manure. For this grand plant beds should be pre- pared specially and in summer flooded frequently. In America I should recom- mend the same treatment as in Japan; in Britian not so much wet; in the west of Ireland the climate might be wet enough, while in other parts water might be needed. In Scotland, only on dry soils would the water be a necessity and in 378 The American Florist. Nov. 4, such dry seasons as the past summer when the gardens were burnt up. I arrived at these conclusions going north. I went about 800 miles north to Sapporo, the capital of Yego. All the way up as soon as I got from the warm part of Japan I saw Iris Kaempferi growing on the banks of the hill sides, but in greater quantities in moist meadows. You may have seen the species of I. Ksempferi, a small flower. Now they have varieties of immense size, twelve inches in some. It is upwards of 100 years since it became MEW ROSE W. C. EGAN, an amateurs' flower. The best collec- tions are now much frequented in the flowering season and are turned into tea gardens where you get tea or sake and if you have a poetic vein you can write poetry on the whole garden or on one favorite flower. Since the Damios were put down, gardening, one may say, came to a close. It was this class who were the gardeners and had their dwarfed trees that were in the family for hundreds of years. Peter Barr. The Dawson Hybrid Roses, For the past fifteen years Jackson Daw- son has been experimenting in rose hybridization, giving special attention to the natural species as grown at the Arnold Arboretum, and it is only recently that, encouraged by the progress he has made with multiflora,rugosa and Wichu- raiana, others have also taken up a sim- ilar line of work. The future now appears very promising for this type of roses, whose hardiness, vigorand variety and beauty of flower and foliage are sure to make for them an unprecedented pop- ularity for garden and park decorative purposes. The two varieties illustrated are among the best of Mr. Dawson's pro- ductions up to date. W. C. Egan is a hybrid between Rosa Wichuraiana and General Jacqueminot. The flower is double, pink, closely resembling Souvenir de la .Malmaison. Minnie Dawson is a single pink hybrid between Rosa multi- flora and Mnie. Gabriel Luizet. Mr. DawBon uses multiflora, Wichuraiana and rugosa for seed parents invariably, his experience being that crosses of the second generation forms are never so vigorous or hardy as those from the original parents. This is in line with Waterer's method in hybridizing rhodo- dendrons. Mr. Dawson has now some five or six hundred young seedling roses as yet unflowered. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CUT BLOOMS. Once more, sweeping everything before it, the chrysanthemum has appeared, boldly usurping the place of honor at every festivity. Of many cultivated flowers it is the most self-asserting, but not without cause. Through a long process of feeding and disbudding indi- viduality is encouraged until, by reason of their size, a lady often deems it suffi- cient to carry a single large chrysanthe- mum, when at other times a dozen or two roses would be used. In numerous instances the collective appearance of flowers contributes much to their attrac- tiveness, but here the condition of the individuals measure their value. Upon this requirement, aided by one or two other common sense things, hinges the success of a chrysanthemum arrange- ment. Since they are large, very many cannot be used together, and simplicity more easily prevails. It is no clinging vine peeping through a crack, but an erect, self-contained unit, symmetrical in general appearance, but not in detail. It is in no sense fantastic, but full and massive. Beauty of texture and surface are not its striking peculiarities. It is better seen at a distance than under its shadow: neither does its odor invite closer acquaintance. Next in importance to giving promi- nence to the individual flowers, is the character of the surroundings. The main requisite is plenty of space, both sur- rounding the group and between the flowers. Picture artists realize the im- portance of atmospheric effects, vistas and open spaces. These are equally valu- able in our art. Large massive flowers like chrysanthemums must not be placed close to a mirror, wall or window, or be allowed to rest against a solid surface. Often a glimpse of the background throws color and form wonderfully in relief. Speaking of backgrounds reminds us that it is often necessary to make our own, and to be able to do this quickly and inexpensively is no mean advantage Of course dull, restful colors are most desirable. Many greens and greys afft)rd these effects when worked with screens and panels of wood ferns, gray and green mosses, autumn foliage, etc. Having found a happy location, it is of next im- portance to observe that substantial, if not heavy, dishes in deep, rich colors with little or no decoration excepting that suggestive blending of color, are best for displaying chrysanthemums. Here, if anywhere, pottery is preferable to glass. The chrysanthemum does not pose as a hot house pet like the rose, and most glass is too fragile a receiving vessel. The quilled varieties are the near- est approach to delicacy, and these might properly be placed in glass. They are the daintiest for small table decora- tions and personal use. Owing to the coarseness and size of the commoner chrysanthemums a rustic setting is ap- propriate, as in the illustration. The varieties used here are mostly Viviand- Morel, Mrs. E. G. Hill and Marie Louise in unequal quantities, the pink predomi- nating. With chrysanthemums there are oppor- tunities for fine results in coloring, with which ^ve seldom meet among other flowers; for instance, the numerous tints and shades of yellow maj' be so blended as to form an easy gradation from a rich pumpkin orange to a pale straw, which when supplemented by a creamy white, completes an arc of wholesome light. The coppers and deep reds make another interesting combination. For soft color effects there is nothing lovelier than the pale heliotrope tints running up to the deeper pinks. Care should be taken not to combine these latter with any yellow except the palest and softest. Anj' scheme in heliotrope pink needs a warm back- ground of green and plenty of light. The yellows, on the other hand, are particu- larly useful for lighting a dark corner or back of a hall opposite an opening or door, iluch depends upon the first glimpse one gets of the interior of a house. Red and yellow are the warm colors that should prevail about the entrance. For extra foliage with chrysanthemums oak leaves seem to be the most suitable, both as regards color and form harmony, on account of their striking similarity in size and shape to thechrysanthemum foliage, and because of their rich yellows and reds. Acorns may be added with good effect; a background of conventional design for a frieze above a wainscoting or picture moulding or over a mantle is a good setting for a bunch of gorgeous chrysanthemums. Wheat sprays make a very pretty tie for a flat bunch, es- pecially if they are of the loose, ragged type. G. B. WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. Boston, Mass., October 21; Hewey A. Molatsch, Brooklyn, N. Y., exhibited Walter Molatsch, a yellow Japanese, incurved, scoring commercial scale 93 points. Philadelphia, Pa., October 28; John N. NEW ROSE MINNIE DAWSON May, Summit, N. J., exhibited No. 38, a pink Japanese, incurved, scoring commer- cial scale 84, exhibition scale 83 points. No. 125, by same exhibitor, a pale pink Japanese, reflexed, scored 76 points on each scale. No. 145, also by same iSgg. The American Florist. 379 exhibitor, a light pink Japanese, reflexed, scored commercial scale St), exhibition scale 90 points. Name lor No. 145 will be furnished in next report. Wni, I'auUiinder, Rider, Md., exhibited Mrs. Geo. C.Jenkins, a pale pink Japan- ese, incurved, which scored commercial scale 86, exhibition scale 87 points. Marguerite, by same exhibitor, a creamy white, Japanese variety, scored commer- cial scale S5, exhibition scale 82 points. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. Coles Has Company. The members of the Society of Indiana Florists accepted the invitation of W. W. Coles to visit Kokomo, Ind., Thursday, October 20, seven Indianapolis members and as many more from other cities availing themselves of the opportunity for a good day's outing, arriving at Kokomo about 10 a. m. Mr. Coles said the first thing on the programme would be a ride around the town. We were then invited to get into a lemon-colored "Dewey" express, drawn by a spanking team of Kokomo bays, owned by Mr. Coles, and after a few turns around the corners, it was hard to tell whether we were in an express wagon or aboard the Olympia. After visiting the principal points of interest we were driven to Mr. Coles' place. There we were first shown the remainder of the Kokomo bays, then the Scotch collie dogs, light Brahma and Langshan chickens, all of which Mr. Coles said had pedigrees galore. After explaining the full workings of his modern barn and chicken house, we were taken to the greenhouses, where we found Beauties, Kaiserins, carnations, palms, etc., in abundance. Everything was in "apple-pie" order. All plants looked vigorous and well kept and in all there was a very encouraging outlook for boujtiful returns. Much time was spent in going through the different houses and many compliments were paid Mr. Coles; it was generally conceded that had he had any longer stemmed Beauties or Kai- serins than he showed he would have said so. On reaching the office we were brought face to face with a problem, but while we did not know the particular brand that was placed before us, everyone was willing to risk Coles' judgment and no questions were asked. Kokomo soft drinks were also provided for those who might have stomach trouble, a nice lunch was served and several minutes were spent in enjoying ourselves. We were then invited to the lower end of his broad acres to see Mr. Coles' heard of Jerseys, among which was a gentleman cow that was three feet by eight feet, and nothing but the bluest of blood runs through his veins. On our return voyage we were shown a very luxuriant growth of Canadian thistles which Mr. Coles said he exhibited for variety only. Then we come to the turnip patch; after a brief and convinc- ing talk by Mr. Coles as to why his tur- nips were better than others, we were invited to partake sumptuously of the watery vegetables. This all hands did, and the scheme worked so well that Mr. Coles could not withhold his hilarity and it was soon whispered around that it was a shrewd move to fill the crowd with turnips and avoid the complete annihilation of his Brahmas. At this everyone said the turnips tasted bitter any way and at once went into training to offset the desired effect. How well this was done can be best told by Mrs. Coles, who had prepared a most elaborate AN ARRANGEMENT OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS. dinner, and for more than an hour there was a joyous florists' feast, after which cigars were passed and many kind wishes extended to the hostess. As some had to take early trains for home the "Dewey" was again brought out. After a safe landing at the depot of those who took early trains the remain- der retired to a bowling alley where two hours were spent in breaking records. Mr. Coles made the highest score, but the visiting florists wanted him to do this as they did not think it would look well, being his guests, to beat him in his own town. We will not mention the low man. Now came the time to separate; a vote of thanks was given Mr. Coles and everyone returned home feeling that if more florists had attended, they could have again entered on their labors with a lighter heart. Among those present were: Henry Rie- man, John Hartje, John Heidenrich, Ernst Hukriede, E. A Nelson, R. A. McKeand, J. T. Huntington, Indianapolis; Stewart & Haugh, Anderson; Harry Lemon, of E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond; Ed. Bissell, Marion; Mr. Tinker, Peru; and Aleyer Heller, of South Park Floral Co., New Castle. ]. T. Huntington. loLi Kans. — W. H. Hornaday, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, will shortly erect a range of houses and enter business here. Frankfort, Kv.— E. Power hag a newly completed house for California violets. He has a fine stock of chrysan- themums. New York. . MARKET TAKES A BRIGHTER TURN. — SCHULTHEIS AND HIS DOINGS. — DUPUY HAS MANY GOOD THINGS. — YOUNG ON BEAUTY GROWING. — TAYLOR TRIES NEW CARNATIONS. — WILL BUILD FOR LIBERTY. — LAWLER GROWS GARDENIAS. — DAR- LINGTON'S BIG PLANT STOCK. — OTHER NOTES. Heavy receipts in all lines have been the rule since the last report and there is little change as yet in theconditions of this market, although the outlook is encour- aging. Chrysanthemums are everywhere and are generally regarded by the grow- ers and wholesalers as very much in the way. The retailers' sentiments vary with the case but as they are getting the big flowers at practically their own price they have little ground for complaint. A. Schultheis' place is a busy spot at present The quantity and variety of stock grown here is amazing. There are chrysanthemums for cut flowers and as pot plants, heaths big and little, hand- some palms, cyclamens, hybrid roses, poinsettias, lilies, azaleas and bulbs unlimited. Mr. Schultheis forces a quar- ter million lily of the valley every year. A new bulb storage shed into which a wagon may be driven and loaded has just been completed. One large house is filled with azaleas for Christmas and more are to come in yet, the late ship- ments being often the best for forcing because better ripened. Mr. Schultheis is enthusiastic over a bench of seedling car- nations, many of which promise well. 380 The American Florist. Nov. 4, He will try the old favorite Mme. Plan- tier rose for Easter once more, the com- ing season. Louis Dupuy is again enlarging his establishment at Whitestone by the addi- tion of two houses, one 25x125 and the other 25x75. They will be filled with heaths. Chrysanthemums make a big showing now, and under the benches are the lilies that are to take their place as soon as they are disposed of. Mr. Dupuy is building his new houses without side benches because of the difficulty of get- ting men to water the back row of plants properly. In pot chrysanthemums Gem D'Or makes a splendid yellow, with flow- ers of good size and plenty ol them. Acacia paradoxa, two-year-old plants, home grown, is seen here in quantity. George Young, the Beauty expert, expresses the conviction that sooner or later black spot attacks about ninety- nine per cent of all Beauty foliage. Black spot is favored by close planting and with three rows of plants in the bench is less troublesome than with four but Mr. Young says that after trying the three- row plan he returned to the tour rows as the most remunerative. One even span house gives such good results that tor Beauty growing he regards this style as the best of all, especially if the house runs north and south. John H. Taylor has turned his atten- tion to carnations once more. One house with a new roof is devoted to a trial of all the likely introductions and is full of interesting things. Brower shows up as one of the best whites. Melba grows elegantly and is one of the few sorts that have not suftered from stem rot this sea- son. Two new houses are about to be built for Liberty rose. Mr. Taylor's Beauty houses are in prime condition, not a trace of spot, and mildew has not come near the teas. Mr. Taylor admits poor results with summer Beauty grow- ing owing to the ravages of thrips. I n passing through Flushing stop ofif at Lawler's and see his house of gardenias. They are planted out in the beds and grow like weeds, the flowers being in demand at the highest price in New York city at all times. A fine lot of home-grown ardisias are seen here, as well as an infinite variety of subjects that indicate thecharacter and ability of their owner, a plantsman and propagator of the old school. H. D. Darlington's erica farm has been visited by many this fall who have been astonished to find a place of such magni- tude in existence here. Not only are the standard varieties of heaths and the usual run of winter flowering plants raised in quantity but a number of new epacrises and other hard wooded beau- ties are being tried with a view to their introduction later on. The Model Carnation Support seems to have been adopted generally by car- nation growers in this neighborhood as the best device for the purpose, judging from the large number of these supports seen in use. Tarry town, N. Y. At the last meeting of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society the treasurer read a very satisfactory financial report, showing that he could more than meet all the expenses likely to be incurred at the forthcoming exhibition, November 10 and 11. Wm. Turner, gardener for Wm. Rockefeller, was appointed superin- tendent of theexhibition. johnBoshard, Irvington, Robert Henderson, Steven Bradley and Joe Money, Hastings, were elected to membership. Three others were proposed. Mr. Martin, gardener for Mrs. C. C. Worthington, Irvington, showed a very fine collection of cosmos. Resolutions were adopted expressing the sense of loss in the death of Charles Weise, whose demise was the first in the ranks of the organization. J. T. S. Boston. MARKET PROMISES TO SETTLE DOWN. — OVERSTOCKS MAY BE REDUCED BY CHANGE OF WEATHER. — CHRYSANTHE- MDMS IN PROFUSION. — TWOMBLY'S CAR- NATIONS. — BUTTERCUP STILL A FAVOR- ITE. — CYPRll'EDIUMS ARE SHOWN. — BOS- TON AND HER FERN. — A WEDDING AND OTHER NOTES. A sharp change in the weather, now imminent, seems to presage a change in the condition of the flower business, which has been in an unprecedented state of demoralization for the past three weeks. Much of the stock now piled up in the storehouses of the wholesaler has seen more or less of the conflict and shows unmistakable signs of decrepitude, but should a stoppage in production take place, as now seems likely, it will all be unloaded for a better price than has pre- vailed for some time, as there is but little left on the plants to open immediately. Chrysanthemums are with us so heavily, however, that the effect of any interrup- tion of the general supply will be greatly modified. Quality is below the average all along the line. John Twombly has one of the finest houses of carnations in this section, at Winchester. It is even-span, thirty feet wide, and the carnations are planted out on low beds. Jubilee and Joost occupy the entire house. In other houses are Flora Hill, Maud Adams and Buttercup. The latter is still believed by Mr. Twom- bly to be the best yellow and one of the most profitable carnations grown. His success with it may, perhaps, be attrib- utable to the fact that he grows it in a higher temperature than the other varie- ties. There are two houses of chrysan- mums that will be filled later on with hybrid roses and one new house just being filled with Princess de Galles vio- lets which have been blooming freelv in the field. On Saturday, October 28, J. Mutch exhibited at Horticultural Hall his first seedling cypripedium, a cross between C. Harrisianum and C. Charlesworthi, also Cypripedium X Brysa, a hybrid between Sedenii candidulum and Bois- seirianum. H. A. White showed a hand- some Cattleya labiata and J. W. Howard vases of Bride, Bridesmaid and Morgan roses of finest grade. It is worthy of note that while Boston is supplying the country with the stock of Boston fern, Boston retailers have to buy their fine specimen plants of this fern from growers in other cities, who un- doubted!}' bought the same plants in a young state here. This looks like pecu- liar economy and is a question better worthy of consideration by Boston grow- ers than the subject of the sale of distant- grown flowers through Boston wholesale houses which has so disturbed local growers for the past few years. If we have not the proper houses in which to grow plants such as our retail trade demands here is a good opening for some- body. J. M. Cohen and Miss Jennie Hyams were married on Sunday evening at 602 East Seventh street, South Boston. They are now away on a brief honeymoon and on their return the sun will shine with double brightness and business hum with double energy at the Boston Florists' Exchange. Viburnum cassinoides and Spir;ca Thunbergii are both blooming, more or less, in the park plantations, a reminder of spring that seems out of place among the bare stems and brown leaves of autumn. Philadelphia. GREAT GLUT SEEMS NEAR ITS END. — CHANGE IN WE.VTHER W ILL HELP EVERY- THING. — FRESH STOCK GENERALLY GOOD. — DEATH OF WILLIAM CRAWFORD. — PER- SONAL JOTTINGS AND OBSERVATIONS. Flowers of all kinds have been arriving in quantities probably three times as great each day as the market will take. Prices have taken a great tumble, in fact there can scarcely be said to be a stand- ard price for anything, as there is so much to be disposed of that almost any offer, like the first bid to the auctioneer, is thankfully received. The fine weather is partly responsible for this state of affairs, bringing the flowers on in spite of all the growers can do to prevent it. Now that the weather has changed stock will no doubt become scarcer and not such a burden to carry. There did not seem to be as many chrysanthemums planted this season as usual, but, as in former years, there appears now to be more cut stock than the market can han- dle. Business is very quiet, the transient trade being poor. A change will soon come over things, however, as the debutants will now have their coming- ing out receptions. The first of this sea- son's introductions took place last Sat- urday to which quite a number of bouquets were sent. It is hoped that the custom will be largely observed this sea- son, as it has come to be quite an impor- tant part of the fall business. The quality of the stock offered is good if fresh. Many flowers are seen that "have just come in" and when the color is objected to it is explained that "it must be the weather." Well, if the weather would only get colder, bookkeeping up above would be easier while there would be plenty of it here below. Prices are about the same as last week with the exception of the chrysanthemums, which have taken a still further drop; the very best now go for $2 per dozen and some of them are beauties. All Saints' day used up considerable of the whites but without any stiffening of prices. Roses are quoted at $3 to $-t; Beauties at $3 per dozen with a few extras held at $4-. Car- nations are very nice but $1 is high for most of them and quantities go for much less. Violets are held at 50 cents to 75 cents for the best but go slowly. Palms are moving a little more briskly in the stores as the people are mostly at home and are fixing up for the coming social season. William Crawford, greenhouse foreman for David G. Yates & Co., is dead. He was the original Bermuda lily grower in this country. The first bulbs were placed in his care by a tourist who had admired them in Bermuda and brought a few with him to be grown here. They grew almost unnoticed for a year or two, until their early blooming qualities called Mr. Craw- ford's attention to them; then he began to work up a stock and Mr. Harris, who was also watching the bulbs, bought the lot at something like $3 per bulb. It was not known until several years later that the}' came from Bermuda. In a conversation recently Mr. Crawford said that the true Harrisii was no more, it iSgg. The American Florist. 381 having run out by beingcrossed with the Japan lougifloruni by the Bermuda growers. August Lutz says he finds things much better this season than last as there is not so much haggling over prices. People in buying, it they like a plant, do not dis- pute the price and seem much better satisfied. Lemuel Ball, who prides himself that he has the cleanest lot of palms in existence, says that at least forty to fifty per cent of the cost of raising palms goes towards keeping them clean. He says the lay people have no idea ot the time and trouble there is expended in keeping down scaleand other insects. Robert Crawford has built himself another greenhouse adjoining the one in the rear of his store. This, with his Delaware county violet farm, almost puts him in the category as a grower. Wm. W. Crawford, son of Robt. Craw- ford, was married to Miss M. E. Park, of this city, last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Connelley, of Charleston, S. C, have been spending a few days in this city. Mrs. Williams, of Pittsburg, was also a visitor. The chrysanthemum exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, which opens next week, promises to be quite up to the standard of provious shows. Secretary Rust says the entries are coming in very nicely and that the chrysanthemum plants will be finer than for several years. K. Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET. — BAD WEATHER HITS LOCAL DEM AND AND INJURES STOCKS. — GOOD BLOOMS STILL GO. — STORY OF THE WEEK.— RUMOR OF A DEAL IN FERNS. — MICHIGAN MAN REPORTED TO HAVE EFFECTED A COMBINATION. — OPINION DIVIDED AS TO RESULT. — BRIGHT PROS- PECT FOR THE SHOW.— PLANS AND PRO- VISIONS. — UIHLEIN's new SUMMER HOME. — VARIOUS JOTTINGS IN THE TRADE. This has been one ol those peculiar weeks which have kept the wholesalers on the anxiousseat. The dismal weather with a couple of bright days like the shaving of ham in the hun has disturbed the sources of supply so that the condi- tions which are to follow are purely problematical and prices are "subject to change without notice." During the rain which closed last week it was impossible to move the ordinary grades of stock without a sacrifice and even the prime blooms would have hung had it not been for the excellent shipping demand, for local call was almost paralyzed and the fakir could not ply his trade. Then a couple of days of sun brightened the situation, but on Wednesday chrysan- themum show weather set in again. The resul t is a market not exactly overstocked, for out of town orders use up the good grades, but one on which the indifferent grower stands but little chance. Roses are very soft as a rule and there is quite a little mildew. Carnations are in ample quantities and violets, most of which are excellent, are so plentiful that buyers get concessions in count if not in price. Chrysanthemums are still going off easily. Pretty nearly everything in this line is now obtainable but there has been no glut and no sacrifice, although the big prices for choice blooms of previous years have failed to materialize. The medium grades have so far done about as well as formerly. It is in the air that the Massachusetts fern dealers have reached an agreement wbereby E. H. Hitchcock, ot Glenwood, Mich., is to represent them in this mar- ket. In fact, one of the Hinsdale men has written several wholesalers here to that effect and it is stated that Mr. Hitchcock agrees to get the dealers considerably more money than they have been receiv- ing for their stock. As yet Mr. Hitch- cock has no more than intimated that he would this winter be able to supply this market with ferns, but the new deal was reported to go into effect November 1 and several wholesale men stocked up in anticipation of a rise. Bassett & Wash- burn have a large quantity in cold storage. They came by express and are sufficient to supplv their trade during the season. One house bought 1,000,U00 and had them shipped by express the last day of October, as some local dealers have had sad experiences getting Massachusetts ferns by freight, Randall last year losing more than one-half of a big shipment. As other dealers have lesser quantities on hand and some have contracts for their year's supply at a stated price, opinion is divided as to whether the reported deal will stand. At present the wholesale price is $1.50 per thousand, which is less than Mr. Hitchcock will care to lay them down here for if the report is true that he is to pay $125 a thousand for his stock after December 1. There is every indication that this year's show of the Horticultural Society of Chicago will eclipse all previous efforts in this line in this country. With the grandest exhibition room in Ameiica, assurance of plenty of exhibits and an unusual interest on the part of society, there can be little doubt of an attendance which will warrant the additional ex- penditures determined upon this year. The great hall itself will, of course, be devoted to the exhibits and the foyer and corridors will afford popular promenades, for which some splendid music has been provided. The balcony will serve for spectators. The table decorations will, as usual, be a leading attraction for the ladies, while those in the trade will find the International Competition the event ot greatest interest. The flower booth is this year to be in charge of the Service Club. Other booths, in the boxes of the theatre, are to be conducted by the McCowan School for Deaf Children. Vis- iting Nurses' Association, Margaret Etter Creche, Lying-in Hospital and Woman's Exchange. Well known florists have been named as a committee of reception for out-of-town craftsmen, who will be banqueted by the Chicago Florists' Club on Thursday evening, November 9. At the meeting of the Florists' Club last evening the newly elected officers were installed with due eclat. The ban- quet committee, consisting of J. B. Dea- mud, chairman, A. L. Vaughan, C. W. McKellar, Edgar Sanders and Jas. Harts- horne, reported that arrangements had been made at the Sherman House for a sumptuous repast at $2 a plate, on Thursday evening, November "J. Mr. Winterson is chairman of the committee on decorations and Mr. McKellar of that in charge of tickets, which consists of the arrangement committee reinforced by Messrs. F. F. Benthey and John Degnan. Members are requested to wear badges and visiting florists will be warmly wel- comed. Club tickets to the flower show may be had of Mr. Degnan by paying dues to November 1. E. G. Uihlein, well known to every florist in Chicago, has purchased Villa Palatina, Lake Geneva, Wis., as a sum- mer residence and has placed the impor- tant landscape work, which will at once be undertaken, in charge of James Jensen, superintendent ot Humboldt Park. C. J. Strombach, the well known supermtendcnt of Lincoln Park, is now confined to his room at the house of his daughter, Mrs. Harris. He caught cold during the festival and still has a cough from which his many friendshope hemay soon recover. The Invalid Appliance Co., makers ot the Columbia plant tubs, have removed from Clybourn avenue to much larger and lighter quarters at 15Utol(;0Ved- der street, where they will have facilities proportionate to their rapidly increasing business. Robt. G. Stewart, Mrs. Stewart and their daughter, ot Palm Beach, Fla., are the guests of C. S. Stewart, who, by the way, had the assistance of a number of friends in the celebration, Tuesday even- ing, of the twenty-ninth anniversary of his birth. George F. Crabb, of Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich., was in town early this week. He will be down agam next week with an exhibit for the flower show and probably accompanied by a number of the craft. President Chas. M. Loring, of Minne- apolis, and F. L. Olmstead, Brookline, Mass., were in Chicago this week in con- ference with the local committee in regard to the annual meeting of the American Park and Outdoor Art Association which is to meet here in June, 1900. Louis M. Noe and Mrs. Noe, of Madi- son, N. J., have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Brant at Forest Glen for the past three weeks. Brant & Noe are doing a fine business this fall. One of the greatest disasters which ever overtook a member of the trade was the wrecking of the S. F. Leonard seed ware- house on Wednesday evening, an account of which is given on page 388 of this issue. W. H. Bruns is cutting some very fine lily of the valley. He is now putting in 1,000 pips a day of the stock which he selected himself while in Hamburg this summer. Budlong is filling some nice orders with Webers' chrysanthemums. One of the week's shipments was 400 of the first grade to New Orleans. E. C. Amling is receiving some Major Bonnaftbn chrysanthemums of exhibition grade from Gunnar Teilmann, Marion, Ind. Eli Cross, of Grand Rapids, is sending some very fine violets to J. B. Deamud. Some ot them are white. The Kennicott Bros. Co., reports its October business as twenty-five per cent greater than October, 1898. O. W. Frese, the State street retailer, formerly with W. E. Lynch, is ill and in the hospital. M. F. Kyle has gone to Kalamazoo, Mich., to enter the emplovof theDunkley Floral Co. Visitors: I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111.; John R. Fotheringham, representing F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown, N. Y ; F. Dorner, Jr., La Fayette, Ind ; S. A. Baur, Erie, Pa.; F. W. Heckenkamp, Quincv, ill. PoTTSTOWN, Pa. — E. Wichersbam & Co. have opened a branch store at Boyer- town, in the pharmacy of Chas. A. Smith. Omro, Wis. — The fifth annual chrysan- themum show and fair of the Omro Hor- ticultural Society will be held November 22 to 24. Columbus, 0. — There has been a very successful chrysanthemum display in the cut flower department of the Livingston Seed Co. .411 the stock shown was very good. 382 The American Florist. Nov. TlHIIE /Al!liei!@/4I!i! 1F&@LQ1!@7 onbscription, $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 Gaaranteed. Discounts, 6 times 5percent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The Advertising Department of the AiraaiCAN Florist la for FlorlstB, Seedsmen. Nurseryiuen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines ONLY. Orders lor lets than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertisements mast reach as by Wednesday to se- oare Insertion In the Issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. Please send advertisements now for the Autumn Number. Exhibitors will note that there have been several recent additions to the list of coming exhibitions. Peter Barr assures us that Liliura tigrinum and L. Batemanii are the favorite edible lilies of Japan. Many florists are gaining valuable publicity by contributing floricultural advice to their local newspaper. I. C. CoBURN, of Everett, Mass., has an excellent strain of pansies, of which we received some fine sample blooms this week. We have received an assortment of seedling carnations Irom Walker Bros., of Flint, Mich. The flowers are of vari- ous good shades of pink and some of the •varieties are promising in other respects. Miss Genevieve Lord, for whom H. Weber & Son have named one of the most meritorius of their new seedlings, has offered a gold medal for the best twenty-five blooms ot a light pink seed- ling carnation not yet introduced, to be awarded at the approaching exhibition of the Baltimore Gardeners' Club. A New Chicago Poster. The new chrysanthemum show poster of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, has been distributed and provestobeeven more striking than that of last year. The bust of a Japanesegirl is shown with chrysanthemum blooms and foliage. Some half dozen tints are employed with good efiect. K. A. Beuhr is the name of the artist. A British Method. A rule which recently came into force in the National Chrysanthemum Society of England provides that "no certificate shall be issued to any new variety unless it receives the support of three-fourths of the Floral Committee present antl if only ten members are present the voting must be unanimous." On September 2S W. J. Godfrey submitted plants ot a yellow sport ot Lady Fitzwygrain and, as only eight out of a possible eighteen commit- teemen were'present, missedlhis certificate. H. Weeks, with whom some excellent varieties have originated, was an exhib- itor before the committee on October 10 when fifteen members were present. In this case he missed his certificate by "the third of a man," as a member remarked, the vote being eleven for and four against. The rule has some defenders and many critics. Society of American Florists. department of plant registration. Donald Carmichael, Wellesley, Mass., registers carnation Eleanor Ames, Wm. Scott X Daybreak; Tidal Wave color, Scott habit but stronger and taller growth. Carnation May Whitney, Day- break X Edith Foster; color white, Tidal Wave habit. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. The American Carnation Society. The society is getting ready to issue its premium list for the show to be held in conjunction with the meeting February 15 and 16, at Buffalo, N. Y. Any member of the florist trade desir- ing to offer special premiums for this show can have the opportunity to do so if they write the secretary at once for information. All members of the society will receive this list and any one not a member can obtain it by writing to the secretary. A good, round sum is offered in money pre- mitims and there are already a nice lot of special prizes and no doubt more to come, so that it will be an interesting booklet for carnation growers. The Lawson medal will be an object of great interest at this meeting and the indications are that it will supersede all of the preceding ones. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y. Lancaster, Pa. Greenhouse Building* Menominee, Mich. — L. Zechetto, one house. Indianapolis, Ind. — Indiana Plant Co., propagating house 10x50. Springfield, O.— Geo. H. Mellen Co., range of houses. Schmidt & Botley, four houses. Sedalia, Mo.— Jos. Gelven & Son, two houses. Rutherford, N. J.— Bobbink & Atkins, two houses 17x150. New Castle, Ind.— South Park Floral Co., range of five rose houses. Chestnut Hill, Pa.— J. S. Jenks, one house. Millbury, Mass.— W. E. Home & Sons, one greenhouse. Hempstead, N. Y. — A.Nelius, onegreen- house. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson, house 25x100, one 20x125 and one 8x125. Gardner, Mass. — A. L. Hawkes, one house. Confusion in Orchid Nomenclature. The growing misapplication of names by those raising hybrid cypripediums was aptly illustrated at the exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society October 2S, when there was presented for recognition and record a hybrid cypri- pedium under the name of Cypripediuni X Longwoodense (C. Charlesworthi X C. Harrisianum). Had the same care been taken in giving to it a name, as apparently had been done in bringing this finely grown seedling to the flower- ing stage, much confusion resulting from synonymous names would beavoided, as instanced by the notices of the Royal Horticultural Society and the Manchester Orchid Society, in the September number of the Orchid Review, which gives A. J. Keeling the credit of exhibiting at both shows a hybrid of above parentage under two different names; viz., C. Bin- levcnse and C. rubens. It would seem that! so great an authority as the Orchid Review has ceased to be the infallible authority which was claimed for it at its birth, and that, notwithstanding the appeals of "Argus" in its columns for more care in recording synonyms, it has, perhaps unwittingly, fallen into the very error it has so emphatically cried out against. May we not hope that in the near future the orchid enthusiasts may have their national society and their nomenclature committee to whom they may refer such questions for adjudication, their decision to be final? A National Orchid Society founded on a strictly botanical basis and with a determination to simplify rather than confuse existing conditions, open to all American gardeners whether professional or amateur, would, the writer believes, do much to further the interest in this class of plants and act as a greater incentive to all to use their utmost skill to obtain some new variety which should have the highest recognition possible. Cyp. Home Grown Bulbs. Ed. Am. Florist:— In the last number of your valuable paper I notice a para- graph stating that a bed in Lincoln Park, Chicago, has been planted with hyacinth bulbs grown by George Gibbs, on Orcas Island, Washington, and that a consign- ment of tulips is on the way from the same place. Will you kindly correct this statement in so far as it relates to the grower of the hyacinths? Although Mr. Gibbs must be considered the pioneer bulb grower of western Washington and deserves great credit for his meritorious achievements under rather discouraging circumstances, the work of growing Holland bulbs is now carried on quite successfully by another gentle- man, near the home of Mr. Gibbs, upon lands selected by the three Holland bulb growers who visited Puget Sound in May, 1898. These bulb fields are located at Fort Bellingham on the shores of Bellingham Bay, Whatcom county, Washington, and were established by C. X. Larabee, of Fairhaven, a gentle- man well known throughout the north- west for his public spirit and his exer- tions to promote the industrial and agricultural welfare of the county he resides in. In the development of the new and promising bulb industry he fortunately obtained the enthusiastic support of C. T. Canfield, who for many years has been a devout worshipper at the shrine of Goddess Flora, and is now rated as one of the most intelligent horticulturists on Bellingham Bay. It was on the bulb fields at Fort Bellingham that those fine hyacinths now planted out in Lincoln Park were grown and to Mr. Canfield, not to Mr. Gibbs, must be given the credit of having produced such remarkable results as these bulbs show in their extraordinary size and soundness. Quite correct how- ever is your statement that a consign- ment of tuHp bulbs from Mr. Gibbs' fields is now on the way to this city and upon their arrival they will also be planted out in Lincoln Park near the Washing- ton-grown hj'acinths, the object being to show to our florists and the public the blooming qualities of these American grown bulbs. A few of each variety will be used by Mr. Stromback for forc- ing. Andreas Simon. Ansonia, Conn.— W. H. Briggs has embarked in business as a grower of violets and lily of the valley. He has two houses. i8gg. The American Florist. 383 Comine Exhibitions. [Sccr(!tarips iirc nMiucsteil to supph' from this list.J iiny ( sho CBicAOo, Nov. 7-]I,--Clirysiinllieinui Hort. Society of Chiuiis"- Willis N. Ruild, Ass't Sec'y, Room 1002, 185 Oearboni St. Galveston, Tbx., Nov. 14-15.— First floral fair, ladiHS of Galveston. Mrs. Christojiher Dart, Sec'y. UosTON, Mass., Nov. 7-10.— Chrysanthemum show, Massachusetts Uort. Society. Robert Man- uinp, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Newpok't, R. I., Nov. 14-16.— Chrysanthemum show, Newport Uort. Society. Ales. Maclellan, Sec'y. WoRCEsTEii, Mass., Nov. 8-9. — Chrysanthemum show, Worcester County Hort. Society. A. A. Hi.xon, Sec y. 18 Front St. rouGHREEPttiB. N.Y.. Nov. 8-10. — Annual exhibi- tion, Dutchess Countv Hort, Society. \V. G. Gomersall, Sec'y, Fishkill. Tarbytown. N. Y., Nov. 10-11.— Chrysanthe- mum sliow, Tarrytown Hort. Society. Wm. Mc- Cord, Sec'y. Providence, R. I., Nov. 9-10.— Chrysanthemum show, Rhode Island Hort. Society. C. \V. Smith, Sec'y, 61 Westminster St., Providence. Buffalo, N. Y.. February 15-16, 1900.— Exhibi- tion American Carnation Society. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., Sec'y. New York, N, Y.. March .ind June, 1900.— First exhibitions .\merican Rose Society. Paul M. Pierson. Scarborough, N. Y'., Sec'y. Waco, Texas, Nov. 15-17. Fourth Chrysanthe- mum show, Texas State Floral Society. Miss Bella Beer, Sec'y, Waco, Texas. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 14-18.— Chrysanthemum show, St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Sohray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 7-11. — Annual exhibi- tion, Pennsylvania Hort. Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad street. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 13-18. — Chrysantheraura show. Gardeners' Club. Geo. Talbot, Sec'y, Clif- ton Park. Hartford, Conn., Nov. 13-16. — Chrysanthemum show, Connecticut Hort, Society. C. H. Boykett, Sec'y, Hartford. Madison. N. J., Nov. 7-8. — Fall show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Chas. H, Atkins, Sec'y, Madison. Elmira, N. v., Nov. 14-15. Chrysanthemum show, Elmira Hort. Society, R. R. Stockdale, Sec'v. Orange, N. J., Nov. 15.— Show of New Jersey Floricultural Society, J, B. Davis, Sec'y, Oranse. Montreal, Can., Nov. 8-9. — Invitation exhibi- tion, Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Fred. Bennett, Sec'y, 136 Peel street. Toronto, Can.. Nov. 15-18.— Chrysanthemum show, Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Associa- tion. D Robertson, Sec'y, Reservoir Park. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., bulbs and plants; Park Nursery Co., Pasadena, Calif., trees, plants and vines; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., plant tonic; Eastern Farm Supply Association, Montclair, N. J., fertilizers; Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y., carna- tions; Uberto Hillebrand, Pallanza, Italy, seeds; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincin- nati, Ohio, cut flowers; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111., cut flowers and florists' supplies. Buffalo. BAD WEATHER HURTS BUSINESS AT BISON- YILLE. — GOOD STOCK AND PLENTY OF IT. — PLANTS FOR SOUTH PARKS. — NOTES. Trade is just what might be expected with the prevailing weather conditions. Stock is of good quality and there is enough of everything and too many roses. Stroh, of Attica, is sending in some fine violets. The stores all make a good showing of chrysanthemums and Beauties. The funeral of Rev. Francis Lobdcll called for many fine designs this week. J, J. Albright has donated his collection of plants to South Park. The acquisition is principally palms and it is one of the very best collections in this vicinity, con- taining some remarkable specimens, including an' Encephalartos Lehmanii said to be the.finest in the country. Prof. Cowell has also bought, at Rochester, the well known Hiram Sibley collection, which will be installed in the new houses. The 74th Regiment bazaar has a fine showing of plants and flowers, to which the florists contribute for advertising. The politicians call him "Pinky" Kast- ing and think he will be elected to the council. Visitors: S. B. Smiley, Lancaster; W. C. Stroh, Attica; Martin Reukauft', of Bayersdorfer & Co.; Walter Mott, repre- senting Dreer. W. A. Lapeer, Mich.— W. H. Watson has recently completed an additional house 16x100. Rutherford, N. J. — Bobbink & Atkins have begun the erection of a cold storage warehouse covering 10,000 square feet of ground. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. AdvertlsementB under thla head will be lnBerteiith. cor. Monroe and Division Sts.. Grand Rapids, Mien. ANTED— A general greenhouse hand, also a night w w ANTED-A copy Of laeue No 4. October 1, 18S:>. volume 1 of the American florist. In good ..-_ ,^^ ., j^ care American Florist. condition. Addn W^ of taking charge. J. T. Williamson. Memphis, Tenn. W^ WANTED— A florist for general greenhouee work: must be eober. steady and reliable. Wages $25 per moDiii with board aod room. Send references and Stat© experience. I. L. PiLLSBtTRY. Galesburg. III. W" work and good place fur the right men. Slate wages expected, AiUiress r> I K, care American Florist. Chicago. WANTKD-KlrHtclaBStl'.rlst. single: must be a good grower df ruces. carnations and 'mums, lo take charge of nine houses. Hlate 'owect wages accepted. WANTBIJ-Two good palm and fern packers; also palm and fern grower. Steady work for right man. with opportunity lo learn full line of commer- cial work— retail. wliu'»*nale. mill Address with full particulars. Vacghans r^EEO Store, Bo.v t;£8. Chicago. WANTED-Rose and carnation grower, one who thoroughly understands and can take charge of six houses State age and wages wanted with board, also telegraph nddress. If reply is satisfactory, will telegraph , Address John L. Wvland, De Haven. Pa. WANTFCO— A good, Industrious young man to work In a tlret-c'aes cut flower store In Pitts- burg. Pa. Must be experienced, able to make up Hne design work and to wait upon fine trade. Steady posi- tion. State age. salary expected and references. Address P P. care American Florist. WANTED— A reliable man to take charge of areen- houses to grow a general stock of cut flowers and p'anta for retail trade: must be sober, re lable, honest and capable of keeping himself and others at work; steady place to right man. Fred J, King. Ottawa. 111. WAFTED— An experienced man or lady to take en- tire cnsrge of our store in town. Must have ex- ecutive ability to handle any order with d spatch, be agreeable and honest- A permanent place to the right party. State wages expected and where last employed. Addrecs Jos W. Vestal & Son. Little Rock. Ark. ments. steam heat, etc.: large ground fronting main street In proRperous town close to Chicago: street car passing the door: beat opportunity to secure excellent Investment and well-paying business. Good reason for selling. S. Hchallmann & Co . Room 1204, 138 Washington St., Chicago. GARDENER WANTED To take charge of our green- houses. Excellent opening for the right man. W. N. RUOD, Mount Greenwood, til. of 15.000 square feet of slass in a town of 60,000, about 60 railHs from Philadelphia, desires to retire and will sell his stock, all in fine shape, and lease the place for a number of years to party who is reliable and who has small capital. This is a profitable retail busiuess. of which further partic- bl"d"rtssl'n<^'.''. . «OB"T CRAIO & SON. Market and 49th sts.. PHILADELPHIA. Wanted At Once. A thorouglilv reliable man. single, of good h;ihits and an up-to-date CarnatioD grower :iud rapid propai^ator. None t>ut a hustler n^ed answer this, stat- iriiT e\ j)fi-i.-iice, wages cxpecteil, etc. Address Peter Eisher, ^^^k For Sale At A Bargain. Boiler and pipins toiiether with greenhouse, 150x18 feet with work room in front. All well glazed, nearly new. been in use one year, with privileire of leasini: spai-ious grounds* For in- lorraation call or address ANDREW GREULICH. 575 S. Broadway St.. DAYTON. OHIO. WANTED Manager To make arrangements for, and take ftill charge of, the Trade Exhibit at the New York Convention of the Society of American Florists' to be held at the Grand Central Palace in August, J 900. One thoroughly competent, who under- stands the business. Apply by letter only, with full particulars. For further infor- mation address JOHN YOUNG, Sec'y New 1 ork Florists' Club. 51 West 28th St., New York City. 384 The American Florist. Nov. Sedalia, Mo. Chas. H. Koeppen has completely renovated and refitted his whole system of greenhouses and his stock of plants is in excellent condition. He reports a good trade in wedding and funeral work Charles Pfeifler has addtd two new houses to his place this season. Jos. Gelven & Son, of St. Charles, are constructing two greenhouses here. They will grow cut flowers for the wholesale trade. The Archias' Seed Store, formerly located at 107 Ohio street, has been moved to new quarters at 108 E. Main street, where they have more room and are preparing for a large spring trade. H. Wholesale Cut Flowers 705 PENN AVE. "PHONE 2157. w o> __ „ . E C3 SOLICITED. CONSICNMENTs Florists' Supplies G. L. HUSCROFT & GO., Wbolesile Florists, 444 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Wbol^ale [lower/arKgfe Cincinnati, Nov. 2. Boaes, Beauty S.00g25 00 Bnao, Bridesmaid 3 UOi» 4 UO Meteor b CKKd 6.00 Perle 2 00® « 00 Gsmstlons 1 00® 1.60 fancy a 00 Lily of the Valley 4 ou Violets bl® 1 00 Narcissus 3.0J@ 4.00 Cbryeanthemums 8.10@)I5 UO Smllax 10.00012.50 Adianttun 1.00 Common terns .15 ST. LOUIS, Not. 2. Eloiea, Beauty 8 00O20 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3 00® 4 00 Perle 3.00® 4 00 Ca-natlnns 1.0013 2.00 Lily of the valley 4 00® 6 00 fancy IS 0O(. "' Narcissus 4 00 ® 6 OO Adlantam 60® 1 00 Common fema .16 Fancy Ferns., WE ARE NOW CUTTING NEW J* Brides, Maids and Beauties.... OEO. A. KlHl, Pekin, III. Say: "Saw it in the Florist." E. H. Hunt I THE "OLO RELIABLE" FOR £ WHOLESALE -^^ | COT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers ^ LQo Everywhere E 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. I Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and OiiA ICua^mma^^mm Growers of llUl riOWOFS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wasb- ing:ton St., Chicago. Write for special quotations on large orden. DEALER tS GROWER OF ROSES. CUT ELOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37.39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street CHICAGO. ^^Consignments solicited a. G. PRINCE & CO. Wlioiesale Got Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for tbe Hinsdale Rose Co. Special att^ntlOB paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. KENNIGOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHIOAQO. WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY. 19-21 DOLPM ST Cn I CAO O Tell your wants in the American Florist. 386 The American Florist. Nov. 4, Samuel §. Pennook, Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER 16th. WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:01 A. M. MONDAYS TO 10:00 P. M. SATURDAYS. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies. Pirlo^ Xl^lstrs r»-if»il^«a. &T -JSrrctncxSl&XCk. St., :bOSTOJV, AOUVSS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "''"Tosi'S-x' '^2^. '""'• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Consignments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all flowers sold. Sales reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener if reauired. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Strings 10 feet long, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. llth St., Telephone 63:64, PHILADELPniA. CoDBlKcments of Kood stock solicited. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... """"S"nTe"w"e'si: Cut Flowcrs Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO. ^^LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER FLACK GALAX LEAVES AND LEUCOThOE SPRAYS. To Dealers Outside of N. Y. State; Choice Gala.\ $(l.-40 per M Choice Leucolhoe 2.00 Special prices to J. N. PRITCHARD, wholesale dealers. i,|j par^, ^| c. It Is good business policy it, ^ ^ to mention the t^t^t^ ....American Florist when you iirrite to an advertiser Wbol^ale [lower/\arKji5 PHII.AI>SLPHIA, Nov. 1. Boses.Tea 2.00® 3.00 •' extra 4.00® 8 10 Beauty, extra 15 00030.00 flrstB I0 00fel6.00 seconds B.00®10.00 Carnations 75® 1.60 fancy 1.00® 2.00 BOSTON, Nov. 1. Roses. Beauty, select 1G.00@35.00 ordinary 3 00® 6 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 4 00 Kalserln 2 00® 4 00 Carnations, ordinary 75® 100 fancy 1 60® 2 00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Ylolets. sinfule and double 25® .75 Cbrjsanthemums 2.00® 6 00 special 8.00®12.00 Cosmos 50 8mllax. 10.00®12.00 Aspara^a 60.00 Adtantum. 75® 1.00 GIVE US A TRIAL.)' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. HEADQUARTER^ ^>£5TER** :^^evN YORK '■■'■',. '!^F'_:^ Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Com- , mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florlsta' Supplies & Wire Designs. WM. F. KASTING, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, M ST. LOUIS, MO. IV A oomplete line of Wire Deslgrns. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. )3TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ''°'??b"JS^^4'5"94 d. PHILADELPHIA. PA, Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1-41-26 D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Go. Successor to WM. C. SMITH, 'Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET. Phone 1-42 6g.A. PHILADELPHIA. Conslgrninentfl Solicited. EDWIN ft. r/lRKER, Wholesale Florist, 2408 Rosewood St., - PHILADELPHIA. Consignments of Roses, Carnations and Violets solicited. Wm, J. Moore, WHOLESALE FLORIST . 36 South 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of First-Class stock solicited. Er*I should like to hear from a few (.'ood carna- tion ;:rower.s. Long Distance Phone. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, .M ,^ J« St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. BOSTON F LORISTS' E XCHANGE.... HEADQUARTERS for choice Roses, Violets, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. J. IWI. COMKIV, l?"roi>. Telephone 2385 Consignmenis Solicited.. J8gg. The American Florist. 387 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Tf*lephone No. 199K Madlnon SquHro. J. k:. jvXvIvEJj*, ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. "''"'*rl'c?'rt%';,''ai%Sir '••■ 57 w. 28th st.. new york city. THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist , New Telephone Ko. 1803 Madison Sqnare. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WftLTER P. SHERIDAN, -^m FLORIST '"''J2 mSsoTI^' 39 West 28tb St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. ,^ Price List on app'kition. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone Ko, 1905 Madison Square. Price list on application. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWtRS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. .... 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 551 Madison Square. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower Salea at 6 o'clock Every MomlDB DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florist. YOUNG NUGENT, WHOLESALE Commission Florists. SUPERB VIOLETS. ORCHIDS, ROSES, CARNATIONS. 42 West 28th Street, ^«r.T.^ NEW YORK CITY. Always mention the. American Florist Choice Carnations Choice Roses .M vSt Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New TelephoEe No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut flower Exchange Wbol^ale [lower/\arK5fe Niw TORE, Not. 1. Boaei, Beam; select 10.00@25.00 ordinary 2.00® 6 00 " Bridesmaid, Biide, Morgan 60® 4.00 " Kalserln, Meteor 1 00® 4 (0 Carnations 60® 1 00 fancy 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 2 00® 3 lO VIolBts 2j® .75 Chrysanthemums 50® eo fancy 12 O0g25 00 Cattleyas 20.00®3D 00 Smllai 5 00® 8 00 AsparaKUB 25 OP® 36 00 Sprengerl.perdoz. bunches 1®1 50 Adlantom 50® .75 BUFF AID, Nov. 2. Boses, Beauty 3.00@35 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.01® 6.00 Perle. Nlphetos 1.00® 4.0O Kalserln 1.00® (i.OO Carnations, ordinary 60® 126 fancies 1.50® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.CB® 4 00 Vio'ew .. 50® 1 00 Chrysanthemums 3 0U@15 00 Bmllai 10. 00® 15 00 Adlantnm 76® 1.00 Hardy Ferns .15 tialax leaves .20 Asparagus 40.0O@6O.OO MILLANG & CO. ■w«oi-,B;sA.r^Kt Commission Florists 48 West 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madlaon Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. GALAX LEAVES. $1.25 per 1000. Price in quantity on application. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK CITY. It is not much trouble to mention the American Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. ROSES. VIOLETS. JULIUS LANG 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. TELErHONE 280 Madison Square. The New York Gut Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordera. GEORGE SALTFORD, Wholesale Commission Dealer in .^ .^ ...Violets... 50 W. 29th St., ^ NEW YORK. Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq. Ford Bros... ae<^ Wholesale Florists III West 30th street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. 'Phone, 157 Madison Sq. M. A. HART, COMMISSION FLORIST, Can supply CHKYSANTHEMCMS in best quality and any quantil y. VIOLETS too. 44. WEST 29th STREET. Tel. 325 Madison Sq uare. NEW YORK. GREEN GALAX, FINEST RRONZE Fob Prices Address the Intboducee, HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1 106 Tre mont Bids., BOSTON, MASS. Remember us to our advertisers. NOW ^M UM'S THE WORD. - , , SIZES, ZXI I COi-ORS, '^*~*~ PRICES. PACKED CAREFULLY. ^H l^ V V ■ X^ ■ I I V^ I 1 /A I N S The best of each 47 WEST 28TH ST.. .NEW YORK. CUT F LOWERS AI W HOLESALE. VIOLETS, in any quantity, Special or Ordinary, 388 The American Florist. Nov. 4, The gEEb TR^ide. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Cono., Sec y aod Treas. Visited Chicago: W. J. Prosser, of Vaughan's Seed Store, New York. Portland, Me. — Eugene Schaettel, of Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co., Paris, called here enroute to Montreal. Dunkirk, N. Y.— The Lake Shore Seed Co. received a large consignment of European flower and garden .«eeds last week. The duty on the shipment amounted to $309.77. Destruction of S. F. Leonard's Wholesale Building, Chicago. Just before the close of business hours on November 1, a slight rumbling and trembling warned the employes of S. F. Leonard to run for their lives and a moment later the big, six-story brick building at 139 and 141 West Lake street, Chicago, seemingly rent in halves, came crashing down upon its frailer neighbors, crushing out the lives of at least three employes of the New England Milling Company, two doors to the west. Leonard's people all escaped. The cause of the accident will probably never be positively known. Two theories are now discussed, one that it was the result of an explosion of flour dust in the nearby mill; the other that the building was unable to stand the strain of the heavy weight of seeds, onion sets and machinery carried in it. Observers on the street say that the first manifestation was a cloud of dust blown into the street in front of the mill; then the larger build- ing tottered and fell, smashing like egg shells the six frame structures to the east and west. Flames sprang up in various parts of the ruin to complete the de- struction. S. F. Leonard had undoubtedly the largest stock of onion sets in the country stored upon the three upper floors, per- haps 40,000 bushels. There were also in the building fivecarsof peas just received, a small quantity of beans and other new seeds and the stocks carried over from the past season, just how much can never be known, as all records were destroyed. There seems little probability of salvage, as rain fell upon the ruins for more than forty-eight hours, and during that time the firemen threw water upon those por- tions of the wreck in which fire smoldered. The insurance is $76,500, one policy for $500 having been issued upon the afternoon of the accident and not received until the following day. Mr. Leonard had this to say of the afTair: "I am sat- isfied that this catastrophe was the result of an explosion in the building of the New England Milling Co. Our warehouse was built in 1897 by C. T. Boal and we have only occupied it since May 1. I have to-day received the assurances of the city building department and of the Board of Fire Underwriters, whoinspected it only last week, that the structure was perfectly safe and not overloaded. We arc not yet able to state our loss, but it will exceed the insurance. However, we shall not 'lay down'; we filled some orders today and will be in new quarters in a day or two. We expect to be able to fill all our orders for future delivery. We have stock at the freight house, more on the way and much yet to be shipped. There will probably be some delay, but we have received many telegrams of sym- pathy and trust that we may have the indulgence of the trade." Concession to Seed Shippers. Railroads have made one concession to the shippers of clover seed that will be appreciated by local merchants. Seed can now be unloadeu into the freight houses, the shipper to pay a cent a bag and at the expiration of five days he must pay storage. The clover seed men say they have no objection to paying storage, and they only object to the charge for unload- ing. This arrangement will give seeds, men an opportunity for inspection and a reasonable time to remove seed from the freight houses. — Toledo Commercial. Notes of the Twin Cities. Northrup, King & Co., have put in a Brown Bag Filling Machine. L. L. May & Co , are also installing another one of these machines making three now in use in their establishment. Mr. Brown has been here to look after the machines. L. L. May has recently purchased a farm of 240 acres located about 14 miles from the city. This will be devoted to growing seed and nursery stock. It is also his intention to erect a range of modern greenhouses for growing cut flowers for his large and increasing trade. J. M. Kimberlin and grandson were recent callers on the trade, also W. H. Small, of Evansville, Ind. Felix. RocKFORD, III. — The case of S. A. Baur was decided in his favor October 31. Columbus Junction, Ia. — A greenhouse owned by J. F. Jacoby was recently destroyed by fire. Richmond, Ind. — The numerous friends of E. G. Hill will learn of his illness with regret and hope for his speedy recovery. SURPLUS STOCK. WHITE R'>MAN HYACINTHS, 11-12 ctm., per 100, $1.25; per lOuO, Jll.OO. ITALIAN, shadpd white, 12-16 ctm., per 100, $1.75; per 1000. $16 CO. PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS QRANDIFLORA, Al. per li 0, $1 ; per 1000, $7. Cash with order. HULSFBOSCH BROS., Ergewood. N. J. Chinese Sacred Narcissus. ::• mil Hulijx. lit ,f:i.'.5() per liiuo. FINE FREESIA BULBS, ut $4..^(l per inofl. 6-8 LllUM LONGIFLORUM. Japan, sound, lit $30.00 per 1000. WINDSOR FLOWER SEED CO., No. 2 Mllwankoe Ave.. Detroit. Mich. ESTABLISHED 1802 S SEEDS JUST RECEIVED CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS Assorted SIzeB per 100 lbs- $8, 200 Ihs. ami over iit T.-. lb, CHINESE SACRED LILIES. .Splendiil larjie bulbs, $4.00 per Imskct or 100. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (late of IS John Street! 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK WIBOLTT'S "SNOWBALL." Genuine Danish Seeds ONLY DIRECT FKOM R. WIBOLTT, Seed Grower, NAKSKOV. DENMARK. SPECIALTIES: Cabbage Bald Head and Cauliflower Wiboltt's Snowball. Awarded blgbest prize at St Petersburg In May, 1899. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. CALLA AETHIOPICA! Fine, well-cured bulbs; from our owu farm in California. circumfe'ence. per 101 per 1000 EXTRA SELECTED. 5 to 6 in $6.50 $5.5 00 FIRST-CLASS. 4 to 5 in 4 50 :«.00 300 of one size at 1000 rates. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., KIHoV CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY Large-flowered English, Large-fl. Splendens, Rolker's Roiker's Giant, 1-32 oz., $3.50. Pure white, 100 s., 75c. M oz., $3.50; 1-18 oz., $1.25. $5.00 oz. ; H oz. 90c. Trade pkt., 50c. Rose, Red, etc., 100 s.,65o. Trade pkt., 25c. Trade pkt., 25o. LIL. LONGIFLORUM, chirin.ii.tof pgpg|, yy|,jjg gfandjfiora Narcissus TULIPS, '^'"^ LOO r 1000 $«.,50 7.0O I'er 100 I Duchess de Parma $0.75 IMiirillo 1.85 Iris, Sweet Pea Seed, etc. Decew 1000 5.00 I La Ciindeur 75 0.00 17.00 ■I'oiirnesi.l 1.40 13 50 75 (i.,'>0 I Single or double mixed B5 0.00 READY FOR DELIVERY. Lil. Auratum, Album. Rubrum, Etc. (Jan he brought in with Lil. Longi- \ers tielieate rose, trumpet shaped. . 2.'i Ris. ; dozen, $2.00. Stock limited, tuberous; Glovinias, Paionies, NOVELTY BONA FIDE Lil. Rubellum. ^eliTlJai^'r^ Fcru Halls, Latauiu ll3rb DtiAU I I Morg-an, lestout, Mermet, ^ a prance, m- phetos, KaiSiiin. 3, SVi :iiiJ 4- ASPARACUS P'UUOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD- II C MapRFAN I akpWnnfi N I GROWN CARNAIIOMS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Mi Oi maliDLHHi LOIVCnUUUi Hi Ji CARNATION PLANTS. Sir McGOWAN $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per II. EVRLINA. MXYOR PINGREE, McBURNKY, KOHINOOR. NANCY HANKS, WM. SCOTT, ARGYLE, PORTIA, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per M. All plants sold under the condition that they are to be returned immediately if not perfectly satisfactory. REINBERQ BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. SURPLUS UF FIELU-CROWN CARNATIONS, all under shelter in a cool house, ready for shipping. MACEO, GLACIER $10 00 per 100 DUHME, EVANSTON, D.VYBREAK, PINGREE, MARY WOOD, VICTOR, ARGYLE, AR.MAZINDY, $5.00 per 100. F. DORNER & SONS CO.. La Fayette, Ind. CARNATIONS .00 per 100 cash until sold. All first-class ts— Flora Hill. Itana, Portia, Eldorado, JlcGdWun, Scott, T. Cartledge. D. R. HERRON, OLEAN, N. Y. GEO. L. GRAHAM, Florist. Greenhouses, Salesroom, 57-1)5 Seward Ave. 87 Main St. Phone 76 B. •Phone (M W. BRADFORD. PA., Sept. 16th. 1899. MR O. R HEHROX, Olean, N. Y.; Dear Sir:— Your Carnation plants I bouebt from you la-t ceason Knva me the b'jpt satis action and best rt^sults 1 ever had 1 lack the following varieties. Daybreak Eldorado and Dana. Send me 100 of each iplete tlhln^ my house as I have ^dded one moie house this fall aly, G L. Graham. Field Grown Carnations Best new iiud standard sorts. Write for cata- logue and prices. W. p. PEACOCK, Atco. N. J. ph. please. Ordtr at once. MRS. ELLA E. ARTHUR, Lov n CARNATION PLANTS Orders booked now for strong, healthy plants of the following varieties: 500 FL0R4 HILL 1000 SILVER SPRAY 500 McGOW/VN 1000 IVORY 500 GOLDriNCn 500 tLDORADO 1000 EMILY PIERSON 500 MORELLO If there is anything here you want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot of stock CHAS. CHADWICK, LOCK BOX 11, Gl^ANO RAPIDS, MICH, PLEASE SEND ADVS. NOW AUTUMN NUMBER OF THE American Florist TO BE ISSUED N0VEIV1BER 11. Carnation Plants FINE Field'Grown Scarlet Seedling, Evanston. Daybreak, McGowan, Alaska, Albertini. Tidal Wave. Mrs. Fisher, Ea.press. Mayor Pinsree. Bon Ton and Scott. $4 00 per linndred. ^"Cash with order please. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES. Van Wert, 0. CARNATIONS Fine field grown plants. HECTOR, large scarlet. EVELINA, very free white. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 500 plants at 1000 rate. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS 390 The American Florist. Nov. 4r The Nursery T^aBE. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Prof. S. A. Forbes has completed the inspection of the 274 nurseries in Illinois at an average cost of $5 38 for each. Along Chicago boulevards large num- bers of well-grown trees, killed by the severity of last winter, are being replaced. The Missouri State Horticultural Society will make a display of apples at the Paris Exposition and the Armour Cold Storage Co. will hold the fruit free of charge. C. E. Whitten, Bridgman, Mich., reports a brisk demand and a shortage of strawberry plants which he expects to result in an advance of from fifteen to twenty-five per cent. The Chase Nursery Company has added to its California holdings, recently buying the large property known as the Armstrong tract, already improved and with one of the best wells in the valley. Salem, Mass. At 8 Crombie street, at what is con- sidered the oldest flower and plant stand in New England, I found McGee, Geary & Co. as busy as ever. This concern does an immense amount of funeral work and has every convenience for handling all classes of business. Large quantities of bedding and decorative stock are dis- posed of annually, especially primulas at this season. They have a fine lot on hand, coming on in good shape. Flowers and plants were advertised for sale from this location as long ago as 1842. Tap. THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Seed for prices. Geo. Hancock &, Son. Grand Haven. Mich. DRACAENA INDIVISA CLUMPS from open trround: fine stuff, ready for 6, 7 and 8-inch pots, lUu. 1.5<; and 20c; each. SIVflX^^AaE:, fine 2-inch Steele, $1.2.5 per 100: $10.00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS, 1800 DAYBREAK. 300 METEORS eMtin Field-Grown Carnation Plants W. A. WETTLIN. Hornellsville. N. Y. BROWALLIA GIGANTEA. Fll ■ plunts to Krow on f,.r.voiir .\ ni:,» trud.'. Rooted cuttint's *2.00 per 100 Out of 2!4-inoh pots, bushy 4.00 Out of 3>4-inch pots, bushy 6 00 Samples for lOcts. in .stamps. HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa. PANSIES. Fine phmt^ from ijj y own .select strain, $4 per 1000. PRIMULA FORBESI, hloomiUK plants in 2i/,-inch pots. .};(iiO p'T lou. VINCA VAR. MAJ., str.>n- Held clumps, th per 100. cAsu. W. J. ENGLE. Cor. Xenia Ave and Dover St., Dayton. O. 20th CENTURY VERBENAS. Thirty-two srand mammoth yarieties, inc-ludini.' the new Capt. Ureyfus, Helen Gould. Melba and many others. This is the set that will malie the money for the retail fiorist in the year 1900. stronl'. 2-in. pot plam.s r.'ady Nov. 10th. $2.00 per lioii.ire.i: rooied cutliirjs, lidc ].er 100, $!>.00 per M. NEW DBL. FRINGED PETUNIAS. Henderson's and Drcr s h.icst .set. known tlie world over as the slaiiihird of |,erfection; strona rooted cuttings Nov. lOtb, ,$1.00 per 100; 2-in. pot plants, $2 a 100. 20.000 SEE DUNG HVI'LAX now ready for imme- diate deliv.ry. Hh-. per 100. $1 per M, free by mail. PRINi ESS PAULINE AGEBAfUM, the (jreat noy- ell\' ol "'.ts. Ill,- only on.' lo urow; rooted cuttings now- ready, $1 0(1 lie!' 100; strong 2-in. pot plants, .■iOc. per di'./,. it'.'Oll |ier 100. 1000 FIELD C0RN^^IO^S, mi.ved, $2.50 per 100 to .1.1, It (protect,.,! from frost). Wholesale list now i-rady. Send for it. 100O BRIDESMAID ROSES. 2' • and 3 in., $2.50 per 100 to close out. ^i'T' Casu wixtt ORUEn. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. AsparapsPlumosus Nanus STRONG STOCK. 2-inch $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 3-inch $7,00 per lOO; $65.00 p. r 1000 Also ARDISIA CRENULATA. fine, well-berried plants. 5-inch pots, at 75c and $1.00. S. S. SKIDEL.SKY, 1653 No. 7th St., PHILADELPHIA. Mention American Florist ASPARAGUS Sprengerii l5'ooper 100 Asparagus Plumosus. 2!/2-in 5.00 NEPHROLEPIS Cordata Compacta, 2V4-in., fine 5.00 Nephrolepis Bosloniensis, 21^-in... 5.00 GERANUMS S. A- Nutt, etc., 2i4-in.. 2.50 SMALL FERNS for dishes, " .. 4.00 CARNATIONS, field-Erown 5.00 per 100 CASH PLEASE. CARL HACENBURCER. W. Mentor. O. H. P. ROSES. Do. 100 strong 2 year plants, own roots $1.50 $10.00 Double white Poet's Narcissus 1 00 Monthly Roses from pots or open ground 8.00 PAEONIES for fall planting in choice assort- ment, $10 per 100. CLEMATIS for fall. Write for prices. F. A. BALLER, Bioomington, III. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cde:<~iai ticc ' Azalea Amoena. Rhododendrons, SPECIALTIES I ^^l^ljj Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr. {S^Catalogue free. NURSERYMEN.... IF you have made any change in your firm name or address, please send us your corrected busiuess card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition or our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to > our estab- lishment, either preenhouses or land. AMLRICAN riORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. Extra tine plants cut from bench for 7-in., 8-in. and 10-in. pots, at ,$.iO, $75 and $100 per 100. L. H. FOSTER. 46 King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS. Red and Yellow. Koote.i c.lltiil-s -per 100, .Wc; per 1000. $4.00. Al.so Coleus, Geraniums, Petu- nias, tic. E. I. RAWLINGS, Uuakertown. Pa. ALTERNANTHERAS, 100,000 Gladiolus H^bl^^;^!'^m$L5i L. H. READ, Crand Rapide. Wis. ALPINE 4M Herbaceous Plants. Stansfield Bros, wish to call the atten- tion of their American patrons to their large and extensive stock of Choice Alpines. Herbaceous and Old Fashioned Garden Per- rennialS. catalogues on application. 100 AlDines 40s. 100 Herbaceous Plants 40s. free on boats Liverpool. STANSFIELD BROTHERS. SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND. For Parks, Cemeteries or Private Grounds we can furnish a very hirtie and superior stock of rOREST, ORNAMENTAL and EVERGREEN TREES, SHRIBS, Etc. Trees from one inch to three inches in diam- eter, all nursery erown and in fine shape. Our shrubbery is YOUNG, THRIFTY and FINE. Remember we are Headquarters for Nursery Stock in the East. Over 200 Acres In Trees and Shrubbery. All thrifty, clean and A No. i stock. Satisfaction Guahanteeu. Adduess... STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS, New Canaan, Conn. DEUT2IA GRACILIS, strong, bushy plants for forcing, $6.00 per 100. SAMUELC. MOON, """"KWra. Send for price list of Hardy Shrubs and Trees. .^tron^ rnMd-f;;ro\vii lo 3 year old. CLEMATIS witli 30 jH-r cent Jaokmanin or extr:i strong 2-y<-';ir cultivated plants, in 6-in. pots, with 50 per "cent Jackmanni, $7 per 100, $60 per lOftO: without Jack- manDi.$6and*50: only Jackmanni, $9 & 180. Ref- erences required from unknown correspondenis. J. CROENEWECEN. Bosko i>, Holland. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PVEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS. ETC., ETC. The Reading Noraery, READING, OiIA88. TCHTABT.lflHKTl 1R54. YiburnumTomentosum A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. ISPECIALTr Price llBt and descriptive cataloKue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. SCALE LAWS. All lefjislation to date. Federal, Canadian and nineteen States. alTectine tlorist and nur- sery stock, importations, etc. Com- piled in puniphl.-t form. Postpaid, ■::i r,-iits. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING CO.. ROCIIKSTIOK, N. Y. 0.A.K:{S 10,000 Pin, Scarlet, Red, White Willow leaved, English and Tarkey, 4 to lO feet. 100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamcre and Silver Leaved, all sizes. Catalocue on applii':itic>n, fSi'nd estimate oT wants lor prices. I THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA. i8gg. The American Florist. 891 Do You Know This Market? In determining the desirability of a commission house as a place for you to buy or sell there are certain points to be considered — the location, size and reputa- tion of the house, its capital, equipment and business methods. Now, the statements which follow are not a boast; they are plain facts, not comparisons. If you know this market you will recognize these truths. If you do not know these things you will be the gainer by these words; so shall we. There may be in the United Statescom- mission houses handling morecut flowers than we do. If there are such houses they are east of Philadelphia. No one in the west approaches us in volume of business. Having handled cut flowers upon com- mission for twenty years, since the trade was in its infancy, we have a thorough knowledge of our business and our field, even of your business. We know what we can do; what we can do for you. We have capital ample for our needs. We render weekly statements to our growers and pay regularly, upon request, if the grower wants the money. We have a large force, a thorough organization and equipment; there are no hit-or-miss methods here. Last spring we removed to the best quarters we know of for our business. We have two modern cold storage rooms, one contain- ing 4200 cubic feet, the other 7200. Our packing is perfect, our shipments prompt. In fact promptness and fair dealing are the greatest elements of our success. This season our business has been the largest in our history. We are selling more stock than ever; not all that comes to this market, but a big part of it and some of the very best. What you can't get here you can't get anywhere. We have already had a number of growers return to us who had thought they could do better elsewhere, and tried it. We have also added, this fall, several growers who think they see in the above facts reasons why we are best fitted to handle their stock. But the shippers are coming to us no fasterthanarethe buyers. We are pleased to welcome both. May we welcome you? Kennicott Bros. Company, Wholesale Commission Florists, 42 & 44 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. FLINT KENNICOTT, Pres. E. E. RISER, Treas. HON. ROBT. REDFIELD. G. H. PISER. Secy.. Vice-Pres. R. R. JAMPOLIS, Atty. 40.000 mm Between now and Christmas we shall mar- ket the entire cut of one of the largest growers about Chicago, 40,000 first-class flowers, Al in every respect. We are exclusively Rose Growers and can supply the best qualities, including American Beauty, at all times. We are also in a position to fill orders for the most popular varieties of Carnations. All orders shipped at market prices within two hours of receipt. ..THE.. VARIETIES. PINK. Glory of Pacific, Maud Dean, Mrs. E. 0. Hill. YELLOW. Yellow Queen, Major Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding. WHITE. Fee du Champsaur, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Frank Hardy, W. H. Chadwick, Wanamaker, Mayflower, Ivory. J. n. BUDLONG. 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO. When writing mention the American Florist CUT FLOWERS nETEOR per 100, 3.00 to 4.00 BRIDESriAID •' S.OOto 4.00 BRIDE •' S.OOto 4.00 LA PRANCE '• 3.00 to 5.00 PERLE " 3.00 to 4.00 CARNATIONS " 1.00 to 3.0O Quotations subject to chanjie without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. WE NOW CLOSE AT 6:30 P. M. SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS AT NOON. When writing mention American Florist. We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO. Wholesale Price List. AHERICAN BEAUTY 30-36-in. stem perdoz.,$3.00 to J3.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 13 " R " 1.00 .75 ALL KINDS OF GOOD STOCK. It isn't always easy to get good stock. If you can't get it here you can't get it anywhere. That's because our growers know their business. We have the finest Chrysanthemums, and Carnations are our specialty. We ship what we call our "trade winner" brand. We should like a few more customers who appreciate good treatment. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, E. C. AMLING. SI Wabash Ave., W. S. HEFFRON, Manager. CHICAGO. 392 The American Florist. Nov. 4, Our pasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, sliooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart. 67 BromBeld St.. Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, HI. Milwaukee to Visit Chicago. The Milwaukee bowlers, who enter- tained the Chicago team so hospitably last spring, will be the guests on the evening of November 8, during the flower show. Three of Anson's alleys have been engaged for the contest, two lor the match game and another for such other players as wish to participate in the frolic. A lunch will be served. St. Louis Juniors. At the regular meeting of the Junior Florists' Bowling Cliib, Tuesday, Octo- ber 31, the following scores were made: Player 1st 2d 3d Av. A. Y. l-.llison 147 186 136 156 Wm. Holtz 137 148 no )4i JamesLupe 128 125 130 127 H. hefeken 87 121 132 113 W. Adels 105 106 114 108 F.Ellis Ill 80 133 108 J. Arado 94 115 103 104 A. Y. E. At Minneapolis. The following is the record of the Twin City Florists' Bowling Club for October 17: Pla.ver 1st 2d 3d 4th Av. <5 Will 146 134 188 162 168 G. Malmquist 146 132 171 162 153 J. Monson 134 164 154 119 143 Hoppe 135 1S5 140 135 141 E. Nagel H3 134 133 131 140 J. Hartman 105 108 141 118 H. Barsch 129 124 98 97 112 N. At New York. The handsome ball and case offered by P. O'Mara as a prize for the best record for October was won by A. S. Burns, a most indefatigable bowler. The score for October 30 was as follows: Pla.ver. 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5th. Av. Lang 138 136 159 164 172 154 Schenck 116 169 149 170 143 149 Traendly 112 121 143 160 143 136 Burns 115 159 156 102 120 130 Siebrecht 167 98 118 157 105 129 Withers 119 123 112 142 146 128 Marshall 129 1;7 129 114 125 Donlan 110 95 136 121 107 114 Shaw 94 124 118 100 109 F. H. T. At Chicago. Although the Chicago Florists' Bowl- ing Club had a small attendance on Friday evening, October 27, some excel- lent scores were made and all previous records smashed. Asmus reached the exceedingly high mark of 278, thereby breaking his own record of 21G, and tying the bestscore evermadeon Anson's alleys. Degnan made the next highest score, 262, also exceeding his best pre- vious record, which was 233, made on August 13, in the match with the Omaha team. Winterson also made a double century with 210, being closely followed by Hunt with 198 and Coulson with 192. Following is the record of the games: Player l«t 2d 3d 4tli 5th Olh 7tli 8tli Av Asmus 129 161 142 180 171 278 177 166 176 <^ulson 1.57 192 160 183 165 168 164 170 IJegnan 117 178 119 152 178 l:t8 262 1.55 166 Winterson 115 108 150 1.55 210 1.58 163 l:i4 157 Hunt 138 M2 143 132 198 145 147 135 !48 At Flatbush. On Monday evening October 31 the Royal Arcanum, Brooklyn Lodge, Bowl- ing Club and the Flatbush Florists' Bowling Club gave a surprise party to Mr. and Mrs. Jno. B. Phillips, on the twenty-third anniversary of their mar- riage. The Royal Arcanum boys pre- sented Mr. Phillips with a watch charm and the florists gave Mr. and Mrs. Phillips a loving cup. A game of euchre was indulged in and it is generally under- stood that while the Arcanums are able to beat the florists at bowling they are not in it when it comes to euchre. P. At Philadelphia. A match with the strong Melrose team was played on the home alleys Wednes- day evening, November 1. The boys did themselves proud, winning all three games with a total ^argin of 668 pins. The visitors were simply outclassed, although they are regularly organized and have alleys of their own. The handi- cap for November commenced with these games. The score follows: MELROSE. 1st. 2d. 3d. FLORISTS. 1st. 2d. 3d. Petzold....l3« 117 126 Walker 169 154 144 Saalfrank.llO 146 111 Brown 141 192 160 Wcdf 137 145 138 .lohnson . . . . 132 1 6 i:« Ei.-hlor....l,3fi 102 84 Connor 151 167 169 Hardy 139 1 '4 105 Hamilton. ..188 128 192 Hoffman.. 104 106 145 Moss 142 170 199 Total... 760 740 709 Total 923 957 997 HIGH GRADE Lily of the Valley Pips My first shipment of Valley Pips, for early forcine will arrive about November the 20th. Havin];^ inspected my stock per- sonally this summer, I am confident it will be of the higb^'st grade and give the best satisTactioa. They are strong pips and well rooted, and to introduce them more, I will sell them at the low tigure of $9 00 to $11.00 per 1000. Fancy Valley in Bloom I have always been regarded as head- quarters for\'alii'y, particularly the finest. I am more than ever in the same position and invite evHtybody to view ray stock as I have constantly the finest and largest lot in bloom. ^ H. N. BRUNS, 690 W. Van Buren St., CHICAGO. ROCKY MOUNTAIN TREE *.".» FLOWER SEEDS. We have the true Aquilegia coerulea. New wholesale price list of Florists' Supplies now ready. •.■. Western Florists will save money by buying in Denver. Colorado Seed Store BARTELDES&CO., DENVER, CLO. ALM c5^^^ PRESn ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Phoenix tenuis $.75 $5 00 $13 50 - pumila 1.00 8.00 22.50 ■• reclinata 75 5.00 13.50 Corypha australis 75 5.00 13.50 Pandanus utilis 1.25 10.00 27.50 J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Representatives of the following European Houses: The Horticultural Co.. BoekooD. Holland. H. P. Roses, RhododendroDB. Clematis, Hardy Azaleas, etc. Rudolph Van TU & Co.. UlileKom, Holland, Dutch Butbs. Jules Gauchault, Orleans. France, French SeedllnRS and Stocks; Victor Lemolne, Nancy, France, NovelUes a specialty. Snoeck Bros .Gendbrugiro. Belgium, Flcus cuttings. Palms, Araucanas, Bay 'Irees, etc. Goods of these firms kept on band In season. RUTHERFORD, N. J. I=»erry Watson & Oo. CALIFORMAN SEED HOUSE SPECIALTIES — Onion S. Lettuce Celery Carrot Salsify Parsnip etc. Sweet Peas Cosmos Hollyhock Verbenas Asters Mignonette etc. Lima Beans Salt Bush Bromus Grass Bermuda '* Johnson ** etc. ALL CALIFOF 1 GROWN. WHOLESA : ONLY. SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA \A/.fi.ivi-rE:iz) PLANTS OK. CHAS. KRUEGER. Narberth. Pa. WIETOR BROS. 5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. AMEBICAN BEAUTY 30-ao iu. stem per cloz. $3.50 to $4.00 24 " •■ 2.=i0to 3.00 20 " " 3.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 stations subjert to change without notice When wrltlHK mention the Amenoan Florist. j8g<). The American Florist. 393 AUTUMN NUMBER =OF THE= WILL BE ISSUED and will be of surpassing excellence. It will be handsomely illustrated, tastefully printed, widely read and of superior value as an advertising medium. y« «^ ^ -^ «^ ^ ^ -^ Advertisements in body pages will be taken at our ordinary rates, namely, $J.OO per inch, $30.00 per page of thirty inches, with the usual discounts on time contracts. Advertisements on second, third and fourth Special Cover Pages (printed on heavy toned paper), $30.00 per page, net. Advertisements on first and second Ordinary Cover Pages sold only on yearly contract, in the usual spaces, at $ J .00 per inch, net. American Florist Co. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. ^n order that you may be given the best possible position and display ^ ^ J- <^ PLEASE MAIL YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW. 394 The American Florist. Nov. ^, Louisville Notes, S. J. Thompson had a floral booth at the street fair and Elks' Carnival. F. Walker & Co. had the only floral float in the street parade of the Elks. Business has been very dull the last ten days, the result being that everybody is overstocked. The Society of Kentucky Florists has decided to have no chrysanthemum show this year. The nursery trade is good but the dry weather has delayed filling orders. C. W. Reimers is closing out all of his plant stock to give exclusive attention to growing cut flowers. H. G.Walker has returned from ashort trip in the south. The Anchorage Rose Co. reports an excellent demand for buds this fall, more than double that of any previous season. Miss Josie Schuh has been quite ill but is now convalescent. H. G. W. Marion, O. — F. E. Blake has estab- lished a down-town store. Elmira, N. Y. — The principal trophy to be competed for at the second annual chrysanthemum show of the Elmira Horticultural Society, November 15 and 16, is the silver cup of the Board of Trade, awarded to the best seedling each ^mWmiiiimitiiiiiiitiiimimmiiiiimi. Here's Your Chance! On the opening day of the Boston Chrysanthe- mum Show, Tuesday, Nov. 7th, N.F.MGGARTHY&GO. will sell at ...AUCTION... a grand lot of KcntiaS, Latanias, Pandanuses, Im- brella Plants and other de- sirable Palms and green- house plants in commer- cial sizes, from the estab- lishment of N. STUDER, ANACOSTIA, D. G. Come and see them. N.F.McCartlij&Co. | JOBBERS IN ALL FLORISIS' GOODS, %_ 84 Hawley Street, | Telephone 734. BOSTON, MASS. % ■ ^i^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^tf^^^^^^^^^^^^M* UUC ADC fiRANKS ^ben it comes to quality, knowing that "the best'' 11 U Wnfc miWni\J , jg Q„|y g^gj enough for our customers, DUT Wb Ant LIubnAL in prices, quality and service. Bouquet Green, Holly, Xmas Trees, Gathered under the supervision of our own men, experienced hands, that for the past ten years have done their share to make us absolutely headquarters for Xmas decorations. Evergreen Wreathing, Holly Wreaths, Mistletoe, Etc. The right kind at the right price, and last, but not least, The mark. W. W. B. & Co., on case is a absolute guarantee for select quality. at the right time. W. W. BARNARD & CO., 161 and 163 East Kinzie Street, OHIOiVOO Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimitiiimuiiiiiimtmiimmtiiimiimiitmttiimimi^^ HOLLY=VAUGHAN'S XXX BRAND. THE Holly situation changes nearly every year. For the last four years they've begun to bring it into the counirv towns like potatoes. Evry man has taken to cutting his own — or some other man's Holly, and parks it well, badly or indifferently, or any old way. The result is very bad for the retail florist. When we first started the Holly business, in 1880, our buyer contracted for a man's grove and cut the best and sorted it himself, and established Vaughan's XXX Stock as a brand worth having. Some years it has been the best in the Mar- ket; all years it has been as good as any, its average is high, but we wondered why so many culls uld show up when we inspected our car lots (to sell to peddlers at half rates') and last fall ■ Mr. Vaughan located this town mjirkel Holly system, and cut it off from our man. We are ,ing and packing our Holly in the woods ourselves, and it costs more money, but it is worth ,he retailer a lot more than it costs. A good case of Holly is easily worth Ten Dollars, while cull stock can't be given away. We can suggest delivery dates which will keep you in good supply on the iiest days for selling Hollv. Our prii-es are not advanced. How niir-'h can you usr? VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, r.f.XT'^k^''\%'^^^- Delaware Holly of the Best Grade from the Swamps, with Bright Green Foliage and well Berried. ALEX. PULLEN, M mill ui lyiii ui ecu i uiiayc aiiu nxiW )w be received for shipments which will go forward freshly packed at the jjroper time. For prices and terms, address— Milford, Del, an Ff,„i!.t '.vlirii ;i'ii!hif HOLLY and HOLLY WREATHS Competition is what makes business, so we defy it and are going to make the special low price same as other dealers are charging $5 to 87 :i case Choice Delaware Holly. $3 case de- livered in Chicago and vicinity; 10 cases. $2.60: this price for 3 weeks only so order now. Holly Wreaths, $3.50, Bouquet Green, $4, Roping. Galax Leaves, Running Cedar and Moss, Prepared Cvras LejLves, etc. ('ash with Ohdeie. A. K. SAVACOOL, Lewes. Del. AGALYPHA SANDERI... 3' '.-inch plants $12.50 piT 100 3-inuh plants $18.00 per 100 RAMBLER ROSES. Yeii„w, white :inil Pink, strouf; 2 year plants, $10.00 per 100 The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Finest Forcing Rosesss liRIDE $:>.50 $4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2i4-inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2^2-1". pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus. :J!4-i"- pots, strong pltints, $o a 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. We've thousands of readers and hun- dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other. ...OVERSTOCKED... ^'^^^^f^F^fv^^r^t Begonias that I will sell cheap to make room. They are fine and readv for 4-inch pots. Per 100 ERFORDI, in bloom SVi-in., $1.50 RED VERNON, " " 1.50 SANDERSONI " 1.50 FUCHSIOIDES..'. " 1.50 HYBRID RENIE •' 1.50 CASH WITH FIRST ORDER, PLEASE. W, H. MURPHEY, - Minaeka, III, MANETTI STOCKS! English and French, specially prepared for grafting, by 1000, 10,000 or 100,000. For fall and spring delivery. Write for prices. HARRY A. BUNYARD. 42 W. 28th St., - NEW YORK CITY. Do the Aiiicrican Florist a small favor. Mention the paper when writing to advertisers. J8gg. The American Florist. 395 "yV/E are now filling orders for Azaleas, importations of which have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will hold good as long as the stock is not potted; the varieties we supply are the most popular sorts suited to the American market and we can give you any proportion you wish in the four leaders Mme. Vander Cruyssen, Vervaeneana, Deutsche Perle and Bernhardt'^ Andrea Alba. Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our own representatives, enables us to offer the best stock obtainable at bottom prices. Order now and save heavy express charges later on, as ship- ments can at this time be made safely by freight. FINE BUSHY CROWNS, well set with buds— 10 to 12 inches in diameter $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100 12 to 14 " " 6.00 " 45.00 14 to 16 " " 7.50 '* 55.00 SPECIMEN PLANTS, of the leading varieties— $1.00, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each, according to size. w T A rx 7M Chestnut St., Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. NOVEMBER PRICES. sr.-° NEW GERANIUM, yellow foliage, pure scarlet bloom, double, 2y2in., $1.20 per doz., $10.00 per 100. NEW GERANIUM, Double Snowdrop, the best double white bedder to date, 2ii..in., $1.20 per doz., $10.00 per 100. New Yellow BABY PRIMROSE; we have the only stock of this in the United States; 2i4.in., $1.20 per doz., $10.00 per 100. PRinROSES, Chinese and Obconica, to close out. From flats, $1 per 100, $S per 1000. " 214-in.pots, 1.50 " 12.00 " " 31/2 " 4.00 " 25.00 " 10 cer cent off on 5000 lota. ALSO Forget-Me-Not, Coleus, Geraniums, Petunias, Begonias, Feverfew, Velvet Plant, Smilax, Iresines. all from i'^-in. pots, at $2 00 per 100. $15.00 per 1O0O. Pansy Plants, all sizes; write for prices. One year old Roses, outside, mixed, $4.00 per 100 Hardy Grass Pinks, $3.00 per 100. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris. III. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a trrand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see largre ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the finest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $L00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for .... 5.00 12 strong plants, 4-in, pots, 2 to 3 feet 9,00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots . . 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, -I mnde 175 more off 2.50 Baby Prlmroees than I '^*' did off SOO Violet plants: sold the Bowers In New York I want more; also some of your new ForKe^me-not. W. H. Burbank, Florence, N. J. FOR WINTER BLOOMING. The Orange Violet (Browallla Jameaonli; makes e.ttrs ane speclmene: a^ In . tl 25 per 12 e.YpresH. Browallla Speclopa or Giant Vlolet.il per 12 Kunhorbla Jacqulnlflora. tl 25. Baby Primrose. 75o. New Primula Obconica hybrlda. 75c. Oolden Lilac (Oestrum Aurantlacum). 7oc, New pink Antllbe Chlnense. offered first in Europe this year at $2 per one small "'"" - price. Held growu. very fragrant. $1 50 per 12 All e.Ycept Orange Violet prepaid by mall or xoress Gloxinias, especially grown for Xmas bloomlnii fine plants, $7 per 100; 25forJ2. Spotted Caltas. monster batbi, J5 per lOJ: smaller at 13 per 100, 35 at 100 rates. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. PLEASE SEND ADVT. NOW FOR THE Autumn Number 39G The American Florist. Nov. 4^ Pittsburg. BUSINESS GOOD.— MUCH STOCK REQUIRED BUT ROSES ARE TOO PLENTIFUL.— BULB SALES BIG. — NOTES. Business conditions are evm better than last week. Wedding decorations constitute the greater part of the work and some very large orders have been handled. An increased demand tor funeral designs, as well, has helped to swell the volume of business. Chrysan- themums of all colors are coming in plen- fullv, although fine blooms are rather scarce and bring good prices. Mediums are plentiful. Violets are too numerous and of poor color, owing to the warm weather. Some good Roman hyacinths came in this week, the first of the season. There is a glut of roses. The fall sales of tulips and hyacinths have exceeded pre- vious seasons to such an extent that only mixed varieties can be had. The committee appointed to arrange for the next club entertainment consists of John Bader. J. Semple, L 1. NefT, J. W. Ludwig and E. C. Ludwig. They will report at the next meeting. Harry Balsley, of Detroit, was in town last week. G. O. xs,ooo Latania Borbonica. Fiue plants of exceptioual value, viz. : Per 100 Per lono 2 character leaves, 12-15 inch $1.'> i $125.00 2.3 •• •' 4-in. pots, 15-18 in. 20.00 150.00 4-5 '■ ■' 5-in. pots, 18-20 in. 35 00 5-6 " "S-ein. pots, 18-20 in. 40.00 CALADIUMS.... Fancy sorts, named, large dry bulbs, $10 a 100. BIOTA AUREA NANA... The finest of all the Biotas, hardy north. Is also used for decorative purposes where it is too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from open ground with balls of earth. 12-15 inch $12 00 per 100; $100 per 1000 15-lR inch 20.00 per lliO. ■^4-30 iui-ti 40 00 per WO. Everbearing Peach, i^'^^^i months, budd.-d. trees 3 to 5 reet. $10 per 100. OVER ONE ACRE OF CLASS. 350 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK. Send for Trade List and Descriplu.- ('atal"'„'U.'. P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY. Fruitland Nurseries, AUCUSTA. CA. PRIMROSES. 100 CHINESE, single mi.xed, ready for 3-in. pots..$l 25 OBCONICAGrandiflora, . 1.25 FORBESII. 2 00 150 ASPARAGUS S'RENGERI, 2V4-in. pots 4.00 PANSY PLANTS, fine 1000, ,$2.T5 .50 *S-Cash with Oruek. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Pleaif DELAWARE, O. Ill, A inn mm t-lum.! :,li,- 25.000 CANNAS. Send li,t of you wants. 5,000 CARNATIONS, Scott, Portiaand McGowan at 3c, or $25 00 per 1000. Ko frost. Not culls. VIKCA MA.IOR VAR. and SPIRAEA Anthony Watercr, field stock, 5c. GENISTA, 2!4-in. 3c. MOONVINE, strong rooted cuttings. $1.50 per 100. HALLEANA HON'RYSUCKLK, rooted cuttings, strong. JL.'jO jier 100. ^^Cahb im.ease. BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, WEST GROVE, PA. SURPLUS STOCK. ■ 100 iJO Karfugium gran.le, 4 and .'.-in $15 00 50 Urai-iina Indivisa. 5-in.. floe 7 00 50 liegonia Argentca Guttata, 4-in 5 00 75 Primula Oboonlca, 4-in 4.00 ion Smllax, 4-in., fine 3.00 Will ship selec'ted stor'k- Only. Cash please, or will exchange for Ketitia or Areca palms. 8. M. HARBISON, Danville, Ky. BOSTON FERNS THE true stock. Full andcompact plants, not over-drawn. We can ship reason- able distances by freight. Order now for your Fall Sales. Strong plants from 2-inch pots 1 " " 6-in. pans. ' Specimen Phmts 7 10 I Write for I Prices. Our large stock of PALMS. ARAUCARIAS. ETC., are also in the best possible condi- tion. If you are in the market for Palms, wnie us for our Special Price List, now ready. POINSETT'AS. Just the stock for Xmas lliiwering. .Strong, stocky plants in 3-in. pots, per 100, $6.00; 4-in. pots, prr 100, $10. ^ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: NEM YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. Greenhouses: Western Springs III. We have a LARGE and FINE stock of KENTIAS m LATANIAS in POPULAR SIZES. Also Small ferns, Cocos, Etc. Send for list. Large Stock of a;»LEAS JUST ABBIVED in Best Varieties and in Fine Condition. USE OUR IMPROVED CUT FLOWER BOX. Sample mailed free with list of sizes and cuts. J- J- J- .^ J- I ELLIS & POLLWORTH, : : Milwaukee, Wis. PRIMROSES. CHINESE. K.'ady r.irH-s. The finest grown. Single and Double, $2.00 per 100; 2.50 for $4.00. XXX STRONG AND FINE. Out of 3/2-inch pots, of the choicest varieties, $4.00 per lOO. PRIMULA OBCONICA ROSEA. The finest of all the Obconicas; $.>. 00 per 100. GIANT PANSY PLANTS. No finer ever offered; in choice mixture, !I3 00 per 1000. Strictly cash prices. |^~Extras added liberally to help pay expressage. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM SEED. ; pkt., 200 seeds, $1.00; halt pkt., 50 cts. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown. Pa. I'.xtra fine Giants in best i THl HOME or PRIMROSES. TRY SOMETHING NEW IN YOUR WINTER BLOOMING ERICA MELANTHERA SOLD OUT. PERSOLDTA ALBA 4 ROSEA REGKRMINANS CU PRESSI AN A WILMOREANA U-in H. D. DARLINGTON. 1 ^^ Jl^ ^^^ plants, all pot prown, set f^ M\ ^^ with bud, handled as 1 1 m &A .^^% easily as an a/alea with 1 ^^ m m ^M^ g similar treatment. ASH Prices for October Delivery: n., per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $1,50 00 18.00; •• 150 00 1800; " 15000 18.00; '• 150.00 n., $6.00 per dozen. Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices. FLUSHING. LONG ISLAND N. Y. Hydrangeas FOR FORCING. Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg, 4-6 CROWNS, $10.00 PER 100, 90 00 PER 1000 2-3 '• 7 00 '• 60 DO These are iiia;:iiillcent stroiii; (ihints and unu- sually good value for the prices asked. We promise satisfaction to the most critical. Order now while the V can be shipped with- out danper of freezing. NEW YORK. To Plant After Early 'Mums. SMILAX for Easter trade, when all preen is scarce. Strong plants from 2i4-in. pols, $2.,50 per 100. VIOI FTS extra large, field-grown clumps of ^'"^*^'*' Princess of Wales, $8.00 per 100. laliforiiia, $.5.00 per 100. These are well budded and will gi\e immediate returns. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK. All til.' lea.ling standard sorts and novelties. Li^t of varieties and price' on application. Nathan Smith & Son, Phiii,- iii,iili,;i III,' . t iiii-i ii-aii Fhiiiit -I'hfn ;c> iling. rSgg. The American Florist. 397 Cyclamen! are among the very best of flowering plants for home adornment. No flow- ering plant is more satisfactory than is this for window gardening. I have known flowers to remain perfect on Cyclamen for six whole weeks. This statement is not a mere guess, but is the result of an actual experiment. We have a few more plants left, ready for repotting into tither 4 or 5-inch pots. Nothing can irive more satisfaction as a Christmas gift than a Cyclamen. Now is the proper time to be getting them in to good shape lor that gay and festive occasion. AVe pack light and guarantee safe delivery if sent bv express. $1.25 per dozen, $8.00 per 100. EDWIN LONSDALE. Money order otHce. I Chestnut mil. (Sta. H.) Philadelphia. Pa. Wvndmoor, Chestnut Hill, PHILA. B[GONIA$ Assorted varieties from 2-in. pots. $2.oo per 100. OBEVILI-EA KOBUSTA. 2-in. pots, strong, per 100 $2.50. CASH, PLEASE. Edward B. Jackson, STAMFORD, CONN. HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS Buy your Ericas in September and October and bring them into bloom yourself! Save duty and risk of receiving them dead from the other side. 25,000 srowin^; come and see them. Palms and Decorative Plants in Ooantity, all sizes aud prices. New price list will be ready Sept. 15th. Anton Schultheis, co wo?nt. New York City ZIRNGiEBEL GIANT PANSIES Seed at $1.00 per trade packet or $5.00 per oz. Also plants of the above at $5.00 per 1000, securely packed to go any distance. Large transplanted plants for winter bloom at J2.00 per 100 (no dollar an oz. mi-Xture in these plants). DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, - - - MASS. CYCLAMEN Per- sicumSplendens Giganteum. thi- est str&in in the world in four true colors, extra well grown plants from 3-in. pots, $".00 per 100. $e5 per 1000. Mixed our selection. $6 a 100: $,t.5 a 1000. CHINESE PRIMROSES (fringed foliage), best market varieties from flats, $L"5 per 100: from 3-in. pots, $2.00. from 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Double white and red from 3-in. pots, 16 00 per 100. Single blue, same price. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER. East Stroudsburs. Pa. CINERARIAS. Benary, ('annell and Sutton's prize strains, dwarf and semi-dwarf, giant-flowering, finest colors and shades; 2i4-in., %-Z per 100, $18 per 1000. Pansies. Mammoth. 100 colors mixed; Myosotis, A'pest. nana Victoria (Forget-me-not), dark blue; SiHne pendula compacta. pink and dark red; Daisies (Bellis). giant-llowering. 10 colors mixed: strong plants of each kind. 40c. per 100, $3.50 per 000. Cash with order. Shellroad Greenhouse & Seed Co., Grange. Md. ?^r,rk"fr-a V,™'er fORCINO ROSES. price on good, strong 3-in. Maids and Brides. Guaranteed woith $5.00. They will make you money. Sample for 10c. w; H. CULL.ETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. Special Quotations. I HERR'S PANSIES i Pansies an; dear at any price. The "best florists" in the country are ray fustomers; they wid tell you there are tm other Pansies quite so good as mine. Try them and you will s^ay the same w hen thf^y come into bloom. PLANTS NOW AND UNTIL MARCH. Free by mail. 75c per 100; 250 for $1.50; 500 for $2.50. By express. $4.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. This improved strain, all the leading novelties included, strong bushy plants, ready now, 60e. per 100, by mail; $2.00 per 500, bv express; $4 00 per 1000; S7.00 per 2000; $1000 per 3000; $15.00 per 5000. Tr.insplanted ]ar;:e plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of Extra Fine Pansies. PLANTS. ..PANSIES.. SEEDS. ....THE JENNINGS STRAIN.... Large Flowering, Superb Colors. Fine, stocky, field-grown plants now ready in any quantity. If you want first-class plants, these will fill the bill. Finest mi.\ed in great variety of colors, by mail. 60c. per ICO by express, $1.00 per 1000; 5000. $17.00. White, same price. Seed of above, $1.00 per pl For GREENHOUSES. See our Catalogue S^ ^^lillir. GIblln & Co., Utica, H. Y. PAYNE'S NEW COIL BOILER. Throughout the extreme cold wpather lust winter (^3° below zero) it has iiiven fine results. If you want to save money aud fuel, write at once. Knclose Sl.OO for cut showintr boiler and brick work complete. D. W. PAYNE. Box 193. PT. CLINTON, OHIO. Simplicity in Greenhouse Construction. During our long experience we have not only made many improve- ments in greenliouses, but we have so simplified the construction that building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent mechanic. Our Clear Cypress Building Material is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi- nary capabilities can put it up correctly. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of y^z. per hour. No danger of fire, no gases to injure plants, no odor, no smoke, no dirt. Over 125,000 in actual use every winter by Florists, etc. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. JOS. w Lehman Bros., ^^^^^^^^^-i^ 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. ERRINGER, Gen. West. Sales Agent, 297 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. I GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. A. DIETSGH & CO.sHEF'^Pi'Ll.AVE CHICAGO, ILL. t REAL ESTATE. Land with or without green- houses, in different parts of the United States. Bargains can be had and opportunities opened for profit. Write for particulars and state your requirements. I SMITH & SMITH, 345 Sixth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. lONO'S Floral. Art Catalogue A PROMOTER OF OIT-OP-TOWN TRADE. Its 10 piifjos inulude Illustmtlons of 96 .Vrranee- niPiits with priced lists, in a manner that makes all clear to customers. Firm imprint added. Low priced in (luantity. SAMPLE COPY. 20 CtNTS IN STAMPS. DAN'LB.LONG.puMisto.Buffalo.N.Y. Everybody is more pleased if you say "saw your ad. in the American Florist" when writing. THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying Liquid Manure it lias no equal! Sr„t pn.paid for $2.50. Without sprav- iTiK valve fc.OO. Tlie HOSE CONNECTION CO.'^'T'.'"'- SHEEP MANURE Thoroughly pulver- ized and ready for immediate appli- cation. ^^.Spocial priecs to Florists and Seeds- men in lots uf eo tons and up. Testimonials from AKricuU\iral Department University of California. Send for sample. GEO. C. ROEDING, Prop. FRESNO FERTILIZER WORKS. FRESNO. CAL. For Insurance Against Damage by llai' Address JOHN G. ESLER, ■ Sec'y F. H. A^ SADDLE RIVER, N. J. HAIL i8gg. The American Florist. 399 M. RICE & CO. ARE EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Moss Wreaths, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, Grasses, Immortelles, Pot Covers, Metal Designs, Chenille, Prepared Palm Leaves, Plateaux, Pedestals, Cape Flowers, Palm Plants, Etc., Etc. Lace and Paper Handkerchiefs. catalogue i^ojj^the M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St. Philadelphia, Pa. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTURERS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. Block Letters. 1 H or 2-lnch size, per 100. tS.0O. Script L«tterH. $4 Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sole b; all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas* and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON, OHIO. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New CatalOBue of all FLOKI8TS 8DPPLIB8 on application. |2f For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. 50. 52. 54 and 56 N 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA A. HERRMANN tr,; Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St^ NEW YORK John Conley & Son, MannfactiirerH of 2 AND 4. DOMINICK STREET, Always mention the Americaa Flor - ist when you Ofdef stock. J* Tor Greenhouse Cultivating IMPERIAL LIQUID PiaNT FOOD. IT IS RICH IN WHAT PLANTS NEED. IT PRODUCES WONDERFUL GROWTH. IT IS CLEAN AND ODORLESS. IT PAYS FOR ITSELF MANY TIMES OVER. We refer to John Birr, Jacks V>:v W. \V. \l: n.ot Uo,stou.etc.,e!tc. EASKRN CHtMICAL COUP*\Y, 620 Atlantic Ave., Boslon. "NICOMIIE" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pests. SOLD BY SEEDSMEN. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. TOBACCO DUST, ion lbs., fiOO lbs.. Ton, 12 00. PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. »1.00 per 100, $7.00 per 1000. HARRISII,.=i-7. I4 2.S perlOO. LONGI- FLORUM, choi.e, 7 ii, ^7.00 per 100. TRUMPET MAJOR NARCISSUS. II ■if< per 100, .$10 00 per 1000. GIANT PRINCEPS NARCISSUS. fl.OO per 100. $9.00 per 1000. LARGE SIZE FREESIA. J5.00 per 1000. BRIFFiTH & TURNER CO.. Baltimore. Md. REED & KELLER JSt3.f3f3lieS 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Pira>,- m,;ilu<„ the A me, uati Fi, cts. per lb.) Also best quality iOOT, specially adapted to greenhouse use: extra fine Bone Flour, special quality; medium fine Ground Bone, Nitrate of Potash, Land Plaster, Blood and Bone, Charcoil, Brazilian Tonic Food for Plants and Flowers and all similar sup- plies of best quaUty at close prices. Address E. SANBORN, P. O. Box 282 J. New York Clly. picas, metilion the Ame: uan F/oiisl leheii :e> iling. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the successful growers who advertise in^^J^J^^^Jfj^ -THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 400 The American Florist. Nov. 4, Index to Advertisers. Advertising Kates 382 Allen J K 387 American Rose Co — II Amllng B C 391 Arthur Mrs Blla K....;».l Bailer ¥ A :«iO Barnard W W & Co.. 31)1 Bassett & Wasbbum . .385 Bayersdorfer H & Co. .3W Bentbey & Co 3K5 Berckmana P J Co....3»; Berger U U & Co 388 Bemlng e G Blanc A & Co Bobbink & Atkins.. Bock Wn .SIW Boston Horlsts E: Boston Letter Co :»>J Brown Peter 397 ' Bruns B N .39? Badlong J 4 385 391 Bunyard HA 387 394 Bnrpee W AileeiCo. 11 Carmody J D IV Chadwlck Chas .389 Chicago Carnation Co. 389 Chicago WreoklngCo.lll Cincinnati Cut Flo Co. 385 Colorado Seed Store. .392 Conard & Jones Co — 391 Conley John dk Son 399 Connell Ben] 39*! Cottage Gardens 1 Coi Seed Co II Craig Bobt 4 Son I Cunningham Jos H. . .39ii Darlington U D . . 39ti Dayton Papiir Nov Co. .399 Deamud J B 385 De Langhe-Vervaene . II Detroit Flow Pot Mfg. 397 DletachA* Co 398 Dillon J L .389 DomerFred k So". Co 389 nreer ha.. 395 I III Eastern Clienilcal CoSm Blchholt Uenry 390 Klllott W U :«s Hills & Poliworth Si-e Klllson * Tesson -ISf; Bngle W J 39(1 Bmest W H .397 Ford Bros 387 Foster Lucius H 39 J Galvln Thos F ..,384 Gardeners Chronicle.. HI Gardening Co The... II Garland Geo M 398 Gibbons H W 400 OlbllD 4Co 398 Goodcll L W 397 Gorton A Lldgerwond..4U0 Griffith & Turner Co. 39i< Groenewegen J 390 Gullett W H & Sons.. 397 Gunther Wm H 387 Onmey Heater Co 400 Hagenburger Carl 390 Hall Ass'n 398 Hancock Geo & Son. . .398 Harbison 8 M 391 Hart M A 387 HelSB J B 390 Hennecke C Co 397 Herr Albert M 397 Herrmann A 399 Herron D R 389 Hlianger Bros 397 Hill HO* Co I HlppardB HI HItohlngs * Co IV Holton & Hnnkel C0..M4 Hooker U M Co ill Horan Kdw C :i87 HortAdv II Hose Connection Co. .3'.t8 Hoyfs Bona Stephen. 390 iss .:« HulseboBch Bros.. Hunt B H HuBoroft Q L & Co, Jackson B B. Jackson & Perkins 388 3% Jacobs S 48ons Ill Jennings B B . 397 Johnson & Stokes II Kaetlng W F 3*tl Keller Bros. Keller Geo 4 Son .197 Kellogg Geo M :i8f, Kelsey Harlan P.. .387 Kennlcotl B'os Co.3.8.'j 391 Kreuger ( "has 393 Kroeschell Bros Co — IV Kuehn C A .38H Knhl Geo A :i85 Lager 4 Hnrrell 395 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 389 Lang Julius :i8i Lehman Bros 39S Ley John H 395 Lockland Lum Co 3U8 McCarthy 4 Co 391 son MacBean A S 3SS) Madei Paul 397 Manning Jacob W 3SU Marqulsee L E 389 Meyer John C *Co.... II Mltford Nurseries 394 Mlllang Frank 987 Mlllang 4 Co 387 Model Plant Stake Co. 38il Molter'B Gartner Zel- tung II Monlnger J C Co IV Moon Samuel C 390 Moon VVm U 390 Moore Wm J 380 Morris Floral Co 395 Moss Geo M Wa Murphey WH 3;« MyerB 4 Co National Nur Pub Co. 390 National Plant Co 394 Newport Nurseries 390 NIesaen Leo 38t". N T Cut Flower Hx. . .387 N Y Cut Flower Co.... 387 Olaen Chr II Parker Kdwln A :I88 Payne W D 398 Peacock W P 3S9 Pennock Saml 8 :ffiti Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. .381 Plant Seed Co II Prince A G4 Co .385 Prltcbard J N 380 QuakerClty Mc hWks. 1 V Kandall A L 385 .390 Kaynor J 1 ZSl Rea Bros 390 Read I, U 390 Keed Glass 4 Paint Co IV Keed i Keller 399 Regan Printing Honne. 11 Relnberg Bros 389 391 Rice M 4 Co 399 RoedlngGeo C 398 Rodgera Alex 11 Bolker A 4 Sons 388 Rose Mfg Co II Rupp John F 39tl Salttord Geo 38' Sanborn E Sander 4 Co Savacool A K 391 echlller JL 392 Schulthela Anton 397 Shellroad Greenh's. ...397 Sheridan W F 3S7 Slebrecht 4 Bon 1 Situations 4 Want*. . . . 38:> Skabcura Dip Co 399 SkldelakySS 390 Smith Nath*8on 390 Smlth4 Smith 398 Soltau C 4 Co U South Side Floral Co.390 Stahl ChaB B 380 Stanefleld Bros 39J SteamB Lumber Co. ...HI Stoo boff U A II Suburban nqulp't Co.IV Sutherland ueo A :!80 SwahnsSons J G.. ..397 Thorburn J M 4 Co. 388 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co . . .399 Traendly 4 Schenok. . :i87 394 391) I II Vincent R Jr 4 Son. . .397 Vredenburg 4 Co. ..... II Wabash RK II III WatsonO C II Watson Perry & Co... 393 Weber H 4 Bon :ia9 Weeber 4 Don II Welch Bros 380 Wettlln W A 390 Wheeler-Stenzel Co... 400 Whllldln Pot Co 397 Wlboltt R 383 Wletor Bros 392 Windsor Flo Seed Co. 888 Wlttbold Geo I Wood Brnn 397 Wood B M 4 Co I Woodrofle M W 4 Co . .380 Young Jno 387 yinmrThro-Ir :t87 Young 4 Nugent 387 Zirnglebel Denys :!97 There are buyers for all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist The Best Boiler on E arth for Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Dp All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NEW YORK CITT BRANCH : 111 FIHh Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franlilin St., Cor. Arch, BOSTON. MASS. [xclusivcly A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So. 91h St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. *VE HAVE IT. YOU WANT THE BEST. Seud for CiUiilogUf a GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO., ^^ Se*^^y^r^k.^*- sti^ ..e for yourself. WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- Make yoitr contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury 5t., BOSTON, MASS. Greenhouses Built and Heated ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY BY Henry W. Gibbons, "2toj38.uBERTY_sTREET. EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FCKNISHED. NEW YORK. ESTIMATES FRER. CAST GLASS CALLED plate] HEADQUARTERS. JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia. ..-^^^^^^tassas^jxsaasts^-isss^s^mm^ Rmsrioa is "the Prow of the Uessel; thers may be mare comfort flmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknau/a Seas,' Vol. XV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER ii, 1899. No. 597. IfLillli /AiS!iiil0@Z^ IFlL@l!3l!@ir PUBLISHBD BVBaT SATUKSAY BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 324 Dearborn Street, Clilcag:o. Eastern Office: 67 Bromfield St.. Boiton. Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Knrope, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Officers— W. N. RnoD, Mount Greenwood, 111., president; P. Brkitmkyer, Detroit. Mich., vice- president; W. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.. secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City, PS;, treasurer. Tbe sixteenth annual meeting will be held at New York, August, 1900. Officers-Elect [to be Installed January 1. 1900], E. M. WOOD. Natlck. Mass.. president; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-president; secretary and treas- urer as before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 68 PAGES WITH COVERS. COI^ TENTS. The exhibitions 401 — Chicago (illu3.) 401 —Philadelphia (illus.) 404 —Boston 406 —Brockton, Mass 407 Guensof E. M. Wood (illus.) 407 . Browallia speciosa major (illus.) 408 Ericas about New Yort 408 Chrysanthemums— Committees 408 — Work of the committees 408 — Some new varieties (illus.) 409 Importance oE plant names 409 Have cut flower growers over-built? 411 Carnations— Cultural notes 412 Individual flower vase (illus ) 412 Two fine cannas 412 With the growers— In Springfield, 413 The Gruss an Teplitz rose 413 Autumn work among herbaceous plants 414 Adjustable glass or vase holder (illus.) 414 New York 415 Philadelphia 415 Boston 41»i Chicago 416 Detroit 417 Obituary— Oscar Shulz 419 — Mrs. Andrew Bridgeman 419 —Mrs. J. H.Taylor 419 —Frank Bean 419 — Mrs. Robert Johnson 419 —Peter M. Gideon 419 —Thomas Miller 419 — Wm. H. Brower 419 Scene at Leonard's warehouse (Illus.) 424 The melon disease in Iowa (illus.) 424 I ndianapolis 426 Our pastimes 428 St. Louis 436 St. Paul 446 New Orleans 448 Cincinnati 456 THE EXHIBITIONS. Chicago. The most attractive feature of the show here this year is the arrangement of the exhibits. Manager Rudd has certainly made the most of the splendid setting for the exhibits which the Auditorium Thea- tre affords, and notwithstanding the fact that the chrysanthemum exhibits are hardly up to the standard of former years, the effect of the entire display is charming. The attendance, according to Secretary Fgan, has beaten all records, due, no doubt, in large part to the excellent weather of the first four days, and to the association with the exhibition of a bazaar in the interests of prominent char- ities. President Chadwick is well pleased with the result, and he and his able lieu- tenants, among whom must be included the veterans John Thorpe and J. T. Anthony, deserve unmeasured credit for attempting a flower show on such a gigantic scale. The principal exhibitors of chrysanthe- mum plants are Mount Greenwood Cem- etery Association, Yaughan's Green- houses, Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Martin A. Ryerson (John Reardon, Gr.), A. S. Trude (Robt. Mueller, Gr.), and J. J. Mitchell (Geo. Woodward, Gr.). In various collections the dwarf pink, single variety Mizpah was noted as exceedingly attractive. Several extensive groups of foliage plants from Geo. Wittbold, in various parts of the building, particularly that of half-moon shape at the rear of the stage add much to the general attract- iveness of the scene, the plants being well grown and arranged with consum- ate skill. For well grown decorative plants, however, much credit is due Mrs. Geo. M. Pullman (J. Algots, Gr.) for an extensive central group. Among the plants in this lot we noticed admirable specimens of Polypodium aureum, Latania Borbonica, Kentia Forsteriana, K. Belmoreana, Dra- ca:na Massangeana, Caryota urens, Phcenixreclinata, AlsophilaAustralisand Pandanus Veitchii. The collection of orchids and nepenthes from E. G. Uihlein is as usual the cen- ter of attraction to a large number of patrons. Mr. Uihlein's gardener, H. Skjoldager, displayed much good taste in the arrangement of this group. In another batch of plants from the same sourse we noticed a nice plant of Phoenix Roebelinii. In cyclamens there are some fine plants from iCalous Bros, and Anton Then. Rex begonias are shown in good form by Henry Smith, and Humboldt Park exhib- its a fine specirnen of Anthurium Veitchii and a new heliconia, which Dimmock, of Sander & Co., considers a winner, A promising lot of new geraniums is shown by W. N. Rudd for Cottage Gar- dens, Queens, N. Y., and Martin A. Ryer- son has a good display of small stove and greenhouse plants (most of them excellent specimens) arranged for effect. The standard and bush plants of Heteranthe geraniums from the Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association, are a conspicuous and highly creditable feature. The major part of the chrysanthemum plants are trained specimens, but the col- lection of untrained plants from J. J. Mitchell is well worth attention as show- ing what can be done with these plants without any extraordinary expenditure of cash or labor. Noteworthy among the curiosities of the exhibition are a grafted chrysanthe- mum with twenty-two varieties on one main stem from Yaughan's greenhouses, a tomato grafted on a potato, showing potato tubers at the base and tomato fruits above, and plants and flowers in blocks of ice from E. G. Uihlein. Yiolet plants are shown by Henry Smith and Crabb & Hunter, both of Grand Rapids, Mich., the prizes for cut blooms going to Eh Cross and Henry Smith. In cut blooms of chrysanthemums the Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association was principal prize-winner; in roses and carnations, Bassett & Washburn, closely followed by the Chicago Carnation Co in the latter. Among the novelties on exhibition are blooms of the Asmus and Scott stocks of the Liberty rose, from Vaughan and Bas- sett & Washburn respectively; the rose Baltimore, from John Cook, of the Mary- land capital; Onyx and Mme. Seulberger chrysanthemums, from E. G. Hill & Co.; Admiral Dewey chrvsanthemums, from E. F. Lenike, of St." Paul, Minn.; Hibis- cus Peachblow and a number of new French cannas, from Vaughan; Ethel Crocker carnation from E. G. Hill & Co. 402 The American Florist. Nov. II. and No. 11 carnation from H. Weber & Sons, of Oakland, Md. E. M. Wood, president of the S. A. F., forwarded some of his famous prize chrj'santhemuni blooms all the way from Boston, and their excellence rather sur- prised some of the local growers. Eleven vases of pompon chrysanthe- mums, exhibited by John N. May, of Summit, N J., attracted much attention. A word must be said in favor of the eftective decorations of cut flowers and plants supplied (for exhibition only) by E. Wienhoeber, Geo. Wittbold, C. A. Sam- uelson and the Anderson Floral Co. The final awards for table decorations have not been made as we go to press, but full particulars of these will appear next week. The decoration of a buffet table (not for competition) by J. Curran, for Friedman, was, however, highly com- mendable. Following are the awards up to and including Friday: PLANTS — CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Specimen plant, white, first, Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association with May Foster; second, J. C. Vaughan. Specimen plant, yellow, first. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association with Henry Hurrell; second, Martin A. Ryer- son, John Reardon, gardener. Specimen plant, pink, first, A. S. Trude, Robert Mueller, gardener, with Louis Boehmer; second. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association. Specimen plant, red, first. Mount t'.reenwood Cemetery Association with John Shrimpton; second, J. C. Vaughan. Specimen plant, bronze, first, J. C. Vaughan with Oakland. Specimen plant, any other color, first. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Associa- tion with Silver Cloud; second, J. C. \'aughan. Three standards, not less than thirty- inch stems, first, Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association with Golden Wed- ding, Mrs. S. T. Murdoch and Mrs. H. Weeks; second, J. C. Vaughan. Five standards, five varieties, not less than twelve-inch stems nor more than twenty-four, first, Mount Cireenwood Cemetery Association with Henry Hur- rell, Black Hawk, May Foster, Modesto and Nyanza; second, J. C. Vaughan. Five specimen plants, five varieties, not over 10-inch pots, first, J. C. \aughan with Henry Hurrell, Beauty of Truro, Enfant de Deux Mondes, Louis Boehmer and G. W. Childs; second. Mount Green- wood Cemetery Association. Five specimen plants, anemone varie- ties, not over 8-inch pots, first, J. C. Vaughan with Halcyon, Ada Strickland, Mary Stuart, Descartes and (iarza; second. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association. Five specimen plants, single varieties, first, J. C. Vaughan. Ten specimen plants, pompon varieties, first, J. C. Vaughan with Mrs. Astie, Canary Bird, Miss Williamson, Martha, Antoine Noel, Mispah, etc.; second, Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association. Twenty-five single stemmed plants, one variety, not over 6inch pots and twenty- four inches above the pot, first and second divided equally between J. C. Vaughan with Mrs. Trainor L. Park and Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich., with Mrs. H. Robinson. Ten single stemmed plants, ten varieties, first, J. C. Vaughan with R. G. Carey, Mrs. Trainor L. Park, Georgiana Pitcher, Mrs. O. P. Bassett.G.W. Childs, Constellation, Jeannie Falconer, Mrs. II. Robinson, Mayflower and Adele; second. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association. Plant naturally grown, not disbudded and without support, first, Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association with May Foster. PLANTS —MISCELLANEOUS. Tomato grafted on potato, first, A. S. Trude, Robert Mueller, gardener. Most interesting grafted specimen plant of any kind, first, J. C. Vaughan with chrysanthemum bearing twenty-two varieties. Three standard geraniums, not less than thirty-inch stems, first. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association with Heteranthe. Fifteen geraniums, one variety, first, Mount fireenwood Cemetery Associa- tion with Heteranthe. Five Rex begonias, five varieties, first, Henry Smith. Five begonias in bloom, first, J. C. Vaughan. Five ageratums in bloom, first, J. C. Vaughan. Ten cyclamens in bloom, first, Kalous Bros., Chicago; second, Anton Then. Collection of cypripediums, first, E. G. Uihlein. Collection of orchids other than cypri- pediums, first, E. G. Uihlein. Collection of ferns, George Wittbold. Cut orchid blooms, first, E. G. Uihlein. Five foliage plants, five varieties, first, M. A. Ryerson, John Reardon, gardener, with Anthurium grande, A.crystallinum, CHICAGO CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW POSTER, (From the ori;;iual di'sit:n.) Alocasia metallica, A. macrorhiza varie- gata and Dietfenbacbia Bowmanii. One palm, first, George Wittbold with Chama'rops excelsa. One croton, first, J. J. Mitchell, Geo. Woodward, gardener. One dracc-Ena, second, Geo. Wittbold. One auraucaria, first, J. J. Mitchell, Geo. Woodward, gardener; second, M. A. Ryerson, John Reardon, gardener. One Acalypha Sanderi, first, J. C. Vaughan. One decorative plant, first, George Wittbold with Pandanus utilis. One Boston fern, first, Geo. Wittbold; second, J. C. Vaughan. One fern, first, E. G. Uihlein with Cibo- tium spectabile; second, J. C. Vaughan. Basket Asparagus Sprengerii, first, Geo. Wittbold. Six araucarias, first, J. C. Vaughan; second, Geo. Wittbold. Twenty-five fancy caladiums, first, E. G. Uihlein. Stove, decorative and greenhouse plants arranged for effect, open to all, first, Geo. Wittbold; second, Mrs. Geo. M. Pullman, J. Algots, gardener, premiums to be divided equally. Stove, decorative and greenhouse plants arranged for effect, open to florists only, first, Geo. Wittbold. Two hanging baskets, first, Geo. Witt- bold with Boston fern; second, E. G. Uihlein. CUT FLOWERS — CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, white, first. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Asso- ciation with Mrs. H. Weeks; second, Anton Then. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, yel- low, first, Gunnar Teilmann, Marion, Ind., with Major Bonnaffon; second. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association. Twenty-five blooms, one varietv, pink, first, Gunnar Teilmann with Viviand- Morel; second. Mount Greenwood Ceme- tery Association, Twenty-five blooms, one variety, red, first. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Asso- ciation with Black Hawk. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, bronze, second. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association with Chito. Twenty-five blooms Major Bonnaffon Kennicott Bros, prize, Gunnar Teilmann Twelve blooms, twelve varieties, first James Hartshorne with Red Warrior, Mme. Ferlat, Philadelphia, Idavan, Oak land, Mrs. W. C. Egan, Shilowa, Viviand Morel, Mrs. S. T. Murdock, Modesto, Mrs Reynolds and Pres. W. R. Smith; second Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association. Twelve blooms, one variety, named after Chicago women, silver cup won by James Hartshorne with Mrs. W. C. Egan. Six blooms, one variety, white, first. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association with Feu du Champsaur; second, James Hartshorne. Six blooms, one variety, yellow, first, P. D. Armour, Jr , Oconomowoc, Wis., O. J. Speidel, gardener, with Mrs. J. J. Glessner; second, Jas. Hartshorne. Six blooms, one varietv, pink, first, H. Weber & Sons, Oakland,'Md., with Mrs. Perrin; second, Anton Then. Six blooms, one variety, red, first, H. Weber & Sons with Geo. W. Cbilds; second, Crahb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Six blooms, one variety, bronze, first, Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association with Boule d' Or; second, Crabb & Hunter. Six blooms, one variety, any other color, first. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association with Philadelphia. One bloom each, not less than forty, named varieties, first. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association with forty-six sorts. One bloom each, not less than fifteen anemone varieties, first, James Harts- horne. International competition, twelve blooms, tvv'el ve varieties, the awards were: Illinois, Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association; Maryland, H. Weber&Sons; Michigan, Crabb & Hunter; Ohio, Theo. Bock, Hamilton; Wisconsin, P. D. Armour, Jr., O.J. Speidel, gardener; Mis- souri, W. A. Chalfant, Springfield. Grand prize, competition limited to above, first. Mount Greenwood Cemetery i8gg. The American Florist, 403 GENERAL VIEW OF THE CHICAGO CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. Association with Frank Hardy, Mrs. Perrin, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Pennsylvania, Feu du Champsaur, Henry Hurrell, Idavan, G. J. Warren, Black Hawk, Mrs. S. T. Murdoch, Mrs. J. J. Glessner and Chito; second, P. D. Armour, Jr., O.J. Speidel, gardener. CUT FLOWERS — ROSES. Twenty-five American Beauty, first, Bassett & Washburn. Forty Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, first, W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind.; second, Bassett & Washburn. Forty Bride, first, Bassett & Washburn. Forty Bridesmaid, first, Bassett & Washburn. Forty Meteor, first, Bassett & Wash- bum; second, Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Forty Perle des Jardins, first, Bassett & Washburn. Six American Beauty, first, South Park Floral Co., New Castle, Ind. Twelve Bride, first. South Park Floral Co. Twelve Bridesmaid, first. South Park Floral Co. Twelve blooms of new rose never before exhibited in this country, silver cup, won by light pink seedling, Baltimore, exhibited by John Cook, Baltimore, Md. CUT FLOWERS — CARNATIONS. Fifty blooms Flora Hill, first, Bassett & Washburn; second, Anton Then. Fifty blooms White Cloud, first, Chicago Carnation Co.; second, Bassett & Washburn. Fifty blooms Evelina, first, Mrs. E. B. Grave, Richmond, Ind. Fifty blooms Lizzie McGowan, first, Anton Then. Fifty blooms any other white, first, Bassett & Washburn with Mary Wood. Fifty blooms Jubilee, first, Bassett & Washburn. Fifty blooms any other red, first, Chicago Carnation Co. with G. H. Crane; second, Bassett & Washburn with Red Mrs. Bradt. Fifty blooms Mrs. McBurney, first, Bassett & Washburn; second, Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Fifty blooms Cerise Queen, first. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association;second, Bassett & W'ashburn. Fifty blooms Argyle, first, Anton Then, second, Hinsdale Rose Co. Fifty blooms Victor, first, Mrs. E. B. Grave; second, Hinsdale Rose Co. Fifty blooms Frances Joost, first, Bassett & Washburn. Fifty blooms New York, first, Chicago Carnation Co. Fifty blooms Wm. Scott, first, Bassett & Washburn. Fifty blooms Daybreak, first, Anton Then; second, Stuart & Haugh, Ander- son, Ind. Fifty blooms Triumph, first, Anton Then; second, Bassett & Washburn. Fifty blooms any other pink not lighter than Scott, first, Bassett & Wash- burn with Painted Lady. Fifty blooms Armazindy, first, Stuart & Haugh; second, Henry Smith. Fifty blooms Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, first, Bassett & Washburn; second, Chicago Carnation Co. Fifty blooms any other striped, first, Bassett & Washburn with Psyche. Fifty blooms Gold Nugget, first, Bas- sett & Washburn. Twenty-five blooms pink, introduction of 1898, not lighter than Scott, first, Bassett & Washburn with Leslie Paul. Twenty-five blooms red, introduction of ISOSi, first, Chicago Carnation Co. with C>. H. Crane; second, Bassett & Washburn with G. H. Crane. Twenty- five blooms any other color, introduction of 1S9S, first, Chicago Car- nation Co. with General Gomez. Three vases and varieties, fifty blooms each, first, Chicago Carnation Company with Mrs. Bradt, G. H. Crane and White Cloud; second, Singler Bros. Fifty of any variety, introduction of 1S9S, Chicago Carnation Company with G. H. Crane. VIOLETS. Cut blooms, best display, first, Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, with Farquhar, Marie Louise, Lady Hume Campbell and Swanley White; second, Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, with Princess of Wales, Campbell, Marie Louise and Swanley White. Ten plants in bloom, not over 6-inch pots, first, Henry Smith with Lady Hume Campbell; second, Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, with Farquhar, Campbell and Swanley White. TABLE DECORATIONS. Wednesday, chrysanthemums, first, A. Lange; second, C. A. Samuelson; third; John Mangel; fourth, Anderson Floral Co.; fifth. W. L. Rock, Kansas City; sixth, X. Klokner, Milwaukee. Thursday, roses, first, C. A. Samuelson; second, .\nderson Floral Co.; third. W. L. Kock; fourth, A. Lange; fifth, John Mangel; sixth, A. Klokner. 404 The American Florist. Nov. II, Friday, white flowers, first, Anderson Floral Co.; second, John Mangel; third, A. Lange; fourth, \V. L. Rock; fifth, C. A. Samuelson; sixth, A. Klokner. The distribution of the $315 in premi- ums will be determined by the awards of the fourth da}- when the exhibitors will make their own choice of materials. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. ' Vase of roses arranged for effect, first, W. L. Kock, Kansas City, with American Beauties; second, A. Lange. Vase of chrysanthemums arranged for effect, first, A. Lange with (lolden Wed- ding; second, John Mangel. Bridal bouquet, first, k. Lange; second, C. A. Samuelson. SPECIAL COMPETITIONS. Hanging basket or pot, ferns and asparagus excluded, first, E. G. Uihlein with nepenthes. HONORABLE MENTION. In the performance of their duties the judges made honorable mentions as fol- lows: To E. Wienhober, Geo. Wittbold, An- derson Floral Co. and C. A. Samuelson for their displays not for competition. To A. McAdams for group of palms and decorative plants. To John Reardon for crotons and foli- age plants. To Anton Then for baby primrose, sal- vias and chrysanthemums. To Wietor Bros, for a display including American Beauty, Bride, Bridesmaid and Perle roses and G. H. Crane, Flora Hill, Armazindy, Triumph, Evelina and Argyle carnations. AMONG THE VISITORS. J. A. Evans, Richmond, Ind.; S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa.; Wm. Weber, of H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md.;J. A. Kramer, of L N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; R. H. Warder, Cincinnati, O.; Warren H. Manning and R. W. Green- law, Boston, Mass.; S. W. Pike, St. Charles, 111.; Paul Fritz, and Frank Kuehne, DeKalb, 111.; E. E. Haentze, Fond du Lac, Wis.; J. M. Smely, Aurora, 111.; Lewis Turner. Kenosha, Wis.; O. Sylvester and O. J. Speidel,Oconomowoc, Wis.; F. (i. Hunt, Sycamore, 111.; Chas. W. Keller, Elgin, 111.; F. B. Tinker, Peru, Ind.; J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, 0.; Theo. Bock, Hamilton, 0.; Herbert Heller and Otto Bourdy, New Castle, Ind.; W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo.; W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind.; N. B. Stover, Grandville, Mich.; Mrs. C. W. Pike, Racine, Wis.; A. Dimmock, New York; E. H. Giesy, of the T^ockland Lumber Co., Lockland, Ohio; Louis Bauscher, Freeport, 111.; John Faber, Kankakee, 111.; Henry Baer, Peoria, 111.; Herman Staeps, Elm Grove, Wis.; A. C. Brown, Springfield, 111.; H. C. Thomson, Delaware, Ohio; Geo. A. Rackha-u and Harry Balsley, Detroit, Mich.; Prof. Jno. F. Cowell, Buffalo, N. Y.; A. Herrington, Madison, N. J.; Miss Bertha Kaber, La Porte, Ind.; Henry Smith, Eli Cross and Geo. F. Crabb, Grand Rapids, Mich.; MelchiorLuetschg, Lake Geneva, Wis.; Fred. H. Lemon and Harry May, Richmond, Ind.; H. W. Reiman, A. Wiegand, Geo. B. Wiegand and A. Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind.; 1? red. H. Holton, Mrs. B. Gregory, J. Arnold, W. A. Kennedy, Nick Zweifel, F. A, Geriach, C. C. Pollworth, Wm. Edletsen, G. Hesse, Jas. Chacona, W. F. Halliday, P. Kapsales, Jos. Roder, Herman V. Hunkel, and Alex. Klokner, Milwaukee, Wis.; (ohn Cook, Anderson, Ind.; Fred. Schulz, South Bend, Ind.; H. Clark, Gen- eva, III.; E. Lee, Lake Geneva, Wis.; Mrs. E. G. Wilson, Cleveland, Ohio.; Silas E. Button, Lake Geneva, Wis.; C. O. Williams and Mrs. Williams, Batavia, 111, Philadelphia. "It's all right," is the answer given to the many queries of, "Well, what do you think of the show?" It is a very good exhibition; there are staged a greater number of well-grown and perfect speci- mens of greenhouse plants than ever before. These, in addition to the various collections of well-grown chrysanthemum plants, make the show very complete in this department, in fact the best held for some years. There is also a good show- ing of cut flowers, about equal to that of last season. The arrangement of the various exhibits is much in the old style. Groups are placed around the walls and irregularly in the center of the hall. It is a pity there is so little room for visitors. One of the pleasant features of exhibi- tions in the old hall was the sojourn to the gallery after viewing the display and there getting a birds-eye view over the whole show and listening to the music. A few seats have been placed on the stage, but as the number is limited, it is some- W^ l^^^ aJ^KiH^^IS^^II^HJ^^^^B 1 m^< H '^\o'! ff »Bl r^^ii ONE OF WITTBOLD'8 EXHIBITS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. what difficult to reach them and then one cannot very well help the feeling that the}' are on view themselves. On entering the building the lower foyer was seen to be ornamented with two large groups of magnificent ferns, one of which secured first prize fortwelve plants and also a certificate of merit. This was grown by Thomas Long, gar- dener to G. W. Childs Drexel. Each plant was a perfect beauty and the award of a certificate was well merited. The opposite group was also very well grown. In the center there was a mag- nificent specimen of Nephrolepis Bostoni- ensis, which must have been at least twelve feet in diameter, with every frond perfect; these were exhibited by Francis Canning. The grand staircase was decorated with jars of fine chrysanthemums, lead- ing the way and giving the visitor an inkling of what was to be seen in the main hall above. At the head of thefirst landing was a fine Boston fern. Entering the corridor to the foyer, on either side were found cut flowers, the principal fea- ture of which was the collection of Japanese varieties imported last March by Percival K. Roberts, Jr. James Culleu, his gardener, made the most he could of the lot and while few, if any, have any commercial value, they are most interesting, being, as it were, the ances- tors of the fine varieties that were shown all about them. Some of the flowers were large, while others were very tiny, not larger than a dime. There were over fifty vases in this collection, around which a crowd was always to be seen. Across the corridor the same grower covered a large table with splendid speci- mens of the best standard show varieties. Mr. CuUen does not believe in long stems and most of the vases contained flowers vtith stems eighteen inches or two feet in length. This seems to be best where not more than six of a kind are to be shown, as the flowers are always erect and keep their first arrangement throughout the exhibition. There were many other fine exhibits of cut blooms. Among the var- ieties most noticeable were Modesto, probably also the largest; Major. Bon- naffon, Viviand-Morel, Mrs. Perrin, Maud Dean, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. These were in nearly everj' exhibit that called for as many as four or more varieties. Frank Gould, who won first prize for the best twelve blooms, one of a kind, had Mme. Carnot, Yellow Mme. Carnot, Georgiana Pitcher, Sunstone, Queen Leonidas, Mrs. H. Weeks, Viviand-Morel, Major Bonnaflon, Mrs. Perrin, Philadel- phia and Modesto. A collection of pompons, for which J. N. May, Summit, N. J., received first premium, was much admired, also an exhibit of anemone varieties from J. M. Cleary, for which he was awarded first premium. A vase of twenty Maud Dean, by E. A. Stroud, was given first for best vase of pink. The cut blooms, take them as a whole, were all good, there being nothing ordin- ary staged. A large fan plant must not be forgotten; it was exhibited by E. A. Jones and was about twelve feet wide at the bottom and eight feet high in the center. It contained some fifty good yellow blooms, which formed the fringe to the fan, being borne along the outer edge. A very prominent feature of the show was the group arranged by Hugh Gra- ham. This was a center space, oval, or diamond shaped. Mounted high in tlie center were a number of Acalypha i8gg. The American Florist. 405 Sanderi. These are undoubtedly the best specimens of this plant in this country' and, arranged as they were, they made a grand showing. Between them and the pedestals on which they stood were ar- ranged Boston ferns, palms and other foliage plants as a background, on the one side for vases of fine, long-stemmed Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Mrs. Thos. Potter, Jr., chrysanthemums, the latter a new pink, and on the other for a collection of very gracefully arranged orchids. These latter were placed among Adiantum Farleyense and cork bark over mirrors. The whole group was well arranged and, from the arching top line of the "Dewey" plants, was called by the newspapers the Dewej' arch. These plants of acalypha were a revelation and show what can be done with this subject b3' care in cultivation. The only other orchids in the show were from the Roebling collection at Trenton. This was a choice lot, mostly cypripediums, but one, Cattleya Emily M. Roebling, white with pink throat, was new. There were several fine wall groups of palms and other decorative plants ar- ranged for effect, John Hobson winning first prize. The committee must have had considerable difKculty in placing this prize, as the groups were all well ar- ranged and contained very well-grown plants. There were fine specimen Boston ferns in various parts of the hall and they attracted great attention on ac- count of their unusual size and luxuriant growth. They should do much to make this plant popular. H. A. Dreer exhioited a water garden, a tank concealed by ferns and other foliage and backed by tall palms. In this ■was a collection of water lilies in flower and other aquatic plants. This display was also always surrounded by an inter- ested group of spectators. The Landreth exhibit in the center of the hall consisted of a bamboo summer house surrounded by a curiously made fence of the same material. About the enclosure were a few palms in Japanese jars. The Alburger Nurseries sent in a lot of standard chrjfsanthemums, which were nicely trained and well flowered. They were not in competition. Another ex- hibit of the H. A. Dreer Co. was a lot of vases of tritoma flowers or poker plant. These were very showy and attracted considerable attention. In the front foj^er there were arranged groups of ferns, caladiums, crotons, and on one table down the center was dis- played a number of kinds of begonias, Rex and flowering varieties. Edwin Lonsdale showed twelve plants of the new Gloire de Lorraine, six of which were true and six of a sport from the variety which he has secured. It has a more compact habit, is a little earlier and the flowers seem larger, but the main dis- tinction is the color, which is several shades of pink lighter. It looks like a good thing. Charles Robinson took the first prize for Rex varieties. Jos. Hurley was first with his collection of caladiums, a very beautiful lot of plants. A sensational plant was shown by John A. Shellum. It was placed beside his exhibit of crotons, which were well colored, and it looked like a very broad- leaved and highly-colored croton, but in reality it was a coleus, one of the new- German giant-leaved varieties. It was chameleon colored and the leaves meas- ured nine inches by eight wide. The plant was in an 8-inch pot and stood about fifteen inches high. It was one of HUQH GRAHAM'S EXHIBIT AT THE PHILADELPHIA SHOW. the most gorgeous foliage plants we have ever seen. Among the ferns in this room was a specimen Adiantum Charlottas. This was one of the most beautiful adiantums we have ever seen; it seems to make quite hard fronds and will no doubt come greatly into vogue in cut flower work. The rose competition on Wednesday afternoon was all right in quality, but woefully lacking in quantity and variety. The list of forcing roses seems to be thin- ning out instead of increasing. Think of a rose show composed of three varieties! Well, there were two others, five in all, a vase of Meteors and Ernest Asmus' vase of Liberty, the latter fine, by the way. Yes, Beauty, Bride and Bridesmaid were the onlj' kinds on view, save the two ex- ceptions noted .Jos. Heacock took first for twelve Beauties, and Myers & Santman first for the best six. They also got first for Brides and Bridesmaids and Jos. Heacock second. We are glad to know there has been organized an American Rose Society and hope before long to see the list of forcing roses lengthen out a little. The entries of carnations for the Craig cup were not so numerous as to crowd one another, but what were shown were good. Weber & Sons, of Oakland, Md., won the trophy with a fine large, light pink, about the color of Melba. The flower, however, is larger and longer petaled and slightly fringed. It has good form, is three inches in diameter and is borne on a strong stem. Dailledouze Bros, entered a large white, flaked with pink, something like Mrs. Fisher when grown cold. The flowers are much above the ordinary in size, are deeply fringed and well marked with pink. It has abundance of petals, which make a full flower, but is not very double. It is also borne on a stout stem. It received a certificate of merit. Ethel Crocker received the first prize ot the society for the best twenty-five blooms of an American seedHng not dis- seminated. The vasefull was fine. There were but few other carnation entries, although the hst of prizes offered was a generous one. It may be too early or per- haps those fellows up in the "belt" have gone to sleep, which may explain the apathy. K. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Those of us who remember the very small corner required for the fruit and vegetable department at the Philadelphia shows up to a few years ago, may well open our eyes at the transformation shown in this year's exhibition. The dis- play is as large as last year, fine as that was, and the quality in several instances is distinctly superior. The credit for this gratifying change in the fruit and vegetable display is mainly due to the liberalityand enterprise of the 40G The American Florist. Nov. leading seed houses of Philadelphia in offering prizes. This plan was started some five years ago and was cordially sup- ported, especially by the Messrs. Lan- dreth, Michcll, Dreer and Burpee. Their reward in the shape of elTective advertis- ing for their business is splendid, consid- ering the small outlay, and they have the further gratification of knowing that they have helped to elevate this impor- tant branch of horticulture to its true place in the estimation of the public. Its rescue from the miserable proportions of days gone by is complete. For the society's premiums the princi- pal prize winners were John McCleary, Robert James, Thomas Holland, Joseph McGregor, F. Canning, P. McGinley and R. C. Kaighn. Theseedsmens' premiums were well competed for and brought out some very creditable stock. The chief prize winners in addition to those already mentioned, were James Doran, Frank Gould, John Dodds, Joseph Hurley, Wil- liam Kleinhaus, Wm. Morton, M. Mitch- ell, James Campbell, James Lawder, W. Henderson, L. A. Couche and Wm. H. Carey. Richard Kaighn had a table nf about 150 square feet on which he showed a grand collection of vegetables, fine speci- mens of nearly everything "from a to izzard" of a seedsman's catalogues and for this he deservedly received the first premium. Another noticeable feature was the cauliflowers exhibited by James Lawler. They were magnificent specimens and were much admired. Jno. Dodd's exhibit their relative value; still, I think Loril- lard will occupy the stage for some moons yet as the best all-round forcer. The judges were W. F. Dreer, Burnett Landreth, Robt. Carey, and J. Cheston Morris. James H. Bull and Gebhart Huster exhibited some good hothouse grapes, including fine bunches of black Barba- rossa, Muscat, Alexandria and Black Hamburg. Peter Peterson was the chief prize winner in apples and pears. The seedsmen had the usual displays of bulbs and sundries in the same hall as the fruits and vegetables. Michell's was particularly noticeable, not only for the good taste displayed in its arrangement but for the variety and beauty of the jar- dinieres, stands, flower vases, etc., com- posing the exhibit. Dreer showed some solid bronze flower vases imported from Japan which attracted a deal of atten- tion. G. C. Watson. NOTES ON THE SHOW. At the Philadelphia show some things were seen that were worth going many miles to view. Mr. Roebling of Trenton, N. J., had a collection of rare and beauti- ful orchids which were one of the chief attractions. What interested me more than any other among them was a rare variety of the well known Cypripedium insigne, Laura Kimball, discovered by the late George Savage among a lot that had been secured from their native wilds before they had flowered. This is con- sidered to be one of the very best of this class of varieties. It would be interest- HETERANTHE GERANIUMS AS EXHIBITED AT THE CHICAGO SHOW BY THE MT. GREENWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION. of Spanish cardoon,for which he received first was also a strong attraction, very few ever having seen this vegetable The attendants were kept busy answer- ing the endless questions of the budding housewives. In hothouse tomatoes Best of All got first and Lorillard second. To my mind there was not much room to choose between them, both being very handsome varieties on the show table. Best of All is slightly rounded and the judges no doubt represented the general opinion as to ing and a very great treat to see all this class of C. insigne varieties in bloom at one time. I have an idea that the C. insigne Sander;c is the nearest to the yel- low shade. The one known as C. insigne Earnesti is not so bright nor is it so good in form of flower as is C. Sandenu. Laura Kimball seemed larger than cither. I may be wrong in all these statements, as it is over a year since I saw cither C. Sandera- or C. Harnesti. When the Ives process of photography in colors is in commerce, rare orchids will naturally form an important part of many collections and very valuable and interesting they will certainly be. In the studio of Mr. Ives I saw three flowers of the famous Liberty rose, as life-like as the natural flower, color of course included. The pictures were taken some time last winter. To see them as they are in real life they are looked at in the same man- ner as are stereopticon views. The cyclamens exhibited here are the finest ever seen in Philadelphia. The suc- cessful cultivation of this popular plant has been thoroughly mastered in this climate, as exemplified both by Lehnig & Winnifield, Hackensack,X. J.,and Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia. Those grown in New Jersey were much larger plants than were those grown in Philadelphia, but they were none the less healthy. It would be interesting to know at what time of the year Lehnig & Winnifield sow their seed to get such plants. When plants can be grown as well as both those exhibits were grown, the very best strain of seed is none too good for either of these firms to handle. Cost of seed should not enter into the matter to any great extent. Hugh Graham & Son had the finest grown plants of Acalypha Sanderi ever seen here, and they attracted a great deal of attention. Carnation Ethel Crocker was out in good form. This variety looks as though it would make its WTiy in the world with- out much trouble. The carnation which seemed to attract the most attention was a seedling labelled No. 66G. It is certainly a stunner! It is large, distinct in color and marking and very fragrant. If some enterprising retailer would only have the courage to give the owners of No. 61)6 an order to grow a large house of that variety at a remunerative price for their own exclusive trade, make it their own particular trade mark as it were, it would be a wise investment. Robert Craig & Son had two well grown plants of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Edwin Lonsdale had six plants of the two distinct varieties of this valuable begonia, the one with dark pink flowers and the newer variety with delicate pink flowers. Unfortunately the begonias were exhibited at the dark end of the hall, where they could not be seen to advantage as to the difference in the color. There is nearly as much difference between the two shades of color as there is between the color of roses American Beauty and the hybrid remontant. Madam Gabriel Luizet. "Luizet Pink'' would be sufficiently descriptive of this new begonia if everybody had seen the beautiful, satiny pink color which belongs to the flowers of the at one time popular Mme. Luizet. Whenever possible only foliage plants and flowers that are bold and assertive should occupy this part of the building, for whenever the delicate tints in the colors of flowers are their chief charm they should always be given a position where unobstructed daylight shines fully upon them at all times. L. Boston. .Mthough each year it seems as though the limit of progress had been reached, yet the following year shows undoubted superiority in one line or another over its predecessor. This is especially true of the trained plants exhibited this year. The poorest of the groups shown would have been considered marvels five years ago, while in the best the gardeners seem to have attained the impossible, perfec- i8gg. The Americak Florist. 407 GUESTS OF E. M. WOOD AT WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES. NOVEMBER tion. The set of twelve staged by John Barr, gardener to Mrs. Cheney, are posi- tively bej'ond criticism and the expert growers, local or visitors, stand about them and gaze in admiration mixed with awe. Scarcely a point behind them in cultural merit are the plants from Wm. Donald, gardener to J. 11. Bailey. Mr. Hatfield's are not so large but they are in ten-inch pots, whereas the other exhib- itors show in twelves. Mr. Barr's set includes the iollowing varieties: Miss Georgiana Pitcher, Charitv, Georgienne Bramhall, lora, The Bard, Mrs. E. B. Freeman, Mrs. F. A. Constable, Mutual Friend, Mrs. Henry Weeks, Red Warrior, Silver Cloud and Arethusa. Mr. Don aid's twelve are Arethusa, Ivory, The Bard, John Shrimpton, Mutual Friend Golden Gate, Major Bonnafion, Garza Miss Anna Louise Dalskov, Black Hawk Golden Trophy and lora. D. F. Roy gardener to E. S. Converse, Robert Cam oron, gardener at Harvard Botanic Gar den, and James Garthlej- were also repre sented by groups of well grown plants The plants grown to single stem and flower were remarkably even and not too tall. The principal competitors in the various classes in this section were Ken- neth Finlayson, Chas. Sandiford, gar- dener to C. H. Souther; D. F. Roy and Jas. Nicol. In the groups arranged with palms, etc., Wm. Thatcher, gardener to Mrs. J. L. Gardner, took first and second prizes and D. F. Roy, third. The center of the hall was occupied efi'ectively by a group of sixty Gloire de Lorraine bego- nias from Robert Cameron, a group of these with foliage plants from W. W. Edgar and a handsome pan of the same from Kenneth Finlayson. The lower hall was filled to overflow- ing with the cut blooms. The large vases of long-stemmed blooms were, as usual, a striking feature. In awarding premiums for these the judges evidently recognized artistic ariangement and gen- eral eflect as paramount to mere cultural perfection in the blooms used. Some of these vases with their contents towered to a height of ten feet. The prizes were I distributed in the following order: Chas. I Sandiford, Mrs. E. M. Gill, Geo. Melvin, ^ gardener to Col. Chas. Pfaff; Norris F. Comley and J. W. Howard. The final order may be different as the vases are refilled and judged each day. On vases of ten long stemmed blooms the only competitors were Waban Conservatories, John Barr and N. F. Comley, with the exception of one entry by H. Dumaresq in the red class. Peter Kay, Maud Dean, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Yellow Mrs. Jerome Jones, Autumn Glory, Golden Wedding and Wm. H. Chadwick showed up grandly, especially in the Waban entries, which in size and finish of flower and foliage seemed to have reachea per- fection. The Bradlee prizes for twenty-five blooms in twenty- five varieties are always coveted and bring out a grand lot of flowers. The prizes were awarded to John Barr, A. F. Whitinand Geo. Mel- vin. The lot staged by John Barr were beyond criticism, unrivalled in every point. The twelve incurved class brought out good exhibits from Robert Sandiford and D. F. Roy. Sandiford's winning set comprised Mrs. S. Coleman, Arline, Pink ofPeari, C. H. Curtis, Idealty, Mabel Ward, Dorothy Toler, Jaenne d' Arc, Mrs. Robt. Craig, Francis B. Hayes, Mrs. C. L. Madeira and Mrs. G. Spauld- ing. Twelve Japanese incurved from John Barr, winning first prize, were Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Geo. West, Rustique, Marguerite Jeffords, Maud Dean, Peter Kay, Mrs. H. Weeks, W. H. Chadwick, Philadelphia, Shenandoah and Mrs. H. Magee. Geo. Melvin came in second and D. F. Roy third. On the classes calling for six Japanese, six re- flexed, and six Japanese incurved Chas. Sandiford won first prize followed by Edward Whitin, John Barr and D. F. Roy. The displays of naturally grown sprays and pompons were disappointing and nobody stopped to look at them. Mr. Sandiford's six reflexed varieties were Inter Ocean, Golden Gate, Viviand- Morel, Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, Lady Hanham and Yellow Mme. Carnot. Introductions of 1S99 were represented by two sets of twelve each, one from Chas. Sandiford and one from J. W. Howard. Sandiford won first premium with Sbilowa, John K. Shaw, Zoraida, Mrs. TrainorL. Park, Yellow Mayflower, Silver Wedding, Monstrosum, Idavan, White Flyer, Phenomenal, Mrs. F. A. Constable and Admiral Dewey. Anem- ones were shown by C. Sandiford, K. Finlayson, D. F. Roy and John Thomas. The Gane Memorial prizes were awarded to Waban Conservatories and N. F. Comley, both showing Mrs. Jerome Jones. Mr. Hardigan, gardener to Dr. F. A. Williams, at the old Gane green- houses, showed a group of the Gane seed- lings and received honorable mention for one of them, the Bessie Jones. Carnations were shown in fine form by Wm. Nicholson, M. A. Patten, John Pritchard and others. D. Carmichael staged his two seedlings, Eleanor Ames and May Whitney; S. Fisher staged Saxon, a fine fringed scarlet; and C. S. Cooper received honorable mention for the Crawford. J. E. Cobum made a good display of pansies. Lager & Hur- rell showed a group of specimen orchids and Ernst G. Asmus a vase of Liberty rose which received a silver medal. John Cook, of Baltimore, exhibited his new rose, Baltimore, and received honorable mention. Brockton, Mass. The annual flower show of the Brock- ton Gardeners' and Florists' Club was held at Canton Hall on November 1. Contributions of orchids and other plants from the Oakes .\mes greenhouses, not for competition, added greatly to the general effect and the show altogether was a notable success. In chrysanthe- mums, James Garthley, F. McRae, C. W. Graham, John McFarland, and F. T. White were the principal prize winners. Of carnations there was an unusually good displav. premiums going to L. J. Goddard. H." E. Barrows. F. T. White,C. S. Cooper and Duly Bros., and to C. S. Cooper a certificate for a new dark variety. John McFarland retained his lead on violets and the table-decoration prizes went first to H. E. Barrows and second to W. W. Hathaway, the mantel decorations by these parties also winning in the same order. C. S. Cooper was first on wreath, W. W. Hathaway first on basket and on bouquet. 408 The American Florist. Nov. II, Browallia Speciosa Major. This recently introduced variety is a great acquisition to the list of spring market plants. The flowers are much larger than those of the old B. elata and several shades deeper in color. It flow- ers abundantly and being of free growth can be pinched back frequently and thus brought into any desired form. It pro- pagates readily from cuttings, though probablv more economically grown from seed, which can now be obtained from all up-to-date seedsmen. I^- Ericas About New York. In the general revival of pot plant growing nothing will be more gratifying to the plantsman than the recognition being given to the heaths by our commer- cial growers. Old time gardeners have been heard to lament frequently the indifference with which these and other beautiful subjects of a likecharacter have been treated and they have told us regretfully of the wonderful ericas and epacrises that the expert growers of a former generation used to produce and glory in. The impression has been deep seated that not only do these plants demand the care of expert specialists but that the right soil and congenial climate are also rarely found and it is not long since it was a commonly accepted theory that heaths could not be successfully grown for commercial purposes in the neighborhood of New York city. We are learning now that there is no foundation for this extreme view and we are indebted to Fremin, Dupuy, Schultheis, Darling- ton and others for showing their col- leagues something of the grand possibil- ities with these plants without going outside the boundary lines of Greater New York. Nicholson describes nearly one hundred and fifty species and varieties and makes reference to many other forms of the spe- cies enumerated. Besides these there are in continental catalogues frequent varie- ties not mentioned by Nicholson but as yet not more than a dozen kinds have been put upon this market in any appre- ciable quantity and when it comes to general use by the florists' trade only melanthera, persoluta and Wilmoreana can be mentioned. Now that the inter- est has been fully aroused, however, we shall undoubtedly see valuable additions made each year to the list of popular and useful commercial sorts for this market. In buying heaths the novice will do well to confine his purchases to those that have set their buds. They are then as easily brought into bloom as azaleas are. Imported plants rarely do well and even with an experienced grower the per- centage of loss from such is large. Heaths will not endure forcing. A low, even tem- perature is essential to their flowering, perfect drainage is an absolute necessity and nothing is more injurious to their existence than sudden changes and ex- tremes of temperature. They are grown in pots plunged outdoors in the field or frame aU summer and are left out as late as possible, being given an abundance of air night and day when in frames or houses. They will not set buds while in growth and if encouraged to grow beyond their regular season of flowering will not set buds till the following year. Some varieties will not bloom at one year old under any circumstances. Plant- ing too close together or any deprivation of free air and light will result in bare stems and the beauty of the plant is then lost. Erica melanthera, now well known because of its profuse pink tinted bloom and projecting black anthers, is the great Christmas variety and up to date the most popular kind yet introduced to this market. Perfect plants are feathered to the bottom with abundant bloom and without any young green growth at the tips of the branches. It is customary with growers to lift the pots from the bed about the middle of August, just to break the root growth and encourage the setting of buds early. If this is not done the blooming period will be somewhat later. They should be in the houses or well protected frames by this time, as the buds are now so far advanced that the seasonable cold snaps are risky. Plants with New York growers are this year better set with buds than ever before. With good weather a temperature of 40° will bring them into bloom for the holi- SROWALLIA SPECIOSA MAJOR. days, but if continued cold and cloudy weather should intervene they may require as much as 55°. Four-inch stock of this variety cannot be depended upon to bloom. Persoluta alba and persoluta rosea are the popular Easter blooming heaths, which have been quite generally grown for cut flower purposes in many localities, especially in the neighborhood of Boston, for many years. The former sets buds more readily than the latter and large quantities of it are now grown in vari- ous sizes for the plant trade of New York. Growers leave it out as late as possible, October 20 being sufticiently early to pro- tect it. The most approved plan is to plunge the pots in heated frames where they can remain till in flower. Too close crowding should be avoided. Of the large tubular flowered species hyemalis and Wilmoreana are the better known. Wilmoreana is by far the best, its rosy pink and white flowers being larger and brighter colored than hyema- lis, which also blooms tooearly in the fall to be a valuable florists' plant. One year old plants of Wilmoreana will not bloom this season. A new one in this section which made a tremendous sensation among New York florists last Easter was transluscens. It is of a peculiarly soft pure pink, a ready and profuse bloomer and strong grower, with grand spikes ol bloom. Cupressiana is another splendid new one, almost as good as transluscens, bearing big globular flowers for Easter. Cavendishiana, the yellow heath, is a rather difllcult subject but is so desirable that a large number are being grown. Many were lost during the past summer in spite of greatest care. They do best if kept in frames all w'nter. One year old plants do not bloom. Cerinthoides car- nata is a fall bloomer with big scarlet tubular flowers at the apex of the branches but is not free enough to be desirable. Gracilis is a fall bloomer, purplish pink in color, and in small sizes sells well for ferneries and small plant baskets. Gra- cilis vernalis is a corresponding spring bloomer. These are not desirable in large sizes because of bare stems. Perfecta rosea is a new mid-winter bloomer, a lovely Daybreak pink in color, and an acquisi- tion on account of its pretty, feathery habit. Praestans blooms too early to be generally useful and Mediterranea is too dull colored to be desirable. A Christ- mas bloomer that promises well is reger- minans. It is practically a Christmas flowering persoluta. It is offered here this season for the first time. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY COMMITTEES. The committees judging seedling chrys- anthemums will be in session each Satur- day up to and including November 25. Exhibitors should make their entries, for which a fee of $2 is charged for each variety entered, to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be shown. All exhibits forwarded to the following addresses, express charges pre- paid, will receive careful consideration: _ Boston, Mass., A. H. Fewkes, Horti- cultural Hall, Tremont street. New York, N. \^, E. Dailledouze, care New York Cut Flower Co., 119 West Twenty-third street. Philadelphia, Pa., A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street. Cincinnati, O., A. Witterstaetter, care Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Fourth and Walnut streets. Chicago, 111., C. W. Johnson, care Illinois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash avenue. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. New York.— Jas. Carstair, New Ro- chelle, N. Y., exhibited Souci, a bright yellow Japanese incurved, which scored commercial scale 90 points. John N. May, Summit, N.J. , exhibited No. 2, a bronze Japanese incurved, which scored commercial scale 82 points. Name for No. 2 will be given later. Boston.— G. P. Rawson, EIraira, N. Y., exhibited Zaza, a white Japanese variety which scored commercial scale G9, exhi- bition scale ns points. John Marshall, Purchase, N. Y., exhibited Col. D. Apple- ton, a Japanese, incurved, yellow, which scored commercial scale 91, exhibition scale 9.'i points. Philadelphia.— John N. May exhibited No. 10, a white Japanese, incurved vari- ety which scored commercial scale S3 points. No. 2, by same exhibitor, scored commercial scale 88, exhibition scale 8() points. Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md., exhibited a light pink Japanese incurved variety named Admiral Schley, which scored both scales 8ii points. Chicago.— John MarshallexhibitedCol. T8gg. The American Florist. 409 D. Appleton, which scored commercial scale 95 points. No report from Cincinnati. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. SOME NEW VAKIETIES. Although not shown early Monrovia was fully developed before such early sorts as Marion Henderson, llarr3' A. Parr and Gloriosum. It is a Japanese, bright yellow in color, the petals being loosely arranged. It has a good stem well clothed with foliage and averages three feet in height when planted June 20. Nathan Smith it Son speak of it as one of the most promising of their new sorts. The specimen blooms of Col. D. Apple- ton sent to the Chicago committee by John Marshall, Hill Crest Greenhouses, Purchase, N. Y., on November 4 were grand flowers, of fine finish and form and of great size; in fact the committee con- sidered the variety one ot the best seen in Chicago for a long time. The color, a deep yellow, is of a very even shade from top to bottom, with very little, if any, fading on the lower petals. While not quite up to the graceful outlines of Major Bonnaffon, it being an incurved Japanese shows good qualities for commercial purposes and betrays no sign of being weak in the stem. Primo is a clear whHe Japanese variety originating with Grove P. Rawson, Elmira, X. Y., and was the first bloom certificated this season by the committee? of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, scoring eighty-seven points at Boston on October 14. Not only is the variety very early but it is of good form and size, the perfect blooms averaging seven inches in diameter by five in depth. The originator claims that it can with ease be brought in during the first week of October. The Importance of Plant Nanies. The oft lepeated maxim, "A rose under any other name would smell as sweet" is no doubt quite true; but it is not always a warrant for giving a rose an3' old name, although one would almost be led to think so, when reflecting on the many long-drawn-out and almost unpronounceable cognomens which have been applied to roses and other plants. From a business standpoint many argue that this is of little importance; that given a good plant, it will sell, no matter what its name may be. While admitting this to a certain extent, there is still something to be said as to whether if given a more appropriate name it would not sell better. To say that a rose under any other name would smell as sweet is not synonymous with saying that a rose under any other name would sell as well. It is that point especially which seems worthy of illustrating with a few instances, in order to impress on the minds of the raisers of new plants the importance of selecting appropriate names. One of the most striking instances that comes to mind is the "Moonflower." When Peter Henderson selected that name for Ipomoca noctiflora, he made a ten-strike. The writer does not know how many he sold, but he does know that he made business not only for him- self but for the whole horticultural trade. The writer was employed in Breck's Seed Store, in Boston, at that time, some fourteen or fifteen years ago, and well remembers customers bringing in Hen- derson's advertisements, cut out of the papers, and asking if thejr couldget these CHRYSANTHEMUM COL. D. APPLETON. wonderful vines at Breck's. Many a dollar was earned in filling such wants in that store which would never have materialized if Peter Henderson hadn't struck a good name for a good old plant. I mention this because I believe what occured there happened in almost every other store all over the country. Another of Henderson's happy thoughts was, "Ostrich Plume" for Mrs. Alpheus Hardy chrysanthemum. "White Plume" celery and "Snowball" cauliflower are other instances of appropriate names from the same source, and the list of this firm's first-class nomenclature might be greatly extended. One recent instance of where I think they are not so happy is in calling Caryopteris Mastacanthus, "Mustache Plant.' Blanc's cognomen, "Blue spiraea" strikes me as much better and speaking of Blanc reminds me that this gentleman seems to have quite a genius tor "taking" names. What could be better for instance than "Baby Prim- rose" for Primula Forbesi? Won't Mr. Blanc kindly give us one ec^ually as good for Primula obconica? Obconica has improved under cultivation and is now larger and more florilerous than it was ten years ago. The objections to its use (its poisonous qualities to those who handled it) were greatly exaggerated and prevented the extended useot a fine plant either for cutting or pots. I have communicated with some of the leading catalogue houses in the trade on this subject ot nomenclature, and take pleasure in jotting down some of the interesting ideas put forward. Peter Henderson & Co. think that an appropriate name will help to introduce an article and efiisct sales for it more rapidly for the first year or two than if it were offered under an inappropriate name, but that no name, however good, would avail after the article was once introduLcd. Then it would stand upon merit alone and it makes little difference what the name is. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., while preferring descriptive names such as, "Silver Spray" and "Daybreak," think there are some cases where a name after a person is preferable, and quote as an instance, the "Lawson" carnation. They think, how- ever, that the name has a great deal to do with the sale ot a variety upon its first introduction. They give the "Burpee Bush Lima," "Cupid" sweet peas and "Stringless Green Pod" bean asinstances 410 The American Florist. Nov. II, oi good descriptive names. The latter, although rather long, is certainly prefer- able to such a name as "Valentine." Among other names which they believe have been very appropriate for introduc- tions of their ovvrn are, "Sunshine," "Fordhook Tricolor" and "Fordhook p-ancy" balsams; "Modesty," "Oriental," "Brilliant," "Gorgeous," "Xavy Blue" and "Earliest of AH" sweet peas. "Ford- hook First" and "Combination" toma- toes; "Surehead" and "All Head Early" cabbage. \Vm. Henry Maule is a firm believer that an appropriate name for a new variety which embodies its principal characteristics is of great benefit in its sale. He has known instances where two equally good varieties were put on the market, and the one with the best name distanced the other one completely in the matter of sales. Mr. Maule did not care to be quoted in the way of giving instances. Such achievements he claimed had been gained b}- experiments at the cost of a good deal of money, and should not be given away for nothing. John Lewis Childs thinks that in order to be able to give an appropriate name to a plant, one should be lamiliar with it, and know its merits fully, and, of course, a good, appropriate and "taking" name adds much to the selling qualities of any novelty. Mr. Childs professes not to know what are the proper governmg principles in the choosing of a name. I suppose he does it by instinct, or rule of thumb. Perhaps he has studied the sub- ject deeper than he thinks. At all events, he has sent out some good novelties under appropriate names which have been undoubtedly helpful in selling them. Johnson & Stokes are somewhat of the attitude of Mr. Childs. They state that they have no set rule for naming novel- ties, having generally given them a name just as it occurred. They think, how- ever, that the name often adds very greatly to the sale of a novelty and, I presume, will be interested in hearing how much importance some of their con- freres in the trade put on this question, lames M. Thorbum & Co. name most of their introductions on the descriptive principle, although they have never given the matter much analytical considera- tion. They heartily approve of short descriptive names, such as "SilverSpray" and "Daybreak," but cannot say that they have been equally successful in their own selections, judging by the way their brothers in the trade have often showed their disapproval by renaming Thorburn introductions in accordance with their own ideas. Messrs. Thorburn think it would be a capital idea to carry this inquiry into the subject of renaming the new introductions. I have do doubt CHRYSANTHEMUM MONROVIA. some interesting things might be learned on that subject also; although they might not be quite so agreeable. In fact it is too large an order for me. I much prefer dallying by the "primrose path" to groping along the "wa\'S that are dark" and searching for "the tricks that are vain." To be frank, I believe more good can be accomplished by looking for something to commend, and I can honestly say I have learned of but little renaming to my own knowledge but a great deal of hearsav. Robert Scott & 'Son think that if at all possible, the name of a flower should describe it, and that it should be given a "taking" popular nanje They do not claim, however, to be so well posted on this subject, not having made many introductions of their own. The most "taking" novelty they ever had in catalogue work was "White Swan" geranium, and in that case, the French name, "Cygne" was simply translated from the French into English. They think "Liberty" is an appropriate name and also a "taking" name tor the rose which Mr. Asmus and themselves will introduce next year. This is where Mr. Scott gets in his fine work. He could no more resist putting in that sentence about "Liberty" than he can resist giv- ing everyone a smiling welcome when they come to see that remarkable rose. D. M. Ferry & Co. do not consider it an easy matter to lay down in black and white what should be the basis for good nomenclature, but off hand they would say their preference lay in the direction of names euphonious, descriptive and short. J. C. Vaughan, whom I buttonholed in Philadelphia near the spot where Frank- lin flew his kite, gave his ideas freely while the crashing of drags and clanging of car gongs made his words hard to hear, yet I hardly think I missed the sense. H" has no doubt that an appropriate name has a good deal to do with the sale of a plant. "Happy Thought" and "New Life ' geraniums, in his opinion, while being good things in themselves, owed much of their popularity to their pleasant, easily remembered names, even though these were not descriptive in their nature. Another instance which is some- what descriptive and a very happy name is the "Bride" tor the white rose of that name. "Meteor" and "Sunset" rosesare also good descriptive names, short, easily remembered, and very appropriate. Mr. Vaughan thinks that the naming of plants alter localities is not to be com- mended. "Bridgeport Drumhead" cab- bage is simply a name and conveys no meaning to anyone until he once knows the variety. "Osage" and "Rocky Ford" muskmelons, and names of that nature are all liable to this objection. "Black Diamond" is a pretty good name for a watermelon with a dark skin. "Jumbo" is good, but indicates only size. "Green and Gold" is also a good narrie for a watermelon giving a suggestion of uniqueness, and no doubt influencing the sale of the variety very much. A title like "Red Indian" for a redcannais much better than a title like "\ictory.' Mr. Vaughan thinks also that such a word as "Mandarin" for a red canna is good. To my mind the title of ".Mandarin" would suggest yellow. Mr. Vaughan instanced W. P. Sim- mons, the introducer of "Daybreak" as one of the happiest of introducers in selecting names. This is what Mr. Sim- mons has to say about naming new varieties: "The name of a plant should first describe it, and second, it should iSgg. The American Florist. 411 alwaj's be short." Mr. Simmons con- siders that the name is very essential in selling a plant, and the shorter the better. One of the best thoughts on the subject is that of E. G. Hill & Co. Their idea of the matter is so much to the point that I will give same verbatim: "E. G. H. is away from home;but you are right in judg- ing that he is a firm believer in a catchy, descriptive name; first it must be short; second, descriptive, or at least appro- priate; simple as to spelling and pro- nunciation. If a seedling is extraordi- narily good, he is very willing to have the family name go on it, although he is not an admirer of family names by any means. With the general public, a catchy, descriptive name goes a long way, and in a retail catalogue — other things being at all e(|ual— it influences sales. With the trade it does not cut a very large figure, for a novelty, demonstrated to be first- class, and exhibited at the various shows, would carry a five story French name easily, and soon cut it down to one syllable for everyday use! In our cata- logue days the "Storm King" fuchsia met with an enormous sale, while "Frau Emma Topfer," afterwards decided to be identical, sold in very moderate quanti- ties, though both were finely illustrated. However, Childs was handling it under the former name, which doubtless had very much to do with it. Even with the dictionary to select from, good names are hard to select." The above reference to "Storm King" fuchsia reminds us of one of the things wherein Mr. Childs showed his quick intuition of what would be a "taking" popular name for a white luchsia, instead of the hard to pronounce, "Frau Emma Topfer." It is hard to believe that Mr. Childs' claim that he has never given the matter any consideration can possibly be sincere. But perhaps he is likeMr. Maule, playing 'possum. While regretting that these two gentlemen cannot see their way clear to tell us all about it, it would be unfair to blame them for being reticent on a subject of so great importance to them in the successful running of their individual businesses. My own ideas of what appropriate naming should consist of may be best given by a few instances which I have selected from introductions of the past season. They are as follows: "Anemone" for a single white dahlia, resembling the well known Anemone Japonica alba. "Iridescent " for a cactus dahlia, orange overlaid with red andsufifused with pink, giving a soft yet brilliant red effect with a blue reflex. ".\pple Blossoms," a double dahlia opening deep red-pink and carmine early in the season, and growing gradually lighter until the season advances and finally becoming pure white. "Xavy Blue, " a sweet pea with royal purple standards and violet purple wings — the general color effect being a rich navy blue. "Oriental," a rich orangesalmon sweet pea; the shade that would naturally be suggested to most minds by the title. 'Klondyke" for the new early flower- ing yellow cosmos. The two latter names are happy exceptions to the usual objections for naming varieties after localities. "White Ostrich Feather" for a new white aster of the comet type, with wavy twisted petals. The only objection to this name is its length. "Honor Bright" for a bright red tomato— although not descriptive in the proper sense, the name is attractive and would malce a favorable first impression, as in the case of "Happy Thought" geranium. "Emerald" for a cucumber of a rich dark green during the entire period of its growth, its strongest characteristic being its evergreen character. To sum the matter up, from all the opinions given it would appear that names of persons and localities are usually undesirable and that the princi- certain, however; if you travel through the country, you find in every little hamlet one or two good ranges of glass and it is surprising where all the flowers go. Years ago Chicago was the only west- ern city where the buyer was safe in placing an order; to-day he can call up on the long distance telephone, a dozen towns near him and in most cases get what he wants. Still, with all, Chicago is a great market, but the question at CHRYSANTHEMUM PRIMO. pies that should guide us in naming are euphony, descriptiveness and brevity, each of them of almost equal importance, but perhaps descriptiveness first, brevity second and euphony last. G. C. Watson. Have Cut Flower Growers Over-Bailt? Not long ago I was talking with a Chicago retailer who has a range of greenhouses and the conversation turned to the subject of over-production. Is it true that we have an over- production? Sometimes I think it is and at other times I, like the rest when stock is a little scarce, which seldom seems to be the case of late, think difierently. One thing is hand is: Are there too many flowers grown for the best interests of the trade? I personally believe there are and the only way out of it is for the grower to stop building for a time, until demand catches up with the supply. Stop and think; figure things out: are you making money? One must not think that, if he has a few hundred dollars in the bank, all he has to do is to throw up a few more houses and at the end of another season the hundreds will be thousands. If that was the case he would be making money . They say figures do not lie; in the florist business I don't know about that; let us figure it out. Start for example with a land value of $3,000; 30,000 feet of glass will 412 The American Florist. Nov. II, not cost less than $8,000; then tools, and sundry items will reach $1,000, making the total invested at least $12,000. Coal, help, water, interest on the money invested, wear and tear, taxes and vour own labor must be counted. I never ran a greenhouse so I cannot give figures, but you can figure it out for yourselt. The important point is that you must not forget that each ten or twelve years the place is not worth 20 cents on the dollar. As I have said, if you have a few hundreds "to the good" it does not prove that you are making money. . Ifyou are wise you will stop building and keep what glass you have in first- class shape, try to produce the very best grade of stock and let the trade catch up. It is growing daily but hardly as fast as the glass. Success in trade comes from knowing what you are about, not from what seems all right; you must really know. Therefore there is but one way; keep books and sector yourself just what It costs to produce the stock and above all don't forget to count in your own labor, for that, as a rule, is worth more than what vou have to pay for the best man on the'place. Don't bank on the old saying that the world owes every man a living, but put yourself in the figures as an expense and see where you come out. Ifyou have some money left at the end of the year hold on to it and let the other fellow do the building if he must. Wait till the time is ripe, then cover up a few blocks square and be in it. But just at present it looks as if there was just a few more greenhouses than are^ needed to cover the demand. E. E. Pieser. CARNATIONS. CULTURAL NOTES. November 11.— To name a certain day ot the month, or even a certain month in which to begin feeding carnations would not always hit the mark. Every grower who watches his plants carefully can tell for himself when they need stimulation and when they will respond most quickly to it. Taking the cut flower product into consideration, there are few plants which will not be benefited by additional fertilizers applied about this time. I have always contended, however, that plants intended for propagation should not be too highly fertilized, but simply kept growing a'long, naturally and healthily. According to this idea the man who intends propagating his own stock should set aside a portion of his plants for that purpose and not stimu- late them so highly as that portion intended for cut flowers only. There are, however, manv good growers who con- tend that the best cuttings are taken Irom highly fed plants. This saves all the trouble of having two sets of plants. In considering the best material for this extra stimulation, there are several things to be taken into consideration. The most important of these is the nitn- fving organisms that convert the plant foods in the soil into available matter for the plants' use. Some of us are inclined to be a bit skeptical about the practica- bility of the work done by the experiment stations, but all of us who have given the matter any consideration must admit that they are correct in their statements relating to these nitrifying organisms in the soil and their work in the prepara- tion of that soil for plant food. Nitrogen is a very important article of food for our carnation plants and these organisms are especially useful in converting the nitrogen contained in our soil into avail- able food for our plants. It therefore behooves us to cultivate these. nitrifying organisms and have a goodly number of them in our soil. As a rule the richer the soil and the more fully cultivated it is, the greater the number of these organisms and the higher their degree of vitality. In decom- posed stable manure they are particularly numerous and vigorous. It is owing to this fact that such rnanure will produce fertilizing results far in excess of what could be expected from the quantity of plant food that an analysis shows it to contain. Mr. Johnson, a few weeks ago, told us how to use this material on indoor-grown carnations, and the same rule applies to those planted in from the field. The manure should be run through a coarse sieve so as to handle nicely. Care should be used not to have it too close around the stem of the plant as it would be liaJDle to induce stem rot. It can be applied quite liberally between the rows and if the plants have plenty of room in the row it can also be put between the plants in the row. If properly applied it will serve two purposes, that ot a fertilizer and that of a mulch, and in the latter case will save you considerable in watering, but add to the necessity of careful watching to see that it is done properly. Too much or too little water will, in addition to the direct injury to the plants, cause the death of numbers of these nitrifying organisms and thus reduce the fertility of vour soil. Care should also be exercised with the first few waterings, or until the manure gets well settled into place, so that it is not washed all over the bed or bench and around the stems of your plants. The best plan is to turn your hydrant or spigot open just enough to allow a very moderate force on the water and in addi- tion to this use a flat-topped rose for the first few waterings. In using this rose do not water all over the plants but care- fully between the rows and do it early in the'day so that what water does get on the plants will have a chance to dry off thoroughly before nightfall. Albert M. Herr. Individual Flower Vase. This handy trifle has proved very use- ful to us in' decorative work. We have it made in two sizes; the larger, shown in the illustration, is one-half inch in diam- eter and four inches in length, the smaller being three-eighths of an inch in width and three or four inches long. The rub- ber cap fits tightly and seals the vase eft'ectively, no matter in what position it is placed when in use. In the center of the cap is a small hole that will scarcely admit an ordinary pin without expand- ing, yet by a slight pressure any flower with a woody or stiff stem can be intro- duced, the rubber holding it in place. The vases are filled and the rubber caps fitted under the surface of the water, where thev slip on very easily. The flower is then very readily pushed in, after which they are as one piece. There are a great many uses to which these vases can be put, the accompany- ing illustration of a floral tree showing one. This tree contained 500 short American Beauties, making a very effect- ive and novel decoration, as it extends over the heads of the guests on all sides. By the use of this vase the flowers were kept fresh from six to eight hours in a warm room. The vases do not show to any extent, the foliage of the roses cover- ing them. For dinner table arrangements, where the blossoms are sprayed on the cloth, the narrow, clear glass vases are easily hidden by the foliage of the flowers or accompa'nvinggreens and the fresh beauty of the decorations lasts throughout the entertainment. For garnishing a bank of green or for use over doorways or arches in lofty rooms, where the heat causes flowers to wilt rapidly, the vases will be found to be invaluable, also in curtain decorations of light greens, anywhere in fact where flowers are used' separately they add hours to their life and beauty. The device will be found useful, as well, in mantel and basket work, as they are readily placed in soft soil and the moss of baskets. We find that a vase without a cap, holding four or five sprays of lily of the vallev or other flowers adds con- siderably to a plant Ijasket when it is inconvenient to disturb it to crowd in something with roots. The spray of flowers on the handle also lasts much longer when the vases are used. A rub- ber cap with a larger opening readily admits and holds orchids, such as cat- tleyas, and other soft and thick-stemmed flowers. For a window display with curtains of asparagus or on tree stumps and branches, they hold and keep the flower better than it can be kept in any other wav. ^• Two Fine Cannas. Harlan P. Kelsey says the outlook for spring is the brightest in several years. We grew about thirty varieties of can- nas this summer, of which Mrs. Robert McKeand and Franz Buchner made by far the best showing. The former is a variety raised by Robert McKeand, flo- rist at Garfield Park, Indianapolis, and is without ((uestion one of the most showy l)edding varieties I have seen. It is also well adapted for pot culture on account of its dwarf and free flowering habit. The color of the flower is hard to describe, being a dark, deep orange in the center, with a broad light yellow band, making it very attractive. The flowers are thrown well above the foliage. Franz Buchner is almost identical with Mrs. McKeand except in color, which is very much darker, somewhat on the dark i8gg. The American Florist. 413 orange order, or oratigc-rcd. There are several beautiful cannas but none whieli have attraetcd so much attention on my place as these two. Alemannia has also shown up in fine form this year and we still consider old Kgandale the best dark leaved variety. E. G. Hill was one of the most showy solid red varieties we had. I'resident Cleveland is also a fine tall grower \V. W. C. WITH THE GROWERS. IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. One must search afar to find a city ol 40,000 people a larger proportion of whom are identified with floriculture than is the case at Springfield, Ohio. To this city the Florists' Directory credits twenty-seven horticultural firms and of this number several are among the largest in the country. This is an oppor- tune moment for placing the eye of the trade upon them for the fact that the past season has feen a number of additions to the establishments and at the present all are enioying an unprece- dented prosperity. The (lOod & Reese Company now has over four acres under glass, a range of eight splendid houses 20x120 having been put up during the summer. These houses are upto-the-minute. They are built without partition walls and very little wood, except sash bars, was employed. The benches are practically indestructible. This firm makes its boast that it is the largest grower of roses in the world and it has a wonderful mail trade, the postage bill averaging $100 a day. There are thirty-five houses of roses now on the place, 2,000,000 in pots and 500,000 still in the cutting benches. There are also upwards of 100,000 two- year plants ready for shipment. The most approved cultural methods are employed and so carefully is the shipping done that last winter only three lots were lost by freezing. The Good & Reese Company is a large buyer from the lead- ing horticultural firms of both this country and Europe. Last year they imported about $25,000 worth of stock from Holland and Belgium. The office force is sixty people. In the greenhouse department there are 125 growers employed. It was a quarter of a century ago that McGregor Brothers embarked in the flo- rist business, the firm then consisting, as at present, of Frank and David McGregor. At first they did a local business but some eighteen years ago they branched into wholesaling and the mail trade, and abandoned the local trade. The past season they did the greatest volume of business on their record, but they expect it to be eclipsed the coming year. Their plant consists of thirty-six houses, large and commodious packing houses, and a new office building. The entire business is carried on under the direct personal supervision of the proprietors, who are assisted by David McGregor's son, Roy McGregor, and Frank McGregor's three sons Messrs. Robert, Allan and Harold McGregor. This firm grows immense quantities ot roses, bedding and stove plants, and make palms and ficus a specialty. They report a tendency in the trade toward ornamental foliage plants in preference to floweringplants forhome adornment. Thisestablishment is one of the principal sources of supply for the catalogue men and can be classed among the solid old houses of the country. Schmidt & Botley are erecting four structures as an addition to their present range of eleven houses 20x100. The FLORAL TREE OF SHORT AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES MADE POSSIBLE BY USE OF INDIVIDUAL FLOWER VASE. history of this concern embraces only five years but in that time they have made a no inconsiderable impression on the trade. They have built every year, this season putting up a modern, two-story packing house, as well as the four houses now under wav, and adding another forty horse-power boiler. They do careful growing and still more careful packing and their mail trade is far reach- ing. They use 2100 square feet of space for the propagation of roses and grow more chrysanthemums than any concern in the vicinity, keeping their list right up-to-date. They also have a big stock of bedding plants and decorative stock. Last year they introduced a dwarf lemon named American Wonder which makes a handsome plant for a jardiniere, a dis- tinct species, its most novel feature the production of edible fruit of immense size under ordinary cultivation. A line of vegetable and flowerseeds in also carried by Schmidt & Botley, a building for this department having been added last year. They handle large quantities of bulbs, imported direct from Holland growers. The George H. Mellen Company pur- chased the Innisfallen Greenhouses of C. A. Reeser in 1894 and have since doubled the business. A range of new houses is now going up and will give much needed room Roses are a specialtv here, as many as 800,000 plants having been sold the past season. No cut flowers are produced. Geo. H. Mellen is the general manager and thirty men are employed. The company has one customer in China to whom shipments are made annually by mail, arriving in five weeks. This establishment has the unique distinction of supporting a brass band composed ot its employes. Frank Goe is the leader. The John A. Doyle Co., composed of three brothers, John A., Bartholomew and Daniel, has grown in eight years to occupy fourteen houses and do a large business. Two houses were erected dur- ing the past season. Nine houses are devoted to roses, of which 500,000 plants were so'.d this year, and the remainder of the place is given to carnations, gera- niums, begonias, primroses, palms, ferns and miscellaneous stock. The place is heated by hot water from three boilers under which natural gas is used as fuel. Other good growers in Springfield who have large ranges of glass are P. J. Agnew, A. R. Aldrich, Fairview Floral Co., F. A. McBeth, J. T. Maxwell, C. T. Reese, G. C. Roderick, T. F. Stelzig and and J. W. Yates. The Gruss an Teplitz Rose. This rose was originated by J. Geschwind and bought and introduced by P. Lambert. It should have the 414 The American Florist. Nov. //, attention of all rose growers for it is one of the healthiest and most i^'ofuse bloom- ing roses, besides being of elegant habit. Its color is a conspicuous brilliant car- mine red about like Victor Hugo. The toliage, which is a dark bronzy red and ver\- luxuriant, is free from disease and attracts attention amongst all other roses. It commences rather late to bloom but continues until frost. It will become an indispensable rose for propa- gating and cutting. It is now being propagated in America and kept tre- mendously secret. The few florists who know it at present do not tell its name so that we have even received pieces of cloth of the color of the flowers in order to determine the name and we have also received buds and twigs lor the same ])nrpose.— /?o.senZf;'t»/j^. Autumn Work Among Herbaceous Plants. Hardv perennials have at last found their deserved recognition. Their popu- larity is largely due to the readiness with which they adapt themselves to every ordinary garden soil and the simplicity of their treatment; but little labor and care need be put upon them and a judi- cious selection insures a continuous show of gay and interesting flowers from earli- est spring until the snow flies. The cut flower growers have also found that a great many of the species are exceedingly useful for their purposes and therefore cultivate some of them in large quanti- ties with success and profit. Where mixed borders of hardy varieties were planted some years ago, many of them may now need dividing and replant- ing. This operation may still be per- Jormed in many instances if done in a careful manner, though September or October are preferable. When taking up an overgrown clump, a portion of which is to be replanted in the same position, we should in all cases loosen the soil deeply and mix in an ample supply of thoroughly decayed fertilizer, for we must bear in mind that the plant will have to remain for some years and that all of the strong growing perennials are gross feeders. In other cases it may be desirable to remodel or rearrange a bor- der, some mistakes in first planting may have to be remedied, or fretiuently it may happen that the color of flowers, shape of foliage or the general appearance and habit of plants near each other are not in harmony. Perhaps then it would be advis- able to take up the whole plantation, with a ball of earth adhering to each clump if possible, and rearrange the plants according to our fancy, paying attention to their average height, habit of growth and other characteristics. We should always fork the border very deeply, fertilize lavishly and break up all lumps. When we are ready for planting the holes to receive the balls should be dug large enough to easily admit all the small fiberous roots. Of course the plants in most instances would live without these precautions, but they will repay a little extra care by an abundance of more perfect bloom during the following season. Plant all entirely dormant species, such as the dodocatheons, euphorbias, asclepias, ere- muruses, uvularias, arums and trilliuins, with their crowns well below the surface; the evergreen section and all hardy things with a sub-shrubby habit may be planted about even with the ground. All new plantations, the early ones, which are now perhaps semi-established, as well as the later ones, require some sort of a protection on the approach o( hard winter, usually not before the mid- dle of December. The smaller plants are more liable to injury by heaving out, as we call it, than are the larger clumps which were planted with more or less earth adhering to the roots. We should be careful to completely shade or mulch the surrounding ground close up to the stems or crowns. The d warier, evergreen species, such as arenarias, erysimums, arabises and the like, shade their own stems; often the leaves and dense branch- lets protect the whole ball. If the plants are of fair size and planted rather closely only a very slight covering is necessary. Where there is a reserve ground, a place where plants are grown to replen- ish other plantations, division into rather small pieces is often resorted to so as to have plenty of stock on hand to select from. In commercial establishments, also, it is a common practice to divide into single crowns. Here a protection is needed, surely, else one may run the risk of losing a large percentage of the young stock. Yet vigorous, healthy, well established plants in bed or bolder, for instance, irises, antheriums, aquilegias, inulas, eryngiums. heleniums, orobuses, offsets and underground runners, are usu- ally benefited by a covering. Dense mats of dwarf evergreen plants, like the erysimums, the various species of dianthus, aubrietias, iberis, arenaria, sagina, helianthemum. Daphne cneorum, the moss pinks, Alyssura serpyllifolium and A. alpestre, arabis, armeria, erinus, draba, several of the dense growing campanulas, including such as C. tur- binata, C. Carpathica or, C. garganica, etc., the cerastiums, sedums and others are better left fully exposed to sun, wind and weather, except on steep banks with a southern or western exposure. Here the winter's sun, not the cold, would burn their foliage, so cheerful to look at in midwinter, and a slight shading or screening is absolutely necessary in such a position. There are quite a number of things which really do require some sort of pro- tection from drying winds and bright sun, anything which does not entirely exclude air and light, unless they happen to be planted in a cozy corner or on a northern slope. -Among these we may mention many of the primulas, some of the pentstemons, several salvias, Senecio pulcher, tricyrtis, ononis, a few of the lychnis and Oenothera species, leontopo- diums, eremuruses. hedysarum, arnebias, heuchera and others. Vet in sections where snow is abundant and likelj' to remain on the ground until March or h pril, nearly all covering may be dis- pei sed with and never cover very thickly. A f^w half hardy specimens may require a generous covering, but these are rarely found in .in ordinary garden and where they are grown, their special recjuire- ments are understood. We may increase the stock of all the evergreen plants by cuttings taken from the plants «t any time duringthe falland winter months, even if we dig them out from under the snow. Others may be increased by root cuttings; that is, pieces of the roots about an iuch long are dib- bled in a box or pan, right end just even with the top of the soil, and dormant, invisible eyes will soon swell and sprout into healthy growth if the boxes are placed in an ordinary cool greenhouse. All plants which form underground run ners can be propagated by cutting up these wiry runners into short lengths, which, after being planted in boxes, will send out roots and sprout into growth. Winter is also a good time to sow seed of many perennials, especially advisable 1 for the slow-ffrowing, dwarfer species which can be advanced and grown on under glass quicker than by spring sow- ing in frames or open ground. Often we can thus induce plants to flower freely the first year, while otherwise two years would be rei|uired to develop them into strong flowering specimens. J. B. Keller. hemerocallises, epimediums, gaillardias, coreopsis, doronicums, delphiniums, die- tamnuses, spirjcas, astilbes, bocconias, veronicas, saponarias, rudbeckias and a host of others too numerous to mention, seldom need protection of any descrip- tion, while plants of moderate growth, especially that class which forms but few Ajustable Glass or Vase Holder. This handy appliance should appeal to all decorators. The spring holder, into which the receptacle is placed, will sup- port a glass two to two and a half inches in diameter and as long as required. We use a glass, which is the one in thecut, one and three-quarter inches at bottom, two and one-eighth at top and three and seven-eights long; it is com- monly carried in stock by nearly all dealers in such goods. Many similar devices have been used in which the holders consisted of a wire ring soldered , onto the rod or support. This admitted onlj' of a certain sized glass, had no I spring to grasp the same, was stationary^ i8gg. The American Florist. 415 on the rod and when it was necessary to bend the appliance about a mirror or use it in any other than a perpendicular posi- tion the glasses would tip over and spill the water. This device consists of a Hat spring metal clasp which almost encircles the glass. In the middle at the back it is riveted to a metal clip; in each end of the clip is a hole, which when brought in line by pressure of the finger and thumb, fit on the rod and will slide to any place desired. When the pressure is removed the springexpands and, gripping therod, holds fast. As they are adjustable as many as are desired can be used; they can be placed all in a line in front of the rod, or to the right and left alternately. When it is desired to curve the rod, the clip is given a twist on the rivet and remains straight with the rod at any angle. The decorated mirrow in the illustra- tion is arranged with the aid of one of these devices three feet long holding six glasses, with two ordinary rose bowls on small shelves on either side of the mirror at the bottom. The mirror, four feet high by thirty inches wide, is one of two in the center of one side of our store fixtures. We try to have these decorated more or less elaborately each day from stock on hand, as it is but a few minutes work to arrange them. They will look nicely for two days and sometimes have stood three with a little addition. For displaying orchids, lily of the valley, hyacinths, violets and other flowers in the window we have found the vase holder very useful. The rods we use are three and four feet long, on which we usually place the glasses six inches apart. All metal parts are nickel plated and present at all times a bright, fresh appearance. K . New York. STATE OF THE MARKET.— VIOLET SUPPLY; SUFFERS SUDDEN LNTERRUPTION. — THE SAME OLDSTORY. — MATTERS IN GENERAL SATISFACTORY.— CYPRIPEDIUM GROWERS GET TOGETHER. — CLEARV'S SUCCESSFUL SALES — NEW CONSERVATORIES AT CEN- TRAL PARK.— [OTTINGS OF VARIOUS IN- TEREST. — VISITORS. The only ruffle in the flower trade dis- cernible this week is the sudden interrup- tion ot the violet supply. This happens regularly each year a week or so in advance of the horse show, which is regarded as an opportune time for put- ting up the prices. Last year it did not work as anticipated but, on the contrary, got the buyers prejudiced against the violet so fiercely that the poor flower never recovered from it all winter. What the story this time will be is not appar- ent yet, but it is reasonable to assume that the long period of warm, sunny weather has been more conducive to growth than to blooming of violets and it is probable that the quantity of flow- ers in shape to come on during the next two weeks is greatly reduced in conse- quence. If this should be the case, prices will be maintained better than was pos- sible last year with the tremendous ava- lanche piled upon the wholesalers all at once. The general tone of the flower market here is decidedly unsatisfactory. The demand seems very light, nobody but the Greeks showing a disposition to buy in quantity and they, as -isual, are unwilling to pay anything for the stock. They have been very useful, however, in unloading the heavy receipts since the middle of October and conditions would be worse than they are, without them. It is said that thecypripedium growers ADJUSTABLE GLASS OR VASE HOLDER IN USE. have got together on prices for the com- ing season and have fixed upon I2V2 cents a bloom as the minimum price at wholesale. The maintenance of this figure is dependent upon the rigid adher- ence to the scale by every grower con- cerned and it is safe to say that a sharp watch will be posted to watch the com- ers during the time of heavy crop, espe- cially if the retailers should decide to take a hand in the matter. Cleary & Co.'s sale of Japanese plants was an unqualified success, the plants bringing much better figures than at any of the up-town sales and it is likely that more of these goods will hereafter be entrusted to the horticultural auctioneers than hitherto. One grand Chabo Hiba brought $700. Cleary will sell Holland roses next week. The nine new conservatories at One Hundred and Sixth street, in Central Park, were opened to the public for the first time on November 2 and will be open daily hereafter from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. They are all filled with plants and make a good impression. Mr. Van der Straeten, who represented the Belgian horticultural interests at the Philadelphia Export Exposition, sailed for home on the American liner on Wednes- day, November S. A portion of the plants at the Trauth Co.'s establishment in Flatbush were sold at auction on November 9 to sat- isfy a judgment. Cleary & Co. were the auctioneers. The local Democratic leaders are said to have adopted the red carnation as the party emblem for campaign purposes. Visitors in town: Mrs. W. Ellison, St. Louis; Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa.;F. R. Mathison, Waltham, Mass.; P. Welch, Boston; Wm. Nicholson, Fra- mingham; \V. H. Elliott, Brighton; M.A. Patten, Tewkesbury, Mass. Philadelphia. STATE OF TRADE. — LITTLE OF INTEREST TO NOTE. — A QUESTION OF POLICY IN THE MATTER OF LILY OF THE VALLEY. — PENNOCK BROS. HAVE AN OPENING. The volume of business is nothing to brag about just at present. There are plenty of flowers of all sorts, especially chrysanthemums, and it keeps the store boys busy keeping the growers' peddlers 416 The American Florist. Nov. //, in line in the morning, dodging the com- mission peddlers the balance of the day and between times taking care of the stock and what few customers happen to come in. Prices arc about as last week; $4- is about high for the best teas, although a few extras are bringing $5. Beauties range from $1 to $3 per dozen; carna- tions 75 cents to $1.50; violets 50 cents to 75 cents. Lily of the valley a couple of weeks ago could hardly be had at any price, vet it has been sold on the street the past week at 25 cents the bunch of twenty-five sprays and very fair stock. It seetns to us that this is very poor judgment on somebody's part. Better ship it back to the consignor than break the market and cheapen this beautiful and high priced flower in this way. Pennock Bros, had an opening the past week, inviting their customers and the public to view their greath- improved and almost new store. Messrs. Lidden Pennock and A. B. Cartledge, the new firm, since they have taken charge, have been adding one improvement after another until now it seems almost impos- sible to do anything further and the store stands one of the most complete in the country. For the opening it was espe- cially decorated with choice specimen plants, palms and ferns, together with a lot of orchids cut and on the plants. The display was arranged with great taste: irom the front window to the rear of the greenhouse there was a grand show, which reflected much credit to the ambitious proprietors. K. Boston. ANNUAL OUTINGATWABAN.— STORY OFTHE LEADING SOCIETY EVENT OFTHE YEAR. — SOME VERY GOOD STOCK. — GARDEN COM- MITTEE MAKES A riLGRIMAGE TO WELLESLEY.— FINE SIGHTS AT MRS. Cheney's.— GREAT quantities of stock IN the MARKET.— DEPLORABLE CONDI- TION DUE TO THE UNUSUAL WEATHER. — gardener's club ELECTS OFFICERS.— NOTES AND COMMENT.— VISITORS. The annual visit to the Waban Rose Conservatories, which has now grown to be one of the chief social horticultural events of the year, took place on Thurs- day, November 2, about fifty gentlemen participating. The extensive range of greenhouses was inspected with pleasure and interest by the visitors, under the escort of Mr. Wood, Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Montgomery, Jr. One new house 300 feet in length has been added since our visit one year ago, and is filled with American Beauty, under the super- vision of Mr. Montgomery, Jr. As with every other house on the place it is in perlect shape, each individual leaf as per- fect as if it was the only care in the house and a microscope could not find a speck of black spot. The chrysanthemum houses were the principal objects of inter- est. Notwithstanding the rather novel arguments sometimes advanced to the effect that the weather has no influence in hastening or retarding the blooming of the chrysanthemum, evidence was not wanting that the entire collection here is considerably in advance of the usual blooming time and the recent spell of warm weather was accepted without question as the cause. Omitting the older and well known standard varieties, a list of the most impressive sorts seen would include Yellow Fellow, Golden Gate, Regina, James Bidencope, Mons. C. de Leete, \Vm. Chadwick, Peter Kay (syn.Jeannie Falconer) Rusticjue, Autumn Glory, Master Tucker, Hooper Pearson, Mrs. Chas. Kevser, Kate Brownhead, Mrs. J. W. Lewis, Mrs. Trainor L. Park, Lord Kromer and H. T. Jones. The lat- ter was greatly admired for its glowing crimson color; it is, however, too early a bloomer to show up well at the usual exhibition dates. Of the Yellow Mrs. Jones, Mr. Montgomery has all three and can detect no difference between them. Mrs. Trainor Park was propagated late and the terminal bud left, with the result that the flowers are much finer than those shown by the introducer, Mr. Asiiius, last year. The inspection com- pleted, each guest was invited to sign the register and then a group photograph was taken, after which the party was conveyed to Woodland Park Hotel, at Auburndale, where a fine banquet was served and a most enjoyable time spent. Mr. Wood impressed P. Welch into service as toastmaster and most of the gentle- men present were called upon to speak. Among the visitors from a distance were A. S. Burns, Julius Roehrs, W. H. Sie- brecht, W. S. Allen and Paul Dailledouze, New York; J. N. May, Summit, N.J.; Wm. Appleton, Providence, R. I., and Joseph Fuller, Leominster. The New York gen- tlemen severallj' acknowledged that thej' had this day seen the finest roses in America and the theme of every speak- er's remarks was joint congratulation of Mr. Wood and Mr. Montgomery and praise for the establishment which they had by their united efforts developed. Warren Ewell kept the company in high spirits by his frequent bursts of sponta- neous oratory and Lawrence Cotter pro- nounced the benediction, calling for three cheers for the president-elect of the S. A. F. The Garden Committee of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society visited the greenhouses of Mrs. B. P. Cheney, at Wellesley, on Friday, November 3, on special invitation to view the chrysan- themums about to be exhibited at Horticultural Hall. This vast estate, under the management of John Barr, is regarded as a model one. Nature has done much for it, with hill and valley, woods and river and grand old elm trees and Mr. Barr has accentuated its natural beauty with the skill of an expert. There are thirty acres of level lawn, reputed the best in this section, and the neatness and order prevailing everywhere prepare the visitor so that he feels no surprise at the evidences of rare cultural skill which greet his eye on entering the greenhouses. The thirty specimen chrysanthemums intended for the exhibition completely fill the showhouse, leaving only room for a platform from which an elevated view of the brilliant banks of color may be obtained. The best of the old and new varieties are embraced in the collection and three hundred flowers per plant is a moderate estimate for some of them. Another house is devoted to the single- stemmed plants grown for cut flower purposes. Five to eight feet tall, with enormous flowers proportioned to their height, these make a superb show. Among the other attractions are pot violets in frames, Gloire de Lorraine begonias and a bunch of enormous cycla- mens, recently potted, in training for the spring exhibition. It is worth knowing that Mr. Barr at present keeps the buds picked off clean, allowing none to open before the last of January. A commodi- ous potting shed has been added during the past season. After a pleasant tour of inspection the visitors were entertained in most generous style at the residence of Mr. Barr. At present the chrysanthemnm is on top. Horticultural Hall is overflowing with the showv blossoms and the flower market is almost impassable in the morn- ing from the same cause. This is enough, in itself, to demoralize the flower business but when to it is added the effect of the steady bright weather on carnations and roses the result on the market is as bad as can be and much worse than can be described. Carnations are fairly out- doing themselves. They come in by crates- full; they are aggressive and are giving the chrysanthemum a good run for its money. Violets respond to the bright weather quite differently and are not as abundant as they were a week ago. The price is advancing steadily. On roses the worst of the glut seems to have passed and a shortening up is noted that will be very perceptible should the weather turn wintry. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club meet- ing was held on Tuesday evening, Novem- ber 7. The principal business on hand was a proposition to amend the consti- tution so that, if the club so decides, it may suspend all meetings except the annual meeting. The amendment was carried and action under it will be in order at the December meeting. A long list of delinquent names was dropped from the roll. OflScers were elected as follows: President, Robert Cameron; vice-president, J. K. M L. Farquhar; secretary, W. K. Wood; treasurer, Ed- ward Hatch; executive committee, Jas. A. Morton, J. Woodward Manning, Wm. Donald, David Montieth and Chas. San- der. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety meeting on November 4 was ren- dered quite exciting by the discussion of a proposition to allow voting by proxy on society matters, the bylaws having prohibited such hitherto. The motion was defeated by a narrow margin. Visitors: Messrs. Studer, of Washing- ton; Orpet, South I^ancaster; Macrae and Smith, Providence; Hurrell, Summit, N. J.; Killen, New York; Macrorie and Hayes, Orange; Playdon, Andover; Mc- Cullough, Cincinnati; Mott, Philadel- phia; Brandt, Mahan, Peck and Laurie, of Newport. W. D. Philbrick is picking some ex- ceeding fine violets for the season. Nicholson is booming Western King, as a superb mid-season white chrysan- themum. P. Welch and F. R. Mathison have gone to Philadelphia. Chicago. TRADE unusually LIVELY FOR SHOW WEEK. — COMPETITION MAKES A RUN ON FANCY STOCK. — CHRYSANTHEMUM SEA- SON AT ITS HEIGHT.— LOCAL GROWERS HAVE NO GROUNDS FOR COMPLAINT.— THE ANNUAL BANQUET.— WITTBOLD AD- MITS HIS SONS TO THE BUSINESS. — MEET- ING OF THE CLUB —JOTTINGS OF VARIOUS DEGREES OF INTEREST. It is the consensus ofopinion that trade has been better during the past six days than was ever known before in show week. The keen competition in the table decorations and in some of the noncom- petative displays at the Auditorium has made a run on good stock and thechoicest blooms were spoken for days in advance. American Beauties have been in particular demand and the best flowers havesoldat rates eipial to the rewards for first place at the exhibition. Roses are improving right along and the proportions of good, bad and indillerent stock are more nearly at the winter standing; not long ago all that were not bad were indifferent. Car- nations are also gaining both in quality and quantity and some very fine stock is i8gg. The American Florist. 417 now obtainable if one wishes to pay 2 cents or 3 cents per bloom. Violets have been in only adequate supply. It is a peculiarity that this flower is almost invariably scarce on Monday and a glut on Tuesday. As one commission man expresses it, "the growers are either too good or to lazy to pick on Sunday." The chrysanthemum cut is now at its height and huge loads of bloom reach market every morning. The quality is high, as a rule, and a dozen gi'owers are sending in flowers as good as those shown at the Auditorium this week. As yet there has been little change in the prices. The high figures of even last year are seldom reached, $3 buying all but a few of the extras, but at the same time there has been no break from the profitable rates established early in the season. Several of the visiting florists have remarked that Chicago growers have every occasion to feel satisfied this year. At 9 p. m., Thursday, 115 happy flor- ists assembled around the tables at the Sherman House to do justice to the good things provided for the annual feast of Chicago Florists' Club. Edgar Sanders acted as toastmaster in his usual happy vein and, after a few well chosen remarks, called on Prof. Cowell, of Buff'alo, who told a joke on W. N. Rudd, relating that when they were traveling east last sum- mer circumstances were such that they were compelled to dine at a private boarding house, where Mr. Rudd was called on to say grace. Those who best know Mr. Rudd can imagine his feelings at the moment. However, a little later Mr. Rudd was called upon and countered upon his Buffalo friend in good style. Mr. Herrington was asked as to how Europe compared with this country and said that after a delightful trip this sum- mer he considered America good enough for him. Mr. Buettner was asked to re- spond for Chicago and said that he is proud he is a Chicagoan, deeming the city the center of the universe. The Chicago quartette was nextbroughtinto service and responded to several encores; their first song was "The Midway, or the Flowers in Bloom." G. L. Grant spoke of the struggles of the first flower shows held in Chicago. E. H. Giesj' gave a recitation, which was well received, and later was called for the story of "Mr. Potts, of Pottstown, Pa" Other speakers were Messrs. Kissell, Balluff^, Evans, Balsley, Weber, Then, Crabb, Rackham, Smith, Hartje, of Jubilee fame, and several others. George Wittbold has determined to admit his five sons to a share in his splendid business and on December 1 the George Wittbold Company will be incorporated to thatend. Theboyshave worked earnestly in their fathei's employ and the rapid strides which the concern has recently made are largely due to their energy and business sagacity. "Giving the boys a chance," as Mr. Wittbold ex- presses it, will surely not detract from the esteem in which the establishment is held by the trade. \t the meeting of the Florists' Club November 3, Mr. Sanders, the outgoing president, was presented with a beautiful gold-headed cane, whereupon he thanked the members and spoke for the future welfare of the club. A committee con- sisting of Messrs. Winterson, Benthey and Sanders was appointed to provide suitable entertainment for the club the coming season. Messrs. Oecklin and Grossman were elected to membership. Andreas Simon had on exhibition a box of fine bulbs which were grown in What- com county, Washington. Jacob Russler exhibited a promisingpinkseedlingcarna- tion. Not least among the pleasant features of exhibition week in this city was the elaborate repast tendered his friends by O. P. Bassett, the amiable head of the firm of Bassett & Washburn. The event will be long remembered by the guests of the genial host, who, notwithstanding his "nineteen" years, feels "just as young as he used to be." Kroeschell Bros. Co., in common with other Chicago manufacturers, have suf- fered since July 15 from a strike of their boiler makers, but are now organizing a force of non-union men and hope to soon be in a position to take orders for imme- diate delivery. There have been no developments in the fern situation. One wholesaler paid $1S for an eleven-minutes long distance telephone conversation with a Hinsdale, Mass., man last week and now he is not at all alarmed at the prospect of a stiffer market. Reinberg Bros, have sold several hun- dred thousand field grown carnation plants this fall and have now reduced their stock to a comparative handful of McGowans. At Washington, Lincoln and GarSeld Parks they have Aristolochia gigantea Sturtevantii, the goose plant, pendant in the show houses. It is an oddity which attracts much attention. One box of Crabb & Hunter's exhibi- tion stock, ten single stemmed pot plants of the first grade, was delivered upside- down by the express company. Ofcourse it was a wreck. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., are making their first attempt at grow- ing orchids and the Cattleya labiata which they are sendingto Benthey & Co., prove that the departure is a complete success. The twelve new houses at Lincoln Park are now completed and stocked and the range is one of the finest in the country. The chrysanthemums in the show houses are attracting a good deal of attention. Wietor Bros., are cutting large num- bers of extra fine Beauties. Thej' fur- nished a goodly portion of the blooms shown by the retailers at tlie exhibition this week. Lynch is handling some nice red bou- variJia and some good Admiral Dewey chrvsantheraums, the latter from E. F. Leiiike, of St. Paul. y. B. Deamud is receiving carnations of excellent quality. Detroit. OUTING OF THE FLORISTS' CLUB — A SPE- CIAL CAR TO MOUNT CLEMENS. — TOUK OF THE KLEGGE, BREITMEYER, TAYLOR AND CAREY PLACES REVEALS MUCHOFINTER- EST. — A STORY OF UNBOUNDED HOSPI- TALITY. The outing enjoyed by thirty-three members of the Detroit Florists' Club took place November 16. A special car was engaged on the Rapid Railway, which left Breitmeyers' store at one o'clock for Mt. Clemens. On arriving there we first visited Robt. Klegge, whose fame as a violet grower is very wide. His constant success with violets for the past few years is really remarkable. This year he has 10,000 plants of Marie Louise and Farquhar. He says the latter is essentially a warm weather violet, at- taining best results in the spring. It is not so subject to disease as is Marie Louise and is a much stronger grower. It is, however, slow to develop its flowers, so much so that the outer petals begin to fade out before the full development of the blooms. Mr. Klegge has already picked 90,000 flowers this fall. At pres- ent all his plants are perfectly healthy and the flowers large and as deep in color as one could expect in cooler weather. Next we visited Breitmeyers' immense establishment of 100,000 feet of glass, where the greatest interest was centered upon the gorgeous display of chrysan- themums, to which several houses are devoted. The great number of varieties that were grown here a few years ago, embracing all known types and shades of color, has been cut down to a carefully selected list of standard and well tried sorts of the most distinct colors that find approval with the public at present. Conspicuous among them are Mrs. Perrin, Thornden, Mrs. Baer, Autumn Glory, Western King, Ivory, Pink Ivory, Mrs. Higinbotham and Mrs. Jerome Jones. B/eitmeyers' is the home of Cerise Queen carnation, the merits of which are now well known. Several other new seedlings are under test which will be disseminated as soon as their distinctive value is fully proven. In roses a large house of young Beauties is very fine and indicates a full crop for Christmas. A house of Perle and Sunset is especially fine and a house of Meteor, while at pre- sent ofi crop, is strong, clean and healthy and many houses of Bridesmaids and Brides show the good results of the skil- ful hand of the grower. A great many Mme. Cusins are grown here and Golden Gate is being tried and is at present in full crop. Mr. Breitmeyer says it finds favor with all who see it. After the inspection of the houses we tasted the well known hospitality of this place. Father Breitmeyer treated us with white wine, red wine and all kinds of wine, the product of his own vineyard, of which he is justly proud. Then after a stroll of a mile or more and climbing over many kinds of fences, which taxed the athletic abilities of most of the boys, we reached Jas. Taylor's, where five houses are planted with violets and car- nations, all looking well. Mr. Taylor had fine violets last year and many times promised the same for this season but his plants are slow to bloom. Mrs. Taylor prepared an elegant supper, which was served to the great delight of her -snsitors, but the approach- ing darkness hastened our departure for Jno. Carey's place, which is a mile nearer to Mount Clemens. Arriving there it was too dark to see his stock in the houses but his ice box was filled with carnations and roses the quality of which plainly showed the good condition of the plants from which they were cut. From here the Monroe House was visited, where the evening was spent in bowling and pool playing. A band of music on the car returning home added greatly to the enjoyment of the trip. Trade is good and getting better as the season advances. Flowers of all kinds are quite plentiful and of good quality. H. G. Flammer has opened a store on Woodward avenue. J. F. S. Rdssellia Lemoinei has given great satisfaction to those who have tried it. It makes a superb hanging basket plant. Care should be exercised in fumigating houses in which it is growing as the young growths are very easily burnt by the smoke. 418 The American Florist. Nov. II. Subscription, 81.00 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. Diacounts, 6 times 5percent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is for FIorlstB. SeedBmen. Nureerymen, and dealers tn wares pertalnlDg to those lines Only. Orders lor leu than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach as by Wednesday to ee- oara Insertion In the Issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. BouGAiNviLLEA Sanderiana should be kept well on the dry side at this season to induce it to set buds. Wholesale florists are obliged to stand an advance of about twenty per cent in the cost ol packing cases. In view of the continued advances in the cost of all florists' requisites the trade will be justified in a horizontal rise in prices. Great care should be taken now not to overwater poinsettias as, if this cau- tion is not observed, they are very liable to lose their leaves. An international chrysanthemum con- gress will be the last but not least of the horticultural gatherings at the Paris Exposition next year. The National Chrysanthemum Society of t ranee has an exhibition in progress at Lyons at which some excellent novel- ties were expected to be shown. Acalvpha .MACROPHYLLAand Abutilon Savitzii have been associated with splen- did eflect in bedding at several parks and cemeteries during the past summer. A GOOD opening for a florist or grower of vegetables under glass may be found in Rhinelander, Wis., it is said, no one in these lines being located there at present. Louis Brusch, secretary of the Ameri- can Radiator Co., sees no prospect for lower prices of boilers or piping before next fall, with a probability of further advances. Mr. Whittock, for twenty-two years with the Earl of Fitz William at Cool- attin, near Dublin, has been appointed to the position of the late Malcolm Dunn at Dalkeith. Crotons were a failure as bedding plants at Lincoln Park, Chicago, the past season, but the gardeners attribute this solely to the soil and the proximity to Lake Michigan. Superintendent Smith, of Mt. Hope Cemetery, San Diego, Cal., finds Phoenix Canadensis excellent for cemetery dec- oration, the plant producing a mass of foliage without deep roots. While not equal to some other varie- ties as to shape of bloom or truss, Canna Souv. d' .\ntoine Crozy is exceedingly fine for massing and the best colored of the entire Crozy type. Prcs. Cleveland is likely to supercede Chicago, being bet- ter in all respects. Leonard Vaughan appears to be the best bronze up to date and has the additional advantage of a good truss of fine flowers. We send the American Florist every week to the address of any person in the trade of the United States, Canada and and Mexico for only $1 per year; to all other countries in the postal union $2 per year. Please send your subscription now. Mayor Maybury, who made such a favorable impression on the florists who attended the S. A. F. convention at Detroit last August, was re-elected November 7. During his administration as chief of the city and that of Harry Balsley, as president of the park commis- sion, there has been done a large amount of effective work in the best interests of horticulture and floriculture. Boston fern owes much of its popu- larity to the ease with which it adapts itself to house culture. Frequently we see in sitting- room windows specimens equal to the finest conservatory-grown plants and of better color than the aver- age greenhouse product. This would indicate that this plant prefers the defi- cient light of the dwelling house to the glare of the greenhouse and that shade is an essential for its best development. The Chrysanthemum. Hl- is lordlv, Ik- is stately; He is frilled and feathered greatly: Down the pilce no liner speeimeii was ever seen to come. Well may lovers of things floral Sing a laudatory choral To the honor and the glory of the proud ehi-ys- antheinum. He is elegant and courtly. He is tall and he is portly; His deportment is majestie and his manners are refined. Multitudes bow down lic'Tore him And exalt him and adore him, And unanimously hail liim as the monarch of Ins kind. This they do with solid reason For in this autumnal season All the other floral beauties have been turnin;^' up tlieir toes. The geranium and the lily Have succumbed to weather chilly And ijrini death has claimed the boll} hock, the daisy and the rose. So alone and independent Is this autumn flow'r resplendent. And to look at him you'd fancy ttiat he surely feels his oats. For his aspect breathes defiance And distinguished self-reliance And his general demeanor royal loftiness denotes. In his raiment rich and splendid All the rainbow's hues are blended. With the possible exception of the tints of green and blue, llut such wealth of red and yellow And of mauve and purple mellow .Vnd of white and cream and piebald nowlirre else could greet the view. So to crown this flow'r's ambition He is placed on exhibition, .\nd the populace assemble? and is promplly stricken dumb liy the richness and the rar-'ness .\nd the frilled and feathered fairness Ol that foremost lloral exin:isite. the proud chrysanthemum. — Pittsburg Leader. The Palm Swindler Again. The old bunco game was played upon a florist in the vicinity ol Fall River, Mass., on the afternoon of November 3, so a local paper states. On the same day an Englishman, giving the name of Edwin White, aged 25 years, was taken into custody at Providence, R. I., on a charge of having attempted a similar swindle upon a Providence florist. The description of this prisoner is said to correspond closely with that of the party who victimized several florists last year, and it is possible he is the individual for whom the Fall River police are looking. The arrest and conviction of this trouble- some swindler will be gratifying news to the florists trade throughout the country. Comioe Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list.] Galveston. Tex., Nov. H-15.— First floral fair, ladies of Galveston. Mrs. Ohristopher Dart, Sec'y. Newport, R. I., Nov. 14-16.— Chrysanthemum show, Newport Hort. Society, Alex. Macleilan, Sec'v. BuFFiLo, N. Y., February 15-16. 1900.— Exhibi- tion American Carnation Society. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., Sec'y. New York. N. V., March and June, 1900.— First exhibitions American Rose Society. Paul M. Piersoo, Scarborough, N. Y., Sec'y. Waco, Texas, Nov. 15-17. Fourth Chrysanthe- mum show, Texas State Floral Society. Miss Bella Beer, Sec'y, Waco, Texas. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 14-18.— Chrysanthemum show, St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101 Pennsvlvaniaaven< e. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 13-18 —Chrysanthemum show, Gardeners' Club. Geo. Talbot, Sec'y, Clif- ton Park. Hartford, Conn., Nov. 13-16.— Chrysanthemum show, Connecticut Hort. Society. C. H. Boykett, Sec'y, Hartford. Elmiba, N. Y., Nov. 14-15. Chrysanthemum show, Elmira Hort. Society. R. R. stockdale, Sec'y. Orange, N. J., Nov. 15.— Show of New Jersey Floricnltural Society, J. B. Davis, Sec'y, Orange. Toronto, Can.. Nov. 15-18.— Chrysanthemum show, Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Associa- tion. D Robertson, Sec'y, Reservoir Park. Greenhouse Buildinj;. Paw Paw, 111. — Clark Weaver, two houses 16x50. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith, carnation house. Lenox, Mass. — ^John Sloane, conserva- tory. Stockbridge, Mass. — Dr. Haven, con- servatory. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co., range of houses. A. H. Bunde, two houses. Whitestone, N. Y. — Louis Dupuy, house 25x12,"., one 25x75. Bayside, L. I. — J. H. Taylor, two rose houses. Oscawana, N. Y.— Mrs. H. P. Degraaf, palm house 25x.")0. Raritan, N. J.^. S. Frelinghuysen, palm house 25x-10; plant house 20x4."). Fort Hamilton, N. Y.— F. C. Cochen, conservatory 30x40. Brooklyn, N. \'.— Edw. Hobbs, palm house 2Sx40; plant house 20x40. Jamaica, N, Y.— W. C. Baker, conserv- atory 20x30. Plainfield, N. J.— P. St. John McCulch- eon, conservatory 25x30. Princeton, Ind.— C. A. Shannon, one greenhouse. New Haven, Conn. — E.J. Morse, violet house 20x142; carnation house 33x200. New London, O. — W. D. Chase, one house. Germantown, Pa. — Wm. Burger, con- servatory 34x90. Brockton, Mass. — Lively & Bond, two houses. Montoursville, Pa. — Harding Bros., one large house. New Haven, Conn. — E. J. Morse, violet house 20x142; carnation house 33x200. Canadian Horticultural Association. The annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association for the year 1900 will be held in Montreal in either the first or second week in August; the exact dates will not be decided upon until the meeting of the executive com- mittee next January. It is expected to be the largest gathering of horticultur- ists which has ever taken place in Can- ada, and no eflort will be spared on the part of the local committee to make the alVair a complete success. Eflorts will be made to secure the very lowest traveling rates from railway and steamboat com- i8gg. The American Florist. 419 panics and to suitably provide for the comfort and entertainment of the mem- bers and their ladies while here. It is proposed to make the trade exhibit a feature of the convention. Already inquiries have been received from several firms, both Canadian and American deal- ers, regarding this feature. The secretarv of the C. II. A.,A. H. Ewing, Berlin, Ont", will gladly answer all correspondence relating to the association or the coming convention. James McKenna. OBITUARY. OSCAR SHULZ. Oscar Shulz, of the firm of Shulz & Smith, of Ivywild, Colorado Springs, Colo. , died of heart failure on November 2. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery on the Sabbath. MRS. ANDREW BRIDGEMAN. Catharine Wentzel Bridgeman, widow of Andrew Bridgeman, died at Astoria, L. I., on Friday, Novenber 3, aged SO years. The funeral services were held on Monday at her late residence on Long- wood street. MRS. J. H. TAYLOR. Mrs. John H. Taylor died at her home in Bayside, N. Y., on Thursday, Novem- ber 2, after a long and painful illness. The town will miss her greatly, especially the poor and needj', who found in her a benefactor and a friend. She was uni- versally beloved and is sincerely mourned. Mr. Taylor and family have the deep sympathy of their many friends. FRANK BEAN. Frank Bean, of Oldensburg, N. Y., died October 29 of lockjaw. Three days pre- viously, while at workinthegreenhouses, Mr. Bean stepped on a rusty nail, which ran through his shoe and into his foot. Blood poisoning set in and lockjaw ensued. He was fifty years of age and well known in the trade. His father, Frank Bean, Sr., died two weeks ago, at the age of ninety-six. MRS. ROBERT JOHNSON. The demise of Mrs. Johnson, widow of Robert Johnson, is chronicled in the daily press of Providence, R. I. During his life time Mr. Johnson was one of the best known florists in his region and the seven sons surviving are now an important factor in the trade. E. J. Johnson con- tinues the business of his father on Swan Point road, T. J. Johnson is in business at 171 Weybosset street and the Johnson Bros., 228 Westminster street, have a fine establishment. PETER M. GIDEON. Peter Gideon, the originator of the Wealthy apple, is dead at Excelsior, Minn. He was born in Ohio in 1820 and, after a brief residence at Clinton 111, removed to Minnesota in 1853, when there were only a handful of white people at Excel- sior. Ever since that time he has been engaged in horticultural research and experiment, the best fruit of which was the Wealthy, named after his wife. Wealthy Hall, whom hemarried in 1S4'J. This apple has been of inestimable value to the northwest but honor, not riches, are the heritage of his family. Recently it was proposed that orchardists con- tribute 5 cents for each bearing tree of Wealthy as a testimonial to Mr. Gideon and a substantial sum would doubtless have been realized had he lived. THOMAS MILLER. The death of Thomas Miller, almost a centenarian, is reported from St. Johns, N. B., where he was for many years the owner of the greenhouses now conducted by H S. Cruikshank. Mr. Miller was born at Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, in 180G, and moved to New Brunswick at the age of nineteen. In 1S57 he built his first greenhouses on the site of the present Cruikshank establishment, the first in St. Johns, which he continued until 1876. The old gentleman had been in failing health for some time hut was in complete possession of his faculties and predicted his demise almost to the hour. His only surviving relative is a grandson, Alex. Cruikshank. WM. H. BROWER. William Hulse Browerdied at his home in Plainfield, N. J., on Friday evening, November 3, aged 73 years. He was born in New York city. When he was quite young his father was accidentally killed and upon him devolved the support of his mother. He went first into the business of carpenter and builder but in 1853 took up the flower business in New York. He was located for some time in the St. Nicholas Hotel but in 1863 moved to the store still occupied by his sons, at the junction of Broadway and Fifth avenue, between twenty second and twenty-third streets. Some years ago he went into politics and was a can- didate on the Republican ticketforcounty clerk in Union County, N. J , but was declared defeated, although it was after- wards admitted by both parties that he was "counted out." He was married in Poughkeepsie, by the Rev. J. Hyatt Smith who has since that time become widely known. His widow and three sons, John L., Wm. I. and Lorenzo D. survive him. Heceased active work in his flower business some fifteen years ago and his sons have continued it. His death was caused by Bright's disease, his illness having lasted but five days, although for the past four years his health has been precarious. Mr. Brower was a very affable gentleman, quiet in demeanor but withal a shrewd business man. He made friends easily and kept them and no one was ever known to say a disparaging word regarding him. One of the pioneers in the New York flower trade, he was in every respect a credit to his business. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. AdTertlsementB tmder tbla bead will be Inserted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) eacb Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not for the year 1899 la entitled to a flve-Une want abv (situations only) free to be used at any time during the year. CJITDATION WAN PED-Rose grower; 10 years' SITUATION WANTKD-Prlvate place, by EnglUh- man; twelve years' excelleat character. Wahhen, 17'^ BoKKB Ave.. Mt. WashinBton, PlllBburd, Pa. SITUATION WANTBD-By youDK man as assistant In greenhouses li.xperlence equivalent to about four years. To begin about Jan 1st Address W. S. Van Doren, Marengo, Wash. SITDATION WANTED-By Horlst and gardener: married, no children. Well recommpnded. Pil- vate place preferred Address X.\. care Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED- By young man In cut flower growing establishment In the esstern states; four years' experience In general greenhouse work, carna- tions, etc. Address W C H, care Am. Florist. SITDATION WANTED-By a No. 1 all-around grower and decorator, either In greenhouses or store. FlrstKjtass parties only Address Veritas, care McKellar & WInterson, 45 47 Wabash Ave., Chicago. QITUATION WANTED - By married man small O fhtnlly. age 40. life experience In growing flowers, fruits and vegetables; fully competent to take charge of either commercial or private place CJond refer- ences. Address .\' \. care American Florist. OETUATION WANTKl) Ily a most proHclent gar- O dener. life e.vpcrlenced. middle aged, married, the ma- agemont of a tlrslclass eftabll^hment. cfjmmer- otherwlse. where everything Is rt'julred in Al shape. Ask for referen Florist SITUATION WANTKD-Prlvate place; a position where the services of a trusty and experienced gnrdener will be appreclHted. Well posted In all de- tails of work on gentleman's place; a good grower of cut flowers and vegetables; 20 years' experience; Ger- man-born American clil/en: single Please address Gahijeneu, BoxM. Greens Farms, Conn. SITUATION WANTBD-By a middle-aged German, single. Industrious and strictly sober, as foreman on commercial place: over '..'0 years' experience In all branches; ttrstclass grower of roses, carnations and chrysanthemums, well experienced In forcing bulbs, etc Can furnish best references as to ability and characer. Address C F, care American Florist. w ANTKD-Boy to learn the Kreenliouae buBlnepB of ifrowlDK roBes and carnatlonB Apply John L, Wvi,and. I>e Haven. Pa. W ANTED-To know the addresB of Joe MHton; win hear of Kood news. Addreea Business, care Gen. Dei.. Peoria, 111. M I. care American FlorlBt. WTANTEO— A copy of Isftue No 4. October 1. 18S0. TT volume 1 of the amekican ("lukiht. Id trood condition. Address S S, care American riorlst WANTED— All-around man with judKtnent and experience; Industrious and reliable: caoable of taking charge. J. T.Willia.mson, Memphis, Tenn. WANTED— 'Saleswoman of pleasant aridresa: must be capable and understand house decorating, designs, etc ; good wages. Address Rose Wkiqht. Spokane, Wash. ANTED— A single man who can grow flrst-class cut flowers; good propagator and quick potter: be a hustler Steady position. State wages W WANTED AT ONCE-A man who understands growing roseB. carnations, violets and general stock and help care for fl res Must be sober and rell- WANTED— Kose and carnation grower, one who thoroughly understands and can take charge uf six bouses State age and wages wanted with board, also telegraph Address. If reply is satisfactory, will telegraph. Address John L. Wyland. De Haven, Pa. W^ and p'ants for retail trade; must be sober, reliable. honeBt and capable of keeping himself and others at work : steady place to right man. Fred J. King. Ottawa, 111. WANTED— To correspond with a live florist, with a little ready cash, who wou Id like to get posses- slon of the leading florist business In a progressive Indiana town: 8 OOlUeet glass, pa tngwell Splendid opening for wholesale grower; cheap coal, gooo soil, city Water, manure handy, four railroads. Address J. A. Balmeh, Pullman, Wash. WANTED— An experienced man or lady to take en- tire ca«»rge ot uur htore In town. Must have ex- ecutive ability to handle any order with dispatch, be agreeable ani honest. A permanent place to the right party. State wages expected and where last employed Address Jos W. Vestal & Son, Little Rock, Ark. FOR PALE CHEAP— Second hand greeDhouee mat(.*rlal-1000 f t. Mn sieel pipe. 200 ft soil p'pe. single hub, with fittings; IS boxes glass, single thlcv, 10x12; 50 wire designs for funerals; flowerpots, 1700 28, 1000 2!^s. lOOO 38. 275 4s. 200 158. 50 6s; 32 sash oxy. Write for prices. K. W. Ccster. Ponttac 111. A RADF r.H&IMfF '^'^^ proprietor of a rt nnitl- VfllA^llVI— well-established place of 15.000 square feet of plass in a town of 60,000, about 60 miles from Philadelphia, desires to retire and will sell his stock, all in fine shape, and lease the place for a number of years to party who is reliable and who has small capital. This is a profitrtble retail business, of which further partic- by'add're W^ ''.'' ROBERT CRAIG & SON, Market and 49th Sts., PH.LADELPHIA. WANTED. Night fireman on steam boilers, must be exerienced as such; sober and have references from former employers. J. REUTER, Masterly, R. I. 420 The American Florist. Nov. II, Peoria, lU. C. Loveridge, whoforthe past ten years has had charge of J. C. Murray's green- houses, has recently embarked in business for himself. His four houses, each 25x1 25, are models of their kind. As an all- around grower he is pre-eminently suc- cessful and one need but take a glance at his Beauties, Brides, Bridesmaids and Perles, his Portias, Scotts and McGowans, to arrive at the conclusion that success is in store for the enterprise. In addition to the greenhouses Mr. Loveridge has a well appointed store at 321 Main street in charge of T. Lockyear. Geo. A. Kuhl has moved from his old stand into a larger and more commodious store. It was my pleasure to go through his greenhouses at Pekin and what 1 beheld there might be compared with the best I have seen during my recent travels. Although roses and carnations are his specialties, a general stock for both his Peoria and Pekin stores is also grown. Homo. Wholesale Cut Flowers 705 PENN AVE. 'PHONE 2157. M a> __ . „ . E „ .^ _ _, _ « 01 CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Florists' Supplies Wbol^ale flower/arKjfe CINCINNATI, Not. 9 Botes, Beauty 8.0O@25.0O Bnae, Brtdesmald a 00® 4.00 Meteor 3.00« CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ^ ^ .^ T 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, I STRICTLY PURE SHEEP MANURE, ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ cmoA.00. ♦ ♦ ♦ gathered weekly at Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Order your supply now. PER TON. S15.00; PER 1000 LBS.. $8.00. FULL LIME OF ALL i Our Specialti es: ORCHIDS, wnuniudp GRADE ROSESf CI •V'P I- ♦ CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. ^'""^'^ ^"PP"^^ I 1^ Fall Bulbs Of All Kinds. Write for quot- 2 ations on your ♦ wants now. J^ J ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cincinnati.. Cut Flower Co., 'S^lSto. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. SHIPPING UBELS ^' ••"Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, SI.25. I American Florist Co., The American Florist Company's IDIBECTORYI contains the names and addresses of the Florists, Nurserj'men and Seedsman of the United States and Canada. PRICE, S2.00. Wbol^ale [lower/\arK5J5 CHICAGO. Not. '.O. Bees, Besat7, extra long stems 3.00@4.50 24 Inch " 2.50 20 " 2.00 16 " 1,50 12 " 1.00 8 " .75 " Bridesmaid 3.00® 5.00 3.00® 4.00 .... 3.00® B.OO Kaiserln .... 4.00® 5 00 fancy .... 2.50® 3 00 Violets, double .... l.CO® 2.00 BlnRle .. . .35® 1.00 Lily of the Valley .... 3.0U® 4.00 Cattleyns per doz. 3 00®5 00 Chrysanthemums, medium .... 2.00® 6.00 long ....10.0O®25OO Mignonette .... 1.00® 2.C0 Fancy Ferns .20 ABDaragus. ....35.00W 50.00 KUHU PEKIN. ILL. now ready to fill orders for ROSES. CARNATIONS, 'MUMS. SMILAX. FERNS AND ASPARAGUS. Write hitn. Get orders in early for THANKSCIVINC. Say: " Saw it in the Florist." H. Hunt OLD RELIABLE" FOR W HOLES A LE .^^ cm FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ■mfffmfmfffffffm'w.wfwfmffwfm^ Bassett&Wasliburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and AaaA CI?vm., ;^. "Y, GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. CPlo^ Ivlats na.c^We:oliciled. Milton W. Woodroffe & Go. : Successors to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET, 'Phone 1-4'2-09-A. PHILADELPHIA. Conslg:ninent8 .Solicited. Wm. J. Moore, WHOLESALE FLORIST . 36 South 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Consignments of First-Class stock solicited. tgS^I should like to hear fro.ii a few ^.lod carna- tion '.:ro\\ers. Long Distance Phone. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ,^ J* ,^ St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. G. T. BARROW & CO., :RED level, ALA. Southern Wild Smilax,lo7h' LONG NEEDLE PINE, HOLLY AND FERNS. B OSTON F LORISTS' E XCHANGE.... HEADQUABiTEBiS for choice Roses, Violets, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. C,:^^,,l, SmM..... 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. J. IVI. COMKIV, lr»rc»i>. Telephone 2385 i8gg. The American Florist. 423 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No. 1998 Madison Square. ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. New Telephone No. 167 Madison Sq. rice list on application. 57 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist , New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YOBK. WALTER F. SHERIDftN, -^^ FLORIST '•■'9J2 mSs'TI"'" 29 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. .M Price List on application. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price lUt on application. f-'can- mnilwn Ihr American Fhirist -u-hen -.fitting. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to 3'our advantat^e. WM. H. GUNTHER. .... 30 West 29th Street. New Telepbone No. 551 Madleon Square. Please Mention the Americuu Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Teleptione 299 Madison Square. nling. Picas. cnlion the lean FlKiist ;vlie N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. NearFerry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Momiiij; OESIRABLC WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florist. TELEGRAPH CODE OF THE AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION In eltber stiff or flexible cover, address ordebs to AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Florist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. Choice Carnations Choice Roses J^ Jt Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale [lower/arKgfe New York, Nov. 8. Boaes, Beauty select 10. " " ordinary 2 " Bridesmaid, Blide, Morgan " Kalserln, Meteor i. Carnations fancy Lily of the valley Violets C brysanthemums fancy W®25.00 00® 6.00 50® 4.00 1.00® 2.00 J 00® 3.10 .75® 1.00 .50® ti.OO Cattleyas 20.00®30 00 Bmllax 5.00® 8.00 AsparaKua . . £5 00935.00 Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1@1 50 Adlantam 50@ .75 Buffalo, Nov. 9. Boaes, Beauty 3. Bride, Brldeamald, Meteor 1. " Perle, Nlphetos I " Kalaerln 1, Carnations, ordinary " fanclea I Lily of the valley 3 Bmtlaz , 10 Adlantam Hardy Fema Galax leaves AsparaRUB 4} 00@35 00 a® ti.OO 00® 4.00 00® ti.OO 50® 1 26 ,60® 2.00 00® 4.00 50® 1 00 0U®16 00 00® 15. 00 75® 1.00 .15 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. GUT FLOWERS Direct Out of Greenhouse. Roses, Carnations an.inowveryflne. '^ Chrysanthemums a, ,oon GflRL E. TflUBE, TRENTON, N. J. ROSES. VIOLETS. JULIUS LANG 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. Tei.ei'Hoke 280 Madi^ TheNewYork Gut Flower Co, 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Order*. GEORGE SALTFORO, Wholesale Commission Dealer in ,>t ^ ...Violets... 50 W. 29th St., Jt NEW YORK. Telephone Call. 1304 Madison Sq. Ford Bros... ^ ^ Wholesale Floristg III West 30th street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone, I.=i7 :\lMdison Sq. M. A. HART, COMMISSION FLORIST, Can .lapply CHRYSANTHEMUMS In best quality and any quantity. VIOLETS too. 44 WEST 29th street, Tel. 325 Madison Square. NEW YORK. Now Ready! i The merican Florist Company's.. Mercer Ftoral Co. men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding. Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,^«j« 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. NOW THE WORD. _ , , SIZES, /ill COLORS. f^^l— PRICES. PACKED CAREFULLY. EDW. C. HORAN, „R^^ ^^ -3 The best of each varietv 47 WEST 28TH ST. Tel. 431 Madison Square. NEW YORK. CUT F LOWERS AT W HOLESALE. V IOLETS. 424 The American Florist. Nov. II, The gEEB Tmsb. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALEXANDER RODGERS. Pres ; ALBERT MCCUL LODGH. Vlce-Pres ; 8. t'. Willard, WetherBlleld Conn,, Sec'; and Treas. Weather continues generally favor- able for curing the sweet corn crop. Visiting New York: Mr. and Mrs. S. Y. Haines, Minneapolis, Minn. Insurance matters in connection with S. F. Leonard's loss are reported pro- gressing favorably. The onion set market is expected to advance following the heavy loss in Leonard's warehouse. Onion seed prices are very unsettled and still keep most of the trade guessing. Eastern growers have had a phenomenal sale on it during the past three weeks. Scene at Leonard's Warehouse. The accompanying illustration shows the ruins of the S. F. Leonard warehouse, Chicago, three days after the great dis- aster of November 1. Four bodies were taken from the wreck, at the right of the picture, where the arc light hangs, and fire raged for nearly a week in the tangled mass of timbers. Mr. Leonard's financial loss was in no wise over- estimated in the first reports but he has now secured new quarters and hopes to soon be in a position to fill all orders. The Melon Disease in Iowa. Some years ago Dr. Erwin F. Smith, of the United States Department of Agri- culture, described a common disease of cucurbits which was due to a species of bacterium. This disease is characterized by a sudden wilting of the leaves. Plants which had appeared normal suddenly wilt and droop. A plant so wilted never recovers. So far as my observation goes on Muscatine Island all the plants of a hill usually succumb to this trouble, although in some cases occasionally only one stalk may be affected. The bacteria responsible for this disease occur in the large vessels (cells) and owing to the large number of these bacteria in the vessels it received the special name of Bacillus tracheiphilus. This particular organism destroys the plant because of the large number of bacteria which are found in its vessels. This particular melon trouble seems to be quite widely distributed in the United States. Dr. Sturgis of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station says that this is actually the disease which, tor the past five years at least, has destroyed a large percentage of the melon vines in Connecticut, without a doubt. "Continuous observation in the field, in three separate localities, during the past season, convinces me that the chief source of trouble was the bacterial organism above mentioned. A plant wilts suddenly without apparent cause." In this state I have only had occasion to examine the fields on Muscatine Island but I have information to the effect that this disease occurs between Columbus Junction and West Liberty where con- siderable areas are devoted to the culti- vation of melons. I have likewise heard complaints of the disease in central Iowa. It is very evident from the studies which have been made on Muscatine Island that the disease increases from year to year. For instance, Mrs. Alice Walton Beatty pointed out to me fields in which there had been very little the year previous but this year nearly one-half of the crop was ruined. The disease appears, further, to be on the increase on the island both on the upland and lower portions. It is very evident that some- thing must be done to prevent its further and continuous spread. The Muscatine Island planters fre- quently resort to rotation of crops but it is a short rotation; for instance, the MELON DISEASE IN IOWA. A— Portion of root and stem just wilted, some of the leaves wilted and blackened, C— A more magnified view of wilted leaf, petiole blackened. R — Cross section of root showing black areas. melons are rotated with corn. One year rotation is evidently not sufficient, at least from the experience of the Musca- tine growers. I think probably, how- ever, that not sufficient care is used to destroy the old dead vines and weeds which remain on the fields. These should be gathered together in the fall and burned. The usual practice, of course, is to turn these under without giving particular attention to hygienic methods. A second point, and this is very important, the persons cultivating should use care and judgment in the method of tillage. They should not, for instance, pass from a diseased field to one that is not diseased with the same cultivator. It would seem to the writer that the people of Muscatine Island should begin to carry on a more systematic method of rotation of crops. I would strongly urge the growing of such crops as winter rye and asparagus, other garden vegetables, like cabbage, and finally melons. Of course the asparagus will not lend itself to short crop rotation but cabbage, radishes and that class of vegetables can easily enter into a crop rotation. Then it would seem very advisable to grow more extensively leguminous plants like the soy bean and cow pea. Both of these would make admirable forage plants. The farmers must resort to a change if they desire to attain success in the growing of melons. I think there need be no particular alarm if these facts are borne in mind. Ames, Iowa. L. H. Fammel. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. The Cassel Nursery Co., North Clay- ton, Ohio, fruit trees; Lothrop & Hig- gins. East Bridgewater, Mass., dahlias; W.J. Hesser, Plattsmouth, Neb., plants; Barteldes & Co., Denver, Colo., seeds and florists' supplies; J. H. H. Boyd, Gage, Tenn., trees; James W. Erringer, Chicago, 111., Lehman's heaters; P. Lambert, Trier, Germany, roses; Webb & Brand, Saffron- Walden, Eng., hollyhocks; Soupert & Notting, Luxembourg, Grand Duchy, roses; Ketten Bros., Luxembourg, Grand Duchy, roses; Stansfield Bros., Southport, Eng., alpine and hardy perennials; C. A. Kuehn, St. Louis, Mo., cut flowers; Cin- cinnati Cut Flower Co. , Cincinnati, Ohio, cut flowers; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; Kennicott Bros., Chicago, 111., cut flowers; W. E. Lynch, Chicago, 111., cut flowers and florists' supplies; A. G. Prince & Co., Chicago, 111., cut flowers and florists' supplies. Racine, Wis. — George Ede has some time since left town and his name should be expurged from mailing lists. v^K^wBsS^^!^ 1 ■•■ J BURNING RUINS OF LEONARD'S SEED WAREHOUSE, CHICAGO. i8gg. The American Florist. 425 TH ilRON AGE Farm and Garden t^ — ^»- The Iron Age Combined Wheel Hoe and Seed Drill. Iron Age Double Wheel Hoe. Improved-Robbins Potato Planter. Senil for Iron Aire Cataloofue for 19G0, more newsy tfaiiui'ver. Us fre*' to all mcntionins this paper. BATEMAN MFG. CO. Box 199, GRENLOCH, N. J F=erry Wstson & Co. CALIFORMAN SEED HOUSE -SPECIALTIES- Onion Seed Lettuce Celery Carrot Salsify Parsnip etc. Sweet Peas Cosmos Hollyhock Verbenas Asters Mignonette etc. Lima Beans Salt Bush Bromus Grass Bermuda " clohnson ** etc. ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY. SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA ROLKER'S SPECIAL BULB OFFER. PIT 100 .ft.OO; Remember us to our advertisers. Hyacintlis Sini-lo ohoiee colors, si'panit per lOOU, j.ta.oo. Named, Large Bulbs. Siii'ile white, Lm Fruuoaisc. IJelle lilanchi- S4>use. Mine. Van dcr Hoop, i.it IOU, J6.00; per ll)00$.")n.OO. Sinfili; n-d, f/Adorablc, Sultan Favorite. Oor- trude, GiKimti'a. .Norma, Robt. Steij;er, per 100. .t.i.50: per 1000, J.W.OO. Single blue, Chas. Dickens, La Pevrouse, Reg- iilus, Orondatus, per 100, J5..50: per 1000, J.'iO.OO. Siniile yellow, l,a Pluie d'Or, Minerva, Due de .Malakoir, per 100. $5 .iO; per 1000, .JSiO.OO. Crocus. Colors separate "r mixed, per 10( 1000, $3.20. Narcissus. loo Cynosure $ ..55 Figaro .55 Gloriosa 1 30 Grand Monarquo 1,30 Stella .50 I'oeticus 30 Campernelles 45 i. : per ■ooo % 5.00 5.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 Anemones, single mised .55 " double " 80 Chionodoxa Lucilla? 55 Iris Spanish 20 " Ensilish 65 Ixia, mixed 20 Ranunculus French Turban .35 Single Tulips. ICO Artus ^ .(55 lielle Alliam^e 90 Cardinals Hat SS (.'ouleiir I'onceau 60 Cottage Maid 1.00 Ducb.de I'arma 60 Due Von Thol, crimson .55 Kaiser krooQ 1,00 I/lmmaeule 65 La Reinc 8U Pottebakker, white 1.25 scarlet 90 " yellow 1.35 Rose Grisdeli n 1 . 60 Rosainundi Huik 80 Yellow Prince 1.20 Mixed Choice 60 Double Tulips. Duke of York 75 Gloria Solus 75 Ilelianthus 1.10 La Caudeur 70 Le Hlaseii 1.20 Purple Crown ' .80 ■^ Ulanche Ros Mixed Choice. 1.20 .70 lOOO tR 00 8.. 50 II 00 8 00 \> .50 15.00 7.00 7.00 10.00 6..50 11.00 7.50 8.00 11.00 Scilla Sibirica 60 Snowdrop, single 55 double 1.00 Write for our new illustrated supply catalogue. TERMS: Net 30 days; or cash with order less 5% discount. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, ■ 52 Dey Street, New York. LAST CALL FOR LIL. LONGIFLORUM llulbs are extra line and plump and will assure a gornl e-rop. Not too late to get theni in for EASTER. We otfer for one week only at loUowing exceptionally LOW PRICES: 5x7 per 100, $2..50; case of 500, $11.00 I 7x9 per 100, $6.00; case of 300, $16.50 6x8 '• 4.00; '• 450, 14.00 | 9x10 " 11.00; •' 200, 20.00 L.IL.. RUBELLUM. rosy Longillorura typo. BONA FIDE NOVELTY, forces together with Longitlorum. Sample bulbs, 25c. : dozen, $2.00. We Offer as Long as Stock Lasts. La Candeur $0.75 $6.50 I Muriilo $1.85 $17.50 Tournesol 1.25 12.00 Duchess of Parma 60 5.50 Single and double mixed 85 7.00 | Choicest Sorts Only. LIL. AURATUM, 6x8, $2.75 per 100, $25 00 per 1000; 8x9, $4.00 per 100; 9x11, $6.75 per 100; monster, $12.00 per 100. RUBRUM AND ALBUM, MELPOMENE, KRAMERI, ready. On hauil, MILLA BIFLORA. BESSERA ELEGANS and other Mexican Bulbs. NEW SEED AND BULB LIST FOR SPRING READY BY DEC 1st. H.H. BERGER&CO., ESTABLISHED 1878. ni: liaviiii: seen ad. in this papi 47 Barclay St., New York City. WIBOLTTS "SNOWBALL." Genuine Danish Seeds ONLY DIRECT FKO.M R. WIBOLTT, Seed Grower, NAKSKOV. DENMARK. SPECIALTIES: Cabbage Bald Head and Cauliflower Wiboltt's Snowball. Awarded highest prize at St. Petersburg In May, ISltvt LILY OF THE VAtLEY FIPS. SURPLUS STOCK. WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 11-12 ctm., per 100, $1.25; per 1000, $11.00. ITALIAN, shaded white, 12-16 ctm., per 100, $1.75; per 1000. $IiiCO. PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS QRANDIFLORA, Al, per ao, $1 ; per 1000, $7. Cash with order. HULSEBOSCH BROS., Englewood, N. J. ROCKY MOUNTAIN TREE *.?." FLOWER SEEDS. We have the true Aquilegia coerulea. New wholesale price list ol Florists' Supplies now ready. •.-. Western Florists will save money by buying in Denver. Colorado Seed Stora BARTELDES & CO.. f DENVER, CfLO. ALM qZ^^^ on hand 100 1000 3000 $ .75 $5.00 $13 50 1.00 8.00 22.50 .75 5.00 13.50 .To 5.00 13 50 Pandanus utilis 1.25 10.00 27!50 J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK C\VI. 426 The American Florist. Nov. II, The Nursery T^abE. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. W. J. PETERS. PreB.; D. S. Lake, Vlce-E>re». QIOROE C. Seaqeb, Kochester, N, Y., Secy. Prices of nursery stock have stiffened all along the line. The demand for ornamentals has been large this fall. Many florists will handle nursery stock for next spring's planting. There are immense possibilities for development in our native plums. There seems to be very little surplus either of fruit or ornamental stock. L.\ST virinter's experience discouraged many people as regards fall planting. All first-class fruit tree stock will doubtless be cleaned up next spring. The Charlton is making for itself a place in the favor of those most compe- tent to judge of grapes. Stephen Hovt's Sons, New Canaan, Conn., report an increased business over the past two seasons. The call upon Florida nurseries seems to indicate returning confidence in the future of orange culture. L. J. Farmer, Pulaski, N. Y., has a promising new strawberry which he has named the Rough Rider. Nurserymen should give attention to the matter of codling moth; orchardists should be educated to spray their trees. One hundred thousand barrels of apples and pears were lost in the Chicago mar- ket during the recent week of hot weather. The sale of apple trees has been the heaviest in years and prices are firm. Cherry stock is also higher because of scarcity. H. C. Irish says that the American Nurserymen's Association has done more for the everlasting benefit of fruitgrowers than has any other agency. The annual meeting of the Fruit Grow- ers' Association of Ontario will be held at Whitby, December 5 and 6. L. Wol- verton, Grimsby, is secretary. Roland Morrill, of Benton Harbor, Mich., who is well known to all horticul- turists, this year sold $35,000 worth of peaches from a fifty-acre tract. Many dealers advise the planting of one year old trees, deeming them equally as good as older stocks, even when the latter are not so scarce as at present. Indianapolis. A DULL MARKET.— chrysanthemums IN white and yellow suffer most.— the trade is optimistic— jottings here and there. For the last two weeks an abundance of flowers of all kinds, with very little demand has been the prevailing condition in this city. Abnormally warm weather brought out chrysanthemums in a hurry and the result is low prices all along the line and a surplus here and there. White and yellow chrysanthemums and the medium grade of roses suffered most. Violets also were very plentiful for awhile, but the supply of pink and bronze chrys- anthemums, first grade roses and carna- tions was at no time in excess of the demand. Notwithstanding the fact that the market at present is just as dull as at the corresponding time last year, florists generally are taking an optimistic view of the coming season. About 2,000 feet of glass have been added to the greenhouse area in Indian- apolis this year. This is almost exclu- sively used for cut flowers, which shows that our growers still attach vastly more importance to cut flowers than to pot plants. Carnations are still grow- ing in favor with many florists; not only is the largest part of the new glass area devoted to them but they, in many instances, replace roses. The Bertermann Floral Co. will have its opening next week, upon which occa- sion all customers will be presented with a pretty little souvenir. Bert Stanley, whose skillful landscape gardening has been admired by many, has severed his connection with Fair- banks. The violet gall fly has again appeared in this vicinity; this time John Hartje is the victim. A party of Indianapolis florists intend visiting the Chicago chrysanthemum show. E. H. Giesy, of the Lockland Lumber Co., has been in the city this week. For the first time Acalypha Sanderi is seen in quantity here. The public has christened it the "Monkey tail plant." H. JUNGE. St. Joseph, Mo.— Extensive improve- ments, including new heating apparatus, are in progress at the greenhouses at Krug Park. Superintendent Rau will shortly have a fine chrysanthemum show. TREE & SHRUB SEEDS I have an extra fiiie lot of the following set'Us, Kood fresh crop 1899, by mail, prepaid: per lb. Calvcanthus Ploridus, Sweet Shrub 40c Conius Florida, White Flowering Dogwood.. .20c Helesia Tetrapcern, Snow Drop 75c Magnolia Acuminata 75c Macrophylla 75c Tri|ielala 75c Also Exi.x'horda. Sugar Mapel and other seeds and soi'dlings. Send for list. J. H. H. BOYD. - • Gage, Sequatchie Co., Tenn. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cDcriAi TiT?Q ^ Azalea Amoena, Rhododendrons, »i-ctiAuiit:3| ^jil^lgj. Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunlon, Mgr. l2^Cat!iIogue free. For Parks, Cemeteries or Private Grounds; we can furnish a vry lar^'e and supt-rior stock of fOREST, ORNAMENTAL and EVERGREEN TREES, SHRIBS, Etc. Trees from cue inch to three inches in diam- eter, nil nursery grown and in fine shape. Our shrubbery is YOUNG, THRIFTY and FINE. Remember we are Headquarters for T^ursery Stock in the East. Over 200 Acres In Trees and Shrubbery. All thrifty, clean and A No. i stock. Satisfaction Gi'aranteed. Addkess... STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS. New Canaan, Conn. DEUTZIA GRACILIS. Strong, bushy plants for forcing, $G.OO per 100. SAMUELC. MOON, ""TSVpa Send for price list of Hardy Shrubs and Trees. I havi- a larsi- stoi-k of 3 In 3 yi-ar old, extra stronL^ field-^rown CLEMATIS with 30 pir I'eiit .Taokmanui or extra strong 2-year cultivated plants, in 6-in. pots, with 50 per cent .Jackinanni, f~ per 100, $60 per 1000: without Jack- manni,$6and$oO; only Jackmanni, $9& J80. Ref- erences required from unknown correspondents. J. CROENEWECEN. Boakoop. Holland. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Beadlus Nursery, BEADING, IHASS. ESTABLISHUn 1854. ViburnufflTofflenlosuni A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. ' ..A • SPECIALTY Price list and descrlpttve catalogue on application. REA BROTHERS, Norwood, Mass. NURSERYMEN.... IF you have made any change in your Arm * name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, "either greenhouses or laud. AMLRICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. 0.^K:S 10,000 Fin, Scarlet, Red, White. Willow leaved, Englisli and Turkey, 4 to 10 feet. 100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamcre and Silver Leaved, all sizes. Cataliii^ue on application. Send estimate of wants for jtrices. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA. T^O\^r PRICES... California Privet, i-er loo. looo I Clematis Paniculata. ■-' to 21/2 feet, bushy 33.00 $'^1.00 I'cr 10 U)0 1000 -'"3 •■ •• ll.SO 30.00 No. I. Ilrst-class $1,00 $ HOO $70,00 .■.Mo.! •■ \he.t\y 101} .1.. 00 >j„o ~q -, ;,„ .-,|, m. Prices on 10,000 tots given on application. | lOxtra size 1 J.'. 1(1 IIO iio no AMPELOPSIS VEITGHII, 2 AND 3 YEARS, FIELD-GROWN, X HEAVY. Per 10 100 1000 Per 10 100 1000 No. 1 $0.80 $0.00 $,i0.00 I X size $l.0o $8.00 $7.S 00 Nri. 2 1)5 .T.OO L'l.OO .\.\ size I.'J.t il,00 8.") OO ROSES, SHRUBS and VINES. | 30,000 GRASSES, CHEAP. SEND FOR WHOLESALE LIST. The Elizabeth Nursery Company, - - Elizabeth, N. J. i8gg. The American Florist. 427 VIOLETS, $1 to $1.50. CARNATIONS, $i to $2.50. VALLEY, $4 to $5. 00 7) 3 O > < 1^ < < > oa < ...At The... Chrysanthemum Show KENNICOTT BROS. CO. Sells Them All, Therefore It Must Be the Best. Headquarters for Everything that is Ai in the Cut Flower Trade. 42 and 44 Randolph Street, WIRE WORK! Send in your copy. We guarantee the quality and price lower than any other first-class house. .PRICE LIST. BRIDE $3.00 to $4.00 , ASPARAGUS $40.00 to $60.00 MAID 3.00 to 4.00 METEOR 3.00 to 5.00 PERLES 2.00 to 4.00 ROSES, Our Selection 2.50 CARNATIONS, good 1.25 to 1.50 " fancy 2.00 to 2.50 CARNATIONS, Our Selection 1.00 SMILAX 12.00 to 15.00 ADIANTUM 75 to i.oo LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS i.oo COMMON FERNS 25 per 100 " " 2.00 per 1000 WE REPRESENT MORE GLASS THAN ANY OTHER FIRM IN CHICAGO. 428 The American Florist. Nov. II, Our PasTiMEs Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and oyoling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfleld St.. Boston, Mass.; Eobt. Kitt, 1726 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. John Deamud says the Chicago florists should have a gun club and he is now in training for the first shoot. The Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club has inaugurated a series of contests at the exhilarating game oi euchre. At New York. The regular club night on Monday, November G, brought out afair-sized and very jolly crowd at the Fifty-seventh street alleys. Alex. Burns brought with him the new ball recently won and was generous enough to allow everyone who pleased, to use it, expressing some mis- givings, however, that some of the lower grade artists might teach the ball bad habits. He is giving it nightly lessons in cross-alley practice and expects event- ually to make, in combination with it, after it gets trained down fine, an invincible record: Player. 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. Burns 150 150 159 153 O'Mara 133 169 127 143 T. Lane 141 135 168 141 Traendly 133 130 156 139 Marshall 138 134 130 134 Schenck 102 122 161 125 J. Manda 132 122 120 125 W.Siebreoht 140 88 104 HI Bunyard HO 106 116 111 Buhler 107 91 124 107 Penman 88 137 107 107 Weathered 105 105 105 M Hart 90 106 114 103 J.Lang 71 100 128 100 Stewart 106 105 86 99 J.Young 100 97 99 New York Defeats Flatbush. The deciding game of the series between these two aggregations came oft' in Brook- lyn on Saturday night, November 4, on "neutral alleys." The first game vvas played with five men on each side, owing to late arrival of two players. It was a nice win for Flatbush and the New York- ers were correspondingly dejected. Then something happened that was not down on the programme and which, had it happened elsewhere, say in Philadelphia, would have been deemed sufficient grounds for a claim of foul, for a biir black cat coursed across the alleys and immediately the New York score took on a very different aspect and Flatbush went to pieces. The score below tells the tale of woe: New York 1st 2d :id Klatbush 1st 2d :)d Burns 128 139 115 Rilev 156 117 146 O'Mara... 134 137 157 Zeller 122 105 131 Traendly .101 179 168 Schrautz. .127 103 86 Roehrs 99 176 142 Raynor .. ..151 97 115 Lane 151 154 106 Uailledouzel40 118 110 Schenck... 151 144 Mellis 134 157 Total.... 613 936 832 Total.... 696 674 745 During the progress of the above the following diversions were provided on a side alley: Player 1st 2d 3d Av W. .Stebrecht 158 109 137 135 Donlan 118 141 130 LeMoult 103 104 168 125 Marshall 131 123 115 I2:i Butterfleld 103 147 110 120 Shaw 108 123 114 115 Penman 128 82 104 Stewart 96 92 104 96 Lanejahr 78 78 Weir 64 64 The evening's festivities were concluded with the following free-for-all: Tammants. Mazets. Traendly 126 Roehrs 133 OMara 128 Burns i;i8 I.an^' 157 Schenck 137 Marshull 128 LeMoult 78 S.-hiiiutz 112 Siebrecht HI Sti-u:irt 130 Weir 93 Lan-iahr 81 Penman 102 Ti)tal . .872 Total 791 Chicago Defeats Milwaukee. There was much animation on Anson's alleys last Wednesday evening, when the Milwaukee bowlers succumbed to the Chicago team. The contest was to be decided in favor of the winner of two in three games, but Chicago won all three by a margin of 338. For the home bowlers Geo. Asmus made high score with 190 and best average with 170, while Wm. Edlefsen rolled the best game for Milwaukee, scoring 178, with an average of 150. The scores in detail fol- low: MILWAUKEE. Player 1st 2d 3d Av C. C. Polhvorth 134 152 146 144 Wm. Edlefsen 119 153 178 150 W.A.Kennedy 115 110 114 113 Otto Sylvester 141 126 128 H2 Nick Zweifel 131 125 118 125 AleN Klokner 139 146 132 136 Fred Holton 108 Ki8 138 128 11. V. Hunkel 123 161 162 149 Total 1010 1111 1106 Player 1st 2d 3d Av Geo. Stollery 152 157 144 151 Ed.Winterson 146 161 16i) 156 Fred. Stollery 182 163 154 166 Phil. Hauswirth 104 174 104 127 .lohn Det;nan 146 175 167 163 Ales Henderson 144 147 157 149 Chas. Balluff 114 102 103 106 Geo. Asmus 153 190 166 170 Total I14I l;M9 1155 After the contest the party of twenty- two adjourned to the Blue Ribbon res- taurant, where the participants indulged in good cheer, speeches and music until a late hour. The scores at regular practice Friday evening, November 3, were as follows: Player 1st 3d 3d 4th Av Henderson 150 153 170 166 160 Degnan 156 148 144 147 149 Winterson 126 124 170 174 149 Ballult 126 135 l;^0 170 140 Hartshorne 133 133 Kreitling 135 120 I2H VauRhan 119 119 Swiger Ill 111 Kelday S7 87 At Denver. A strong club of bowjers was organ- ized on October 14, there being fourteen charter members. We bowled our first game of the season on October Is and the appended scores will show that several of the boys have not forgotten where to hit the head pin: Player 1st 2d 3d Av. Chas. MaufT. 330 157 313 200 J. N. Jakobsen 188 196 169 185 .lohn Berrv 210 151 171 177 A. E.Mauir 172 175 175 174 John Ferris 196 140 168 168 Geo. Brenkert 184 155 158 166 C. J. Tbiess 156 109 220 162 Chas. Webb 176 145 163 158 Geo. Zimmer 179 156 125 157 (■has. Franz 169 112 137 136 Eobt. Kurlli 144 127 142 1.34 O. Freebur^' 130 99 114 The following is the score recorded October 25: Plaver 1st 2d 3d Av. Chas. MaulT 176 186 177 180 J. N. Jakobsen 176 169 203 177 P.C.Gallup .....154 147 307 169 C. J. Thiess 215 120 170 168 Eobt. Kurth 151 124 199 1.58 Geo. Brenkert 105 176 183 165 John Berrv 136 147 178 154 A. E. Mauff 165 140 1,57 151 Geo. Zimmer 123 183 128 145 A.M.Lewis 146 131 143 140 Chas. Franz 160 115 153 139 Wni. A. Dovle 150 146 122 139 John Ferris 138 90 118 115 J.A.Valentine 124 103 113 Ernest Flohr 118 102 115 112 Olie Greeburg 71 125 99 98 Wni. L. Lingenbrink 61 82 142 95 The following is the record of the even- ing of October 31: Player 1st 2d 3d Av. Chas. Mautr 121 233 167 191 J. N. Jakobsen 180 175 170 175 Chas. Franz 174 185 153 171 John Berry 140 136 210 162 A.M.Lewis , 153 137 169 1,53 John Ferris 197 142 112 150 Eobt. Kurth 152 161 130 148 Geo Brenkert 159 181 103 148 Chas. J. Thiess 136 149 153 148 J.A.Valentine 142 142 P.C.Gallup 112 163 144 140 Ernest Flohr 116 126 162 i:i5 W.A.Doyle 144 103 1.52 133 Lyle Waterbury 134 112 i;f3 136 Goo. Ziramer 12i 117 135 132 N. A. Benson 94 103 108 102 Taunton, Mass.,— F. O. Willard is wiring his greenhouses for electric light- ing. New Haven, Conn.— E. J. Morse is building two large iron houses for violets and carnations. They will be heated with hot water. m0*0^^^*^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^'^^^^^^^^^^^^^K Green fl Holly, Xmas Trees Gathered under the supervision of our own men, experi- enced hands, that for the past fen years have done their share to make us absolutely head- quarters for Xmas decorations. Evergreen Wreathing, Holly Wreaths. Mistletoe, Etc. The right kind at the right price, and last, but not least. The mark. W. W. B. & Co.. on case is an i absolute guarantee lor select quality. \ at the right time. W. W. BARNARD & CO., 161 and 163 East KInzia Street, OHIOiVOO. iiUijiiCluAmeiican Floriit when iitiling. 1899. The American Florist. 429 Samuel S. Pennock, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PniLADELPniA. American Beauties. We handle half the cut which comes to this market. Lil)erty! THE NEW ROSE. We are handling the entire cut of Robert Scott & Son. We are offering a select stock of BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, KAISERINS and other Tea Roses, and would be glad to quote special prices. Other flowers in abundance at all times. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WE WILL BE OPEN FROM 6 A. M. UNTIL 11 P. M. JULIUS LANG, Commission T" Cut riowcrs Supplies the trade with the choicest grades of all varieties at prevailing Wholesale Prices. CHRYSANTHEMUMS in large supply and finest assortment now. ROSES and CARNATIONS in Standard and Fancy varieties. MIGNONETTE, Ferns, Smilax, Asparagus all the year round. Large daily receipts of choice Violets and all bulbous stock. GROWERS OF THESE GOODS ARE ASSURED OF A RELIABLE OUTLET FOR THEIR PRODUCT HERE. JULIUS LANG, 53 West 30th St., Telephone, 289 MadUon Square. I^^Jd^^^^^ ^llTO^^^^Ii!^* 430 The American Florist. Nov.u, I Help Wanted, i WB WANT EUYERS FOR CUT FLOWERS ^ EVERYTHING IN SEASON FROM ORDINARY ^ GRADES TO THE FINEST. ^ S E. C. AMLING, 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON. Mgr. VIOLETS. THE BEST TO BE HAD. ROSES.^-^ CARNATIONS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS and all other seasonable stock in the market can be supplied on the best terms by HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.. MILWAUKEE, WIS. 431 1S99. The American Florist. )» THERE'S PROFIT IN FLOWER GROWING jp VOU GROW THE RIGHT KIND AND W YOU SEND THEM TO THE RIGHT DEALER, Vou make no mistake if you consign your product regularly to John I. Raynor. You will be in good company, for the number of first-class growers sending their flowers to this establishment exceeds those in any similar place in New York City :::::::: THINK IT OVER. ALL FLORISTS NOW KNOW THAT WHEN American Beauty, Bride, Bridesmaid and iUleteor Roses, Vioiets, Carnations, Citrysantitemums, Liiy of tite Vaiiey < or i\ffignonette ARE WANTED, THE CREAM OF THE STOCK CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND AT JOHN f. RAYNOR'S WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE, 49 WEST 28th STREET. S TELEPHONE 1998 MADISON SQUARE. NEW YORK. J| ^IKIklklklUkllilklklklklklklUklklklUlLlUk9i^ 432 The American Florist. Nov. II. Autumn at Miami, Fla. With autumn rains comes added beauty of foliage and abundance ot buds and bloom. Cannas seem to shoot up in a night and their great bouquets of flowers almost bend the stalk. America is now six feet high, with great branches oi its odd-colored flowers and rich foliage almost black. Florence Yaughan, Sur- prise, Duke of Marlborough and several others are almost as tall, while we begin to wonder where Austria is going to stop. Little Florida is very dwarf but produces an abundance of bloom et|ual to its taller companions. Canna flaccida, our native species and one of the parents of Italy and Austria, planted near the latter varieties, holds Its own for beauty of flower, fine foliage and abundance of bloom. Nothing could be prettier than its orchid like flowers of an exquisite shade of yellow. Clerodendron fragrans fills the air with its nch perfume, the plants being loaded with its great trusses of pretty white flowers. It is well named. The royal poincianas are done blooming; only their beautiful foliage is to be seen now. This is one of the most beautiful of trees, but, asit always blooms in June and July, is never seen in its greatest beauty by the winter tourists. But the dwarf variety does not have this fault.. There are two varieties of the dwarf Poinciana pulcher- rima. One has orange and red flowers, the other clear yellow flowers, and they grow and bloom the whole year and seem as much at home here as in their native place. Truck gardening is the topic and busi- ness of the day here now. Tomatoes are being set in lots of from one acre to 100 acres. Egg plants are in bloom; as this is below the frost line, this fruit will be shipped from here all winter. Cucumbers are being planted, also sweet peppers in acre lots. It Jack Frost don't get out of othis usual latitude this winter there will be thousands of car loads of vegetables shipped from this country. This is a great winter tourists' city, the season beginning about January 10, at the opening of the Royal Palm Hotel, and closing about April 10. Dickerson & Belden, the florists, are preparing for the cut flower trade, having built slat houses (we don't need glass houses here) and have planted out carnations, roses, smilax, asparagus and other stock. There is a United States experiment station here and several hundred Bermuda lily bulbs have been sent down for experi- ment. It is thought these bulbs can be successfully propagated in our rich hum- mock land. All varieties of crinums and amaryllises grow and increase here with little or no care. Dickerson & Belden have just received several thousand Pancratium Cari- ba-um bulbs from one of the Keys. They are a clean, well shaped lot of bulbs, and as they are winter bloomers should be very popular as a pot plant. The foliage is handsome, making the plant an orna- ment even when not crowned with its great bouquets of snowy, fragrant flow- ers. ' Poinciana. MoNTCLAiR, N. J. — A. D. Rose made a fine showing of chrysanthemums Novem- ber S to 11 and attracted many visitors. liLMORE, 0. — II. W. Rymers has just completed an addition .SxOO for propa- gating purposes. It is heated by a coil eight feet long placed beside the tubular boiler. Kift's Adjustable Hanging Flower Vase and Plant Holder. Ornamental, practical and useful; just the thing for short-stemmed flowers such as violets, orchids, valley, etc. Indispensable for show window and house decorations. The clasps are adjustable and can be placed in any position or angle. The fixture is made of solid brass, heavily nickel- plated and is practically indestructible. A larger size for five to six-inch potted plants, such as Adiantum Farleyense, Cyclamens, etc., shows these plants to the best possible advantage. Kift's Individual Cut Flower Vase... A pointed glass tube fitted with a perforated rubber cap, through which the stem of the flower is placed. The cap holds the vase and the flower firmly together and prevents the escape of water in the tube, no matter at what angle it is placed. Useful for keeping flowers when sprayed on dinner tables, for basket handles, for orchid sprays which can be inserted in pots of Farleyense, etc., and is useful for hosts of decorative eflfects. WRITE FOR CIRCULARS AND PRICES. ROBT. KIFT, 1725 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE Commission Florists. SUPERB VIOLETS. ORCHIDS, ROSES, CARNATIONS. 42 West 28th Street, GIVE IS LIBERTY Will be the cry when the plants are all sold. Our stock of LIBERT r, the greatest crimson scarlet Rose ever introduced, IS ALL SOLD FOR MARCH DELIVERY. Wc are now booking for April, and as all orders are filled strictly in rotation, florists who have not as yet secured their stock, should order at once. OWN ROOT PLANTS, from 2i,-inch pos 50 plants or more, and less than 100. 30 cts. each 100 plants and up to 1000. 25 cts. each 1000 plants and over, $200 per 1000 :!-iii.l, pot plaints, .50 eai-h ailditioniil. GRAFTED PLANTS, froin 2U-lnch pots. 50 plants or more, and less than 100. 50 cts. each 100 plants and up to lOCO. 40 cts. each 1000 plants or more. $350 per 1000 :i-iiicli jiot plants, 5c raich addilioriiil. ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Delaware Co., Pa. Item Agents, ROBT. CRAIC & SON, 49th & Market Sts., Philadelpliia, Pa. Western Agents, BA8SETT & WASHBURN, 76-78 Wabasli Ave.. Chicago, III. /%. The American Florist. 433 f$> *$> «$> «^ I Mower Growers f X known all over this country tor theii' succeys in special lines have continued for X ^ years, without interruption, to consign their pi-oduct to, and iind a satisfactory ^ «^ market tlwongh. the coniniissiou house of «|4> I John Youn^ | ^ 51 West 28th Street NeW Yofli. ^ ($» »#> »$» f$> f$» Buyers of flowers can at all seasons procui'e at this establishment the best <$» ff» stock produced, of roses, carnations, orchids, etc. The New York outlet for the «f> •f* flowers of Carl Jurgens, the most extensive bulb forcer in America. Receiving ^ 1 now, Chrvsanthemums in all grades, for ordinarv or exhibition demands. X «$» -^ !-- .. ^ «$» ^ (*> Correspondence Solicited from Growers or Buyers. «fj <$» f$» <$♦ TELEPHONE: 1905 Madison Square. :::::::: Can quote you prices now on first quality, full berried, bright foliage, full size cases. George A. Sutherland, FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 67 BromfieldSt., Boston, Mass. SEND^ Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and all other choice Cut Flowers to MILLANG & CO. 48 West 29th Street New York. This establishment is frequented daily by the representatives of all the prominent florist stores in the city and vicinity. We get foil market value, and make prompt and careful returns. »»GIVE; * US • K « CKI-I-.«« Telephone, 1304 Madison Square. iSgg. The American Florist. 436 Bassett h Washburn. OUR LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS AT THE FLOWER SHOW. AMERICAN BEAUTIES 1st Prize BRIDES 1st " BRIDESMAIDS 1st " METEORS 1st Prize PERLES 1st " KAISERIN 2nd " CiVi^ivA^orioivs. FLORA HILL, white 1st Prize MARY WOOD, " 1st " JUBILEE, red 1st " McBURNEY, pink 1st " FRANCES JOOST, pink 1st •< WM. SCOTT, " 1st " LESLIE PAUL, " 1st " MRS. BRADT, striped 1st << PSYCHE, striped 1st Prize GOLD NUGGET, yellow 1st PAINTED LADY, dark pink 1st WHITE CLOUD, while 2nd TRIUMPH, pink 2nd G H. CRANE, red 2nd CERISE QUEEN, deep pink 2nd RED MRS. BRADT, led 2nd 16 Entries and 16 Frizes in Carnations. OIR PIOWERS AND OIR fACILITIES ARE Of THE HIGHEST GRADE. BASSETT 111 AOUDIIDM GREENHOUSES, HINSDALE, ILL. W AotlbUnN, STORE, 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ^A^^^ NICOMITE. (PATENT.) Vapor Insecticide Powder. THE LATEST AND BEST. HARMLESS TO BLOOM AND FOLIAGE. NO LABOR REQUIRED LEAVES NO DEPOSIT. A Certain Killer of RED SPIDER, GREENFLY AND ALL OTHER INSECT PESTS. Sold in Tins. Ask Your Seedsman for It. Manufactured by THE TOBACCO WAREHOUSING AND TRADING CO., LOUISVILLE. KY. 43C The American Florist. Nov. It^ St. Louis. TRADE IS DULL. — SURPLUSES IN MANY LINES.— SCARCITY OF BEAUTIES.— PLANS FOR THE SHOW.— THE SHAW BANQUET. — BOWLING. The condition of trade is not as satis- factory as last week and there is not enough business to exhaust the supply ol flowers that is being brought into this market. Chrysanthemums, of course, are the favorite flowers now but the very choice varieties are the only ones that sell well; $3 per dozen is the price. Other grades are sold at $1.50 to $2. Some of the best blooms that are seen could be classed as show stock. The roses that are coming in are of an improved quality and the best sell at $5 per 100, the glut being in Brides and Bridesmaids; these are selling in job lots at $10 per 1000. Only a few good Beauties are to be had without sending out of town. This is a good market for fine Beauties, as they are always in good demand. Violets have been in favor the past week and Californias were scarce; small single are more plentiful but not so much called for. Carnations sell well and the bulk of them are unsurpassed in quality. Daybreak and Scott are very tine. Whites have had poor sale while good reds are scarce; the bulk of them sell at $1 per 100, some extra fancies going as high as $2. The cause of so many white carnations being on hand is that the dealers use small white chrysanthemums because they are cheaper, but they do not make the work look so good. Lily of the valley is very fine now and has a pretty lair sale at $4 to $5. Romans have not made their appearance yet, though some are expected by next week and will command a good stiff price. The committees in charge of the ap- proaching exhibition at the coliseum is doing very effective work. Everything will be in readiness by the hour of open- ing on November 14, and judging from the system which prevails in all the prep- arations, the show will be a grand suc- cess. Emil Schray will again have charge of the books and the management of the show will, as usual, be in the hands of J. J. Beneke. A better pairofworkerscould not be found. All the members of the club should lend a helping hand and relieve the managers of some of the bur- den that rests on their shoulders. The annual Shaw banquet to florists, nurserymen and gardeners takes place Saturday night, November 18, at the Mercantile Club. This is the closing night of the show and is an inconvenient date for some ot the guests. The bowlers are having a good time these cool evenings. The older club bowls on Monday night at the new alleys and the juniors roll on Tuesday night at the old alleys at Sixth and Pine 1 streets. I was in hopes to see a match game by this time between the two clubs but nothing has come of it as yet. S. S. Skidelsky, representing several eastern firms, was in town recently. Louisiana. Ayondale, Fa.— W. R. Shelmire, formerly in business here, has taken a position with Robert Simpson, Clifton, N.J. Dallas, Tex. — Business is picking up and American Beauties are in great demand, being shipped in from Chicago, St. Louis and Pleasant Hill, Mo. Re- cently Ernst Nitsche supplied 4,000 Beau- ties on an order occasioned by the open- ing of Linz Bros.' jewelry store. DUTCH HYACINTHS. SINGLE AND DOUBLE. Named Varieties, hiij-i' pn- lilii, $4.75 pi-r llliid Bedding' Hyacinths, to Bedding Hyacinths, :il] Dutch Romans, named 1' $45.00. -.ilnr. Red, Whil inds, all eoloi-K, i sll;uii-s, loadiui,' kinds. suUul)li- fur pots ;iud fort-i ;iik1 B1u.>, per lIKl. S4.00; per 1000, $37.50. imi. $3.00; per UIiki. $28.00. ne for pots, per 100. $2.25; per 1000, $18.00. John Stein, white. Pige n, uliiie, La Inimaciilee, white. Cardinal's Hat, scarlet. Fireftame, red. TULIPS— Single. Artus, searlel. Bizarre Verdict, striped Crimson King. Duchesse de Farnia, ttruu n, Lac Von Bhyn, vii.let All the ahove, per 100, 75 Per 100 Per 1000 Keiserskroon $1.00 $ 9,50 Due Van Thol, scarlet 85 7.00 Due Van Thol, white 1.75 16.00 Arma of Leyden, lose. Purple Crown, purple. Bachns, deep red. Yellow Crown, yellow. 1000, $6.00. Per 100 Per 100 Fottebakker. .vellow $2.00 $18.00 Wonwerman 1.00 8.00 Bosamnndi 1.00 9.00 Finest Single, mixed 60 5.50 Till I DO 1 Per 100 Per 1000 i Per 100 Per 1000 I ULIlQ ' I-aCandenr $0.80 $7.00 Murillo $2.25 $18.00 '*"■"*' 1 Faeony Bed 1.00 9.00 Yellow Bose 1.10 10.00 DOUBLE. ( SalvatorBosa 2.75 24.00 I Finest Double, mxd .75 7.00 ... ..^. _-..... ( CHINESE SACBED, First size bulbs $4.00 $35.00 NADPI\\M\ ' '"'oi Sion, lurKe selected bulbs, l!i to li4 in. diameter 1.50 14.50 llnnUIUuUu J Biant Princeps, large single Trumpet 1.00 9.60 ( Double Boman 6.50 1 4'» to5i4 inches around per 100, $4.50 1 - 3 to 4V2 inches around " 3.50) I 6 to 7 Inches around .' '■ 7.50 i LILY OF THE VALLEY, select pips, cold storage per 1000, $12.50 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, large '» inch bulbs 5.50 LILiUM LONCIFLORUM- Japan Bulbs, to 8 inches around... $5. OO per 100; $40.00 per 1000 -toW .... 7.50 60.00 !i to 10 ....ll.OO CLICAS & BODDINGTON CO., 342 WEST 14th STREET. ^46Pi8th* N. Y. CITY. Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agentt of SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS. CALLA LILIES ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS CHINESE SAGRED LILIES SPLENDID LARGE liDLBS, $4.00 per basket of 100. FINEST LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Send for quotiitious. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK l>l,-a>,- menlnmllu-An nmm% veiiGiiii Extra fine stock in 6-Inch pots, fi.oo each. /~*2»««jiQ in all the leading varie- \.^cilliXct.O ties at lowest rates if ordered now. Carnation ^"™^,„„„. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Plt-aa mention the A w/cv ican I-'lo> nt when wt itmg. PLUMS, Iwo Years. 5 to 6 feet, 3i up $80.00 5 to 6 feet, Js to ?i 70.00 Abundance, liurbank, Jefferson, Lombard, Niagara. APPLE SEEDLINGS I Home Grown.) 2-16 to 3-16 JJ.OO APPLE GRAnS. No. 1. Straight Root 3.00 No. 1. Whole Root Branched 5.00 Our grafts are put up by workmen of long ex- perience and will be packed in moss within frost- proof cases. We will quote special prices on Apples, Peaches, Pears, Asparagus and all small fruit plants, fruit tree stocks and seeds and guar- antee our prices as low as the grade of stock can can be purchased. BOXING AND BALING FREE.— This fact should be considered in comparing our prices with those who charge for boxing. Teiois cash. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Address and make all orders payable to THE CASSEL NURSERY CO.. • North Clayton. Ohio. Pleme mention llie Ameiicaii Floml :,/ien .iiiting. JAPAN LIL. LONGIFLORUM. SOOO bull).-,. iJ-8, (a |3!1.00 per 1000. 15,000 Chinese Narcissus Bulbs '" $:i-'..'">0 per 1000. 14,000 Fresh Kentia Belmoreana Seeds. w> 4.00 i>er 1000. WINDSOR FLOWER SEED CO., No. 2 Milwaukee Ave., Uetuoit. Mich. Heitse meiiliini llir Amei ican HiirtU uheii -.eiiting. i Circulation I ^^ which Circulates a §^ The actual paid circulation of the American Florist is, we believe, the largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are ((J preserved for reference. Advertisers who use regularly our columns estab- gj lish permanent business with the best W *^ trade in the United States. rji i8gg. The American Florist. 437 ,%%%/%%/%%/%/\^^^%/\%/\/%%/X%%/\^/%^%^%/X^ Olympia... THE FINEST OF All NIW CARNATIONS FOR 1900. Admiral Dewey's Flag-Ship, THE OLYMPIA, is the most popular boat afloat, and this grand flower, its namesake, will certainly be the most pop- ular variety ever introduced. Its distinctive merits are: SIZE: The largest variety ever introduced. FORM: The ideal, the lower petals averaging 134 inches in width; smooth edges, with the center well built up. COLOR: A beautiful glossy white, with delicate pencilings of clear scarlet running through the petals, but much less red in it than in Mrs. G. M. Bradt, and without the objectionable features of that variety, making it the most beautiful variegated variety ever introduced. FRAGRANCE: Is delicately sweet. STEM: Under ordinary circumstances is 2 to 2\'2 feet, strong enough to carry its heavy flower. KEEPING QUALITIES: Are unsurpassed. FREEDOM OF FLOWERING: Tested alongside of Mrs. Bradt for two seasons, it has pro- duced 28'/t more flowers in the seasons. ITS HABIT: Is strong and vigorous and a continuous producer, lasting in good condition long after the hot weather in spring has practically ruined the quality of Mrs. Bradt. CONSTITUTION: It is free from disease of any kind. It has received seven certiflcates and the highest commendations wherever exhibited. Extra strong well rooted cuttings ready from February 15th, 1900, and onward at, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. 25 at 100 Rates; 250 at 1,000 rates. Orders now being booked which will be filled in strict rotation. I can also furnish early stock of THE MARQUIS and MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON, at adver- tised rates. • • /\^ /\ L Ef /\o • • VY/E are now filling orders for Azaleas, importations of which have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will hold good as long as the stock is not potted; the varieties we supply are the most popular sorts suited to the American market and we can give you any proportion you wish in the four leaders Mme. Vander Cruyssen, Vervaeneana, Deutsche Perle and Bernhardt's Andrea Alba. Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our own representatives, enables us to oSer the best stock obtainable at bottom prices. Order now and save heavy express charges later on, as ship- ments can at this time be made safely by freight. FINE BUSHY CROWNS, well set with buds— 10 to 12 inches in diameter $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100 12 to 14 " " 6.00 " 45.00 " 14 to 16 " " 7.50 " 55.00 SPECIMEN PLANTS, of the leading varieties— $1.00, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each, according to size. ¥ ¥ A f-x 714 Chestnut St., Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. BOUQUET GREEN. liest MUMlity !it lnu..st rates. We <;.ather our own greens :iii'i lirinj I>\' our own boat direct. Also <'HRIS I'MAS TRRES. Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, SCHOONER MARY COLLINS. - S. W Cor. Clark St , H. Schueneman. Capt. Bridge, CHICAGO. Please m,„l,„n Ihr A m,-i ica ti Flinisl -ulien -u; lling. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. Kxtra fine plants eut from bench for V-in., S-iu. and 10-in. pots, at J.'SO. $75 anil 1100 per 100. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS. Please mention the American Ftofut when zvnting. Leather Bound copies of the new edition of our DIRECTORY of Florists, Narserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and alpha- betically. Price, $3.00; in board covers, $2.00. J-J^J-J^ American Florist Company, 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. 438 The American Florist. Nov. II, Helpful Reminders. Planting bulbs outside for your custo- mers and inside for cutting must be put off no longer. A bulb bed should be deeply dug, in rich soil of such texture as not to become hard, so that water will quickly pass through to the subsoil. Saturated soil next to bulbs is detri- mental. The conditions are always most suitable as soon as the forest trees shed their foliage, as they do after a good October rain. This we have had; get your bulbs in immediately and cover the beds with dried leaves fastened by laying on some long straw with a few cords drawn across. Do not press the cover- ng down. It will protect the bulbs from early frosts, insuring time for rooting well, after which they freeze more or less, the covering preventing the sun from thawing them out before you wish, hold- ing them in cold storage, as it were. In preparing bulbs for inside growth, keep the same conditions in mind, whether putting in flats or pots. Have them spread out on ground that will keep them moist and with a covering that will husband up the warmth and moist- ure of the soil below. Do not forget that Spanish iris is very beautiful and the bulbs are inexpensive. For .\pril. May and June blooming, no orchid will surpass them. Plant one inch apart in flats set on the ground outside; cover with three inches of soil and two feet of straw. Do not bring the first batch into the house before February and do not give them more than 45° of heat, for they must come slowly. Those which you bring in during March and April may have 50° to 55°; the last batch leave outside to bloom. Cypripedium insigne is now ready to make flower buds. A few put into 60° of heat will come in nicelv for Christmas; for later blooming hold them in a cooler house. Be sure you have plenty of good pot- ting soil on hand to go through the winter. C. B. W. Stamford, Conn.— Mrs. M. A. Free, we regret to learn, is ill in a New York hospital. Sbiloh, O. — G. Guy Swanger has erected a new violet house 10x70 feet and a carnation house 20x117. Denver, Col— Wm. Lingenbrink, who was formerly in the retail line at 519 Olive street, St. Louis, has opened a cotn- mission house here and is starting in with every prospect of success. NATURAL TENNESSEE PEACH SEED FOR NURSERYMEN. I have procured a limited supply of Genuine Nat- ural TenneBsee I^einh deed.crop of ''J8. Aa there Is P IMMOIE^IVO Y^ There are fakirs in the Smrlax business too. Dkah Sir: — \Vh«n the plea of light expense wliich is so often used in ciiutioniDg Smilax buy- rrs a^jainst the man who has built packins; houses iind telephone lines to lurther his business, the I'eddler or Fakir is found to be the ideal, while the man with all improvements in his line of busi- ness, Is the man to be avoided. it's rSKLESS TO DENY IT. I am under heavy expenses, but when ray esteemed competitors advertise the fact I believe they really help me. From my point of view expense is another name for efficiency. For insLance, I have the only pack- int; house built especially for this line of trade; I have double the number of employes of any of my competitors, but I submit these fa<;ts as a guarantee of better service. I would like to have you visit my ollicesand see what my expense woul'd do for you In the case of a rush (>rder. I may never have the t}lcasure of seeinf;; you, but. you can test my elUciency by sending your orders fT"iiiim, New York City 40.000 MUMS We are now, and will be during the Chrysan- themum season, marketing the entire cut of one of the largest growers about Chicago, 40,000 flrst-class flowers, Al in every respect. We are exclusively Rose Growers and can supply the best qualities, including American Beauty, at all times. We are also in a position to fill orders for the most popular varieties of Carnations. All orders shipped at market prices within two hours of receipt. ..THE.. VARIETIES. PINK. Glory of Pacific, Maud Dean, Mrs. E. Q. Hill. YELLOW. Yellow Queen, Major Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding. WHITE. Fee du Champsaur, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Frank Hardy, W. H. Chadwick, Wanamaker, Mayflower, Ivory. J. fl. BUDLONG. 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO. When wrltlDK mention the American Florist. 8O0.00O CUT FLOWERS We can fill all orders on short notice with all leadinj? varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CNICAGO. Wholesale Price List. AHERICAN BEAUTY Extra lonfi stem per doz., 24-in. stem 10 .00 to J 2.50 3.00 1.50 1.00 WE NOW CLOSE AT 6:30 P. M. Short HETEOR per 100, 4.00 to BRIDESHAID " 4.U0 to BRIDE . ... •' 4.00to LA PRANCE " .5.00 to PERLE " S.OOto KAISERIN " 4.00 to aOLDEN GATE " 6.00 to CARNATIONS, ordinary. " 1.50 2.00 to doz. 2.0n to 1. 00 to DAYS AND HOLIDAYS AT NOON. 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 'niinS fancy ■■'.'.' per ( J lUl lO, ordinar.v. WIETOR BROS. 5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES ■WJ::»<>lt-st»le r»rioe> X.,lst;. AUEBICAir BEATTTY 30-36 in. stem per Uuz. $3.50 tu $4.00 24 " ■■ 2,50to 3.00 20 " " 2..50 15 " " 2.00 13 " " \.m 8 " " 1.00 METEOR BBIDESMAID BBIBE FEBI^E CABNATIONS. .per 100 $1.00 to $,5.00 3,00 to 4.0O 3 m) to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 1..50to 2.00 (>u]V, I Sy '^^r. SStti street, = = = BIe-«r "yorli:. 3 Clos^ to (Sl^Ktlni JV.-v^«riv»^ El^-V'^t^cl JSt^tlox:!.. ^ TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQUARE. ^TTTTTTnnnTTnmmTTnnTTnnnnnmmTTmTTmmTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTTTTTttTTnTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTnnTTTTnTTnntTTTTTnTTtTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTTTlli gTTTTnnnTTfTtTntTTTtTTTTTTTnffffTTTTTTTTnnnnTTTTnTTlTTTmmnTmTmmTTTffTmmTTTTTTTTTtTTTnTTnTTTTnmmnTTTTTTnmmTTTTTTnTTTTTTTTnTa I Benthey & Go. soL/o/™.^""^^ 41 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Choice Orchids Always in 5tocl^. CHRYSANTHEMUMS •'" leading sorts, extras $2.50 to $3.00 per doz. ' Fine stock 1.00 to 2.00 " AMERICAN BEAUTIES, extras.. ..per doz., $3.00 to $4 00 i CARNATIONS, fancy per 100, $2 00 to $3.00 3 " " long " 2.50 to 3.00 " best long " 1.00 to 1.50 3 " " medium. " l.,50 to 2.00 VIOLETS " .75 to 1.00 S METEORS, extras per 100, 5.00 VALLEY " 4.00 to 5.00 = Al " 3 00 to 4.00 SMILAX " 12.00 to 15.00 3 BRIDES and MAIDS, extras " 5.00 ADIANTUM " ' .75 3 Al " 3 1)0 to 4.00 COMMON FERNS per lOOO, 1.50 3 PERLES " .'!()() to 4.00 Foregoing prices subject to change without notice. 3 &i»iiiitMitMi»'"tit»tt»»M*tit"tt»it*ttA"*iAiti*i"UAiit it iiUitu itimuuu iAUiiitiiaitiiiiimuAiiiuiiiiititiitiaiiitiiiiiiuiiiiiiii 11111111;= i8gg. The American Florist. 443 Wii^^^'iii^Wii^mi^miiiiiiii^Wiii^'^i^i^^Wii^'^^^^Wi^ mport'ei'5 Ar\d Mdr\uf^cturer6 of ik vv" m you Ready for the €brl$tttia$ HIS YEAR'S BUSINESS WILL BREAK THE RECORD. Look your stock over; don't wait until the week before. Now is the time. We have a full line of everything, the best in Florists' Supplies, which only awaits your order and selec- tion to suit the special demands of your trade. You will need Immortelles — our special "Holly Red" is the correct color. Get a case at once and work them up. Don't forget the Moss Wreaths; they are great sellers when dotted thickly with Red Immortelles. Increase your line of Pot Covers. They are sure to go with the plants at Christmas. Have you tried Plant Baskets ^ Fill a pot for your holiday trade, tie a cluster of flowers on the handle with ribbon, and you will be surprised how they will sell. They were the special feature last Christmas in the large cities. Try a few of our Violet Hampers ; they will go quickly. Keep up your stock of Wheat Sheaves. Our sheaves are the standard the country over. Also White Immoi'telles, Cape Flowers, Doves, Prepared Palm Leaves ; all these you need every day. M. RICE &• CO. No matter what you need in our line we can supply you as our catalogue will show; to be had for the asking. MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTIRS Of riORISTS' SUPPLIES, 91$ Tilbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa. wmm^mmmmmmmmj^mmmm^mmmmmmmm.mm^ 444 The American Florist. Nov. I/, Warren, O. George W. Gaskill, who has been ill since early in June is now able to be around but his clothes are not as tight as he would like to have them and he is not as strong as before he wascompelled to live on milk. The tenth annual chrys- anthemum show atGaskill's greenhouses will take place next week. Neither plants nor cut blooms were ever in better shape than now. Trade is not very brisk and everyDody has a surplus in nearly all lines. A. T. Hoyt has completed his new houses and is now finishing the heating and ventilating apparatus, both of which are excellent. They are, of course, his own inventions. John Adgate is cutting some very fine carnations; this flower is his specialty. Feankfort, Ky. — Munich & Craik have just completed a carnation house, a violet house and a palm house and are nicely equipped for good business. Lenox, Mass. , — The annual chrysanthe- mum show of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held at Sedgwick Hall on Saturday evening, November ,T. The display was unusually large and for general excellence it was pronounced the best exhibition the society has yet held. STANDARD BAYS 3 ft. diameter, handsome, well furnislied specimens. ^^ALSO== ready to quote figures on guaranteed first-class CHRISTMAS HOLLY. 3 JOBBERS IN AU FLORISTS' GOODS, ^ 1^ 84 Hawley Street, ^- Telephone 734. BOSTON, MASS. S^ IHeaie mcnlion Lin- A meiicaii t'torlU 2vhe» ift ilttig. GflRNflTIONS. Orders booked now for 1900 delivery. Q. H. CRANE. ^''^ '"°^' satisfactory scarlet ever placed on the market. One .' of our best productions. Early and very free. Destined to be the favorite WHITE CLOUD, conceded to be far ahead of any white Carnation grown .* to-day. MRS. GEO. n. BRADT. a universal favorite. It will be the leader in its ' ,' class for many years to come. MACEO and QOHEZ. two crimson varieties of special merit. We have large stocks of the above varieties growing espe- cially for our cutting trade, which insures good, strong cuttings. WE HAVE ALL THE L EADING STANDAR D VARIETIES.... Some 1900 Novelties f CHICAGO an at originators' prices. ] MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON. F. OORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind. SQQSQQI SSQQQQQQQSQSSQ&SQQSQQQQSSSQQaOQfi CLEARY'S SALES j are running regularly. S P " g a big importation of HOLLAND ROSES and other good things. Come g 2 or send in your bids. Catalogues mailed to applicants. § CLEARY & CO., 6o Vesey Street, Horticultural Auctioneers, NEW YORK. INhiW YUKK. g ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦»»»♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ i ELECTROS i For Catalogue Purposes. ] E have a large assortment of strictly WW high-class halftones of which we >^' can supply electros suitable for cata- logue illustration. If you need anything in this way, state your requirements and we will submit proofs of the illustrations in stock. Our collection includes the leading ANNUALS POT PLANTS BIENNIALS FLORISTS' FLOWERS HARDY PERENNIALS TREES AND SHRUBS Also PARK AND GARDEN SCENERY. PRICE FOR CASH ONLY 15 CENTS PER SQUARE INCH. ♦♦♦♦ The American Florist Co. .324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. iSgg. The American Florist. 445 VaUGHaN'S DEEPWOODS BOUQUET GREEN. FROM THE BEST NORTHERN GREEN DISTRICTS: RED RIVER, LITTLE RIO RIVER, EVERGREEN CREEK and BL4CK RIVER lots I to sell to peddlers at half rates ) and last fall our M our man. We are buying and packing our Holly in the v a lot more than it costs. A good case of Holly is easily advanced. Ho' ggest delivery dates i ' much can you us HOLLY... I Vaughan's g X\\ Brand. | DOUBLE INSPECTION .... ^ By our own employees, once at the woods, fltT and again when shipped (rom our stores. ^^ CHE Holly situation chanses nearly every iC year. For the last four years they've iC begun to bring it into the country towns it like potatoes. Every man has taken to gjT cutting his own— or some other man's Holly. ■£ and packs it well, badly or indifferently, or mCl any old way. The result is very bad for the ic retail florist. When we first started the ic Holly business, in 1**0. our buyer contracted WC, for a man's grove and cut the best and aC sorted it himself, and established Vaughans i£ XXX Stock as a brand worth having. Some wil years it has been the best in the Market; all Sc years it has been as f;ood asany, its average iC is high, but we wondered why so many culls it would show up when we inspected our car ilT ■. Vaughan located this town market Holly system, and cut it off from w£L oods ourselves, and it costs more money, but it is worth to the retailer it A'orth Ten Dollars while cull stock can't be jriven away. aic iu good supply on the best days for selling Holly. Our prices are not tut , VtE ARE PIONEER HANDLERS . BOUQUET GREEN AND EVERCiPFEN WREATHING. and shall be pleased to name latest t/uotations on OR A TE or CARLOAD. BARGAINS IN FORCING BULBS... We tire an xioiis to clean up otir stii'iiln.s liiilli .stuck :ui(l u ill iiiaki; pi-ie'cs that will pay you lo invest in them. All of the following ai'e in siiictiy A No. ■ ecmditidn. Pfiees qmited upon applieation. NAMED DUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS. aERTKUDE Ruse. GIOANTEA— BliLsh. MADAM VANDEKHOOP Whit LA ORANDESSE White BLANCHARD-White. PAIX DE L' EUROPE— While Pnie White, Blue, Ke.l and Rose. Koman Hyacinths. Italian: Roman Hyacinths. French. 11-13 Ctms; Callas. 1"^ alum Arabicum: Freesias, Select: Narcissus, Incomparable. Double: trumpet ."Vlain We also have a good genei':il stock of Fm-ciiii; and CHARLES DICKENS-Hlnc GRAND MAITRE Blue. CZAR PETER— Blue nch: Milium Harri.sii f%7 inch: On -. Princeps. Jonquils Campernelles. Bedtling Bulbs. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. stock Plants from Bench and from 5 and 6 inch pots. NOVELTIES OF 1899. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, S20.00. Mrs. Trainor L. Park. Adele. John K. Shaw. Kuno. White Flyer. Zeno. Mile. Lucie Faurc. CHOICE VARIETIES. Per doz , S2.00; per 100, $15.00. Wm. H. Chadwick. Yellow Mrs. Jerome Jones. Mrs. C. H Pierce. Autumn Glory. Thornden . Snow Queen. Robt. G. Carey. STANDARD VARIETIES. Per Dozen, $1.50; per 100, $10.00. E. M. Bii Mrs. S. T. MurdocU. Frank Hardy. Western King. Liberty. Mrs. H. Robinson. Miss. Agnes L. Dalskov, Marion Henderson. Pennsylvania. Mrs. Perrin Mr Yaiioma. Major Bonnaffon. Mrs. O. P. Bassett. Mme- F. Bergmann. Ivory. Evangeline. Mayflower. Viviand-Morel. . Jerome Jones. Joanna. Geo. W. Childs. Vaughan' s Giant 'Flowered Cyclamen. NEW FRINGED WHITE. This is a selection made from he Mont Blanc. The flowers are larger, pure white with the •dges of the petals undulated and somewhat fringed. A very beautifi.1 flower. Per 100 seeds, $1.25; per 1000, $10.00. BLOOD-RED. The flowers of this .sort are not quite so large iis those of above but they are produced even more freely uhilc the color is of the deepest blood-red, very striking. Per 100 seeds, $1.25. QIANT-FLOWERED CYCLAMEN. Extra Choice Mixed. This mixture is made up from the above separate colors and inclntlcs also sonic "Monstrosnm", a strain with flowers of immense size, secured es- pecially for this mi.xture. Per lOO seeds, 50c.; 25o seeds for $1.15; 1000 seeds, $4. So; 5000 seeds, $20^ PURE WHITE (Mont Bland Per 100 DARK CRIMSON 1 seeds. 75c. ROSA VON HARIENTHAL, "Daybreak Pink ' P""'''"'2b n« „ ,_ •' seeds, $5.00. DARK RO^E I 050 seeds at WHITE WITH CARMINE EVE 1 the lOUO rate. "Vaughan's Best" Mixture of Verbenas. This mixture contains all that is choice and desirable iu Verbenas It includes the Mammoth-Flowered strains of three celebrated Verbena specialists, the beautiful and daz- zling Defiance, the Snow-White. Purples, Striped and all the Auricula-Flowered varieties, with their large umbels of white-eyed flowers, the New Giant Striped and Fordhook Mammoth Verbenas, We feel perfectly safe in stat'.ng that this mixture of Verbenas will eclipse every other strain offered by any other house. Oz., $3.00: '4 oz., 60c ; trade pkt., 25c. Sweet Peas for Forcing. J^ Earliest or all, new, from 10 to 14 days earlier than Extra gt Early Blanche Ferry: standard bright pink, wings white. J£ Oz.,l.ic.: '4 lb.. 30c.; lb... 11. 00. 0JP Emily Henderson, pure white, dwarf. Oz.,5c.; V4lb.,10c.: tS^ lb.,:Wc. j^ Ettra Early Blanche ferry, true. Oz.. 5c.; ^ lb., 15c.: lb. ,40c. g^ Vinca rosea, rosea fl. alba, alba pura. Each, trade pkt , g^ For otber Flower seeds see Vaughan*s Book for Elorists, gj^ sent free to florists. g^ 84-86 Randolph St. CHICAGO. 3c UBarclaySt,, NEW YORK. mC, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 446 The American Florist. Nov. II, St. Paul. OCTOBER TRADE WAS GREAT. — STATE OF THE MARKET. — POPULAR CARNATIONS. — A WEDDING.— MOVES OF THE GROWERS. AND VARIOUS JOTTINGS. Trade has been remarkably good dur- ing October and wehearol nocomplaints. Roses are in goodsupply and worthfrom $3 to $4 per hundred at wholesale, retail- ing at $1 per dozen. Beauties are in brisk demand, the best retailing at $5. Carnations are still in short crop. A great many seconds and culls are to be seen. Flora Hill seems to be the leading white. Jubilee for red, Triumph and Victor tor pink, with Mrs. Bradt for fancy. Daybreak still retains its popu- larity and is by many considered the most profitablecarnation grown. Violets of fair quality are now in and meet with ready sale at 35 cents per bunch of twenty-five. Chrysanthemums are abund- ant, of good quality and in fair favor, though top-notch prices have not yet been obtained. In pink Rose Owen has been the leader. Merry Monarch and Yellow Monarch have done fairly well but Golden Harvest has been a great disappointment, as the petals drop so easily. Bouquet green has made its appearance and plays a very prominent part in a large store decoration executed by E. F. Lemke. Cupid has invaded the florists ranks in this city and claimed as a victim Olaf Olsen, of Holm & Olsen, who was quietlv married some two or three weeks since. A. H. Bunde has rented his houses on the Hudson road to Mr. Miller and moved into the city, where he is erecting two new houses. Mr. Miller will grow vegetables for early market. Felix. GHIHT! GHEflP! Chrysanthemum Stock Plants, W. and P. Ivory, P:ic-ific, Robinson and Bcrj;niann, J-J .^U ixr 100, it ordered th's month LOWELL, Mfl&S. 'MUMS, STOCK PLANTS 75c. PER DOZ., CASH WITH ORDER. Ladv Fitzwv^'niiii, Ivorv, Maj. lionnallun, Mr.-.. H. KoiiiiisMii, 'Mr-. H. \V.'.;l.(M> per 100; ^^ l<> It iiitli C'rowiis r $45.O0 per 100; II l<> lU iiieli (rowiix ii:.>.'>.00 per 100. LATANIA BORBONBCA r 7 inch poLs, G larere character leaves. $1.00 each ; 8 incli pnt?^, tj to 7 lai-^e character loaves, r $1.00 each; 9 inch pots, 7 to 8 character leaves, $2.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA [ V iue Stock 16 to 18 inches high, $1.25 each. ROSES [ Orlin»oii Rambler, canes 3 to 5 fppt. fine fcreiiiK sti.ck, *12.no per 100; Hybrid I'er- f pelual, best, fureint' kinds, 2 years field Kiuwn, ^ID.IA) |.er IW. HYDRANGEA, HORTENSIA and RAMIS PICTiS r SlroHf,' field erown, snitable for fi or 7 inch pots, $12.00 per KX): .^tront-er plants ,$20.00 per 100. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN CROWN, r 6 to S inches, $4..'iO per lOO: $40.00 per lOOIJ; 7 to fl inches J7.00 per 100; $G.J.0O per 1000. HYACINTHS [ I nnamed, separate colors, .$40.00 per HKK). IRIS KAEMPFERI f (Japan Iris), named varieties, ,$.'>.(«! per KKi; .$jo.o0 |.ci linHi. DEUTZIA GRACILIS Fine forcing stock, 12 to l.-> inches hinli, .54.00 per 100. Fine forciiif; stock, 15 to 18 inches hit;h, ,$G.OO per ICW. BERBERI8 THUNBERGII Stron„' transplanted sloek, 1.') to IS inc-lies, Sii.lHI per UK). Stroiin I rausplnnted stock, l.S to 24 inches, .$4.fK> pi-r 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., 2?!^^^'"^' ^^^^' lit when '.vt Uing. fmm OFFIGINfllTs 1 RUSRft TUM. j $10 per 100, $1.50 per dozen. \ This is the true dark crimson variety, the earliest tlowering Psonia in | existence and the only one good for forcing. j P/EONIA CHINENSIS, colors mixed, SS per 100. * " " pure white, $15 per 100. I " " (named), 50 plants in 50 distinct varieties, \ per collection, $15. | SPlRflEft japonica $3.5o per 100 1 | compacta 5.00 " ! Extra large* " astilboides floribunda 5.00 " I clumps, j " japonica aurea reticulata 10.00 " J ♦ flZflLEfl INDIGfl For prices see issue of Oct. 21 [ DUTCH HYflGlNTHS, all colors mixed 05.00 per 1000 j " named varieties, large bulbs, $5 per 100; 45.00 " I Single TULIPS, colors separate 6 00 " j " mixed 5.00 " \ Double " " " 5.00 " ♦ GROGUS, colors separate 2.5o " | BoftDink & Min§. RiitHeriorfl, N. J. j AH/IIZ?r»I/^ANT OCAI TTTX/ Bridesmaid. Ferle. Bride. Sunset, Meteor, AiVltil IjC/\LJ I I Morgran. Testout, Mermet, I.a France, Mi- .^_^^^^_^^^^__i^^^^_^^^^_^^_^^_> phetos, Eaiserin. '!. .'IVj and l-ine)i. ASPARAGUS PLUMosus, all sizes. suiLAx. FIELD- A ^ MapRPAN I alrouinnH N I GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. Hi Oi mdUDLHIli LdRcWUUUi Hi Ji AZALEA AM(£NA. The best dwiirf, hardy A/alea. Strong plants from open j;round. $3 00 per 10; $25.00 per 100. Strnn;;. l)nshv plants from ;!V4 in. pots, $1.50 per 10: JI-.'.OO i>fr 1(10. Send i..r eatalo'.'iK- i.f Hardy Trecsand Shrubs. SAMUEL C. MOON. MORRISVILLE, (Bucks Co.), PA- Finest Forcing Roses-- s BUIDE $2.60 $4.00 Also Soupcrt, Ilermosa, DeGraw, Kruirer and a full line of roses from 2^4- inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cath with order. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2!4-in. pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus. 214-in. pots, strong; plants, $5 a 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. i8gg. The American Florist. 447 E. G. HILL & CO. '"'Vn'T'' We are now booking orders for the four following sensational New Carnations, in which the whole trade is already interested. All orders are to be filled in strict rotation. Get your orders in early; note date of dissemination. Each of the four has already met a very large sale. Fuller particulars given in regard to any point on which a customer wishes fuller information. MRS. THOS. LAWSON{S.rpyKSier.ooo Largest pink variety to date; too well advertised to need description here. OLYIVInA { $1*2* per ^00; $100 per 1000. The queen of Flakes: snow white, lightly penciled scarlet; less red in it than in Mrs. Bradt, and produces 28'/o more flowers, as demonstrated by Mr. May last season. The largest variety ever introduced. We have 1600 plants growing; come and see it. Ready in January. $10 per 100; $75 per 1000. Color: A deeper, brighter Mrs. Joost; pure pink. Calyx: Strong. Stem: 24 to 30 inches; strong and stiff but not ungraceful. Freedom: Will produce more long stemmed, full sized blooms than any variety grown to-day. Size: 3 to i'/i inches. Habit: No useless grass; every shoot a flower producer. Fragrance: Clove-like. Constitution: Strong and healthy. A BUSINESS CARNATION FOR BUSINESS GROWERS. Notwithstanding the fimt that there were other piuk carnations in sight, we were so im- pressed with the value of Ethel Crocker, as seen growing, that we did not hesitate paying a good round price for the control of the stock. We have a very large stock of it; come and see it. It can also be seen growing in large quantity. with A. M. llerr and Robt. Craig. ETHEL CROCKER I IIL l¥l/IKl|IJIo I $10 per 100; $75 per 1000. True pink, soft and rich; form exceptionally perfect, of the very largest size; stems strong, 2 to 3 feet; fragrant; keeps well; very free; a continuous bloomer. THE EARLIEST YELLOW CHRYSANTHEMUM Ready to Cut September 25th to October lOth. YELLOW EIIZWY0RA\1{"^^'°a?tr?a*;;'r Every grower has long wanted a Yellow and a Pink to sell with his Early White; here is your yellow (we live in hopes of the early pink.) It is dwarf, and stiff stemmed — 2^ ft.; requires no staking. Precedes all other yellows by 2 to 3 weeks. The color is rich, and this variety has developed a stronger habit and freer foliage than its parent, the white Lady FitZTvygram. It bears close planting, but must be started early so that the bud can be taken about July 25 — not later. We have this fall marketed the product a 190-foot bench of it, at JS2.00 per dozen for the. mam crop, and Ji.50 per dozen for the shorter stems. We have an enormous stock of it and are prepared to fur- nish young plants by February 1, or sooner, at a price within the reach of every one of our customers. Finest strain grown. Very fine stock, 4-inch pots. Separate colors, white, pink, red. AMLING IS OUR CHICAGO AGENT FOR FINE CUT FLOWERS. Cyclamen Qiganteum. $12 per 100. ^dWMWkWWyvwwwwwwwuwvwyvywvwtfWwyw^tfvw^AMivi^ .A NEW.... In spite of the fact that this carnation has some worthy compet- itors in the field, it is oflfered as "The Best Pink Carnation in Sight." In color and stem it is the storemen's ideal and just right. These two points you will have a chance to see for yourself at the shows this winter. It produces good first class flowers from the day it is planted in the fall, until thrown out the next summer, with practically no sec- onds during the whole season. It produces more fJowers than any other known variety, and pro- duces them every day, from the day it is planted until thrown out, and not in crops. A neat clean grower with an iron clad constitution, and the fact that there are eighteen-thousand plants to take cuttings from is an assurance that it will not be ruined by over propagation. Perhaps its best recommendation is the fact that Craig, Hill and myself were willing to jointly purchase the variety at a good round figure on the strength of its behavior with me last winter. It can be seen growing at any of our places and does equally well at all three. This fact shows that it is not a grand thing in one soil and a very doubtful one in another, as our soils difter widely. Parties desiring early cuttings can have them early in January and orders will be filled for any date named thereafter, so that you will not have to wait until planting out time for your stock. I solicit vour orders and shall personally attend to the taking of the cuttings and filHng of all orders, a point worth your consideration and especially so in a novelty. Send for Circular. Carnation %ffmffmmwwmmmffmmmffmmmffmwff^f PRICE PER ICO, $io.oo. PRICE PER 35. $2.50. Lots of other good things in my list for January ar.d my "Herr's Pansies" at $4.00 per 1000 from now JC until March 1st. i£ PRICE PER 1000, $75.00. PRICE PER 250, $18.75. 448 The American Florist. Nov. 11^ New Orleans, SPECIALTIES FOR TOE SOUTH. — CALADIUMS DO WELL.— A FINE LOT OF SEEDLINGS.— WARM WEATHER AND CHRYSANTHE- MUMS. — TALK OF A SPRING SHOW. In one of my recent letters I said some- thing about the particular adaptability ot our climate for palm growing. I might also have included some bulbs and, above all, caladiums. George Thomas, head gardener for Charles Whitney, has a large lotol variegated caladium seedlings on the benches of his greenhouse and they are an evidence of his ability. They are only three months from the seeds but are already in 4-inch pots. The leaves are quite transparent and have beautiful colorings. They have been hybridized and pollinated with the greatest care and will, no doubt, prove valuable. The weather is very favorable to our chrysanthemums and had last winternot been so severe, killing most of the plants outside, we should certainly have had a very large yield in good shape for Novem- ber business. At present it is so warm that we cannot yet tell just what we may expect. Nothing has as yet been decided in regard to a flower show next spring but at the approaching meeting of our flori- cultural society there will be some dis- cussion if no action on the subject. Grand Island, Neb. — Brewster & Wil- liams are cutting the finest chrysanthe- mums ever grown here. E. Corbin has completed changes which greatly improve his houses. He grows a great deal of bedding stock. Ellsworth & Sons are now in shape for cold weather, having completed their heating apparatus. BOSTON FERNS! N. EXALTATA liOSTONIENSIS, small plants, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000; not less than 250 at 1000 r.atc. Largc-r plants, $6.00 to $20.00 per 100. ..Also a Fine Lot of.. KENTIAS, lielmoreana and Forsteriana, 6-inch pots, from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-inch pots, $1,50 to $2.50 each ; larger plants, $3.00 to $10.00 each. ARECA LDTESCENS. 60 cts. to $3.00 each. LATANIA.S. from $4.00 per do/., to $3.00 each. ARAUCAEIAS, large plants, 75 cts, to $1.50 each. ASPARAGDS PLUIVIOSUS. $1.00 to $1.50 per doz. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 31/2-inch pots, $1.50 per dozen. ASPARAGDS TENDISSIMUS, S'/s-inch pots, 75 cts. per dozen; 3V4-inch pots, $1.25 per dozen. RUBBER PLANTS, $5.00 to $6.00 per dozen. PRIMROSES, S'/.-inch, $7.00 per 100. ...Carnations... 500 FISHER, .WO SEUVIA, 100 M( GOWAN, $5.00 '" " WM. A. BOCK, NO. CAMBRIDGE. - - MASS. Unknown .■oriespon.lents will senil cash with orders. Connected with Telephone. To Plant After Early 'Mums. <£MII AX lor Easter trade. whL-n nil grrc'ii is 31»lll-rt/v g^^jj.,, strong plants from 2H-i"- pots, $2.50 per 100. Vim PTS extra large, field-grown clumps of VlUi^CIS. |.ri,„.,.ss of Wales. $8.00 per 100. California, $5.00 per 100. These are well budded and will give immediate returns. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK. All the leading standard sorts and novelties. List of varieties and price on application. Nathan Smith & Son, PleaiC mcntwit the Amciicaii Fluriil when witling. I We have the most complete | i Collection of t GDriisaniiieniyiiis in America, nearly 400 varieties. 3 All the leading Novelties for 1900 will be included :3 in our Catalogue to be issued early in January. NATHAN SIVIITH & SON, I Correspondence Solicited.. ADRIAN. MICH. smTmTTTmTTTTnTTTTTTTmTTTTTTTTnTTTTTTTTTTTmTTnTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTmTTmmnmTTmK GflRNflTlONS! After Chrysanthemums are thrown out, man llorists plant C'arnations We havo a few thousand plants heeled in cold frames suitable for this purpose. They are first-class plants. •.•.'. ■.■.*.• Buttercup, C. A. Dana, Crimson Sport, Eldorado, Mrs. Fisher, Wm. Scott, Mayor Pingree, $4.00 PER 100. Armazindy, Daybreak, Jubilee, Meteor. Sweet Brier, Capt. Kine, Albertini.' J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Fa. PRIMO. The largest and best of e.xtra early white 'mums. Short, jointed growth, medium height, perfect stem and foliage. Clear, white flower, seven inches in diameter by five inches depth. Comes in first week of October. Primo received the first certifi- cate of the season. Grove P. Rawson, ELMIRA. N. Y. Field Grown Carnations Best new and standard sorts. Write for cata- logue and prices. W. p. PEACOCK. Atco. N.J. 3000 STOCK 'MUMS AT 5c. I!rii;iiuinn, U.iid.rsuii, I'aritic, Uol.inson, Yellow Quetn, l)(MMiiiiili..M. Golden Gate, (lolden Trophv. Yellow Kellow, Rinuldo, Puritan. Frank'llurdv and lionnairon. Also HOObu. Natural Peach Pits, guaranteed eropof nil; tlAa per iju. FURROW BROS.. Floriils and Nurserymen. QUTHRIE, OKLA. CARNATIONS Porti: Si:, CARNATION PLANTS Orders booked now for strong, healthy plants of the following varieties : 500 FLORA HILL 1000 SILVER SPRAY 500 McGOWAN 1000 IVORY 500 GOLOriNCn 500 tLDORAOO 1000 EMILY PIERSON 500 MORELLO If there is anything here you want write me before you buy and get prices. Can do you some good on this lot o( stock CHAS. CHADWICK, LOCK BOX 11, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. at $3.00 per 100 cash until all sold. All first-class plants— Flora Hill, Dana, Eldorado, UlcGowan, Scott, T. Cartledge. D. R. HERRON. OLEAN. N. Y. GEO L. GRAHAM, Florist. Greenhouses. Salesroom, 67-65 Seward Ave. 87 Main St. Phone 76 8. 'Phone iKiW. Bradford. Pa., Sept. liith. 1899. Mr D. II nKRRON, Olean, N. Y.: Dear Sir:— Your Carnation plants I bouKbt from you lact eeason ftttva nie the best satls'acllon and best results I ever bad. 1 Iacl£ the following Tarletles, Daybreak Eldorado and Daha. SendmelOUof each to complete flllln^f my bouse, as 1 have added one moie house this fall. Yours truly, G.L.Graham. Fierd'.sfow„ Carnation Plants Scarlet Seedling. Evanston, Daybreak, McGowan, Alaska, Aibertiiii, Tidal Wave. Mrs. Fisher, Empress. Mayor Piui^ree. Bon Ton and Scott. $4 00 per hundred. ^^Cash with order please. VAN WERT GREENHOUSES. Van Wert, 0. CARNATIONS Fine field grown plants. HECTOR, large scarlet. EVELINA, very free white. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 500 plants at 1000 rate. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. 100.000 Gladiolus l^i^^^^'liJ^'^ to iStMt per 1000. a.-cordini; to size. Write tor full particulars. Also line stock of Dahlias. L. H. READ, Grand Rapid*, Wis. J8gg. The American Florist. 449 Latania Borbonica. ,., Palms,,. Vurietlcs Size Pot Height Inches Char. Leaves Each Per Do/.. Latania Borbonica .3-in $0.50 Latania Borljonica ;< •■ 1.50 Latania liorbonica .4 " 3.00 Latania Hurbonica .h " 16-20 5-8 t 0.50 5 OO Latania Borbonica « " 18-22 5-7 .75 00 Latania Boriionica 7 " 20-24 6-8 1.00 12.00 Latania Borbonica K " 28-30 7 8 2.00 24.00 liUtania Borl)onica .R " 28-34 7-8 2.50 30. CO Liitania liorbonica .» " 30-38 8-9 3.00 36.00 Co.-.is W.-.lil. 'liana. ,:t •■ 14-18 4-6 .25 2.00 Cocos \V.'iM.-li;iua. .4 " three plants i n pot.. 5.00 Coi-os W.'.ld.'li.ina. F, ■' 6.00 Coi^os Wcddeliana. .« '• " '• .. 10.00 Height Leaves Each Doz. Kentia Belmoreana .3 " 5-7 3-4 .25 2.00 Kentia Belmoreana .a " 8-10 4-5 3.00 Kentia Belmoreana ,»i " 20-25 5-7 1.50 18.00 Kentia Belmoreana .T '• 34-38 6-7 2.50 30.00 Kentia Belmoreana .s •• 3.25 Kentia Belmoreana in '■ 8 (HI Kentia Forateriana .s ■• 25-28 4-8 1.00 12.00 iventia Forsteriana (! " 26-30 6 8 1.50 18.00 Kentia Forsteriana 7 " 36-40 5-6 2.50 30 00 Kentia Forsteriana 10 " three plants n pot . 8.00 . 3 00 -in . 9.00 The Latania is largely used for purposes of decoration. Al- though its place has, in a measure, been taken by the Kentia, it still is in lively demand. Our stock is in a fine, clean condition. We have now growing for next year's trade not less than 100,000 of these desirable palms. Greo. Wittt3ol(l i^ivrv]M:s and :f^em^ivs ...Ferns,.. Varieties ^'^® ^^'^ varieties p^^ ^^ Cyrtomium Falcatum 4-iuch $ Cyrtoraium Falcatum 5 " Pteris Serrulata 2 " Pteris Serrulata Cristata Pteris Umbrosa 6 " Nephrolepis Exaltata 4 " Nephrolepis Exaltata 5 *' Nephrolepis Philipensls 4 " Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 8 '■ Miscellaneous. .50 3.00 1.50 2.00 1.50 15.00 % 4.00 4.00 20.00 12.00 Varities Araucaria E.\celsa 3-incli Araucaria Excelsa 5 *' Araucaria Excels i Araucaria Excelsa 7 " Ficus Elastica 4 " FicusElastica 5 " Ficus Elastica 6 " FicusElastica 7 •' He 2.50 .25 Asparaj^us Plumosus Nanus 2-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 3 " Asparagus Sprengerii 2 " Cyperus Alternifolius 4 '* Peperomia Argyrea, 3-inch pots Dracaena Terminalis, 4-inch pots, fine plants . Dracaena Fragrans, 4-inch pots, fine plants ... Dracaena Fragrans, 5-iuch pots, fine plants ... Dracxna Fragrans, 6-inch pots, fine plants ... Price Price Each per Doz $0,50 $ 6.00 1.25 15.00 18.00 30.00 3.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 Per 100 $4.00 8,00 4.00 8.00 The demand for Kentias has increased wonderfully and they must be counted among the indispensable articles of the ornamental plant business. We devote much space and the most careful attention to Kentias and always have a large and vigorous stock on band. When in need of larger plants than quoted ask for special prices on a lot of Miscella- neous Specimen Plants that we have In stock... Kentia forsteriana. 450 The a m eric a n F l orist. Nov. II. Lynn, Mass. After the recent severe cold snap we have enjoj^ed a decidedly warm spell. It seems a pity that one night sandwiched in should have cut down everything at a time when plants are even more beauti- hil than usual. Gibb's Bros, report trade very good at their down town store. They are cutting a fine crop of chrysanthemums and are disposing of them at fair prices. William Miller & Sons have their usual good display of chrysanthemums and are cutting some really fine ones grown to single stems. Their carnations this fall are better than ever and promise a fine crop for the holidays. Frances Joost and Mrs. Bradt are being grown quite heavily this season. W. B. Thompson is enjoying a good trade on palms, ferns and other house plants. Tap. Anderson, Ind.— J.S. Stuart, of Stuart & Haugh, is reported dangerously ill. Louisville, Ky.— The leading florists did not propose that this city should be outdone this week in the matter of a flower show. Both Nanz & Neuner and Jacob Schulz have made very good dis- plays and have welcomed many visitors. Milwaukee, Wis. — The municipal chrysanthemum show is on at Mitchell Park Conservatories where foreman F. A. Gerlach has some forty varieties in bloom, all grown as bush plants and standards; there are no single stems in the collection. i!!«MODEu;;s' Extension Carnation J * J Lancaster, Pa. .June IT. '99. Mr. Theron Parker, Brooklyn, N Y., Dear Sir:— Tour Model Car- nation Support l8 all rlKht In every way and will no doubt be considered as necessary as good plants with growers when better known. I con- sider It the best on tbe mar- ket, and If your other spe- clallles are equally as good, thev should make another addition to tbe money mak- ers of 1900. Respectfully. ALBERT M. UERR. FLATUrSH.BUOOKLYN.N.Y. Feb. 18, '97. Mr. Theron Parker, Dear Sir.— Your wire stake Is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we Indorse It as up-to-date carnation sup- W. nOBOKEN, N. J.. Feb. 18, '97. Mr. Theron Paukeh, Dear Sir ; — It gives me much pleasure to congratu- late you upon your success In getting up carnation sup- ports. 1 think that those I have had from you are about as perfect aa anybody will be able to make them. They certainly till my bill for an Ideal carnation support, a thing I have been looking g time. Wishing ery success In tbe sale of them. 1 a K. ASMITH Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes AT LOWK.'^T ritl( KS. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for Early Orders. The Model Plant Stake Co., THfRUN PARKf R, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 91h STREET, BROOKLYN. N. V. CniCAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS OrOZiXEI'X', XXj'Xj. is,ooo Latania Borbonica. Fine plants of exceptional value, viz.: Per 100 Per 1000 2 character leaves, 12-15 inch $15.00 $125.00 2-3 •• " 4-in. pots, 15-18 in. 20.00 150.00 4-5 " " 5-in. pots, 18-20 in. 25,00 5-6 " "5-ft-in. pots, 18-20 in. 40.00 CALADIUMS.... Fancy sorts, named, larjje dry bulbs, $10 a 100. BIOTA AUREA NANA... The anest of all the Biotas, hardy north. Is also used for decorative purposes where it is too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from open ground with balls of earth. 12-15 inch $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000 15-18 inch 20. UO per 100. 24-30 ini-h 40 OU per 100. Everbearing Peach. fru?t^?!pens%o7tifre^e mouths, budded, trees 3 to 5 feet, $10 per 100. OVER ONE ACRE OF CLASS. 350 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Cata]oi:ue. P. J. BERGKMANS COMPANY, Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, CA. Pl,-aic mrntion [he A tnertcaii Flurist ivhen ;i'< ilhig. PRIMROSES. - CHINESE, single mixed, ready for 3-in. pots.. $1.25 OBCGNICAGrandinora, .. 1.25 FORBESII, 2 00 150 ASPARAGUS S''RENGERi. 2V2-in. pots 4.00 PANSY PLANTS, fine 1000, $3.75 .50 O'Cash with Order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, O. Please meiilion the A me, ican FlorisI -.clieit :c; i/ing. 25,000 CANNAS. Send list of you wants. 5,000 CARNATIONS, Scott, Portia and McGowan at 3o, or $25.00 per 1000. No frost. Not culls. VINCA MAJOR VAR. and SPIR^A Anthony ^Vaterer, field stock, 5c. GENISTA, 2i/.-in. 3c. MOONVINE, strong rooted cuttings, $1.60 per 100. HALLEANA HONEYSUCKLE, rooted cuttings, strong, $1.50 per 100. 1^~Cash please. BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, WEST GROVE, PA. SURPLUS STOCK. Per 100 50 B'arfugium grande, 4 and 5-in $15 00 50 Dracaena indivisa, 5-in., fine 7 00 50 liefjonia Argentea Guttata, 4-in 5 00 75 Primula Obconica, 4-in 4.00 100 Srailax,4-in., fine 3.00 Will ship selected stock only. Cash please, or will exchange for Kentia or Areca palms. S. M, HARBISON, Danville, Ky. «oo o DAHLIAS strong roots from field, $5.00 per 100. Nymphea (pink), Canarionsis (yellow). Alba Nana Com- pacta (white); all fine for cutting. 3000 Coreo- psis Lanceolata from field $2.00 per 100. Will exchange for 1-year-old roses. W.P.CARRE. .... Mantua. N.J. Profitable Investment Ori-hi(K 111 shialli :iiHi bml, to bloom in Ueceinlier and .l:niini,r\. i'rice of (lowers alone will realize over lUO jior cent, cost of plants. UdontOKlosaum CervanteslI per doz., JI 50. per 100, S12 00 UOBSIl MaiiUB, " " 3 00. " " LI 00 NebuIOBUm, " " 2.00, " " 15 00 Price includes preDayment byparcel post. J. A. Mcdowell. - city of M exico. Special Quotations, l^p^;;^ r ^ Giganteum, llii- . ■St. sin, 111 mill.- unrl.l iii roiir Inir .-olurs. e.xtni well gniun iiliinls Inirii :i-iii. pots. ,$7.00 |.erl00.$li5 |»T KKIII, .Mixed, our .-.i-lerti.iii, ^H ,i IIHI; $.55 a 1000. CHINESE PRIMROSES (lrnii.',d foliage), best market viiri.lies from Ihits, ,1-1.75 per 100; from 2-in. puis. $J,lK), from :i in. pots, ig^M per 100. Double white and r.d fn.iii :i-iii. pots, JO.IW per 100. Single hill.', siuii.' [.rir.-. .Siilisfii.-tion guaranteed. PAUL MADER. East Stroudsburs, Pa. /•lease meulion the Ameiicai, riorUt 'when writiiii; Post Yourself New Yellow Baby Primrose, a mate to the Pink Baby. We are the only ones that have this one in the United States, $1.20 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred. New Ger- anium De Roo Mitting, a cross between Cloth of Gold and S. A. Nutt, has yellow foliage and pure scarlet bloom, double, $1.20 per do?en; $10.00 per hundred. New Geranium, double Snow Drop; the best double white pot plant and bedder to date, $1.20 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred. 20newColeus, all named, fancy bed- ders, the 20 new varieties for $1.00 or $4.00 per 100. New Coleus, Little Gem, 6 inches high for border, pink variegations, 25 cents each. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS. ILL. 20th CENTURY VERBENAS. Thirty-two grand mammoth varieties, including the nSw Capt; Dreyfus. Helen Gould. Melba and many others. This is the set that will make the money for the retail florist in the year 1900. Strong, 2-in. pot plants ready Nov. 10th. $2.00 per hundred; rooted cuttings, 60o per 100, $5.00 per M. NEW DBL. FRINGED PETUNIAS, Henderson's and Dreer's latest set, known the world over as the standard of perfection; strong rooted cuttings Nov. 10th, $1.00 per 100; 2-in. pot plants, $2 a 100. 20,000 SEEDLING SMILAX now ready for imme- diate deliv.ry, !i0c-. per 100. *4 per M, free by mail. PRINCESS PAULINE AGERATUM, the great nov- elty of UH. thi- ()iil\ nLie to 'jrow; rooted cuttings now ready, $1.00 per 100; strong 2-in. pot plants, 50c. per doz., $2.00 per 100. 1000 FIELD CARNATIONS, mixed, $2.50 per 100 to close out (protected from frost). Wholesale list now ri'ii.ly. Send for it. 1000 BRIDESMAID ROSES." 2'i and 3 in., $2.50 per lOOtuclosi Mill. ; ' " Casu with Order. SOITH SIDE riORAL CO., Springfield, III. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus STRONG STOCK. 2-inch $4.00 per 100; .$35.00 per 1000 3-inch $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000 S. S. SKIDEL.SKY. 730 Pine Street, PHILADELPHIA. Mention American Florist. ASPARAGUS Sprengerii isfc loo Asparagus Plumosus, S'/j-iu 5.00 " NEPHROLEPIS Cordata Compacta, 2i.i.-in.. line 6.00 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, 2^-in... 5.0O " GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, etc., 2V4-in.. 2.50 SMALL FERNS, for dishes, " ..4.00 CARNATIONS, lifld-grown 5.00 per 100 CASH PLEASE. CARL HACENBURCER. W. Mentor. O. DRACAENA INDIVISA CLUMPS from o|.i-ii ^Tound; lliii' stiilT, readv for 6, 7 an. I H-iurh pots. lOr, 15r and 20c each. S]VIir-r.A.:K:, fine 2-inch stock, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. CASH WITH ORDER. PANSIES. FiiM- pill Ills fri.iii iiiyown select Strain, $4 per 1000. PRIMULA FORBESI, blooming plants in 2/2-inch l'"t.-.*:i '■ ii«i- VINCA VAR. MAI., strong field clumps, $,'S per 100. CASH. W. J. ENGLE. Cor. Xenia Ave and Dover St., Dayton, O. BCTIIUIIC l>'Hible Fringed, choice assort- rC I UniAdl nient. 2 ID., per 100, $2.50. GERANIUMS, Tiiix.Hi. 2-in., jicr 100, $3.00. SELAGINELLA DENTICULATA (Moss Fern), 2-in. per lOU, $2.50. t. i. Rawlings, Quakertown, Pa. j8gg. The American Florist. 451 Acalypha Sanderi ppJClSl WANT ROOM. FINE PLANTS, 2y2-inch, $8 00 per 100 THE CON/VRD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA, Browallia Gigantea The finest thing for Xmas. Only 300 specimen plants in 5-inch pots, in full bloom at $3.00 per dozen. 2000 in 21 2-inch pots, in full bloom, $4.00 perl 00. CASH PLEASE. PACKING AND ARRIVAL GUARANTEED. HENRY EICnnOLZ, - - WAYNESBORO, PA. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD, - CONN. GERANIUMS, BEGONIA.S, 15 named vari- eties, flowering CIGAR PLANT, strong FEVERFEW Little Gem.... " golden foliage. COLEUS, 10 standard named L'ASn. per 100 lOCO PRIMULA. Chinese, mixed.... 2^-in.,$l 50 J12..50 Obconica " 1.50 12.60 in bud, 3i4-in., 3.00 25.C0 FORGET-ME-NOT. winter bloomer.. S^i-in., 2.00 15.00 VELVET PLANT 1.50 12.i)0 ALTERNANTHERA. 4 varieties, strong, 2!4-in., 2.00 l,=i.00 IRESINES, 2 colors 2M-in., 2.00 1,5.00 vars., mixed " 1.50 12.00 1.50 1.50 1 50 13..TO 12..50 12.50 12.50 13. .50 W. H. MURPHEY. - Minooka, ill. DEUTZIALEMOINEI Grown in 6-inch pots, best forcing plant for cut flowers and as an Easter plant, per dozen .SO Dractena Indivisa 5-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. J. THOMANN. 314 N. GOODMAN STREET, - - ROCHESTER, N. Y. They're BEAUTIFUL BEGONIA Plants in several sizes, from small pots to specimens. Now in full bloom. Prices on application. The Finest Stock in the Country. WM. W. EDGAR, Waverly, - - - Mass. ^wtfwvvywwwvvwyvwtfywywwyyvywtfwwyw^^ywyvwtfywtfvwwywwwv^ywvwvvwww'i^ Indispensable" THIS is the only word which describes the American Florist Com- | pany's Trade Directory. This book, 359 pages of facts tersely | told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money mak- | ing which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can afford to be with- | out. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman, | arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your cata- logue and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names. «^ fe*« 4^ 4^ 4^ ^ feM •<:?« EDITION OF 1899, PO ST PAID^ $2.00 .^^^ IN^FLEXIBLE LEATHER BINDING, $3.00. AMERICAN nORIST CO., wtmmmmmm 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. 452 The American Florist. Nov. II Worcester, Mass. The warm weather has had a bad efl'ect on trade and stock is coming in faster than the market demands. Chrys- anthemums are in good supply and are selling fairly well. Robinson, Mrs. O. P. Bassett, Adele, Ivory, Viviand- Morel, Bonnaffon, Yellow Queen and Modesto are the better varieties now available. Carnations are in sufficient quantity to meet the demand and, saving rather short stems, are all right. Roses are a little overplentiful and are not ben- efited by the present warm spell. Vio- lets are the greatest sufferers and many growers are experiencing bad doses of spot. Patrick Gormley has the sympathy of all in the recent death of his wiie. A. H. L. WiUiamsport, Pa. Evenden Bros, have recently completed the erection of two short-span-to-the- south greenhouses, each 16x155 leet. One is planted with Scott carnations and the other with Princess of Wales violets in solid beds. These latter are doing remarkably well, the clumps are from fif- teen to eighteen inches across and are covered with flowers, many of which are extra large. Their two large carnation houses are a splendid sight; the plants are of a large size and just commencing to bloom. They are full of buds and the quality of the flowers promises to be above the average. Chrysanthemums in pots are extensively grown and are in good shape. The plants are short and stocky. Their roses and palms also look well. R. HIGH GRADE Lily of the Valley Pips My Brst shipment of Valley Pips, for early forcins will arrive about November the 20th. Having inspected my stock per- sonally this summer, I am confident it will be of the highest grade and give the best satisfaction. They are strong pips and well rooted, and to introduce them more, I will sell them at the low figure of $9 00 to $11.00 per 1000. Fancy Valley in Bloom I have always been regarded as head- quarters for Valley, particularly the finest. I am more than ever in the same position and invite everybody to view my stock as I have constantly the' finest and largest lot in bloom. FOR SALE AT ANY CHICAGO COMMISSION HOUSE ^"■^^ H. N. BRUNS, 690 W. Van Buren St., CHICAGO. Verbena King. The laif^esl I'tiibi'tia grower in the world. A new Verbena, Ernest Humfeld, the grandest striped Verbena tliat was ever introduced — ready Jan. 15th, 3-inch, 50c. per 100. We again challenge the world to produce any finer mam- moth vars. of Verbenas than we have to olfer this coming season. We also guarantee satis- facii ,iy. We benched twice the ami.- :LUd therefore we will be able to liii a,. . . ;i; !,he following jjrices: 60c. per 100, JS.fiU p,;r luuo, .-lOOO for $25.00, 10,000 for $45.(10, 25,000 for $100 00. .\ll true to name. We pay the express. Ready Nov. 20th. C. HUMFELD, Cray Center, Kane. \^^^it^^^i^^k^^^^^^t^^^^^^^^^^^^^^i^^^^^r^0^0^0^f^m A TRUE BONANZA AND PRICES ON THE RISE. THREE OEMS OF PIREST WATER. Florists who grow their (■u n plants and (lowers will find none more profitable than our wonderful NEW FORGET-ME-NOTS, ''SUTTON'S GEMS." IN 3 COLORS, PINK, WHITE. BLUE. The strongest growers. The freest bloomers. The longest sprays. Grows and llowers best in cold house or frames. Brings double the price of any other. FOR CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR nothing could be more pleasing, useful or profita- ble. While they last, LARGE CLUMPS. READY TO DIVIDE. |.T pi-r 100 or -^^ fnr $1,50 hy cxpre.ss. Smaller ones A few hundred EXTRA LARGE CLUMPS. $10 per 100, $l..>iOfor 12. Any ol above should make dollir plants by Christmas. IHEJENUINE EDELWEISS OR SNOW FLOWER. There is a world of poetry connected with this •■hurraing flower, to obtain which many travelers have sacrificed their lives. It blooms right through the snow and when cut lasts for years. Fine as a souvenir to your customers. lo tor $i, 25 for %2^ mailed free. THE LACE FERN, POLYSTICHUM PROLIFERUM. th! , '"n K.-rn." P.t- fectly hardy; throws well under benches; fronds bring $1 per 13, last over one month in water. Young plants, 50c per 12, mailed; $4 per 100. Larger, $1 per 12 or $8 per 100, express. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 2'4-in. , fine, $■!. 00 per 100; 3!/2-in., $7.00 per 100,; 5-in., $15.00 per 100— by express. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. York, 1 want more; also some of your new ForKet-me-not. W. H. Burbank, Florence. N. J. FOR WINTER BLOOMINC. The Orange Violet (Browallla Jamesonl); makes extra fine specimens; 3i«ln.»125 per 12. e.vpresa. Browallla Speclosa or Giant Violet,*! per 12. Euphorbia Jacqulnlflora, $1 25. Baby Primrose, "oc. New Primula Obconlea hybrlda, 75c. Golden Lilac (Oestrum Aurantlacum), 7oc. New pink Astllbe Chlnense, offered first In Europe this year at J2 per one small plant; our price, field grown, very fragrant, $1 60 per 12 All e.xcept OrauKe Violet prepaid by mall or larger by express. Gloxinias, especially grown for .\mas hloouiluB. fine plants, JT per 100: 2,", for f2. i.lttleQem Callas, J5 per lOO; 75c par 12 Spotted Callas, monster bulbs, *5 per lOJ: smaller at Ki per 100, 25at™rates ^ BLANC & CO., Philadelphia PALM PLANTS. LATANIAS. 4-in. pots, 18 to 22 in. high, 4 and 5 leaves, $3 per doz.. $15 per 100; 6-in. pots. 20 to to 24 in. high, 6 and 7 leaves, $6 per doz., $45 per 100: large, 3 to 3^ ft. in height and diameter, $2 per plant, $32 per dozen; large, 4 to 4i4 ft. in height and diameter, $5 per plant. ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-in. pots, 22 to 24 in. high, 2 and 3 plants to pot, $4 per doz.; 6-in. pots, 2Vi ft, high, 2 and 3 plants to pot, $12 per doz. ; 10, 11 and 12 in. pots, several plants to pot, 6 and 7 ft. hiah, $7.50, $10 and $13.50 per plant. KENTIAS. several sizes; prices on application. PANDANUS VEITCHII, 6-in. pots, nicely variegated, %\ per plant; 7-in. pots, nicely variegated, $1.50 per plant. j y^ CoLfLBSH. 53d St. and Woodland Ave.. Phila. 500 FERNS (Pteria Serrulate.) 3-in. pots, ready for i, at $8.00 per 100 20C0 Maidenhair, (i to 8-in, pots. Due iilants, $40.00 per 100. 500 Latania Borbonica. 3-in. pots, ready for 4, $I().0O per 100. Cash with order. ART FLORAL CO., 3907 Cottage Cmve Ave., CHICAGO. HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS see Hi, in. Palms and Decorative Plants in Quantity, :iU sizes all, I priees. New price list Will he n-ailv S.-pt. IMl,. Anton Schultheis, coMeg^e''po?nt, New York City Please mention the American Florist. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a };rraud, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the hnest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-iu. pots, for .... .^.00 13 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots . . . 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Good Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C, Orcliids. Orchids. F. SINDER & CO. Hiive the linest ami lart;est stock in the world. St. Albans. England, & Bruges, Belgium. Agent: A. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey St., NEW YORK. Orchids! «^ Just arrived in fine condition, a fresh lot of Cattlfya Afemii-ht :iud Lcclia fongheana, also C. labiata, C. Speciosissima, C. GaskelUana ami LAGER & "hURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Qrowera and Importers. i8gg. The American Florist. 4 .H WE NEVER SLEEP. ' I The Regan Printing House WORK DELIVERED WHEN ORDERED.^^,^,^ DAY and NIGHT PRESSROOnS... s 87=89=91 PLYHOUTH CHICAGO PLACE Book, Job # News Printers.... NURSERY AND SEED CATALOGUES THE BEST EDITION and PAMPHLET BINDERY ^ ^ ^ ^ TO BE FOUND IN THE UNITED STATES. 9m, 454 The American Florist. Nov. IT, Danvers, Mass. E. & C. Woodman have everything going smoothly and trade is very fair. A fine crop of chrysanthemums is now on. These are grown several blooms to a plant instead of single stem. A line about this concern would be incomplete with- out a word of praise for its magnificent office and show house. They are com- plete in every detail. Violets are in fine shape, Lady Hume Campbell being the only one grown. Carnations are doing well and at present scarcely any rust is to be seen throughout this section. Tap. ^•^•^•^^^•^^■^^•^•^•i?!! SSQQQSQQSSQQSSQQQt Marblehead, Mass.— J. B. Reynolds reports business very good. He has a house of Boston fern in grand shape. Geraniums and other bedding stock are grown in large quantities. Racine, Wis.— Mrs. C. W. Pike has added an "Oriental room" to her retail cut flower store and will carry a line of confections and table delicacies. She had a very successful opening the other day. Biemingham, Ala.— C. H. Reed is mak- ing a fine display of chrysanthemums. He has 3,000 plants in some thirty-five varieties. Geo. E. Luffton, formerly of Philadelphia, is his grower. NICOTEEN APHIS PINK. It Burns! The most convenient way of applying an insecticide ever yet devised. No pans required. No heating of irons. No trouble. Cannot injure the most sensitive blooms. Very effective. PRICE: 60c. per box of 12 rolls. All dealers sell it. SKABGURA DIP CO. ST. LOUIS. CHICAGO. WORTH RAISING PANSIES GOOD PLANTS In express $2.50 per BOO: $4.00 per 1000. SEED as C. SOLTAU & CO- OS Crant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. ZIRNGIEBEL GIANT PANSIES Seed ill JI.UU per trade packet or J.'J.OU pi'r oz. Also plants of the above at $5.00 per 1000, securely packed to go any distance. Large transplanted plants (or winter bloom at $2.00 per 100 (no dollar an oz. nii.\ture in these plants). DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, - - - MASS. IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES PTOSES* from il-lnoh potB. CARNATIONS, for fall dellTery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prtoeilow. Bend lor Hit. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHBRS, FISMKIU.. N. Y. Rooted Cuttings, in perfect health and condition and strictly true to name. Per 100 Per tOOO Per 100 Per 1000 4000 Mme. Chas. Molin, $2.50 $20.00 5000 Single Grant, $2.00 $ 15.00 10,000 S. A. Nutt, 2.00 15.00 pnnn nn,.hi<. CroJ o :=.n on nn S 5000 Mrs. E G. Hiil. 2.50 20.00 f""" ^.""''i* ^'*"!' l^Jl 20.00.. g 5000 La Favorite, 2.00 15.00 '000 Miss F. Perkins, 3.00 S (9 Nearly 50 other good kinds, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. a g Prompt shipment. Terms cash with order. g S J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. | Plants are all pot grown, good shape, perfectly set with bud. The 4-inch Reger- minans and 7-inch Melantheras are espec- ially fine and just right for Xmas. ERICAS * 4-in. 6-in. per doz. per doz $9.00 9.00 9,00 each . 11.50 per 100. ERICA MELANTHERA PERSOLUTA ALBA $18.00 ROSEA 18.00 " REGERMINANS 18.00 C0PRESSIANA 18.00 WILMOREANA 6.00 ' ■ Hardy hether for planting outdoors. ERICA VAGANS ALLPATI. per 100 $8.00 SEARLII. "100 8.00 " CARNEA, per 100 8.00 One year from open ground, free blooming; as attractive as any Retinospora. PRIMROSES. CHINESE. Ready for 3's. The finest grown. Single and Double, $2.00 per 100; 250 for $4.00. PRIMULA OBCGNICA ROSEA. The finest of all the Obconicas; $3.00 per lOO. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. I''i°e, strong bulbs, good foliage; choice mixed, $4.00 per 100. Strictly cash prices. {^"Extras added liberally to help pay espressage. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM SEED. Extra fine Giants in best mixture; pkt., 200 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 50 cts. IHE HOME or raiMRO^s. JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown. Pa. — ^ — ^^^ PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. This improved strain, all the leading novelties included, strong bushv plants, ready now, 60c. per 100, by mail; $2.00 per 500, by express; $4.00 per 1000; $7.00 per 2000; $10.00 per 3000; $15.00 per 5000. Transplanted large plants in bud and bloom, Jil.OO per 100. QAsu WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of Extra Fine Pansies. Cyclamen! are among the very best of flowering plants for home adornment. No flow- ering plant is more satisfactory than is this for window gardening. I have known flowers to remain perfect on Cyclamen for six whole weeks. This statement is not a mere guess, but is the result of an actual experiment. We have a few more plants left, ready for repotting into either 4 or 5-inch pots. Nothing can give more satisfaction as a Christmas gift than a Cyclamen. Now is the proper time to be getting them into good shape lor that gay and festive occasion. We pack light and guarantee safe delivery if sent by express. $f.25 per dozen, $8.00 per 100. EDWIN LONSDALE, ^..PANSIES.. ^ ....THE JENNINGS STRAIN.... Large Flowering, Superb Colors. Fine, stocky, field-grown plants now ready in any quantity. If you want flrst-olass plauts, these will fill the bill. Finest mixed in great variety of colors, by mail, 60c. per 100: by express, $4.00 per 1000; 5000, $17.00. White, same price. Seed of above, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per oz. |0?"CA9H WITH onDEn. E.B.JENNINGS, '■"254"'" Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Money order office. rhe«tnut lilll, (Sta. n.) Hhlladefpnla, Pa. Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, PHILA. CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-grown, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000; if by mail add lOo per 100. Write for prices on large lots for fall planting. LETTUCE, Jioston Market, Tennis Ball, Curled Siiiip.wu. Grand Kapids and other var., !.5(; p.r 100; $1 per 1000; it by mail add lOc per 100. PARSLEY, strong plants 35c per 100; $1..50per 1000; $12.50 per 10,000 if by mail add 20c \w-r 100. Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with order. R, VINCENT, Jr,, & SON, White Marsh, Md. CINER Itenary, (_'annell and dwarf and semi-dwarf colors and shades; SMin Pansies, Mammoth. 100 Alpest. nana Victoria (Ko Sijene pendula compacta Daisies (Bellis), i;iiuit llu strong iilants of each k 000. Casli with order. Shellroad Greenhouse S ARIAS. Sutton's prize strains, giant-llowering, flnesi .,$2 per 100, $18 per 1000. colors mixed; Myosotis, get-me-notl,darl; blue; . pink and dark red; vering. 10 colors mixed; ud. 40c. per 100, $3.,50 per I Seed Co., Grange, Md. iSgg. The American Florist. 455 STAlI*' 6UT FLOWER BOXES Have A Reputation For Superiority. THEY EXCEL IN EVERY POINT. THREE CERTIFICATES OF MERIT. THE HIGHEST AWARD OF THE::: SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. SEND FOR •PRICE LIST. EDWARDS & DOCKER, MANUFACTURERS, ^ 16 AND 18 N. Bth St. and ^ SOI Commerce St., PHILADELPHIA, U. S. A. P!,-a!.i- n!,-:il,n,i IJir .-\n!,-i u-a:! /■'.,::i^t :,'/i,ii .tilling. We beg to advise our friends and customers that the business formerly known as Ellis & PoIIworth will now be con- ducted under the name of ^ ^h Our line ot FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Is not excelled In itie West. Palms, Ferns, Wire Work, Red Flower Pots and Improved Cut Flower Boxes ARE OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES. PLACE ORDERS NOW FOR Gr^CH atlCl HollV ^^^ ^"^ HOLIDAYS... G. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Address all correspondence and orders, and make all Checks, Money Orders, etc., payable to the; Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. BSTABLISHXD 1841. The "QARDBNBRS' CHRONICLE" has been FOB OVKB FIFTY YEABB THE LBADING JOUBNAL Of ItB olfiBB It has achieved thts position because, while specially devoting Itself to supplylns the dally require- oients of Hardeners of all classes, much of the mfor- Diatlon furnished Is of such Keneral and permanent valoe, that the 'GARDBNKB8' CURONICLE" Is looked up to as the standabd acthority on the suDJecu of which It treau. Subscription to the nmted States. 14.20 per itKS. Uemlttances to be made payable to H. Q. COTB. OFFICE:— Wellington St., Covent Garden. London, England. Mways mention the American Flor- ist when you order stock.«J* ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ 1 ELECTROS... ^ ♦ Z For Catalogue Purposes. I 5 TTT'E have a larf;e assortmi'ut of 2 \ VV strictly high class halftones of 4 A which we can supply electros suitable a X for catalogue illustration. If you need X 2 anything in this way, state your re- 2 X quiremehts and we will submit jroofs 2 X of the illustrations in stock X Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch, THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO ♦♦♦♦♦♦« LUFIA STARS Red and yellow, for Christmas; sample by mail, 15c. each; also all kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and DECORATING GREEN Cut Palm Leaves, Hemlock, Laurel, Wild Smilax, Etc. SEN'D FOR PRICES. S. J. Limprecht, 119 WEST 30TH ST.. NEW YORK, I®- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU"^ t®- PRO.WPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE, TWO DOLLARS.-®! 456 The American Florist. Nov. II, Cincinnati. BUSINESS REASONABLY SATISFACTORY.— FINE CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN MARKET. — GOOD DISPLAYS IN THE WINDOWS.— MAID OF HONOR GIVES SATISFACTION. Business has been tolerably good the past week and the Sixth Street Flower Market assumed quite a different aspect from that of a few weeks ago. Chrysan- themums, both pot plants and cut flowers, moved quickly owing to All Saints' day. Every one in the market seemed to be well pleased with Saturday's business. Roses and carnations were much in evi- dence but met with li^ht demand. Among the stands the following vases of chrys- anthemums were the most noticeable: Bruner's Sons with Golden Wedding, F. Walz with Mrs. Robinson and H. L. Sun- derbruch, and Gus. Adrian with Queen. J. Schuman had a superb lot of pot plants. Any cf these vases could have been staged at any of our exhibitions and would have been hard to beat. The blooms sold at $2 to $3 per dozen. Our new flower store on East Fourth street, W. A. McFadden, proprietor, has been making a grand display in the show windows since their opening and no doubt will meet with success. J. Peter- son's show windows were also well done this week. One was resplendent with chrysanthemums while the other was artistically decorated with cattleyas banked up with adiantums and Aspara- gus Sprengerii. Sunderbruch's Sons, as usual, had a fine collection of chrysanthe- mums and roses. The Hoffmeister Floial Co. reports a good trade in wedding decorations, with good supply to fill orders. Their new rose. Maid of Honor, is giving universal satisfaction. H. Schw.vrz. "NICOMITE" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pests. SOLD BY SEEDSMEN. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. Fiorists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages ^'■^fefc'-feA-y'-^T The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. John Conley & Son, ManafactarerB of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. re-w- "Vortx:. \!^^^r^f*0%^^^^^^^ » 0^0^^^^0^F%^^^r^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Butted Glass. !■> no longer an experiment, it has come to sta v. There ( us ways of making' !iutt»-d Roofs, but tht? best way Clipper Bar. With this bar you can make a roof that is absolutely free from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted „lass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It 1 ists, longer, looks betterand costs less than the old-fashioned roof But do not think that this is, the only bar we sell, for It IS not we furnish what people want and there is nothing in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap, knots and all other defects. Lockland Lumber Co. Lockland, Ohio. Write for Circulars or Estimates. ^r^^^^^^^f^F%0^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of ^20. per hour. No danger of fire, no gases to injure plants, no odor, no smoke, no dirt. Over 125,000 in actual use every winter by Florists, etc. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. Lchmdn Bros, ^^''"^acturers. james w. erringer, 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. Gen. West. Sales Agent, 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFEMS> 5UCCr» rtSTEFFENS. AND STEfTEKS BROS. FLORISTS' SUPP LIES. CYCAS LEAVES. IMPORTED METAL DESIGNS, jiisi AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, NEW LIST FOR 1899 IS OUT and will be mailed ou application. OURS RIVAL THE BEST IN THE MARKET. 1(5-19 in. $1.20; ^'0-23 in. $1.40: 24-2T in. »1.60; 28-31 in. $1.90; :tt-35 in. $2.20; 36-39 in. $2.50; 40-43 in. $3 the doz. leaves. .Nole the reduotion. received, latest attractive styles, from 3.5 cts. upwards. 52 DEY STREET. NEW YORK. Boston Fhirist Letter Go. niANTTFACTtJRERB OP FLORISTS" LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vars ni8he4l, lHx30xl3 made In two sections* one for euch sl/.e letter, g^lven away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 \^ or 2-Inch size, per 100, $2.00. Script LetterB. $4. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadliiK tlorlsts everywhere and for sale by all whulesale tlurlstu and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Mzm%ct, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Do the American Florist a small favor. Mention the paper when writing to advertisers. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New CatalOKue of all FLORISTS' SCPPLIBS on application . lar'For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. 50. 52. 54 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. PU-iiM- m,„li.ni lit,- A nin nan I'ho :s/ w/ieii -ruling. A. HERRMANN Manufac- turer ( Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK If your Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advei1;isement here. "oi Florists' Supplies rSgg. The American Florist. 457 ONE CENT AND ONE MINUTE! Send me a postal card with your address written plainly thereon and I will give you rock bottom prices on the best goods made. CARBO-NICOLO, OR TOBACCO EXTRACT, a combined Lice exterminator, disinfectant and fertilizer. LEAF TOBACCO DUST, TOBACCO STEMS, whole or ground. GROUND BONEandBONE DUST. Geo. L. Harding, MANUF'R OF FLORISTS' FERTILIZERS AND HIGH GRADE POULTRY SUPPLIES. Binghamlon, N. Y., U. S. A. BRANCH Jill, i,,Mlim|^CTORY. mREHOVSE^R^^iM^ n3=719 KEARNEY m\ '"^"VfX^ WHARTON Jepsey (nrN j; ">*'^^^^ laNjGlSLA5lD(|TY.N Y ' yh ' thn AiuericHD Floris 5.26 tiO 8 " ti.OOi 48 9 " 5 00 48 10 " 5.80 24 11 " 4.60 24 12 " 4.61 12 14 •• 3.16 616 " STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate Price per crate ISOO 2-ln. pota In crate, 14.88 120 7-ln. poU in crate, $4 ~" 1600 2^ 1000 3 «003ii 6004 3206 144 6 Seed pans, same price as pots. , . of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. IlanKlup Baskets, l^wn Vases, etc. 10 per cent for casb with order. Addresf HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V. ADonsT ROLKKB & SONS. New York Agents 62 DBT STREET. NEW TOBK CtTT An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. I Plant Pots AND — Pedestals. We invite the attention of intend- ing buyers, or those interested in seeing the newest productions of the potter's art, to our importa- tions of English, French, German, Japanese and Chinese plant pots or jardinierss selected by our buyers at the places of production in the present season. They include all sizes and shapes up to the large and very large, from the lowest price up to $150, each. Our stock of China and Glass occupies seven floors and more than 10,000 bins. Wholesale and Retail. Jones,McDuffee&StrattonGo. CHINA, GLASS AND LAMP MERCHANTS, SANTON CHINA H4LL-SEAT OR PLANT-POT STAND I ZO rrdllklin OlrGBI, BOSTON) MASSi Invalid Appliance Co., MANUFACTURERS OF COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS "The kind that never fall apart." It your seedsman doesn't handle them, order of us direct. FACTORY AND OFFICE: 1-160 VEDDER ST., - CHICAGO. TELEPHONE NORTH 953. Standard .56 ^ "1^ j FLOWER i^OvS If your greenhouses are within 500 mlle^ of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Strneti N. E. WASHINGTON. D C Standard Pots Made by Good Railroad Facilities |/FI I FD RDAC For shipping. IlLLLLH UHUOi Special Attention Given to Mail Orders, and Special Sizes Made to Order. NORRISTOWN. PA. Price Lists Furnlshert on Application. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Pm«T Quality. Orbam Color. IH In., per 1000.. 12 40 I 8H in., per 1000, | 4 65 2^ in., " .. 2 75 4 in., " « 20 2H in., " .. 8 85 I 5 in., " 10 80 S in.. " .. 4 70 I « in.. " 16 50 Packayea extra. C. HENNECKE CO.""-^':^.''"- FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS '-T" List and SAMPLES FREE. Ji 6i SWAHN S SONS, minneapouI.^inn. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTUBEBS Of Flower Pots. Before buying write for prioe*. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrtghtwood Ave.. CHICAGO. ILL. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 400 HOWARD ST. 458 The American Florist. Nov. II, Paterson and Thereabouts. Seedling carnations at Jos. Towell's place at Paterson, N.J. , are showing up well and Gov. Griggs is certainlj' at home There are twenty-three green- houses in this establishment, including two asparagus houses and others devoted specially to smilax, ferns, mignonette, cypripediums, chrysanthemums and vio- lets. Princess de Galles violet is doing grandly. A specialty here is the amaryl- lis, of which a large number are grown in pots for cut flower purposes. Mr.Towell, although for some time past physically incapacitated, spends much of his time about the greenhouses in a wheel chair. At A. V. D. Snyder's establishment at Ridgewood there will be forced, this sea- son, 150,000 Roman hyacinths, 14.", 000 tulips, (30,000 daffodils and 20,000 Paper White narcissi. The latter have been blooming since early in October but the bulbs are hardly satisfactory this season, many of them having gone blind. Two houses have been added this year, one of them ISxl.'i.'). A Rider engine supplies water for this establishment from a 100-foot artesian well. Mr. Sny- der has recently built a new seed store on the opposite side of the street from his greenhouses. He is a genuine hustler. Ed. Sceery, of Paterson, has one of the prettiest stores in the county. He car- ries high-grade stock and, as he knows everybody worth knowing in the town, does a good business. The store formerly occupied by Van Voorhies & Smith is now occupied by Robert Smith & Co., the firm having dissolved, and Jas. A. Van Voor- hies has opened a fine place on the oppo- site side of the street. John Bingham, of Ridgewood, is indis- posed at present but a recent visit to his place found the balance of the working force busily engaged in making bulb forc- ing boxes. There are ten houses, all well filled, and Asparagus plumosus is good. GREENHOUSES HOW TO BUILD AND HOW TO HEAT Full details for all kinds of houses will bo found iu "GKEENHOISE CONSrRUCIION," by L. R. Taft. How to Grow ROSES, VIOLETS and other Flowers, Vegetables and Fruits under Glass, is fully explained in "GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT," 400 pages, illustrated, with latest informa- tion regarding treatment of insects and dis- eases, use of fertilizers, etc. For either of ttiese books, postpaid, send SI. 50 to L R. TAFT, REAL ESTATE. Land with or without xreen- houses, in different parts of the United States. Bargains can be had and opportunities opened forprofit. Write for particulars and state your rci|uirements. SMITH & SMITH, 345 Sixth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. GARLAND'S MLEY GUTTER anORIPCOlUCTOR PATENTED DEC. 27, 1898. Some Advantages of a Cast-Iron Gutter: As the gutter of a greenhouse is the foundation of same, the house reaches a dilapidated condition as soon as the gutter becomes defective, which is in about one-half the time the house would otherwise last. Thus the life of the house is doubled when cast-iron gutters are used. The cast-iron gutter will last a lifetime. In case of a heavy snow-fall, the house is relieved of the snow in much less time, which is an important factor when sunlight is at a premium. There is less obstruction to light. No ice in gutter; iron absorbs sufficient heat to keep it continually thawed. No breakage of glass from frost and ice. No drip from condensation, drip being conducted by inner drip conductor, consequently allowing an increase of bench surface of house, as plants can be grown under gutter. Although the first cost of iron gutter is more than a wooden gutter, you can construct a range of houses containing 15,000 feet or more of bench space for about 5 per cent less money than where wooden gutter is used, as the latter necessitates the building of hous.-s 2 feet wider than where iron is used. GEO. M. GARLAND, DES FLAINES, ILL. WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- Make your contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury St., BOSTON, MASS. in car lots. MANURE I'ulvi-rized, $8 00 per ton. Niitural, $4.00 per ton. IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON inzM., $12. OP. Nat. iiM,, $8.00, f. o. li. C. C. NEWBURY, Mitchell, So. Dak. Thoroughly pulver- ized and ready for immediate appli- SHEEP MANURE cation. ^^Spocinl prifos to Florists and Sceds- llien in lots of 20 tons iind np. Testimoniuls from .Africultiiral Departniont University of California. Spnd for sample. GEO. C. ROEOING, Prop. FRESNO FERTILIZER WORKS. FRESNO. CAL. iSgg. The American Florist. 459 ..GEM.. Hot Waters Steam Boilers. FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING, Easily and Quickly Set Up! -Capacity Quaranteedl WRITE FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. ABENDROTH BROS., Port Chester, We also make the Abendroth Verti- Westchester Co. ....NEW YORK. cal Sectional Steam and Water Boilers vc«; vr^oi^ Ar«r»Dccc -long and favorably known to the NEW YORK ADDRESS, trade everywhere. 109 and in Beekman St. Do You Know THAT while you are running to your greenhouses at all hours of the night and day, just to see if temperature is not dangerous, that your neighbor has installed his house with one of our ELECTRIC TEMPERATURE INDICATORS Cut One-Half Size. BELL CAN BE PLACED ANY DIS- TANCE FROM INDICATOR^^^ INDICATOR IS PUT UP NEAR THE PLANTS AND AT A DANGEROUS TEMPERATURE RINGS ELECTRIC BELL,^ J^ Ji Ji Ji AND SAVES ALL THAT UNNECESSARY LABOR. Rp lln'tfl'DfltP INSTALL your greenhouse with our Indicator, and if temperature gets either to hot or cold, it will UG W|J lU UaiC warn you. Sold complete, including electric bell, dry battery, switch and 160 feet wire, $5.00. Can you invest your money any better? Sold under an unlimited guarantee, and indorsed by the trade. Write for Booklet. THE WILDER MANUFACTURING CO., Springfield, Mass. I Our Blue Book I The Directory of Florists, Seedmen and Nurserymen of the Urited States and Canada. Price $2.00, postpaid. I AMERICAN nORIST CO., I 5 324 Dearborn St., - CtllCAOO. | For Insurance Against Damage by Hai* Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sac'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER. N. J. HAIL ,VACKC^\\\ CW 'dWiW/iJA OUM9 SRECiALTY, LARGE STOCK^ ^ ^ -^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. mm. Pure Linseed Oil Putty.PdintsBruslies Etc , |3K write for. LATEST^mCES.^ ^ ^ ^ SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the successful growers who advertise in,^,^ Bock Wm A 448 Boston florlBts BX....422 Boston Letter Co 45t) Boyd J U 426 Brown Heter 464 Bruns H N 452 Budlong J A 421 440 Bunyard n A xr CasBBll Nor Co The... .436 Chadwlck Chas 448 Chicago Carnation Co. 460 Chicago Wrecking Co.. Ill Cincinnati Cut Flo Co. 421 Clare 4 Scharrath 11 Cleary Clucas i Boddlngton Co Coles W W 436 ColHesh J W 452 Colorado Seed Store.. 425 CunaraAJones Co — 451 Conley John 4 Son 466 Connell Ben] 460 Cottage Gaidenfl — 4:t8 I Coi Seed Co II Craig Bobt & Son I Cunningham Jos H...450 Darlington H D 454 Dayton Paper Nov Co. .466 Deamud J B 421 433 De Langhe-Vervaene . II Detroit Klo'w Pot MIg.467 DIetschA* Co 460 DlUon J L 448 Domerli"red & Sons Co.444 Dreer Q A 437 I IV Edgar W W 451 Edwards & Docker — 466 Blcbholz Henry 451 Blllott W H 422 Ellison 4 'lesson 422 EM/.abeth Nur Co 426 Engle W J 450 Bmest W H 457 Florists Supply Co Third cover Ford Bros 423 Foster Lucius H 437 Furrow Bros 448 Galvln Thos F 420 441 Gardeners Chronicle.. 456 O ardening Co The . . . 11 Garland Geo M 45S Gibbons H W IV aiblln *Co HI Gorton 4 Lldgerwood..460 Groenewegen J 426 OuUett W H & 8on8..4:i8 Ounther Wm U 42:1 Oarney Heater Co 460 Hagenburger Carl 4oO Hall Assn. . ,.459 Hancock Geo 4 Son ..446 Harbison 8 M 450 Harding Geo L 457 tlart M A 423 431 HelBS J B 450 Hennecke C Co 4j7 Ilerendeen MfgCo....460 tlerr Albert M 447 Herrmann A 441) 456 Uerron D R 448 Ullflnger Bros 467 Hill B G 4 Co 447 1 aippard U Ill HllohlngB 4 Co IV Hooker H M Co 469 Horan Bdw C 423 Hon Adv II Hoae Connection Co. .Ill lIoyt'B Sona Stephen. .426 UulseboBCh Bros 425 Uumfcid C 462 Hunt B H. 421 Uusoroft G L 4 Co .4211 Invalid Appliance ('0.467 tackson E B 451 Jacobs B 4 Sons IV Jdnnlnga E B 454 Johnson 4 Stokes 11 .(ones, McDuilee 4 Stratton Co 467 Kastlng W F 422 deiier Bros 467 Keller Geo 4 Son 467 Kellogg Geo M 422 Kelsey Harlan P 4« Kennicotl Bros Co. 421 427 Klfl R 432 Krueschell Bros Co IV Kuehn C A 422 Kahl Geo A 421 Lager 4 Horrell 462 Lockland Lum Co 1 >6 Long D B II IjOnsdale Edwin 154 Lord 4Bumham C'l . 1 V Second cover Lovett J T 461 Lucas J 4 Go Ill Lynch WB 421 MoCarthy4 Co 444 McDowell J A 450 McFadden W A. .. 423 MoKellar & winter- son. ....421 Third cover MacBean A 8 446 Madei Paul 460 Manning Jacob W 426 Marshall Cbas L 446 May Jno N. 437 Meyer John C 4 Co.... II Mllford Nuraerlca.- 418 MUlang Wank 423 4:u Mlllang & Co.... 423 4t4 Model Plant Stake Co. 450 Moller's Gartner Zel- tung II MonlngerJCCo IV Moon Samuel C. . . .42i; 416 Moon Wm H 426 Moore Wm J 422 Morris Floral Co 450 Moss Geo M 422 Murphey WH 451 Myers 4 Co 4i''0 National Plant Co 446 Newbury E C 458 Newport Nurseries. 122 Northern Mlchk-an Evergreen Nursery.. 437 N Y Cut Flower ttx. .42) N Y Cut Mower Co....)2i Peacock W P 418 Pedersen J . 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B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa . treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting will be held at New York, August, 190(1. Officers-Elect [to be Installed January 1. 1900]. B. M. Wood. Natlck. Mass., president; F. K. Pieh.so.n, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-president; secretary and tieas- urer as before . THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo. February, 15-ltj. 1900. albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The exhibitions ^Chicago (illus.) —St. Loiiis (illus.) — Baltimore — Montreal —Worcester, Mass — Providence. R. I — Hartford. Conn ■ — Pou^hkeesie, N. Y - — Madison, N. J — MillHrook, N. Y Chrysanthemums- Some new varieties (Illus.) —Work of the committees — Chrysanthemums Society committees Carnations— Absence of a satisfactory white. . —Carnation Ethel Crocker (illus.) Greenhouse building New York Chicago Gerraantown, Pa The seed trade —The Leonard loss Boston Indianapolis The nursery (ride —New departures in nursery catalogues Our pastimes — At Cliicago —At New York — A new record at Philadelphia —At Denver —At Philad-lphia —Pastimes at Baltimore —Baltimore hospitality Philadelphia Cincinnati Buffalo ■ Salem, Mass Northampton, .Mass _. Pittsburg ■ JjjTin. Mass Cleveland THE EXHIBITIONS. Chicago. The ninth annual chrysanthemum show of the Horticultural Society of Chicago closed Saturday evening, Novem- ber 11, after a most successful five days run, not far from 15,000 paid admissions having been received. Everyone con- nected with the administration of the exhibition is highly pleased with the result, which was in part, no doubt, due to the fine weather, but in no small degree to the selection of the Auditorium as the place of staging the wealth of floral beauty. A marked feature of the increased attendance was the high social standing of those present. Upon the closing day the interest of the growers was centered upon the seedling carnations but the feature of the day was the conclusion of the contest for the liberal premiums for table decorations for twelve covers. It chanced that the ladies judging these exhibits bestowed first place on each of the four days upon a different competitor, fortune and skill on Saturday favoring John Mangel, with W. L. Rock second, A. Lange third, C. A. Samuelson fourth, A. Klokner fifth and the Anderson Floral Co. sixth. This made the standing for the week as follows: First prize, $125, A. Lange; second, $90, C. A. Samuelson; third, $G0, Ander- son Floral Co.; ,ourth, $-10, John Mangel. On Wednesday A. Lange's first prize table was decorated with a low mound of Pink Ivory chrysanthemums, both fully developed and half opened flowers, and Asparagus plumosus nanus. C. A. Samuelson was second and also had a mound of Pink Ivory with Asparagus Sprengerii and mignonette. Mangel was third with fine Major Bonnaffons and Asparagus Sprengerii in mound. Fourth place fell to the Anderson Floral Co. with ! a tall vase of Mayflower chrysanthe- I mums and Asparagus Sprengerii and a I flat mound of the same material at the base. W. L. Rock, of Kansas City, took fifth place with a tall vase of Major Boimafl'on and adiautums with a raised I mound of the same at the base. A. I Klokner, Milwaukee, used a vase of Bonnaffons and Asparagus Sprengerii with a center base of the same. I Thursday's material was roses and | C. A. Samuelson led with a mound of I Brides with long branches. The Ander- | son Floral Co. was second with a tall vase of Beauties and single blooms on the cloth between dishes of Asparagus Sprengerii. W. L. Rock, with a vase of Bridesmaids and adiantum with mound and scroll of the same at the base, was placed third. A. Lange was fourth with a vase of Beauties with three plaques of bloom and foliage on the cloth. Mangel had a vase of Beauties with the same flower and Asparagus Sprengerii strewn upon the cloth at the base of the vase and was placed fifth. A. Klokner showed a tall vase of Bridesmaid roses with adiantum and a mound of the same at the base. On Friday the decorators were limited to white flowers, the Anderson Floral Co. winning with a mound of Kaiserin roses in a circle of Asparagus plumosus nanus. Mangel was second with a mound of lily of the valley. Lange used white carnations, mounded, and was third. W. L. Rock employed Dendrobiumformosum giganteum and adiantum, being placed fourth. C. A. Samuelson was fifth with a low vase of Dendrobium for-nosum giganteum, odontoglossums and aspara- gus. Klokner had a tall vase of Bride roses and Asparagus Sprengerii with a mound at the base of the same material. On Saturday the choice of flowers was optional and Mangel built a low mound of Cattleya labiata, Dendrobium Phalaenop- sis and Asparagus Sprengerii, securing first place. W. L. Rock was second with a mound of cypripediums and adiantum. Lange was third with a mound of Golden Gate roses, buds, full blooms and foliage. C. A. Samuelson employed a mound of Dendrobium Phalnenopsis, adiantum and Cocos Weddeliana with blocks and sprays of same. A. Klokner was fifth with a raised triangle of ornamental foliage, fruit and flowers. The Anderson Floral Co. was sixth with a mound of Cattleya labiata and Adiantum Farley- ense with plaques of the same. Through- out the competition the decorations were arranged with consummate skill and the judging would have been difficult had it not been for the fact that the ladies each day set some work in the rear because of their preference forthe low decorations rather than those in which tall vases were employed. Seedling chrysanthemums were poorly represented, none being entered in the six 462 The American Florist. Nov. iS, classes in which silver medals were offered. There were, however, several good seedlings shown for exhibition only. Fred. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind., brought a yellow of fine, dark color, showing good form and stem. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., showed Orizaba, a seedling from Mrs. E. G. Hill X Mrs. W. C. Egan. It is a pearl pink with a good stem well clothed with foliage. E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind., exhibited Onyx and Mme. Seul- berger; both are white, the former with good size, clear color, fine stem and plenty of foliage. Mme. Seulberger has every appearance of being a good com- mercial sort. John N. May's vases of cut blooms of pompon chrysanthemums not for compe- tition were given a certificate of merit. In the classes for tested seedling carna- tions, in which silver medals were offered, H. Weber & Son secured one for No. 110-96, a fine white of good form and stem. Bassett & Washburn also exhib- ited a good white but the blooms had, through error, been cut four days before the time of judging and were past their best. Genevieve Lord, Webers' light pink, a part of the stock of which is con- trolled by the Chicago Carnation Co., was also given a medal. Weber & Sons also showed a dark pink seedling, No. 115-97, and a very large light one, No. 11-97, which many thought to be the best one on exhibition. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, won the medal for dark pink with Irene, a most promising variety, somewhat after the type of Mme. Albertini. Stuart & Haugh staged a vase of a pink sport of Amazindy which was past its best at time of judging. J. C. Vaughanhad afinedarkpink flower in his No. 2 but its stem is a little weak. F. B. Tinker, Peru, Ind., alsostaged agood white, of excellent form and stem. Weber L<: Sons won the prize for the best display of one-year seedlings with a coUect'on containing several good sorts and Crabb iS; Hunter were second with a group which contained promising varieties. In the competition for the silver cup offered for the best twelve chrysanthe- mum blooms, one variety, limited to varieties in commerce named after Chi- cago ladies, the exhibit of James Harts- home was excluded by the examining committee for the reason that it con- tained thirteen flowers. Mr. Hartshorne protested on the ground that he was prevented from giving this exhibit proper attention by duties he was called on to perform for the society, and at the last moment had to entrust the work of staging the blooms to one of the society's employes appointed for that purpose. The latter made the error in count, and the protest was therefore sustained. St. Louis. The tan-bark arena of the Coliseum presented a very gay appearance when the annual chrysanthemum show opened last Tuesday. The Coliseum is perhaps one of the best buildings in the country for a flower show, but this fact would have counted for little in the absence of the industry and good taste displayed by the officers and members of the St. Louis Florists' Club. Manager Beneke and Secretary Schray certainly had a large contract on hand, but with the assistance of a small army of associates, CYPRIPEDIUM JAMES K. POLK— O. NITEN8 MAQNIFIOUM X C. CHAMBERLAINI ANUM. (Awiitded Shiiw Gold Medal for New i'limt at St. Loula ENhibition.) exhibitors and iudges they went about their work in a manner inspiring for its efficiency. The exhibits generally were of high character, especially in the cut flower classes. Foliage plants were well grown and exhibited in large variety, but there seemed to beroomforimprovenientin the specimen plants of chrysanthemums, and this might be applied to flowering plants throughout. Progress, however, was apparent on all sides, and no doubt the growers of this city and vicinity will very shortly take rank with the best. It should be remarked here that the tan- bark of the Coliseum flooring affords an admirable setting for all kinds of floral exhibits, blooms as well as plants. The brown shade of the bark has a peculiarly softening effect on the most glaring colors of flowers and its elasticity and noiseless- ness afford visitors much pleasure as they wander to and fro. Perhaps the most interesting contest was that for the Shaw gold medal, awarded "for a plant of decided merit for cultivation, not previously an article of North American commerce, and intro- duced to such commerce by the exhibitor during the year in which said award was made." There were three entries in this competition, viz., a palm (Linospa- dix Petreckiana) from Sander & Co., of Belgium, a variegated form of Impatiens Sultani (source not given) and Cypripe- dium )araes K. Polk, a cross of C. nitens magnificum and C. Chamberlainianum, from H. T. Clinkaberry, gardener to C. G. Roebling, of Trenton, N. J., the last being awarded the prize. An illustration of this new cypripedium appears here- with. Among • other novelties exhibited we noted a chrvsanthemum named Pride of Belleville, from the West End Floral Park, of Belleville, 111. The bloom was of a creamy white shape, incurved, and looked somewhat like what might be expected of a cross between Pennsylvania and The Queen, scoring, we believe, seventy-five points. Seedling carnation No. 11, '97, from H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., was a pleasing variety with large flowers of good quality and the Melba shade of pink. A large block of the newageratum. Stella Gurney, was on exhibition from Tower Grove Park. The designs in cut flowers of railroad trade marks made an interesting and apparently popular feature. Various railroad companies offer valuable prizes in these competitions. The designs were largely composed of red and white car- nations, with green of sundry sorts for the backgrounds. On the opening day the weather and attendance were far from favorable, but Wednesday and Thursday were more encouraging in both respects. The price of admission was advanced this year from twenty-five cents to fifty cents, and the receipts on Thursday evening showed a material gain over the same period last year. Details of the awards up to and includ- ing Thursday follow, and here it should be remembered that prizes in several classes were offered for similar (but not identical) exhibits. It is also worth}' of note that in some of the cut flower com- petitions the judges were compelled to consider "quality" and "arrangement" of equal importance. The out-of-town visitors included Geo. M. Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., Elmer D. Smith, of Adrian, Mich., Mrs. Vesey, of Fort Wayne, Ind., J. S. Wilson, of Western Springs, 111.. Mr. Gullett, of Lincoln, and E. W. Guy, of Belleville, 111. i8gg. The American Florist. 463 ,.. .■:l;rjifr. ANOTHER GENERAL VIEW OF THE CHICAGO EXHIBITION. THE AWARDS. The Shaw Gold Medal for new plant of decided merit, awarded to E. C. Roeb- ling, Trenton, N. J., H. T. Clinkaberry, gardener. Collection named palms, first, Wm. Schrav; second, Chas. Beyer; third, Miche'l Plant & Bulb Co. Collection named begonias, first, Wm. Schray; second, Michel Co. Collection named ferns, first, Michel Co.; second, Wm. Schray; third, Chas. Beyer. Collection foliage plants, first, Wm. Schray; second, Michel Co.; third, Chas. Beytr. Twenty-five blooming plants other than chrysanthemums, first, Wm. Schray; second, Geq. B. Windier; third, C. Young & Son's Co. Twelve geraniums, first, F.J. Fillmore; second, Chas. Beyer; third. Young & Son's Co. Twelve-inch fernery, first, Michel Co. second, Wm. Schray; third, C. C; Sanders. Two climbing plants, first, Wm. Schray; second, Chas. Beyer. Two Asparagus Sprengerii, first, W. E. Jordan; second, Wm. Schray; third, Chas. Beyer. Ten cyclemens, first, Wm. Schray. Six Acalypha Sanderi, first, Wm. Scray; second, F. J. Fillmore. Ten coleus, first, F. J.Fillmore; second, Wm. Schray; third, Michel Co. Specimen ar.aucaria, first, Chas. Beyer; second, C. C. Sanders; third, F. J. Fill- more. Specimen areca, first, Chas. Beyer; second, Wm. Schray; third, C. C. Sanders. Specimen Kentia Belmoreana, first, Chas. Beyer; second, Wm. Schrav; third, C. C. Sanders. Specimen Kentia Forsteriana, first, Chas. Beyer; second, Wm. Schray. Specimen Livistonia rotundifolia, first, Chas. Beyer; second, Wm. Schray; third, C. C. Sanders. Specimen Pandanus utilis, first, Chas. Beyer; second, C. C. Sanders; third, F.J. Fillmore. Best plant other than above, first, Chas. Beyer; second, Wm. Schray; third; W. E. Jordan. Specimen palm, two specimen palms, one palm, two palms, two palms, two palms, palm for house decoration, three palms for house, four palms for house, two palms in two varieties, ten classes, Chas. Beyer first in each. Twenty plants of carnations in bloom, not more than five of one variety, first, F. J. Fillmore. White chrysanthemum plant in bloom; first, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, second Young & Sons Co.; third, A. Meyer. Y'ellow chrysanthemum in bloom, first, Wm. Schray; second, A. Meyer; third, C. Beyer. Pink chrysanthemum in bloom, first, Wm. Schray; second, A. Meyer. Specimen plant, pink, first, Wm. Schray. Ten specimen plants, first, Wm. Schray; second, Chas. Beyer. Five specimen plants, five varieties, first, A. Meyer; second, Chas. Beyer. Specimen plant naturally grown, first, Wm. Schray; second Chas. Beyer. Three plants, white, pink and yellow, first, Chas. Beyer; second, A. Meyer. Three plants any color, first, Chas. Beyer; second, Geo. B. Windier. Three plants different colors, first, C. Beyer; second. Young & Sons Co. Three plants, yellow, white and pink, first, Geo. B. Windier; second, C. Beyer. Three plants, pink, yellow and white, first, Chas. Beyer; second, A. Meyer. Three plants any color, first, C. Beyer; second, Wm. Schray. Three plants assorted colors, first, Wm. Schray; second, A. Meyer. Three plants, three colors, first, Wm. Schray; second, G. B. Windier. Three plants, white, yellow and pink, first, Wm. Schray; second, A. Meyer. Specimen plant, white, first, Wm. Schray; second, A. Meyer. Specimen plant, yellow, first, Wm Schray; second, A. Meyer. Specimen plant, any other color, first, Wm. Schray; second, A. Meyer. Single-stemmed plants: Fifty, first, A. Meyer; second, Wm. Schray; third, Chas. Beyer. Twenty-five white, one variety, first, Wm. Schray; second, A. Meyer. Twenty-five pink, one variety, first, A. Meyer. 464 The American Florist. Nov. i8. Twenty-five yellow, one variety, first, A. Meyer; second, Wni. Schray. Twenty-five assorted varieties, first, Chas. Beyer; second, A. Meyer. Twelve plants, four white, four yellow and four pink, first, Vaughan's Seed Store; second, Chas. Beyer. Twenty-four plants, eight white, eight yellow and eight pink, first, Chas. Beyer; second, A. Meyer. Group of chrysanthemum plants to cover fifty square feet, first, G. B. Windier; second, Chas. Beyer. Group to cover 100 feet, first, Chas. Beyer. Group to cover 100 feet, first, Chas. Beyer; second, C. C. Sanders. Group to cover twenty- five feet, first, Julius Koenig, Jr.; second, A. Meyer. CUT BLOOMS, ETC. Forty-eight cut chrysanthemums, eight sorts, first. Young & Sons Co.; second, Wm. Schray. Twenty-five blooms white, first, W. J. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind.; second. West End Floral Park, Belleville, 111.; third, E. W. Guy, Belleville, 111. Twenty-five blooms yellow, first, J. F. Ammann, Edvvardsville, 111.; second. West End Floral Park; third, W. A. Chal- fant, Springfield, Mo. Twenty-five blooms pink, first, W. J. Vesey; second. West End Floral Park. Twenty-five blooms, assorted colors, first, Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.; second, C. C. Sanders; third, Gunnar Teilmann, Marion, Ind. Vase of cut blooms, white, first, W. J. Vesey. Twelve blooms Golden Wedding, first, Chicago Carnation Co.; second, Nathan Smith & Son. Vase of fifty blooms, first, Wm. Schray; second. Young & Son's Co. Twenty-four blooms in three varieties, first, Nathan Smith & Son; second, W.J. Vesey. Vase of white blooms grown in natural cluster, first, Wra. Schray. Twenty-five Bridesmaids, first, F. J. BY VAUGHAN Fillmore; second, W. J. Vesey; third, E. W. Guy. Twenty-five blooms Sruv. de Wooton rose, first, Ellison & Tesson. Twenty-five Perle des Jardins, first, J. F. Ammann; second, E. W. Guy; third, F. J. Fillmore. Ten blooms American Beauty, first, Ellison & Tesson; second, Young & Sons Co. Twenty-five Perle des Jardins, first, F. J. Fillmore Twenty five Bride, first, Ellison & Tes- son; second, W. J. Vesey. Twenty- five Meteor, first, W. J. Vesey; second, W. H. Gullett & Son, Lincoln, 111. Eighteen American Beauty, first, Elli- son & Tesson. Eighteen American Beauty, first, R. F. Tesson; second, Ellison & Tesson. Vase of pink roses, any variety, first, W. J. Vese)'; second, Ellison & Tesson. Four vases tea roses, first, Ellison & Tesson; second, F.J. Fillmore. Twenty- five American Beauties, first, Ellison & Tesson. Fifty Perle des Jardins, first, J. F. Ammann. Fifty Wm. Scott carnations, first, W. J. Vesey; second, Wm. Trillow, Belleville, 111. Fifty Daybreak, first, J. W. Ammann; second, W. J. Vesey; third, A. Eggeling. Fifty Jubilee, first, W. J. Vesey; second, E. W. Guy. Fifty variegated, first, Chicago Carna- tion Co., Joliet, 111.; second, W.J. Vesey; third, A. Eggeling. F'ifty white, first, Chicago Carnation Co.; second, W. J. Vesey. Fifty pink, any variety not classed above, first, H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md.; second, Chicago Carnation Co. Fifty red, any variety not mentioned above, first, Chicago Carnation Co. Forty Jubilee, first, W. J. Vesey. Fifty Daybreak, first, W.J. Vesey. One-hundred, Wra. Seott, first, Chicago Carnation Co.; second, Wm. Trillow. Design representing M. K. & T. R. R. trade mark, first, Y'oung & Sons Co.; second, Ellison & Tesson. Design representing the Frisco R. R. trade mark, first, Ellison & Tesson. Design representing Missouri Pacific trade mark, first, Ellison & Tesson. Baltimore. On Monday, November 13, the Balti- more Gardeners' Club opened an exhibi- tion in many respects the most remark- able ever held here. It was remarkable for the display of cut flowers, for the exhibit of carpet bedding, which was never eijualled here, and then the display of carnations was, for the first day, the wonder and admiration of all beholders. From some cause most of the carnation blooms had gone to sleep before the expiration of the second day. The pot plants of chrysanthemums were, as a rule, not up to the general high character of the cut blooms, but certainly the standards that took first were very fine, and the collection of bush plants would be hard to beat. Returning to the cut flowers, the exhibit by which Halliday Bros, took the Meadowvale Farm prize for four vases, twelve blooms each, distinct colors, was superior in every respect. Mrs. T. L. Paik forclearyellow, Philadelphia, lemon yellow; Mayflower, white, and Jno. K. Shaw, light pink, were all of enormous size and extra finish. Mrs. Robt. Gar- rett's prize for best vase of twenty-four whites was taken by Howard Adams with a superb vase of Violescent. i8gg. The American Florist. 465 The vase that took first for twelve mixed blooms contained Frank Hardy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Good Gra- cious, Autumn Glory, Harry May, Pink Ivory, Wm. H. Chadwick, John K.Shaw, Mrs. C. H. Pierce, Mrs. Jerome Jones and Modesto, and although most of the varieties were very familiar to Baltimore growers, yet in size and finish they were a revelation and the finest ever shown here. They were grown and exhibited by Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. The first prize for twelve blooms of yellow was won by Montgomery Bros., with Golden Wedding. A vase of Eugene Dailledouze which took second was scarcely inferior to the first and were of beautiful finish; they were grown by M. J. Hanigan, gardener to Hon. Jas. A. Garey. The same grower took first on twelve pink with Maud Dean, and received a certificate of merit for a vase of a pure white sport from Ermenilda. He also took the second prize for twelve mi.\ed blooms with flowers that would ordinarily have captured first, but the Eichholz monsters were in the way. His varieties were Philadelphia, May- flower, Niveus, Eugene Dailledouze, Inter Ocean, Major Bonnafl'on, Maud Dean, Queen, Mrs. J. Geo. lis, W. H. Lincoln, Golden Wedding and Harry Balsley. In roses H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., took well-deserved firsts on Kai- serin and Meteor. Henry Eichholz had first for Perle, with the best seen here in a long time, and I, H. Moss took first with Bridesmaid. Genevieve Lord took the special gold medal for the best pink seedling carna- tion. The flowers were fully three inches in diameter and of a very beautiful shade of pink, somewhat lighter than Scott. They were grown by Weber & Sons, Oakland. Robt. Craig & Son had Ethel Crocker on exhibition. This, too, is a remarkably fine, large, stiflf-stemmed flower of a shade darker than Daybreak. It is claimed by the originators to be free blooming, and to keep its size very evenly. Halliday Bros, took first in six vari- eties, twenty-five of each, with Flora Hill, Gen. Gomez, Victor, Daybreak, Mrs. Bradt and America. The same firm took a special prize for six 8-inch pots of Matt. Richmond, their red sport from Tidal Wave. They were fine plants cov- ered with blooms of large size and thick set, with clean healthy foliage. Thos. C. Stevenson, of Govanstown, took first prize on violets, with a fine vase of Marie Louise. A mantel by Seidewitz was very taste- fully decorated. Fred Burger took first for a wedding design with an ox yoke, the bows of which were of white roses and the yoke Mrs. Perrin chrysanthe- mums. The same exhibitor captured the first prize for basket, funeral design and bridal bouquet and richly deserved the premiums, for more tastefully arranged pieces or better flowers would be hard to find. Henry F. Michell, of Philadelphia, had a seed and implement display, as did Grif- fith & Turner, a local firm. Robert Kift sent samples of his vase and pot holder. The stage was set and beautifully dec- orated with palms by Halliday Bros. Fisher & Ekas had a fine lot of zonal geraniums occupying a stage at the entrance and R.Vincent, Jr., & Son showed three flowers of a bright yellow oddity, two blooms on one stem so very closely set as to form but one flower, except to the closest examination. The most striking feature of the whole CHRYSANTHEMUM WINONA. show was a twenty-foot circular bed in the center of the hall which was filled by Chas. Seybold with an intricate Gothic pattern of cacti, echeveria, coleus, alter- nanthera, etc., bordered by adiantum. The whole was most elaborate and proved that the designer can do some- thing besides sending the whirling bail down among the crashing pins. There were 5,600 plants required to complete the bed and it was the chief plant attrac- tion of the exhibition. The judges were John Burton, Wm. P. Craig, Geo. C. Watson, Jno Westcott, C. W. Cox and R. Kift, of Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. William Scott, of Buffalo, as well as Mr. Dryer, of New York, and Mr. Ashland, of Philadelphia, were in to see the show. Mack. Montreal, The Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club not having a chrysanthemum show this year, the competition for the two trophies presented to the club by Lord Strathcona, one for twelve blooms and the other for six plants, which have to be won three times by any competitor before becoming his property, took place in the club room on November 13. There were only two competitors with cut blooms, W. J. Wilshire, gardener toR. B. An^s, coming in first with the following varieties: lora, Minerva, Col. Smith, Leonidas, Mrs. Morgan, La Moucherette, Mrs. Henry Weeks, Inter Ocean, Golden Wedding, E. M. Bigelow, Madame Car- not and Silver Cloud, the largest bloom, Mme. Carnot, measuring ten inches in diameter. Chas. F. Smith, gardener to T. A. Dawes, wasaclosesecondwithMrs. Perrin, Golden Wedding, Australian Gold, Mme. Carnot, Latest Fad, Col. Smith, Inter Ocean, Mrs. Geo. West, Viviand — Morel, W. C. Egan, Modesto and Mile. Faure. Mr. Smith also staged seven blooms of the following varieties which were very much admired: Mrs. Trainor L. Park, N. C. S. Jubilee, E. M. Rodgers, Mme. G. S. Bruant, Admiral Dewey, J. G. Warren, and Mile. Faure. Mr. Smith was the only competitor for the trophy for six plants. His varieties were Mrs. Henry Weeks, Georgiana Pitcher, Ivory, Harry Hurrell, Mrs. Shrimpton and Mrs. Perrin, allfineplants with from sixty to seventy-five blooms each. Joseph Bennett staged two magnificent vases of blooms of the commercial size, which were very much admired, .\fter the exhibits had been thoroughly discussed, the club meetingwas called to order. One new member was elected and a committee was named to co-operate with a similar committee from the Canadian Horti- cultural Association to arrange the de- tails for the reception of the association next August. A lively discussion also 466 The American Florist. Nov. i8. took place as to the advisability of hold- ing a chrysanthemum show next year, and it was decided to open a subscription list for a guarantee fund to cover the oost; if sufficient funds have been guar- anteed by Januarj, arrangements will be made for a show.' Beaver. Worcester, Mass. Notwithstanding many predictions to the contrary the chrysanthemum exhibi- tion of the Worcester County Horticul- tural Society, held on November 8 and 9, was one of the most successful ever given by the society. The arrangement of the hall was but slightly different from that of last year, which was very effective. In the center of the hall the single speci- men blooms were arranged on an immense round table, the center of which was banked with palms. Directly in line were square tables containing the various exhibits of roses, carnations and violets, with palms and ferns dotted here and there to bring out the color effects. On long tables running lengthwise of the hall, and somewhatlowerthan the center tables, were placed the vases containing the collections of ten of one variety and directly in front of the stage were the large collections of twenty of one variety. Against the side walls of the hall were the groups of chrysanthemum plants, mak- ing a gorgeous massing of color. The display of plants and flowers was larger than ever before and the quality of both showed much improvement over former exhibitions. The attendance was large and the weather was perfect. The twelve best blooms were of the foUowingvarieties: Viviand-Morel, Maud Dean, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mrs. II. Weeks, Philadelphia, Belle of Castlewood, H. W. Reiman, Mrs. Trainor L. Park, Adele, Mrs. Barr, Bonnaffon, Mrs. O. P. Bassett and Niveus. Four premiums were awarded in all classes and the following are some of the first premium winners: H. F. A. Lange, F. A. Blake, W. A. Sargent, Mrs. G. W. Knowlton and Mrs. J. C. Knowlton. Lange was first for collection of chrys- anthemum plants, for best plant of yel- low, white and pink, for twenty blooms pink, for ten blooms white and yellow, for twelve blooms of a distinct variety, for single bloom white and pink, for col- lection of sprays, for best design of chrys- anthemums, for display of roses, carna- tions, foliage plants and specimen palm. F. A. Blake was first for plant of white, for twenty blooms yellow and for speci- men fern. W. A. Sargent was first for twenty blooms white and display of violets. Mrs. Knowlton had the best ten blooms yellow, the best six specimen blooms and the best single bloom of yel- low. Mrs. Whitin showed the best ten blooms of mixed varieties. A. H. L. CHRYSANTHEMUM BONITA. Providence, R. I. The Rhode Island Horticultural Society held its annual chrysanthemum show on November i) and 10. From the stand- point of merit it was fully up to former exhibitions, but from the fact that no premiums were offered for pot grown specimens, the show was much smaller than heretofore. There was little com- petition on chrysanthemums, and no new varieties were displayed, the old prize winners holding their sway. There was a very creditable display of carna- tions. In chrysanthemums F. Macrae took first for thirty blooms, fifty bottles, twelve blooms, six blooms incurved, six blooms reflexed, one bloom white, one pink, one yellow, one of any variety and six vases of ten blooms (also diploma and second and third premiums). Wm. Goddard, Alfred Powell, gardener, was second for one bloom white, one pink, one yellow and one of any variety. On group of palms Mrs. Shepard, Wm. Hill, gardener, was first and Wm. God- dard second. In the carnation classes the Homogan- sett Greenhouses took four firsts and two seconds, John Macrae two firsts and four seconds, and N. D. Pierce one first, a second and a third. Gratuities were given to H. G. York, Westerly, R. I., for a seedling chrysan- themum, to Florence A. Willard for a floral design, to N. D. Pierce for thirty- six cyclamens and nine pots ferns, to John Macrae for a sport from Eldorado carna- tion, to F. Macrae for Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, for Mrs. Bradt carnation and for seedling carnations, and to Wm. God- dard for Gold Nugget carnation. Honorable mention was given to John McFarland, North Easton, Mass , for Farquhar violets, and to T. G. Thrasher, Avon, Mass., for Imperial violets. Certificates of merit were given to N. D. Pierce for his light pink carnation. Beau Ideal, and to Chas. S. Cooper, Brockton, Mass., for Crawford carna- tion and a sport from the same. Little Rhody. Hartford, Conn. The annual chrysanthemum show of the Connecticut Horticultur.il Society at Putnam Phalanx Armory, November 13 to IG was a great success. Thomas Dryden, Hartford, carried off the honors for display of chrysanthemum plants with Georeiana Pitcher, G. W. Childs, Frank Hardy, Autumn Glory, Golden Trophy, Eda Prass, Solar Queen, Black Hawk, Mrs. C.H.Pierce, Mrs. Robinson, H. W. Rieman and C. B. Whitnall. His standards of Etoile de Lyon were also fine. Drydenand T.J. McRonald divided hon- ors on bush plants, their varieties being Mrs. L. Canning, Mayflower, Ivory, Major Bonnaffon, Golden Trophy and Cullingfordii. On cut blooms the prize winners were E. H. Waite, Litchfield, Conn ; T. J. Mc- Ronald, Hartford; W. Angus, Champion- ville; Wm. Young, John Coombs and Elizabeth Park, Hartford. The varieties shown were Mrs. Morgan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Modesto, Golden Wed- ding, Mrs. O. P. Bassett, Syniphonia, Helen Bloodgood, Mrs. Perrin, Autumn Ctlory, Ivory, Mrs. Weeks, Evangeline, Mayflower, Mutual Friend, Queen, Cullingfordii, Black Hawk and John Shrimpton. The amateurs' display was good and for childrens' chrysanthemums the gold medal was awarded to Philip S. Wain- i8c)(). The American Florist. 467 Wright and the silver medal to Kthel Wakeman. The schools also exhibited herbariums. Incarnations John F. Gal vin showed Mrs. Lawson and there was a fine collec- tion from J. F. Fillow, Westport, Conn , for which he was given a diploma. There were good displays of greenhouse plants from Dryden, Coombs and Angus and Paul Thompson showed good violets. Elizabeth Park nurseries made a large display of chrysanthemums and gera- niums and James Ballantyre, gardener to ex-Governor M. P. Bulkcley showed a good seedlingcarnation. Diplomas were awarded Thos. Dryden for his chrysan- themum plants and to John Coombs for cut blooms. C. H. B. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The fifth annual exhibition of the Dutchess County Horticultural Society was opened on November S and con- tinued for three days. Although compe- tition in many of the classes was not as strong as formerly, this being particu- larly noticeable in the classes for cut blooms of chrysanthemums, the general exhibition was just as attractive as in previous years and the quality of the exhibits was up to the standard. In the classes for chrysanthemums, specimen plants and cut blooms, the coveted prizes were again captured by W. C. Russell, Millbrook, and it may safely be said that the quality ot the exhibits in these classes has never been excelled. One of the attractions was a group of chrysanthemums in pots, containing over 300 blooms, exhibited by F. W. Vanderbilt. Although there was no com- petition in this class the exhibit certainly merited the award. The prize ior Ameri- can Beauty roses was hotly contested and was carried ofl' by Jas. Blair, gar- dener to Ogden Mills, with F. R. Pierson Co., ofTarrytown, a close second. Out- side ofthevioletsexhibited by J. W. Feeter, Highland, N. Y., the display was only fair for a violet growing center, but in the classes for carnations the quality of the blooms was excellent. Some handsome plants were exhibited in the collections of decorative and foliage plants and were tastily arranged. The table of orchids from the Dinsmore estate was a show in itself and attracted a great deal of attention. The attend- ance was good and we believe the exhi- bition was a success financially as well as otherwise. The awards are as follows: Thirty-six blooms cut chrysanthemums, six varieties, first prize, the Dinsmore silver cup, C. F. Deiterich, W. C. Russell, gardener; second, Ogden Mills, James Blair, gardener. The winner's varieties were Mayflower, Peter Kay, Frank Hardy, Golden Wedding, Viviand-Morel and Major Bonnaffon. For best twelve yellow, W. C. Russell was first with Peter Kay. Twelve pink, Jas. Blair, first with Viviand-Morel. Twelve crimson, F. W. Vanderbilt, first. Six white, first, Winthrop Sargent, W. G. Gomersall, gardener. Six yellow, first, W. C. Russell, with Major Bonnaffon. Six pink, first, W. C. Russell. Six crimson, first, Jas. Blair. Six any other color, first, F. \V. Vanderbilt with Chas. Davis. Open class, twenty-five blooms in vase arranged for effect, first, R. Grigg, gar- dener to C De Rham; second, W. G. Gomersall. Private gardeners' class, twenty-five blooms, first, R. Grigg; second, W. G. Gomersall. Best seedling chrysanthemum, first, R. Grigg, with sport from Silver Cloud. CHRYSANTHEMUM MRS. GEO. C. JENKINS. Twenty-four blooms, twenty-four varieties, on boards, W. C. Russell cap- tured first prize with Peter Kay, May- flower, Mrs. H. Weeks, Miss Nellie Elver- son, Modesto, Eureka, J. Peabody, W. P. Raynor. Fisher's Torch, Defender, Niveus, Pennsylvania, Mrs. C. H. Pierce, John Shrimpton, Mutual Friend, Marie Louise, Lenawee, Minerva, Maj. Bon- naffon, Autumn Glory, Viviand-Morel, Golden Wedding, Harry May and Mme. Ferlat; second, W. G. Gomersall. Twelve blooms, twelve varieties, on boards, first, Jas. Blair with Frank Hardy, Modesto, Mrs. H. McK. Twom- bly, Mrs. T. L. Park, Autumn Glory, Mrs. G. M. Pullman, Mrs. J. G. Warren, Mrs. ^L A. Ryerson, Viviand-Morel, Lady Playfair, Florence Pullman and Golden Wedding; second, Samuel Thorne, L L. Powell, gardener. Group, one hundred square feet of chrysanthemums, first, F. W. Vander- bilt. Six plants, single stems, first, W. C. Russell. Specimen white, first, W. C. Russell with Ivory; second, I. L. Powell. Specimen yellow, first, W. C.Russell with Lincoln; second I. L. Powell. Group of foliage plants, one hundred square feet, first, F. W. Vanderbilt; second, F. R. Newbold. Specimen foliage plant, first, F. R. Newbold; second. Arch. Rogers. Six decorative foliage plants, first, F. W. Vanderbilt: second. Arch. Rogers. Six ferns, first, W. B. Dinsmore; second, F. W. Vanderbilt. Table of orchids, first, W. B. Dinsmore, Thos. Emerson, gardener; second, F. R. Newbold. Table of foliage plants, first, W. B. Dinsmore; second, F. W. Vander- bilt. Specimen plant, Asparagus Spren- gerii, first, W. G. Gomersall. Specimen fern, first, W. G. Gomersall with Davallia Fijiensis. Six plants double violets, first, C. F. Bahret. Twelve American Beauties, first, Jas. Blair; second, F. R. Pierson Co. Twelve Bridesmaids, first, I. L. Powell; second, W. C. Russell. Twelve Brides, first, I. L. Powell; second, W. C. Russell. Twelve Perles, first. Arch. Rogers. Twelve any othervariety,first, Jas. Blair with Mrs. J. P. Morgan; second, W. C. Russell with same. A special prize was awarded to F. R. Pierson Co. for the new rose Liberty. Collection of carnations, the Dinsmore silver cup, was awarded to F. R. Pier- son Co.; second, W. G. Saltford. Thirty- six carnations, three varieties, for private gardeners, first, F. W. Vanderbilt. Thirty-six carnations, three varieties, variegated, open class, first, F. R. Pier- son Co. Seedling carnation, first, F. R. Pierson Co. with Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. Corsage bouquet, double blue violets, no first awarded; second, B. Willig. Double violets, first, J. W. Feeter; second, B. Willig. Single violets, no first awarded; second, W. C. Russell. Sargent prize, $20, for best twenty- four blooms yellow chrysanthemums, ' four varieties,' first, W. C. Russell, with 468 The American Florist. Nov. i8. Minerva, Peter Kay, Golden Wedding and Maj. Bonnaflfon. A certificate of merit was awarded to John Marshall for yellow seedling chrys- anthemum Col. D. Appelton. The special prize for best chrysanthe- mum on exhibition was awarded to W. C. Russell for Mayflower. There were excellent exhibits of fruits and vegetables tor which R. Grigg, Arch. Rogers and Dean Feiris were the princi- pal winners. Madison, N. J. The fourth annual show of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society was held in the Assembly rooms at Mad- ison, N. J., November 7 and 8 and was an unqualified success in every way. The exhibits were of exceptional quality, numerous, and the attendance was very large. The judges were J. W. Withers, N. Butterbach and George Smith. In the classes forcut blooms M. Tilden, M. McNulty, gardener, won three firsts; G. E. Kissell, G. L. Hand, gardener, one first, and Henry Hentz, J. Milton, gar- dener, one first. The seconds fell to George Bird, John N. May and Mrs. J. Catlin, A. Coren, gardener. In the class for the Young & Nugent prize of $50, cut blooms of roses, twenty- five of each of four varieties, Elwood Brant was the only exhibitor. Walter Reid, M. Noonan, gardener, had the best eighteen American Beauties and Henry Hentz, Jr., the best twelve; he also had the best eighteen Bridesmaids. Frank Burnett showed the best eighteen Brides, the best six Bridesmaids and the best six Brides. In the competition for three varieties of carnations, eighteen blooms each, two competitors were disiiualified by having too many blooms and the prize fell to the Morris Plains asylum. J. W. Feeter had a splendid showing of violets and won first prize. Three other exhibitors staged their blooms too late forjudging. The premium for the best group of chrysanthemums fell to Mrs. A. R. Whit- ney, J. Davies, gardener, with Mrs. J. Catlin second and John Jones third. Emerson McFadden had the best group of foliage plants, Wm. Charlton the best specimen plants in flower, and Mrs. J. Catlin the best dozen lerns. Mrs. A. R. Whitney had the finest col- lection of vegetables and this department was a prominent feature of the show. Certificates of merit were given to D. Willis James, Wm. Duckham, gardener, for a splendid group of foliage plants, for specimen DracKna Sandermna, for a specimen Phoenix RoebHngii and for a collection of fruit and vegetables, while ten vases of chrysanthemums by the same exhibitor were given a silver medal. H. McK. Twombly, A. Herrington, gardener, was given certificates of merit for a group of palms and ferns, for a table decoration of orchids, for eight vases of chrysanthemums and a display of Gros Coleman grapes. Lager & Hur- rell were given a certificate for a table decoration of orchids, John L. Foley for a group of foliage plants and for a basket of flowers, Ernst Asraus for a vase of Liberty rose, Anderson & Christensenfor a group of ferns. Dean Ferris was given a certificate for a showing of 103 varie- ties of vegetables and special mention for his celery and apples. John N. May received a certificate for his display of pompon varieties of chrysanthemums and the Morris Plains asylum, O. Keser, gardener, for four vases of chrysanthe- mums. C. H. A. Millbrook, N. Y. The seventh annual chrysanthemum exhibition of the Millbrook Horticultural Societv was held in Memorial Hall on November 8, 9 and 10. In most of the classes it was, as heretofore, a close con- test for supremacj' between those" two gladiators in Duchess county horticul- ture, W. C. Russell, gardener to C. F. Dieterich, and I. L. Powell, gardener to Sam'l Thome. Mr. Russell won out on three trained specimens with grand plants of Puritan, Ivory and W. H. Lin- coln, and on group of flowering and foli- age plants arranged for effect, with a superb collection m the arrangement of which great taste was displayed. Mr. Powell won on specimen standard, three hardy varieties, and twenty-five single stemmed pink, while three of his assist- ants were equally successful. Mr. Sealey with three specimens in 8-inch pots, Mr. Reynolds with twenty-five each white and pink single-stemmed plants and Mr. Burke with a specimen W. H. Lincoln in 14inch pot which measured seven feet six inches across and was pronounced one of the finest ever staged. The first prize CARNATION IRENE. (Awarded Silver Medal at the Chicago Eshibitiu for geraniums went to G. Thomen, gar- dener to J. D. Wing, who showed six standards of rare excellence. In the cut flower section competition was exceedingly close, Mr. Russell taking three first premiums and Mr. Powell five, and in one of the most important classes, that calling for eighteen blooms in three varieties, the judges were unable to decide as to superiority, so recommended even premiums. Among the varieties shown in bestform were Golden Wedding, Mrs. Weeks and Peter Kay, a bloom of the latter from Mr. Russell taking the prize as the largest flower in the show. Mrs. Powell showeda vaseof Mrs.Perrin beautifully arranged with fronds of Davallia Mooreana. There were a goodly number of roses shown by the above mentioned exhibitors, also by Andrew Nichols, gardener to Col. Dan Lamont; Chas. Kapp, gardener to Oakley Thorne, and F. R. Pierson Co. G. Thomen won out in most of the carnation classes with some very fine blooms. The judges were Richard Gardner, Newport, R. I.; A. D. Rose, Montclair, N. J., and W. J. Stewart, Boston. Previous to the opening of the exhibi- tion, the visiting gardeners and florists were given a ride and visited the two fine estates under the care of Mr. Powell and Mr. Russell. A noticeable feature of the greenhouses at Mr. Thome's, where Mr. Powell presides, was the great variety of subjects under cultivation, grapes, beans, tomatoes, peaches, figs, cucumbers, carnations, roses, chrysan- themums, aquatics, ferns, orchids and stove plants, and all excellent. The extensive grounds are well wooded, with numerous plantations of rhododendrons kalmias and conifers in the glades and valleys. Mr. Dieterich's place, where Mr. Russell has charge, is remarkable for the extensive constructions in rock-work of bridges, gate ways, walls, arbors and cottages in Swiss style, wholly or par- tially completed. The conservatories are very fine, notably the central palm house which is a splendid, domed structure nearly forty feet in height and filled with towering alsophilas, kentiasandlatanias and an additional greenhouse of large extent is now being built. This estatecom- prises about 3,000 acres. Other large places here are those of Oakley Thome, Capt. Hayes and J. D. Wing. Millbrook is a very picturesque town, hilly and well wooded, the ideal place for a country residence. Other than this, its most noticeable features are apples, tur- keys and sheep, and, last but not least, the very hospitable character of mine host Gammell. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SOME NEW VARIETIES. Winona was exhibited by John N. May, Summit, N. J., as No. 145. The bloom is large and full and the plant is of vigorous habit. The petals are white at the base with veins of deep pink running through the outer ends, making a striking com- bination and lending great attractive- ness to the flower. Mr. May reports that he has found the variety an excel- lent commercial sort, a good shipper and keeper. Bonita, exhibited at New York and Philadelphia by Mr. May, was recorded as No. 2 in the reports of thecommittees. At the former city it scored 82 points on the commercial scale and at the latter place S8 points and 86 points on the commercial scale. It is a deep golden bronze Japanese incurved, and very handsome. It is a bold flower with an excellent stem well clothed with foliage. Mrs. George C. Jenkins is a Japanese incurved pink variety originating with Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md.; it has received the certificate of merit of the Gardeners' Club of Baltimore. The blooms are large, frequently eight or ten inches in diameter, but never show the center. It is a mid-season or later variety with excellent stem and foliage. It is a good commercial sort of excellent keeping ijual- ity. Before the C. S. A. committee Mrs. Jenkins scored 86 points on the commer- cial scale and 87 on the exhibition scale. WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. New York.— A white sport from Erme- nilda was exhibited by M. Hansen, New Durham, N. J., which scored commercial scale GO points. Cincinnati, O. — Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited the following three varieties: No. 28, a light yellow iSgg. The American Florist. 469 Japanese, scoring commercial scale 01 points; No. 72, a bronzejapanese, scoring commercial scale 62 points; No. 25, a pink Japanese incurved, scoring commercial scale 74. points. Chicago. — No. 25, a Japanese incurved pink, exhibited by Nathan Smith & Son, scored commercial scale 83 points. John N. May has named his varieties as follows: No. 2, Bonita; No. 145, Winona. These were reported upon under number last week. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY COMMITTEES. The committees judging seedling chrys- anthemums will be in session each Satur- day up to and including November 25. Exhibitors should make their entries, for which a fee of $2 is charged for each variety entered, to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be shown. All exhibits forwarded to the following addresses, express charges pre- paid, will receive careful consideration: Boston, Mass., A. H. Fewkes, Horti- cultural Hall, Tremont street. New York, N. Y., E. Dailledouze, care New York Cut Flower Co., 119 West Twenty-third street. Philadelphia, Pa., A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street. Cincinnati, O., A. Witterstaetter, care Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Fourth and Walnut streets. Chicago, 111., C. W. Johnson, care Illinois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash avenue. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. CARNATIONS. ABSENCE OF A SATISFACTORY WHITE VARIETY. A thoughtful visit to our growers reveals some peculiar facts that raisers of seedlings should especially heed. Per- haps the most unthought of is the fact that we really have not a thoroughly satisfactory white carnation. White Cloud has the preference with many growers but the most enthusiastic will admit that it does not quite fill the bill. It has size, form and stem to per- fection but only first-class growers get the best results with it and, as nearly as I can learn, thebloomsmust bring agood figure to pay. This fact is a strong rec- ommendation for it, as there is more use for a high-priced than a low-priced car- nation. Flora Hill will, I suppose, have to take second place this winter as it seems to be losing a little in constitution and does not show up quite so well for November as it has during previous seasons. Even with its delects it ^ill probably be a standard white for a few years to come and until something better appears it is certainly worth the careful selection of cuttings necessary to keep it in good health. Lizzie McGowan is still grown to some extent and where it has been carefully selected is perhaps the best all-round white, but it has been carefully selected by but very few growers and has conse- quently met the fate of all our carnations, good or otherwise, and is practically outside of consideration. I may be entirely wrong in my concep- tion of tacts, but it seems to me that what constitution McGowan has is due to the fact that there never was such a demand for the cuttings as to necessitate over-propagation. McGowan at its best had not what might be called a strong constitution and yet it seems to have gained rather than lost in that quality. THE NEW CARNATION ETHEL CROCKER. What a pity that such a grand variety as Flora Hill did not improve instead of retrograde! What we most need to-day is a white flower of good size with the requisite form and calyx, producing from twenty to thirty long-stemmed blooms to a plant. I may be presuming again and getting be- yond my business, but to the grower who is lucky enough to get such a variety I would like to suggest that, instead of trying to see how many cuttings can be taken from a plant and how fast the stock can be increased, a trial be made to maintain the vigor of the stock by careful selection. If I were fortunate enough to have a white that I thought would fill the bill and had but one plant, I would not try to have a hundred from that one plant for next season but would see that every cutting taken from the plant was so good that it would simply be impossible for it to have less vigor than its parent. This selection would be kept up right along and as soon as the stock was worked up a bit if a plant showed any signs of weak- ness it would be weeded out. This process might mean a few years' delay in the introduction of the variety, but those few years would add to its laurels and make its introduction all the more brilliant. They would also mean an increase of your stock to a sufficient number that when you came to introduce it you could keep up the process of selec- tion, instead of being compelled to take everything that could be made to root, as is too often the case. Possibly some good whites are in exist- ence to-day, and possibly some have been offered to the trade, but they have not as yet reached the majority of growers. In these days of full page advertisements and the exhibition of flowers at all the shows and all the florists' clubs through- out the country, a carnation, to reach the growers, must be exploited by what our friend Ward calls the boom method. The owners of seedling carnations which have not met with the recognition they deserve can do nothing better than bring them to the meeting of the Ameri- can Carnation Society at Bufl'alo next February. There will be a host of grow- ers at that meeting looking for a good white and it is only by bringing it your- self that you can determine for your own satisfaction whether or not it is really as good as you think it is. If it stands the test of comparison with the other varie- ties of the show and favorably impresses the members of the society, you can, with some assurance go home and work up a stock of it for dissemination. Even if it falls short of the recjuirements in a seed- ling carnation of to-day you will have learned what is necessary and this in itself will make your trip a profitable one. Albert M. Herr. Mitchell, So. Dak.— E. C. Newbury reports his October business far ahead of a year ago and prospects never so bright as at present. ViNCENNEs, Ind. — W'. A. Reiman is planning to build two houses for carna- tions next spring. One will be 16x66 and the other 16x80. 470 The American Florist. Nov. iS, sabscription, 81. UO a year. To Europe, $2.00. BubHCriptions accepted only from tnose in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate, 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Gnaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdvertlslnK Department of the American Florist 1b for Florleta, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining; to those lines ONLY. Orders lor leu than one-hail inch space not accepted. Advertisements mnst reach ns by Wednesday to se- oare Insertion in the Issue for the followlngSatnrday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. A white sport of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is said to have made its appear- ance in Scotland. The educational value of flower shows can be materially advanced if the man- agers insist that all exhibits be correctW and conspicuously labeled. The green market is easier; for ten or fifteen days the supply has increased, but latest reports indicate that pickers are about through for the season. Holly, fancy, is likely to bring fairly good prices, nor is there any indications of over stock of average grade. The constant depletion of the groves by vig- orous cutting reduces the supply. In last week'? advertisement of the Fred. Domer & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind., the varieties Ethel Crocker, The Marquis and Olympia were omitted by error from the list of varieties for 1900. The firm of J. M. Thorburn & Co. is sending out an attractive new form of Salvia splendens. The variety is named Silverspot and bears the usual scarlet flowers of the type with green leaves pro- fusely spotted creamy white. The prize of $10 ofiered in the Ameri- can Florist for the most appropriate, name for the Skabcura Dip Co.'s new insecticide has been awarded to Ignatius Schmitt, 489 East Oak street, Portland, Ore., who suggested Nicoteen Aphis Punk. John Breitmeyer & Sons, Detroit, made a beautiful display of chrysanthe- mums, orchids and roses, at their tenth annual show, November 14-16, to which they issued invitations in the form of a handsomely printed booklet in litho- graphed covers, the text by Mrs. G. W. Martin, drawingsbyJ.H.Gardner-Soper. The death of Georges Warocque, a celebrated horticulturist, of Belgium, is announced. He was visiting Pekin, China, at the time of his demise. Mr. Warocque was one of the most promi- nent men in the horticultural societies of his country and his collection of orchids and other rare plants has acquired a universal reputation of being the finest and largest of any private collection in the world. Cataloeues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Silva& Bcrgthuldt, Newcastle, Calif, trees and shrubs; Glen St. Mary Nurse ries. Glen St. Mary, Fla., trees and shrubs; I. W. Lozier, Des Moines, Iowa, plants and cut flowers; The California Rose Co., Los Angeles, Calif., roses; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, C, cut flowers; C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers; E. C. Aniling, Chicago. 111., cut flowers; C. A. Kuehn, St. Louis, Mo., cut flowers; Bassett & Washburn, Chi- cago, 111., cut flowers and florists' sup- plies; \V. E. Lynch, Chicago, 111., cut flowers and florists' supplies. Greenhouse Building. Warren, K. I. — Seymour Bros., two houses 20x125. North Beverly, Mass.— George W. (■.lines, one house. Hinsdale, N. H. — W. J. Estey, forcing house 13x100. Chelmsford, Mass.— John N. Park & Son, forcing house 40x240. Poughkeepsie, N. \. — W. G. Saltlord, five violet houses, each 18x140. Vincennes. Ind. — W. A. Keiman, house 16xr)6 and one 16x80. Garrett, O. — Christ. Winterich, range of houses. White Marsh, Md.— R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, house 25x105. New York. memorable meeting of the florists' CLUB. — conference WITH REGARD TO THE AUGUST HORTICULTURAL EXHIBI- TION. — MANY PLEDGES OF SUPPORT.—]. P. CLEARY CHOSEN AS MANAGER OI" TRADE EXHIBIT FOR THE CONVENTION. — NOMINATION OF OFFICERS. — SOME GOOD EXHIBITS. — CRAIG TALKS. — MEDALS FOR ROSE SOCIETY PREMIUM LIST. — STATE OF THE MARKET. — A SLIGHT CHANGE FOR THE BETTER. The November meeting of the New York Florists' Club was an occasion of unusual interest from the fact that repre- sentatives of the various horticultural and gardeners' societies in this section had been invited to be present to confer regarding the arrangements for the S. A. F. convention of 1900, and also on account of the nomination of officers to serve through the coming year, which will be the most important in the club's history. There were about fifty gentlemen present, including delegates from the New York Gardeners' Society, New Jersey Flori- cultural Society, Monmouth County Horticultural Society, Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Club, New York Market Florists' Association, Florists' Board of Trade and Tarrytown Horti- cultural Society. The matter of the proposed horticultural exhibition in con- nection with the trade exhibit next August was a fruitful theme and the ani- mated discussion which took place developed a gratifying enthusiasm in its favor. Promises of hearty support and co-operation were given by the represent- atives of the various fraternal bodies present and a number of individual pledges of financial assistance came from members of the club. The trustees reported the name of J. P. Cleary for the position of manager of the trade exhibition, and this very wise selection was endorsed by a unanimous vote. They also reported that the main floor of the Grand Central Palace had been secured for exhibition purposes, and the Palm Garden for the audience hall for the convention. Messrs. O'Mara, Sie- brecht and Weathered were appoined a committee to prepare appropriate resolu- tions on the deaths of Mrs. J. H. Taylor, .Mrs. John Morris and VVm. II. Brower. 11. A. Siebrecht was appointed to repre- sent the club before the Dewey Arch Association. In the nomination of ofliccrs the fol- lowing names received a large majority of the votes: For president, P. O'Mara; vice-president, A. Herrington; secretary, John Y'oung; treasurer, C. B. Weathered; trustees, two years, Messrs. Plumb, O'Mara and Burns. Election will take place at the December meeting. On the exhibition table were vases of carnations Ethel Crocker from Robt. Craig & Son. No. 660 from Dailledouze Bros., Eunice and an unnamed seedling from C. Besold. The two former were recommended tor certificates and the two latter received honorable mention. No. 666 is undoubtedly the largest carnation up to date, being full four inches in diam- eter, and created a sensation. Its color is white, suffused and clouded with soft pink. It is now in its fourth year and is said to be a fourth generation descend- ant of Mme. Albertini. Robert Craig, who was present, being called upon for a few words, made one of his witty little speeches expressing his apprehension in facing such an audience in the metropolis of the country and quoted liberally from his favorite author, Mr. Dooley. He heartily approved of the scheme to hold a big horticultural exhibition next August, and advised that effort be made to secure exhibits of new and rare things from European houses. Mr. Burns told of his recent visit to Waban Rose Conservatories and his impressions of that splendid establish- ment and Mr. Manda, who has just returned from the Philadelphia chrys- anthemum show, said some very com- plimentary things regarding the same. A vote was passed appropriating funds for a gold and a silver medal for the ex- hibition of the .\merican Rose Society next March, and Mr. May was author- ized to see to their proper disposition on the prize list. Much pleasure was expressed at the reappearance in the chair of President Plumb, and everybody was supremely happy with the exception of the non-smokers who were choked and half blind for a couple of days following this memorable meeting owing to the smoke, which at times was "thick enough to cut." If there is any change in trade condi- tions it is a change for the better, but it is so slight in the aggregate that it is scarcely worth mentioning. Violets maintain prices quoted last week, not because of horse show or any other special demand, but on account of their scarcity, the receipts being very light. Chrysanthemums are "on the wane." There are plenty of good blooms still in evidence, but the big surplus has disap- peared. Cheap quality still goes for cheap price, and first-class goods hold their own. Roses and carnations show the most encouraging improvement. This does not apply so much to Ameri- can Beauty as to Bride and Bridesmaid, but with the latter there is a very satis- factory advance and the best evidence is that it has been heard out in Madison and there is much commotion resultant. News of the death of J. J. Blauvelt, of Pearl Kiver, has been received. Mr. Blauvelt died on Sunday, November 12. He was an old-time grower and some years ago his Luizets and other hybrid roses were in great demand. Greenhouse builders report unprece- dented activity' and building prospects very gratifying. Davenport, Ia.— Charles Dannacher has sold his business and leased the land to his foreman. Otto Klingbiel. The establishment comprises 40,000 feet of glass and is well stocked. iSgg. The American Florist. 471 Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET,— BRISK BUSINESS WITH TOO FEW GOOD ROSES.— PRICES STIFFER.— REGRET THAT CHRYSANTHE- MUMS WERE NOT STARTED HIGHER. — GREENS ARE GOOD TROrERTY. — FLOWER snows AS AN AID TO MERCHANDISING.— VARIOUS ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. Trade is moving briskly this week and while (juotations have not been advanced, except here and there, prices are stifler than for some time. There are not too many roses but the (juality is not yet quite what it should De and the brisk demand for stock for high social events makes reall_v first class blooms scarce, so that Meteors are bringing as high as G cents and the best Brides and Brides- maids bring 5 cents. Beauties are also in high favor with the supply less than the demand. Prices in this hne are very firm. Carnations are not yet in full crop but the cut is increasing every day and many of the growers are now sending in fine stock. Violets are again scarce, probably due to the warm weather of the past few weeks, and lily of the valley is by no means plentiful. The chrysanthe- mum cut is probably at its heaviest but the market is able to take about every- thing which is coming in without a reduction in price. Many wholesalers now express regret at the judgment which prompted the sale of the first of the season's cut at rates considerably less than those of last year, which came from a fear of an overloaded market. It is not contended that the growers are not making money at present quotations but many are now satisfied that the entire production could have been marketed at rates equal to those obtained in previous seasons had the sellers declined to cheapen this commodity at the outset. Greens are still good property but the supply equals the demand in smilax and asparagus. Of the latter Kennicotts are receiving some particularly good stock. There is a scarcity of adiantum, due, the growers say, to the recent hot weather, which played havoc with the plants, some growers even being compelled to cut oflfall the fronds and start the plants afresh. Browning, King & Co. and Chas. A. Stevens & Bro. have had flower shows in their stores this week, which have been visited by many people. Wittbold supplied the Stevens plants, Vaughan and Wittbold jointly contributing to Browning, King & Co.'s display. Xlany of the plants in each instance bore the blue and pink ribbons of the Horticultural Society of Chicago. Chas. Handel, who for a number of years has been emplo3-ed at various establishments about Chicago, has leased the greenhouses of P. G. Pearson at Batavia, 111., for a term of three years. Mr. Handel will ship to the Chicago market. He also intends to stock up his houses with a general line ol bedding plants for the spring trade. E. H. Hitchcock, of Glenwood, Mich., has been in town this week iDooking orders for ferns but he found several dealers pretty well stocked up. Another lot of a million is reported to have arrived from the east last week. Never- theless the retail price is expected to soon go to $2 per thousand. At Washington Park they have planted an unusual quantity of bulbs and, with a more favorable winter than last, a great show is to be expected in the spring. The azaleas here, of which there are many, carried over plants, are in fine The South Park I'^Ioral Co. is shipping in little else than roses from New Castle, Ind. Their stock is very good and they e.xpect to build several houses during the spring so that they will have more of it next year. Calvert & Son, of Lake Forest, have lost a house of Brides and Bridesmaids which were just coming into crop. An employe was fumigating with sulphur when the material took fire and did the mischief. Frank E. Parcell, of Lake Forest, is receiving congratulations upon his mar- riage on Wednesday, November 15. Poehlmann Bros , salesroom is a verita- ble chrysanthemum show these days. They are well satisfied with sales thus far. Germantown, Pa. The chrysanthemum show of the Ger- mantown Horticultural Society was not gotten up on the usual large scale, the society deciding to continue the exhibi- tion for but one evening, Monday, November 13. The following are the awards of the committee: Vase cut chrysanthemums, twelve blooms, first, John F. Sibson; second, Albert Woltemate; third, Frank Smith. The varieties in the collection of Mr. Sib- son consisted of Dolores, Mme. Chemonde Leche, Rustique, Mayflower, Modesto, Silver Cloud, W. H. Chadwick, Autumn Glory, Oueen, Golden Wedding, E. M. Bigeiow and W. C. Egan. Vase cut chrysanthemums, six blooms, first, Henry Diehl; second John Holmes; third, John McGowan. The principal varieties in this lot were George W\ Childs, CuUingfordii and M. N. Nixon. Vase of cut roses, first, W'illiam Wilkie, for American Beauty; second J. W. Young, for Bridesmaid. Bunch of 100 blooms single violets, first, Henry Diehl. Three chrysanthemums in S-inch pots, first, John McGowan. The varieties were Eda Prass. Millbrook and McKinley. Six chrysanthemums in 6-inch pots, first, John McGowan; second, Henry Diehl. Michell premium for display of veget- ables, first, Patrick McGowan; second Michael Punch. A special premium was awarded to Frank Smith for a vase of cut chrysan- themums and commendatory mention was made of a group of decorative plants from the greenhouses of Albert Wolte- mate as well as of some fine Law- rence and Clairgeau pears from John McGowan. Joseph Meehan. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. AdTertlsements under tills head will be Injierted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant adrs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the AMBRICAN FL0BU8T for the year isaa is enUtled to a ave-Une want adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time durinR the year. BEw, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By florist and gardener, 17 years' experience: thoroughly competent to take charge of commercial or private place. p. G. Peahsox, Batavia, III. SITUATION WANTBD— By a thoroughly reliable, all-around grower, competent to fill any position In either commercial or private place. Address J A T, care American Florist. four years. To begin about J W. S. Van Dohe SITUATION WANTKD-Byagooil all-around man. twelve years' experience; could take charge of Hmall place; am good on rJeHlgns; married, no chll- ilron AadreiB Ki.dlilHT, I2U.' Krye Ave . I'eorla. 111. perlence'-tablished, noMii-pavias; business in city or 10.000 and no competition lo speak of within 75 to KM miles in all directions. Partner to take full charge of business on salary, as present owner has other lines of work requiring his whole time and attention. Property consists of two well- stocked iireenhouses 20^100 feet, each connected witii modern frame buildin*^ of eight rooms, all heated by steam from boiler under basement of dwelling and located on laj-ge. well-oraamenled grounds overlooking the city. Place has city water and telephone connection with 100 surround- ing towns. In first class repair. l>on"t write unless a competent tlorist of good business ability and possess the cash or equivalent. Address J. B. HARSH, CRESTON, Ia. Want Partner 472 The American Florist. Nov i8^ Gloucester, Mass. F. R. Harrington has rebuilt two houses this season and his chrysanthe- mums are in good shape; so are his carna- tions, although these aregrowninlimited numbers. Owing to increasing trade, Mr. Harrington will next year erect a large range ot glass. Trade is promising well for the holirlays. S. Curtis & Son report trade good, with stock plentiful and fairly good; prices rule low on account of the abund- ance of flowers brought on by the warm weather of the past month. Tai'. Wholesale Cut Flowers 705 PENN AVE. "PHONE 2197. in SOLICITED. CONSIGNMENTS Florists' Supplies G. L. HUSGROFT & GG., Wholesale Florists, 444 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Wbol^ale flower/arKgfe Meteor 3.00® 5.( Perle 3 CimatlDne 1 00® l.£ fancy 2f Lily of the Valley * Violets 59® ." Narcissus 3.0D® 4.1 ChrysaDthemums 8.10@!5 C RomaD Ilyaclnlhs 3 00® 4 I 8ml lax 10.00® 12.! Adlantnm l.t Common ferns .1 St. Louis, Not. 16. Boies, Beanty 8.00@15.( fancy 2U.00a3O.e Bride, BridBBmald 3 00® 4.t Meteor 3 00(ui 5 t Perle. Wootton 2 00® i ( Carnations 1.60® 2.t Lily of the valley 1 00® 6 C Violet* 60® .; Narcissus „„„,; • Chrysanthemums 5.00@12 f fancy 15.00&25 t SmllBX 12.60® 16.( Adlantnm „ „ .}.[ Asparaltus 60.00®7o.( MILWAI7EZE. Nov. 16 Boses, Beanty,long perdoi. 2.50® 3 00 medium " ■• 1 .')0® 2.U0 short •• '• .60® 1 OO Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00(c$ 5.C " Perle a 00® 4.1 Meteor 4.00® 6.C Kalserln 6.00® 8 ( Carnations 1.00® 2 ( Chrysanthemums, ordinary 6. 00® 10. ( fancy 16.00®25.( Adlantnm 1 ( Common ferns ^ Smllai -8. Asparafrns 60.1 PITT8BCBQ, Nov. 16. Boses, Beauty 6.0O®3q ( Kalserln 2.00® 6.C Perle 2.00® 4.( Cusln 2.00® ( ■ Violets, double 60® l.( California JO® .6 Chrysanthemums 3.00al8.C Smllax 12.00®16.( WlldSmllax per case 3.60®6.00 Adiamum 76® l.( Hardy ferns .1 AjBParaRus. bunches 36 gii^vwMWywwyvwwwywyvwMWVwwwvyww^vwwwvwvwwywyw^ ORCHIDS. VALLEY... FERNS 'T'WO TENDENCIES have recently made their appearance in modem commercial life. Specialization. Direct dealing. By specializing and confinining his energies to one or two lines of products, the producer finds that he can put forth a better article than his competitor. By direct dealing with the producer, the con- sumer finds he can get a better article at the price of an inferior one. 'T'HE special products of the Rosebank Nurseries are ■*• Orchids, Valley and Ferns. The Orchids are the best in the market, both in point of variety freshness and beauty of bloom. Cattleyas, 50c.; others, J5c. per bloom. The Valley, of an especially high grade, is offered on yearly contract at $3 per 100; on single orders, at $3.50. The Ferns ( Adiantum), unequalled in freshness, size and strength of fronds, are sold at the regular price of $ I 5 per 100. ,i* 1^ These special products are sold direct to ■^ the retail florist. ^ W. A. MCFADDEN, ROSEBANK," CINCINNATI. ORDERS BOOKED NOW IN ORDER OF RECEIPT VOK ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE FAMOUS MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, The $30,000 Queen of Coiamarx^noiiig; FOR SPRING DELIVERY. CARNATIONS PRICES: terms: Strictly ciish or C. O. D. from inknown parties Per dozen $3 Per 100 $14 PerlOOO $120 Per 5000 $500 Per 10,000 $800 The ciuoted prices are for THE TRADE ONLY and all orders must he froin dealers. Cuttings- will be carrfiilly j-acked under the supervision and sent dir.-.t' rroiii the establishment ot the- orijjinator aiiil ltduit, PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to 124 Tremont St., BOSTON, MftSS. \ HOLTON & HUNKLE CO. I Wholesale Florists. 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Leather Bound copies of the new edition of our DII^CTORY of Florists, Ntirserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and alpha- betically. Price, $3.00; in board covers, $2.00. j*j*^^ American Florist Company, 324 Dearborn Street, Chicajto. /Spp. The American Florist. 473 aniititiiimumtiiitituiiiiHuaiiitiiumtiiiiiiiimiiiii uuiiUiiiiUiimiiiii minuititmiu; I J. B. DEAMUD. f 51 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO. PRICE LIST: ' 100. AM. ItE.\UTIES, Ex. loua »3o.00 to JSO 00 24-inch 25.00to .10 00 20 " 18.00 to 30.00 15 " 12.S0to IS.OO short 800 to 1000 BRIDKS, MAIDS 3 00 to BOO METEORS, KAISERINS 4.00 to 6.00 I'ERLES 2.50to 4.00 CARNATIONS 1.00 to 150 fancy 3.00 to .S.OO VALLEY 4.00to 5.00 VIOLETS, double 1.25 to 2.00 single 75 to 1.00 CHie"S'SA.IVTMKIVHJIvr*», Per 100. SMI LAX $12 50 to $1.5.00 ADIANTUM 75to 1.00 ASPARAGUS 50.00 FANCY FERNS. $2.00 per M. .20 IVY LEAVES .50 GALA.V $1.25 per M. .15 WILO SMILAX. We keep on hand a supply in 3 sized cases, which we offer: No. 1, larize $6.00 per case No. 2, medium 5.00 No. 3. small 4.00 ^6^ Prices subject to change without notice. P. AND D. AT COST. ,00 to t2."i 00 I«T lOO. I J. B. DEAMUD. 51 Wabash Ave | 3 Successor to Illinois Cut flower Co. '^■■^•^ CHICA-OO. E wmrnnmnmmTTmTmTmTmmTmmTTmmTTmmTTmnmmTTmmmTTmnmmTTmiK ; McKELLAR & WINTERSONJ X Wholesale Florists. I ♦ ^^^CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ^ ^ ^ ♦ t 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHIO.^00. \ I STRICTLY PURE SHEEP MANURE, I ♦ gathered weekly at Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Order your supply now. ♦ ♦ PER TON, S15.00; PER 1000 LBS.. $8.00. X Our Specialties: ORCHIDS, "i'^i^o. ROSES, CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. FILL LINE OF ALL Florists' Supplies HOLLY and GREEN. We can meet the quota- tions of any reputable Western House, j* v?* ^ U^i BEINBERG BROS. .. . WHOLESALE ... Growers of Cut Flowers 800.C00 B^EET O'E' G-L-A-SS. We can Bll orders ou short notice with all leadius vari'-tie.s of Roses and Carnations. We ARE Headquarters lor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mention The American Florist. uincinndtiii fr^kw.ball Cut Flower Co., ciNCi-NNATr-o. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. p^-ffic;; ^eoT Wbol^^ale [lower/larKgfe CHICAGO. Not. 17. Roses, Beauty, extra long stems 24 Inch Perle 3.00® 4.00 Meteor 4.00® B.OO Kalserin 4 00® 8 00 La Kranoe 6 00® 6.00 Golden Gate B 00® E 00 CamatlonB 1.50 fancy 2.C0® 3 OO Violets, double l.to® 2 00 single 85® 1.00 Lily of the Valley 3.00® 4 00 Cattley-s per doz. 3 00®6.00 Uendroblums ■• " 3.00 Chrysanthemums, medium 2.00(at 6.00 long 10.00®;500 Mignonette 1.00® 2.t0 Narcissus 3 00® 4 OO Adiantum 60® 1.00 Common fern. .15 Fancy Ferns.. KUHL3 PEKIN, ILL. novi ready to fill orders for ROSES. CARNATIONS. 'MUMS. SMILAX. FERNS AND ASPARAGUS. Write him. Get orders in early for THANKSCIVINC. JE. H. Hunt S THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CmCAGO. Wholesale Dealers and On A CljftuaJkM^ Growers of llUT TlOWOrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^"Consignments solicited 1. Q. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attention paid to shipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. AS-^4 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. 19-21 DOLPM ST Cl-I I C AG O Tell vou r wants in the American Florist. 474 The American Florist. Nov. i8. Samuel %. PennooK. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, ...PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER I6lh. WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:01 A. M. MONDAYS TO 10:00 P. M. SATURDAYS. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. Prloe 1^^m\.m nct.Bk\X^Ct., &T :BroiML«lelci St., :BO«STOPf, JMA.SS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "'""'"""' "'"'•' " ''""""'" '""'• BOSTON, MASS. WELCH BROS., Proprietors. Consignments from regular growers assigned separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all flowers sold. Salee reported weekly. Payments monthly, or oftener if reauired. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FDR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Strings 10 feet long, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT. Brighton, Mass. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. tith St. Telep hone 63 -64. PniLADELPIIIA. Orders by mall, telegraph or telephone will receive prompt attention. Conalfimmente of good etock BOllclted. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... '"""'i'nX'w^e'si: Cut Flowers Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO. t3ig~LONQ DISTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE GALAX LEAVES AND LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. To Dealers Outside ol N Y. State : Choice Giilax $0.40 per M Choice Leucoilioe 'J.OO Special prices to J N. PRITCHARD, wholesale dealers. n^^ p^ri^ n, q, .American Florist when vou write to an advertiser. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ PHILADBLPHIA, NOV. 15. EOBes.Tea 2 00® 3.00 •• extra 4.000 8 10 Beauty, extra 30.00@40.00 flrstg 1000(815.00 seconds B.0O®10.0O Carnations 75® 1.50 fancy 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the vaUey 3.00® 5.0O Asparagus 35 01I@60.00 Smllax :5.00®20.00 Adlantum 1.00 BOSTON, Nov. 15. Roses, Beauty, select 10.00@35.W ordinary 3 00® 6 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 4 00 Kalserto 2 00® 4 00 Carnations, ordinary 75@ 1.00 fancy 1 50® 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Violets. sInKleand double 76® 1.00 Chrysanthemums 2.00® ti 0(1 special 8.00®12.0D Cosmos .60 Smtlax 10.00®12.00 Asparagus _ 60.00 Adlantum. 76® 1.00 HEADQUARTERS ^H^£5TER»* .;^t>N YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.!' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Com- mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. WM. F. KASTING, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, jm^- ST. LOUIS, MO. ' A complete line of Wire Designs. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS. ^°'??H°J^^^'?9. D. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. M. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone l-41-2t) D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Go. : Successors to Wr/I. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET^ ■Phone l-4>69-A. PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. Wm. J. Moore, WHOLESALE FLORIST . 36 South 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of First-Class stock solicited. ^^I should like to hear from a few t^nod carua- tiiin Krowers. Long Distance Phone. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3J34 OUve Street, ,^ ^ .^« St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. G. T. BARROW & CO., -RED LEVEL, ALA. Southern Wild Smilax,lo7b' LONG NEEDLE PINE, HOLLY AND FERNS. B OSTON F LORISTS' F XCHANQE.... HEADQUARTERS for choice Roses, Violets, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. J. Jvi. OOMKIV, t"«-oi». Tblephonb 2385 CoDsignmenis Solicited..... i8gg. The American Florist. 475 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. T«*lephoDe No. 199H MadlKon Sqnare. ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. ~''"''rl'cte^^»!>'pIiSir '''■ 57 W. 28tli St.. NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist ^ New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Sqaare. 43 West 28th St., NEW YOBK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, FLORIST WHOLESALE Roses shipped to all points. J* Price List on applicition. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price list on application. Please wenlion llie Ameticati Fl.irnl -j-heii -utUnig. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. .... 30 West 2gth Street. New Telephone No. 551 Madleon Square. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 niadison Sqoare. N.Y. COT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o*clock Bvery SIomlDfi: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florist. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE Commission Florists. SUPERB VIOLETS. ORCHIDS, ROSES, CARNATIONS. 42 West 28th Street, Telephone 2065 Madison Sqr. NEW YORK CITY. Always mention the. American Florist when writine advertiaers. Choice Carnations Choice Roses vS*.M Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY N<>w Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale f[ower/\arKjfe NBW YOBK, Nov. 15. BoseB, Beauty select 10. " " ordinary 2 Rrtdeamald, Bride, Morgan Kalaerln, Meteor 1 C&matlons " fancy 1. Lily of the valley 2 00325 00 .00® 5 00 .50® 4.00 00® 4 10 50® ;.oo CO® 2.00 CO® 3.10 759 lllD 60® t> CO O0®25 00 O0®30 00 fancy 12 Cattleyaa 20. Smllajc 6 AsparaKQB 25 ui'isba uu SprengerU,perdoz. bunches 1®1 50 Adlantum 50® .75 BtTFFALO, Nov. IB. Boses, Beauty 3 Uarrlall 20 SmllBi 10 Adlantum Hardy Ferns 00® 35 00 01® B.OO 00® 4.00 00® tl.OO 75® 1 50 50® 2.0O [10® 4.00 ,50® 1 OO 0u@15 00 50® 3 OU 00(8,25 00 00® 15. 00 .75® 1.00 .15 .20 MILLANG & CO. Commission Florists 48 Wast 29th St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. GREEN GALAX, FINEST BRONZE Fob Prices Address the Istr^ HARLAN P. KELSEY. 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. 12' i cents full string'. H. TONS, Wholesal e Grower. Ashtabula, Ohio. ROSES. VIOLETS. JULIUS LANG 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. Telephosk 280 Madison Scjuabe. The New York Cut Flower Co. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. GEORGE SALTFORD, Wholesale Commission Dealer in JL jt ...Violets... 50 W. 29th St., ^ NEW YORK. Telephone Call. 1304 Madison Sq. Ford Bros... tj{( DC/VU I I Morgan, Testout, Mermet, I.a France, Hi- ^^— — ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ phetos, Eaiserin. '.\ 34 ami 4-iucli. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD- A C UonDCAM I 'itauinnrf 11 I GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. Ai Oi rfldODLAIli LdftCWUUU) Hi Ji Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. 478 The American Florist. Nov. 18^ The (;luRSERY Tm^e. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. W. J Piters. Pres.: D. 8. Lake. VlcePres. George C. Seager. Rocheater. N. Y.. Sec'y. The southern California orange crop is estimated at 14,289 cars. Stark Bros., Louisiana, Mo., are the parties who have leased 350 acres of land near Huntsville, Ala., for nursery pur- poses. J. T. Thompson, originator of the Columbia raspberry, says that in the five years since that variety was intro- duced he has sold 458,000 plants. The Johnson Orthard and Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex , has been incorporated with a capital of $10,000 by J. B. Adams, J. D. Estes, E. B. Bedford and others. A GOVERNMENT official. On the ground of forest preservation, stopped the agent of David Hill, Dundee, 111., who was collecting evergreen cones in the Black Hills, but afterward allowed the collec- tion. New Departures in Nursery Catalogues. I think it is fair to say that the matter and make up of the nursery and seed cat- alogues of a period is a fairly correct criterion of the progress and character of the horticulture o< the day. A few years ago catalogues ran largely to colors and chromos; a realistic rendering of the subject illustrated was a matter of minor importance. The main object was to catch the eye and excite the imagina- tion by gorgeous pictures and glowing (mis) representations. A sensible reform has been working quietly of late. We owe much of this reform to the influence of the camera fiend and the engraver's art. The widely extended use of thecam- era by experiment stations and the excel- lent illustrations now obtained by the use of "half tones" has exercised a bene- ficial influence upon the nursery and seed catalogues. I must, however, hasten to remark that the camera in the hands of an expert manipulator may be made to falsify as obligingly and more plausibly than the most ingenious and gorgeous litho- graph. The latter carries in a measure its own condemnation while the illustra- tions furnished by the camera, on the other hand, usually travel under the mantle of honesty and truth. As a rule, I believe that photographic illustrations are fairly accurate and are great improve- ments over the old-time lithograph. But there are other signs which mark the movement of horticultural progress. It is only a few years since Luther Bur- bank, of Santa Rosa, California, issued his first catalogue entitled "New Crea- tions." This publication marked an important era in the work of plant breed- ing in America. It received a great impulse under the inspiring showing made by the persevering efforts of one man, covering a comparatively brief period. Each year Mr. Burbank has added to his laurels by giving a list of new creations with the pedigree given in each case. Hundreds have been impelled to take up the work owingto theencour- agement given in the results achieved by this master hand. With this ^ear comes another depart- ure, another innovation, this time from the east. It is in the form of a neat pamphlet-catalogue entitled "Orchard Improvement," issued by the Rogers Nurseries, managed by Isaac C. Rogers, Dansville, N. Y. Thiscompany claims to have "bred" a large part of their stock ofeach variety from selected and improved strains. The writer of the catalogue truly says:. "No systematic attempt has before been made in the improvement of of V arieties by bud selection. ' ' This, then, is the means they have taken to improve the variety. Wherever a specially good tree of a Jonathan, Spy or Fameuse, for instance, was discovered, scions of this particular tree were secured and used for propagating purposes, grafting or bud- ding. While this undoubtedly is an important type of plant breeding by selection, it seems like stretching the point somewhat to call the selected type a "pedigreed" plant. A pedigree pur- ports to give the lineage or genealogy of the plant or animal; it assumes, in other words, a known parentage through sexual intervention. In the case of selected buds, while there may be improve- ment there is obviously no pedigree, because the bud is just the same as the tree from which it came. These remarks are not intended to decry the value of such work, but are thrown out with the object of pointing out an inaccuracy in the use of terms. I sincerely hope that this work of the Rogers Nursery is but the beginning of systematic endeavor in this line. Let nurserymen search faithfully for the best types of each variety and exercise as much care in selecting scions as the breeder of animals does in selecting individuals when building up strains of milk or beef producing animals. John Craig. Ames, la. Brooklyn, N. Y — John Condon has a chrysanthemum show on at his green- houses on Fort Hamilton avenue. He has 5,000 square feet of show room and is displaying a large number of novelties. Defiance, O. — Christ Winterich, who has made a considerable success in busi- ness here has determined to erect a range of glass and start a branch establishment at Garrett. Zenia, O. — George Engle has a good trade in bedding stock, being located at the entrance to the cemetery, and is pre- paring for the best spring season he has ever enjoyed. Providence, R. I.— J. T. Johnson lost several fine plants and $10 in cash through cashing a bogus check. The swindler escaped, which is more than the fellow did who tried the old palm game on David McCoid. TREE & SHRUB SEEDS I have un extra fine lot of the following seeds. •;ood fresh crop 1899, by mail, prepaid: per lb. Calycanthiis Kloridus, Sweet Shrub 40c Cornus Florida, White Flowering Dogwood.. .20c Helesia Tetrapcera. Snow Drop 7Bc Magnolia Acuminata 76c Macropliylla \ 75c '• Tripeiala 75c Also Exfichorda, Sugar Mapel and other sefds and se.'dlings. Send for list. J H. H. BOYD. • - Gage, Sequatchie Co.. Tenn. PLUMS. Two Years. 5 to 6 feet. 9^ up $80.00 5 to 6 feet, ^'s to jii 70.00 Abundance, liurbank, JffFerson. Lombard, APPLE SEEDLINGS APPLE GR^riS. No. I. Straight Uoot 3.00 No. 1. Whole Uoot Branched 5.00 Our grafts are put up by workmen of long ex- perience and will be pacVed in moss within frost- proof cases. We wil) quote special prices on Apples. Peaches. Pears, Asparagus and all small fruit plants, fruit tree stocks and s^eds and guar- antee our prices as low as the grade of stock can can be purchased. BOXING AND BALING EREE.— This fact should be considered in comparing our prices with those whoi.'hargf for Ijoxiug. Terms cash. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Address and make all orders payable to THE CASSEL NURSERY CO.. - North Clayton. Ohio. For Parks, Cemeteries or Private Grounds; we can furnish a very large and superior stock of fOREST, ORNAMENTAL and EVERGREEN TREES, SHRIBS, Etc. Trees from one inch to three inches in diam- eter, all nursery grown and in fine shape. Our shrubbery is YOUNG, THRIFTY and FINE. Remember we are Headquarters for Nursery Stock in the East. Over 20O Acres in Trees and Shrubbery. All thrifty, clean and A No. i stock. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Address... STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS, New Canaan. Conn. DEUTZIA GRACILIS, Strong, bushy plants for forcing, $6.00 per 100. SAMUEL C. MOON, """""ISW PA. Send for price list of Hardy Shrubs and Trees. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. SPECIALTIES ' *'3'^.3 Smoena. Rhododendrons. f Kalmias Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr. tS~Catiilogue frw. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PiEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS. ETC., ETC. The Reading Noraery, READING, MASH. TChtabli.shkd 18&4. ViburoumTomentostim A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SHRUB. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALSspecVty Price list and descrtptlve cataloKne on application. REft BROTHERS. Norwood. Mass. NURSERYMEN.... [ F you have made auy change in your firm ^ name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of auy additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, either greenhouses or land. AMLRIUN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St, Chicago. V 10.000 Fin, Scarlet, Bed, White. Willow leaved, Englisli and Tarkey, 4 to 10 feet. IOC. 000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, '■Dii ,'StinlutL' of wants fur pi THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA. 1899. The American Florist. 479 GRAND NEW ROSE LIBERTY. Announcement: Owing to the phenomenal sale of Liberty Rose, I can take no more orders for March delivery. My sto^k for March delivery being all sold, I can only take orders for delivery in April or later. All orders will be filled strictly in rotation. First come first served. Most nearly approached by Meteor in color, but far surpassing that standard variety in brilliancy and purity of color, as well as in size and free- dom of bloom, never showing any deformed, black or bull heads, either in winter or summer. A remarkable keeper when cut, keeping its brilliancy of color without turning blue or dropping its petals, as is the case with Gen. Jacqueminot, which it somewhat resembles in size and fragrance. To be sure of getting the best crimson forcing rose of the century and A 1 stock, send your ordcis at once to the undersigned or his agents mentioned below. PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Own Rooted Stock in 2K-in. Pots. J2 plants $0.60 each 25 " 50 " 50 " 30 " JOO " 25 " JOOO " 20 " Grafted Plants in 2^-in. Pots. 12 plante $0.75 each 25 " 60 " 50 " 50 " 100 " 40 " JOOO " 35 " AGENTS- E. Q. ASMU5, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago, III. I HEREBY EXTEND A CORDIAL INVITATION TO ALL LOVERS OF THE QUEEN OF FLOWERS TO COME AND SEE LIBERTY GROWING. Satisfactory reference or deposit from all unknown correspondents. WEST HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. J. N. MAY, Summit, N. J. I!" MODEL iSSri' Extension Carnation Lancaster. Pa. .June 17. '99. Mr. Thkron Parker, Brooklyn. N Y.. DearSir:-YourModelCar- nailon Support la ail rljjht tn every way and will no doobt be oneldered as necescary as Kood plants with growers when better known- I con- sider It the best on the mar- ket, and If your other spe- cialties are equally as good, thev should make another addition to tbe money mak- FLATBCSH. Brooklyn, N.Y. teb. 18, y;. Mr Thkron Parker. Dear Sir.— Your wire stake Is certainly a Kern- Without hesitating we Indorse It as up- to date carnation sup- rort. 8 truly. ODZE BROS. W. HOBOKEN. N. J., Feb 18, "97. Mr. Theron Parker, Dear Sir : — It gives me much pleasure to congratu- late you upon your eucceas tn getting up carnation sup- ports. L think that those I have had from you are about as perfect as anybody will be able to make them. They certainly fill my bill for an deal carnation support. V If \l thing I have been looking * for a long time. Wishing ery success in tbe sale of tbem, 1 am Yoare truly E. Asmfs Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes AT LdWEST PRICES. Write for Prices. Circular and Special Discounts for Early Orders. The Model Plant Stake Co., THCRON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Let the advertiser know that you take the Florist. Then he'll know how he came to get your order. CflRNflTIONS. Orders booked now for 1900 delivery. G H CRANE T*^^ ™°^^ satisfactory scarlet ever placed on the market. One vj. . IX 1^. ^j ^^^ i^^^j productions. Early and very free. Destined to be the favorite WHITE CLOUD, conceded to be far ahead of any white Carnation grown .' to-day. MRS GEO n BRADT a universal favorite. It will be the leader in its ^ • ' ' .' class for many years to come. MACEO and QOflEZ. two crimson varieties of special merit. We have large stocks of the above varieties growing espe- cially for our cutting trade, which insures good, strong cuttings. WE HAVE ALL THE L EADING STANDAR D VARIETIES.... Some I9oo Novelties at originators' prices. CHICAGO and MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON. ETHEL CROCKER, THE MARQUIS, OLYMPIA. jS^ztkd tor r»rlc5^ List-. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind. 1800 300 DAYBREAK. METEORS and are extra Adc; $4.00 per 100 or $30.00 per 1000. W. A. WETTLIH. Please mention the A t Hornellsville, N. Y. a« Florist when wriiing. THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Send for prices. Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. 480 The American Florist. Nov. i8. Our PasTiMES Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowlin}?, shooting and oyoling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J.Stewart.6"Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Kobt. Kift, 1726 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At Chicago. There was no bowling on Chicago alleys last Friday night but for Friday evening, November 17, a team of florists, Asmus, Hersen, Degnan, Winterson and A. Coulson, formerly of Buffalo, had a game on with the West Madisons, cham- pions of the West Side League, whom the florists have once defeated At New York. At the regular meeting for practice on Monday, November 13, scores were made as follows: Player. 1st ai 3d 4th Av. Burns 156 1.33 160 149 Thielman 156 131 123 179 147 T.Lang 176 104 140 Strumpp 115 177 117 136 Traendly 106 134 159 121 130 Koehrs 149 125 122 116 128 Marshall 103 166 113 128 Manda 100 116 163 126 Troy 125 i,;5 Atkins 152 119 120 101 123 .Siebrecht 107 134 120 127 122 Uonlan 102 138 120 Schultheis 113 144 9" 118 Von Asch 117 117 Bunyard '. 116 ne Stewart 112 112 Butterfield 94 107 121 107 A New Record on Philadelphia Alleys. A new record for the best two games on the Philadelphia alleys was made by Hamilton November 1-t, when 23S and 210 were scored to his credit in two con- secutive games. His nextgame was 176, which made the record for the best three, and his next, 173, was the top notch for four games, so that altogether three records were made that afternoon. Hamilton is not only our record breaker but also holds the highest aver- age in the club, and all handicaps in the monthly tournament are figured from his score. What Seybold is to Baltimore, Hamilton is to Philadelphia. I hope these two gladiators will meet the next time we sing "Maryland, my Maryland" in Philadelphia. It must be somewhat lonesome to be so good! There are thirty-five entries in the November handicap contest at this writ- ing, but a few of them have not started, and it is to be feared several more will not finish, but notwithstanding all that, it can be said that our first handicap tournament is a success. It'stheliveliest month in our history and one can scarcely go near the rooms without hearing the rattle and roll and crash of the pins. Many of our old war horses of days gone by, Wm. Graham, Jno. Bur- ton, W'm. K. Harris, Edwin Lonsdale, Robert Craig, August Lutz, George Campbell and others are in it and as eager and enthusiastic as any of the youngsters, such as John Westcott and "Bill" Baker. There is some talk of a smoker Saturday evening, December 2, to give the boys a chance to congratu- late the winners, as the contest will end on Thursday, November 30. If this is finally decided on due notice will be given. G. C. W. At Denver. The Colorado bowlers are progressing finely in their practice, the attendance being large each week. Following is the score of November 7: Player 1st 2d 3d Av .Tohn Berry 154 172 178 168 .7. N. .lacobson 161 134 197 164 Gno BrenkiTt 188 130 164 161 <'hiis. .1. Thiess 180 152 147 KM Kobt. Kurth 12,1 196 151 157 <'has. Mauir 178 130 1.59 l.iH .\.E. Mauff 179 121 150 .John Ferris 133 169 138 147 Ed. Emerick 142 139 1,54 145 Chas. Webb 1.56 138 133 143 Chas. Franz 122 146 143 137 Ernest Flohr 102 110 193 135 Donald Scott 141 119 130 A.M.Lewis , 140 122 121 128 N.A.Benson 99 151 132 127 Geo. Zimmer 114 144 116 125 W.A.Doyle 146 99 119 121 Oliver Wheatley 101 158 75 113 At Philadelphia. The past week has been a busy one on the club alleys. There were a number from out of town who indulged in a game or two, which, together with the regular games for the handicap tourna- ment, kept the pin boys busy. Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, rolled a game with Robt. Craig, allowing Mr. Craig fifteen pins and winning the game handily. Several of the Pittsburg boys also tried their hands and several of the New York delegation. Hamilton, who is scratch man in the tournament, put up 203, and then went this eflort thirty better, making 233, which proved high for the week. Many of the boys who are bank- ing on their large handicap to win out will have to get a move on if they hope to carry off a prize. The committee has decided that if necessary a man can roll three games in the afternoon, as well as three in the evening; one game only can be bowled if the member so desires, but not more than three at any one time. Much interest is being taken, as a dark horse may yet be trotted out. K. Pastimes at Baltimore. Upon the evening of the first day of the Baltimore chrysanthemum show the Marylanders provided entertainment for the several visitors, the opening event being a match on the alleys with five I'hiladelphia gentlemen who succumbed gracefully for two successive games. After bowling the party adjourned to supper and at the conclusion of the repast President Flitton started the ball of speechmaking by welcoming the guests and installing Wm. B. Sands as toastmaster. Mr. Sands in a few well chosen remarks introduced "Buffalo Bill." Great Scott! Mr. Scott alluded to the members and the show in very flattering terms and invited everybody to visit the carnation show at Buffalo next February. The next speaker was Wm. Craig, presi- dent of the American Carnation Society, and he imparted no small degree of his enthusiastic admiration for the carna- tion. John Westcott, after humorous allusion to the bowling match, invited the winning team to compete at New York in 1900. Jno. Burton claimed to be no speechmaker but eulogized the game of bowling and sports of all kinds. Mr. Kift said a number of very nice things about us and G. C.Watson advised us that fruits and vegetables should be a feature of ourshows. Mr. Cox, Mr. Ashland and Mr. Dryereach spoke briefly and a number of our members had some- thing to say for the good or jollity of the order. Following is the score of the bowling contest: PHTI.ADKJ.rHli. BALTlaiOBE. Plajcr 1st 2d Player 1st 2d Westcott 154 137 Rirhmond 151 148 Kift 165 1,57 Lehr 148 113 Watson 94 121 Binder 129 124 Cox 117 1U2 HoUiday 177 121 Burton 114 117 Seybold 130 192 Total 644 634 Total 745 e Mack. Baltimore Hospitality. In response to an invitation from the Baltimore Gardeners' Club, six Philadel- phians journeyed to the Monumental City last Monday morning to see their chrv- santhemum show and decide to whom the various premiums should be given. The exhibition contained much that was of interest. The large circle of carpet bedding in the center of the hall was ad- mirably executed and reflected great cre- dit on Mr. Seybold, who planned and planted it. There were also many fine blooms of chrysanthemums and the judges were much puzzled at times to pick out the winners. Before they com- menced work they were placed before a good dinner and after the judging was finished two games of ten pins were rolled to pass away the early hours of the evening, before the annual dinner of the club. In the ten pin games the Philadelphia boys were out-played. They had appar- ently been so upset by the difficult prob- lems they had had to solve in the exhibi- tion hall that they could not bring their minds down to ten pins all at once and were beaten before they could quiet their nerves. Baltimore has good bowling material and should enter a team in the national tournament in New York next summer. The banquet was a very enjoyable aflair. The genial president, Mr. Flitton, made the boys feel quite at home and Toastmaster Sands is a past-master at the art. At the close of the feast, the boys all went out to look for meteors. Next morning as the party came down from breakfast they were given a greet- ing by a committee and taken for a tally-ho ride through the principal resi- dence districts and out to Druid Hill Park. Alter a view of the conservatory the journey was continued to the Halli- day nurseries. Here everything was found in "apple pie" order, and Foreman Richmond is to be congratulated on the general excellence of the stock under his charge. Carnations are the specialty here; they were all doing remarkably well, and as Brother Scott, of Buffalo, who was one of the party, remarked, the Daybreaks were the finest he had seen this season and he questioned if they were grown any better any where. A fine light red sport from Tidal Wave looked very well; it is called Matt. Richmond. The "hairpin" stake, a crossed wire arch, is used here and, while very simple, seemed very effective. An adjournment was taken to the mansion and here the party was welcomed by Mrs. Thomas, whose kindly face it was a pleasure to see. An elegant lunch was partaken of, the Halliday brothers being untiring in their efforts to see that nothing was left undone that could in any way add to the comfort of theirguests. As the good- byes were being said, the group was arranged in front of the house and Miss Thomas took the picture. The coach soon brought us to the show hall and, after another look at the exhibits.we were homeward bound. There was not a moment during our stay that iSgg. The American Florist. 481 we were lost sight o( by the Baltimore brethren, who simply outdid themselves in their hospitable treatment of their guests. Long live the Baltimore Gar- deners' and Florists' Club. K. Philadelphia. CHRYSANTHEMUMS RULE THE MARKET. — BEAUTIES BYTHEFOOT. — LIBERTY SELLS WELL AS CUT KLOWE8. — TRADE RATHER OUIET. — HEACOCK PLANNING BETTER THINGS. — OBSERVATIONS ANENT THE RECENT SHOW. Chrysanthemums have been fine the past week, a good assortment of all the standard sorts being in the market and they seem to have sold fairly well. \Y. K. Harris is sending in some tine blooms of his Our Dear Friend, called so on account of its golden color. Robert Craig also has a good variety in his sport from Liberty, a tine white; it might be called a white Golden Wedding, which latter variety it resembles closely, except in color. Prices range from $8 to $20 per hundred for select stock, while small flowers sell at from $3 to $4. Roses are still improving. Beauties can now be furnished with stems of any length. Prices are about $1 per foot per dozen. Teas are in medium demand at from $3 to $4 per hundred. S. S. Pennock is handling Scott's Liberty at from $15 to $20 per hundred. That we are a Liberty loving people is evidenced by the great rush to Sharon Hill station, the home of this great rose. Every train leaves or takes up visitors who all seem much pleased with the appearance of the plants and their blooming qualities. Trade has been rather quiet the past week but still quite good lor the season. The debutants are a little slow about appearing, hut there will be a number of important coming-out teas the next two weeks, which will without doubt make a demand for choice stock. House plants are moving with the store men. Medium sized arecas are scarce, the retail $5-size being almost out of the market. Jos. Heacock is building a large house 24x140 to "finish" palms in. He grows them well now but is not satisfied and expects when the new house is completed to put a polish on the larger sizes that will make them simply irresistible. It is to be regretted that the store men did not take more interest in the chrys- anthemum show. The growers of roses did make a slight attempt at exhibiting their stock although it was a meager showing. The classes intended for the store men, however, were a miserable failure. None of the premiums for table or mantel decorations were entered for and scarcely anything else on the sched- ule except a basket of flowers. Why this state of affairs, this apathy, it is ditficult to ascertain, as there are more retailers than ever and the volume of business is certainly increasing year by year. The private gardeners did nobly, in lact with- out them there would have been no show at all. The attendance was about the same as last season and the society should net quite a snug sum for its treas- ury. K. Cincinnati. STATE OF THE MARKET. — FIRST OF THE MONTHLY SHOWS. — SOME FINE STOCK SHOWN.— GOOD SEEDLINGS EXHIBITED BEFORE THE COMMITTEE.— MEETING OF THE FLORISTS' SOCIETY. — ACCIDENT TO MRS. HILL. Business has been only moderate and there have been such quantities of stock on the market that no decided better- ment of prices has been possible. Chrys- anthemums may be seen everywhere and at present rule the market. Carnations and violets are plentiful and of good quality. Roses are fast improving, with quite a demand for Meteor and Beauties. The first monthly show of the season was held November 11 at the club rooms of the Florists' Society and \-ias a grand success. Never before was there staged at one time, such collecti(ms of cut flow- ers as was the case at this show. Fifty dollars were offered in premiums and the following captured the well earned prizes: \V. Kodgers $5 for twelve blooms of Mrs. I'errin; E. G. Hill & Co. $."> with Golden Wedding; Sunderbruch's Sons $5 with Wni. H. Chadwick; R. Witterstaet- ter $10 with twenty-five blooms of Major HonnatTon; E. G. Hill & Co. $5 with a vase of twelve varieties. Sunderbruch's Sons were first with Brides, Bridesmaids, and Perles; George & Allen with Meteor. Mrs. E. F. Graves, of Richmond, Ind., won with twenty- five Evelina carnations, Wm. Murphy with twenty-five America and Sunderbruch's Sons with Mrs. Bradt. Chas. Sch weizar was first on potted chrys- anthemums. R. Witterstaetter showed a fine collection of seedling carnations. Before the C. S. A. committee last Saturday Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., showed three vases of seedling chrysanthemums which were exception- ally fine and highly praised. J. Fries, of Newport, Ky., showed a vase of Mrs. R. H. Bird a cross between Evangeline and Queen. In the evening of November 11 the regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Society was held and well attended. Three new members were elected. The show flowers were sold at auction and the money turned into the treasury of the society. Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Lemon, nee Flora Hill, of Richmond, were at the show. E. G. Hill is improving and will soon be out again. Mr. Hill's mother, who is 82 years years of age, fell on a frosty sidewalk a few days since, breaking her right arm. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. ' H. Schwarz. HIGH GRADE Lily of the Valley Pips My first shipment of Valley Pips, for early forciuj; will arrive about November the 20th. Havinfj inspected ray stock per- sonally this summer, I am confident it will be of the highest grade and give the best satisfaction. They are strong pips and well rooted, and to introduce them more, I will sell them at the low fiiiure of $9.00 to $11.00 per 1000. Fancy Valley in Bloom I have always been regarded as head- quarters for Valley, particularly the finest. I am more than ever in the same position and invite everybody to view my stock as I have constantly the finest and largest lot 1 blooui. FOR SALE AT ANY CHICAGO COMMISSION HOUSE - H. N. BRUNS, 690 W. Van Buren St., CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS CHINESE SACRED LILIES si'i,i;.M)li) LARi.i; j;l'i.i;s. J4.(w PIT i«isk.-t c,r iijii. FINEST LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Send for quotations. J.IVI.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Sireetl 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK WIBOLTTS ••SNOWBALL.'' Genuine Danish Seeds tiNLT DIRECT FROM R. WIBOLTT, Seed Grower, NAKSKOV, DENMARK. SPECrALTIES: Cabbage Bald Head anct Cauliflower Wlboltt's Snowball. Awarded bigbest prize at St. Petersburg In May, 1899. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. DANISH CAULIFLOWER m gives in fact the very best results. Extra Early DWARF ERFURT and Earliest DWARF SNOWBALL, the most profitable two sorts for forcintj, true to name and first quality, own home grown seed. uAdDAUL) DANISH BALLHEAD, For prices, samples and further information, address CARL FRISENETTE. 5«rfC7.ozi.c.. COPENHACEN. V. Perry \A/atson & Co. CALIFORNIA^ SEED HOUSE SPECIALTIES — Onion Seed Sweet Peas Lettuce Cosmos Celery Hollyhock Verbenas Salsify Asters Parsnip Mignonette etc. etc. Lima Beans Salt Bush Bromus Grass Ber uda RLL CALIFOR SACRAMENTO (Johnson ** etc. lOLESALC ONLY. CALIFORNIA FOR ONE WEEK ONLY Special Bargains in LIL L0N6IFL0RUM. Not too hitc up to December 1st to plant for 'Biek.^^etV r^lo-vx-^rs. 5x7 iierlOO, J3 ,-,fl. Case ol 500 ,$11.00 j 7x9 per 100, J6.00. CaseofSOO *17,00 6.\8 per 100, $1.00. Caseor450 $15.00 | 9x10 per 100, 11.00. (;aseof200 130.00 LILIVM .M'R.\TOM, 6x8, per lOO. $2.75; per 1000, $"25.00: 8s9, *4.00 per 100; 9x11, m.'ii per 100. Rubrum, Album, Melpomene ready. ^^New Seed List issued Dec. Send for it. H.H. BERGER&GO., '47 Barclay St., New York City. 482 The American Florist. Nov. i8. Buffalo. TRADE IMPROVING. — GOOD STOCK IN MAR- KET. — THE MATTER OF VIOLETS. — ABOUT DONATIONS. — HASTING MEETS DEFEAT.— NOTES. Trade is fair and the weather not so bad as it has been for some time. There is much good stock in the market, par- ticularly chrysanthemums, roses and carnations. Violets are very scarce. During the time of the horse show and other events the growers all ship to New York, but during periods of inactivity in the metropolis they are glad to have us handle their stock, even if we do not get horse show prices. Why do not some of our good growers, who are competing in the usual lines, produce violets for this market? They could do well at it. The bazaar of the 74-th regiment gave us all a chance to donate our stock and services. This is a point in which florists are weak. We don't wish to contribute to all these things, the advertisement is not worth it, but we submit to the extor- tion. One of the most successful dry goods houses has put a stop to all this sort of thing and it hasn't hurt Ihem a penny. So should florists and other busi- ness men firmly but politely refuse these requests. Customers come to us for the merits of what we have for sale, not because of what we give away. W. F. Kasting was defeated in his race for the council by the republican sweep but he ran ahead of the democratic ticket, which is doing pretty well. Jerry Brookins, of Orchard Park, is sending in some extra fine Golden Wed- ding, Niveus and the best Major Bon- naffons ever seen here. George McClure has charge of the greenhouses at the Pan-American Expo- sition and is filling them up with spring stock. Visitors: George Schraid, of Pittsburg; Henry Wise, East Aurora; R. E. Boettger, Eggertsville. W. A. Salem, Mass. H. T. Conant & Co. are cutting a fine lot of single-stemmed chrysanthemums and a good crop of the old favorite rose, Bon Silene. 1 am informed by the firm that they have customers who have demanded thisrosefora number ot years. Considering the number cut to the plant the firm finds it a very desirable variety to grow, being a very free bloomer and more easy to grow than most of the new ones. Tap. Charleston, S. C. — This city will have a chrysanthemum show in connection with the approaching Fall Festival. lOLA, Kans. — A. L.Harmon states that he is perfecting plans for a large increase in his range of glass, probably 10,000 feet. MUMS, STOCK PLANTS 75C. PER DOZ., CASH WITH ORDER. i;(> nail'. Mr Lady Pitzwyt'ram, Ivoi 11. Robinson, Mrs. H. We.k,, .Mr-. I'lTri.i Kriotfd .•iittinirs nf Mrs. Kisljcr Caruations al $1.00 p.frRIl; $9.00 |mt 1000. E. H. BLAMEUSER, NIlES CENTER, ILL. GHEfln GHEfln Chrysanthemum Stock Plants, W. and r. Ivory. Pacific, Robinson and B(Tt:niann, IS.nO |»;r 100, if ordered th's month LOWELL, MASS. Kift's Adjustable Hanging Flower Vase and Plant Holder. Ornamental, practical and useful; just the thing for short-stemmed flowers such as violets, orchids, valley, etc. Indispensable for show window and house decorations. The clasps are adjustable and can be placed in any position or angle. The fixture is made ot solid brass, heavily nickel- plated and is practically indestructible. A larger size for five to six-inch potted plants, such as Adiantum Farleyense, Cyclamens, etc., shows these plants to the best possible advantage. Kift's Individual Cut Flower Vase... A pointed glass tube fitted with a perforated rubber cap, through which the stem of the flower is placed. The cap holds the vase and the flower firmly together and prevents the escape of water in the tube, no matter at what angle it is placed. Useful for keeping flowers when sprayed on dinner tables, for basket handles, for orchid sprays which can be inserted in pots of Farleyense, etc., and is useful for hosts of decorative effects. WRITE FOR CIRCULARS AND PRICES. ROBT. KIFT, 1725 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 1 ELECTROS For Catalogue Purposes. jE have a larg^e assortment of strictly %jt/«| high-class halftones of which we ' ■ ■ ft) can supply electros suitable for cata- ® logue illustration. If you need anything in this way, state your requirements and we will submit proofs of the illustrations in stock. Our collection includes the leading ANNUALS POT PLANTS BIENNIALS FLORISTS' FLOWERS HARDY PERENNIALS TREES AND SHRUBS Also PARK AND GARDEN SCENERY. PRICE FOR CASH ONLY 15 CENTS PER SQUARE INCH. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The Amewcan Florist Co. | 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. I ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ SURPLUS OF FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, all under shelter in a cool house, ready for shipping. MACEO, GLACIER $10,00 per lUO DUHME, EVANSTON, DAYBREAK, IMNGREE, VICTOR, AUGYI.E, ARMAZINDY, $.1.00 per 100. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, hid. PRIMR05ES. Per 100 '(1, ready for 3-in. pots.. CHINESE, sin< OBCONICAGrandill.ira, ..1.25 FORBESII, 2 00 ISO ASPARAGUS S'RENGERI, 2Vi-iii. pots 4.00 PANSY PLANTS, tine 1000, $2.75 .50 *S-t-AsH WITH Order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, O. PlfLise m,iili,ni Ihr Ameticaii Floriil itlirii utiling. If You Have Stock To Sell... the best way to make that fact known to the trade is by regular Giveitftriar"^ ° ...The American Florist. iSgg. The a mer i ca n F l o r j s t. 483 We beg to advise our friends and customers that the business formerly known as Ellis & Pollworth will now be con- ducted under the name of d CS.I?PLLWORTH @>. Our line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Is not excelled In tUB West. Palms, Ferns, Wire Work, Red Flower Pots and Improved Gut Flower Boxes PLACE ORDERS NOW ARE OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES. i5! Green and Holly FOR THE HOLIDAYS.,.. Address all correspondence and orders, and make all Checks, Money Orders, etc, payable to G. G. POLLWORTH GO., Milwaukee, Wis. Pioneer Headquarters For VAOGHAN'S XXX HOLLY Its average high quality never beaten. Every case re-inspected by us. DEEP WOODS BOUQUET GREEN. From Little Rib River Black River, Red River and Evergreen Creek. Indian picked. Write to^day for our HOLIDAY CIRCULAR, giving a list of your wants. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. BOUQUET GREEN. Kest •luality at l.>upst rates. We gather our own trreen> an.] l.riii:: ttv i:iur own boat direct. Also (/HKl.STMAS TREES. Nortiiern Micliigan Evergreen Kursery, SCHOONER MARY COLLINS. - S. W Cor. Clark St . H. Schueneman Capt. Br.dge. CHICAGO. PlraiC m,-nlwn III,- A met lean F.'.ii lit :i/ieii :> ■> iln:g. HOLLY. $3. HOLLY. Very choicest of Delaware Holly, short branches, dark {jreen leaves, solidly packed. well berried and guaranteed— 16 cubic feet. $^.00 case. I Runnine Cedar, Holly Wreaths, iocases,$2.7o. Wild Smilax. Galas Leaves, Mis- 20 " ^.^5. 1 tletoe.atspeciallowcash prices. A. K. SAVACOOL, Lewes, Del. Pirate mention the A met lean Flenul ivlten willing. ELECTROS... 4 ♦ Tor 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 in this way. state your i Price for cash only tS cents per square Inch. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»» ■ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^«^^^^^^^^ ^ ^^^^« Green and Holly, ^Y^ Xmas Trees nm Gathered under the supervision of our own men, experi- enced hands, that for the past ten years have done their share to make us absolutely head- quarters for Xmas decorations. Evergreen Wreathing, Holly Wreaths, RAistletoe, Etc. The right kind at the right price, and last, but not least, The mark. W. W. B. &Co..on case isan i absolute guarantee for select quality, i at the right time. W. W. BARNARD & CO.. 161 and 163 East Kinzie Street, OHIC^OO. Delaware Holly Onlers will now be received for shici at the proper time. F« ALEX. PULLEN, of the Best Grade from the Swamps, with Bright Green Foliage and well Berried. w be received for shipments which will go forward freshly packed at the proper time. For prices and terms, address— Milford, Del. JVIIE.>F^OE-inch, $8.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PA. Orchids. Orchids. F. SMDER & CO. Hiive the finest, and largest stock in the world. St. Albans. Engrlani), & Bruges, Belgium. Agent: A. D IMMOCK. 60 Vesey St.. NEW YORK. Orchids! ^ Just arrived in fine condition, a fresh lot of Callleya Mendelii and Lielia Jongheana, also C labiata, C. Speciosissima, C. Gaskelliana and C. JTarrisomar. LAGER & HURRELL, '"J"*"^' "*■ ■■ Orchid Qrowers and Importers. Profitable Investment On-hids in sheath and bud, to tiloom in Occemher and .January. Price of Mowers alone will reali/c over lOU iier'rent. ••osl of phmts. OdontOKlOB«ani("or»antPBllpcr(liz..SI 60 ppr 100 $12 00 •• KOBBil.VlBlUS, ■■ •• :iOO, ■• ■■ l.')OU NebiioBuin, " " 200. " " 15 OO Price includes preoayment by parcel post. J. A. Mc dowell. - city of mexico. SEE THIS PRICE. iOO»-ln. Maids for forclnii or p,t Balen. ivorih fa 10 per lUO: we close tneni hIHOO 00 MnldB. 2(.(-1d . Bt SiaO. choice stock. (■arnatlunB. ooled cuttlntfB of bCBl vHrletles of CainatuinB at II 00 100. Place ordera now. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. Home Grown Palms .Size I'ot Per Do/. Per 100 f n-inch $ 5.50 140.00 I 8 8.50 85.00 11.00 90 00 18-M $1«-$190 30-J50 Ficus Elastica. Livistonia 5-inch 4.1.00 6 " 70.00 branched $1.50 to$5.."iD each Sotundifolia ( »l SO to $3.00 each. THE FINEST POSSIBLE GROWN. ALBERT FUCHS, ^^- Zt "w'^rS^d medal on Palms. World's Fair, 1893. 2059-73 N. Halated St., CHICAGO. TEEM.S CA.SH. lusi.eciion allowed at express olllce. BOSTON FERNS! N. K,\.\LTAT.\ BO.STONIENSLS, small plants, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000; not less than 2.50 at 1000 rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to $20.00 per 100. ..Also a Fine Lot of.. KENTIAS, Helmoreana and Forsteriaiia, 6-inoh pots, from $1.00 to $1.. 50 each; 7-inch pots, $1.50 to $2.50 each; larger plants, $3.00 to $10.00 each. ARECA LUTESCKNS, 60 cts. to $3.00 each. LATANI AS, from $4.00 per doz. to $3.00 each. ARAUCARIAS, large plants, 75 cts. to $1.50 each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. $1.00 to $1.50 per doz. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 3!4-inch pots, $1.50 per dozen. ASPARAGUS TENUrSSIMUS, S'/a-inoh pots, 75 cts. i)er dozen; 3H-inch pots, $1.25 per dozen. RUliliER PLANTS, $5.00 to $6.00 per dozen. PRIMROSES, 3;/.-inoh, $7.00 per 100. WM. A. BOCK, NO. CAMBRIDGE. - - MASS. UTikiiuvvu correspondents will sead cash with ordt-rs. Connected with Telephone. TO CLOSE OUT f°!', "''"' "\ 'r'"' 'h"* ■ "* WfcWWfc WV . following plants, ready for a shirt. Pots. Per 100. Per M'. 150 Kentia Helmoreana 4-in. $10.00 400 Pho'ni.\ Reclinata " 8 00 1000 " •• 2-ia. 5.00 4.5.00 7U( Lalania Borbouica " 5.00 40.00 5000 Pteris Tremula " 2.50 20 00 2000 '■ Ensitolia ■" 2 50 20 00 2000 '• Serrulata Ma.v... " :ii'00 " Longifolia " 3000 " Serrulata " 200O •• " CompactaNana" 3.00 2.5.00 lOno •' Onardia " 2.50 20.00 1500 XephrolepisBostoniensis2Vi-in. 5 00 40.00 2000 •• Cordata Compaoia '• 4.00 35.00 2000 " Exaltata " 4.00 35.00 Would exchiuige for 500 Adiantum Cuneatum. THE E. HIPPARb"c0.rVoungstown, 0. BOSTON FERN... 2^-in., $5.00 per 100; I K and 10-iu. pans, from 5 -in., .50.00 per 1110 I 76c. to $1.50 each. Neolirolepis Cordata Compacta. 2^-in., $.5.00 per 100, 8 and 10-in. puns, line, $1.00 to $1.50 each. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt, etc.. rooted cuttings from .~"il, $1.50 |,pr 100. $15.00 i»r lUOO. Asparagus Sprengerii, '-"s-in., ,$5,00 per 100. ci^iiii'iKAHK. CARLHAGENBERGER.W. Mentor. 0. PAJMSIKS raising GOOD PLANTS l)\ express $2.50 per 500; $4.00 per tOOO. SEED as C. SOLTAU d, CO.. 190 Crant Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Do the American Florist asmall favor. Mention the paper when writing to advertisers. ^VWWWWViV^yVWVWVWVVl McCarthy HO. will sell at Public Auction (Date to be Announced Later), a splendid lot of ORNAMENTAL PALMS, LATANIAS, KENTIAS, Etc., stock sizes. Also PYRAMIDAL BOX TREES and LAURELS, ACLBA JAPONICA and Eine RnODODENDRONS for Eorcing. By the way, as a reminder, now is the time to buy bright, annealed FLORISTS' WIRE, No. 23 and No. 24, cot in 9 or 12- inch lengths, for we can offer it special at $J.JO per stone. JOBBCRS IN ALL FLORISTS' GOODS, 84 Hawley Street, Telephone 734. BOSTON, ALM ■ ^ , TRESIl QJl^-eZi^ ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Phoenix tenuis $.75 $5.00 $13 50 pumila 1.00 8.00 22.50 •• reclinata 75 5.00 13.50 Corypha australis 75 5.00 13.50 Pandanus utilis 1.25 10.00 27.50 J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY. HEADQUARTERS FOR Palms # Ferns. Fine, cleun, home K-rown stock, j;rown cool, (live us a trial and be convincd. Write for Price List. J. Q, HEISS. The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON. OHIO. PANDANUS VEITCHII. Extra fine stock in 6-inch pots, Jl.OO each. Cannas in all the leading varieties at lowest rates if ordered now. Carnation Cuttings ready soon. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, (nd. Plrasr mriition lite American Florist -.cheii .ruling. i8gg. The American Florist. 485 W7E are now filling orders for Azaleas, importations of which '^ have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will hold good as iong as the stock is not potted; the varieties we supply are the most popular sorts suited to the American market and we can give you any proportion you wish in the four leaders Mme. Vander Cruyssen, Vervsneana, Deutsche Perle and Bernhardt's Andrea Alba. Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our own representatives, enables us to ofier the best stock obtainable at bottom prices. Order now and save heavy express charges later on, as ship- ments can at this time be made safely by freight. FINE BUSHY CROWNS, well set with buds- 10 to 12 inches in diameter $-i.50 per doz 12 to 14 " " 6.00 " 14 to 16 " " 7.50 SPECIMEN PLANTS, of the leading varieties-$1.00, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each, according to size. $35.00 per 100 45.00 55.00 T ¥ A T^ 714 L-nestnut St., Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. is,ooo Latania Borbonica. Fine plants of exceptional value, viz.: Per 100 Per 1000 2 character leaves, 12-16 inch $15. fo 1185.00 a-3 " " 4-in. pots, 15-18 in. 20.00 150.00 4-5 " •• 5-in. pots, 18-20 in. 25.00 5-6 " " .=)-6 in. pots, 18-20 in. 40.00 CALADIUMS.... Fancy sorts, named, large dry bulbs, $10 a 100. BIOTA AUREA NANA... The finest of all the Biotas, hardy north. Is also used for decorative purposes where it is too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from open Kround with balls of earth. 12-15 inch $12.00 per 100: $100 per 1000 1.0-18 inch 20.00 per 100. 24-30 inch 40 00 per 100. Everbearing Peach. ^^r^^;^^k months, budded, trees 3 to 5 feet, $10 per 100. OVER ONE ACRE OF CLASS. 350 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Cataloszue. P. J. BERGKMANS COMPANY, Fruitland Nurseries. PlfaiC mridion the A mn I, AUGUSTA. CA. PALM PLANTS. LATANIAS. 4-in. pots, 18 to 22 in. high, 4 and 5 leaves. $2 jjer doz.. $15 per 100: 6-iri. pots. 20 to to 24 in. high, 6 and 7 leaves, $6 per do?.. $45 per 100: large. 3 to 3^ ft. in height and diameter, $2 per plant, $22 per dozen; large, 4 to 454 ft. in height and diameter, $5 per plant. ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-in. pots, 22 to 24 in. high. 2 and 3 plants to pot, $4 per doz.; 6-in. pots, 2% ft. high, 2 and 3 plants to pot, $12 per doz. ; 10, II and 12 in. pots, several plants to pot, 6 anl 7 ft. high, $7.50, $10 and $12 50 per plant. KENTIAS. several sizes; prices on application. PANDANUS VEITOHII, 6-in. pots, nicely variegated, $1 per plant; 7-in. pots, nicely variegated, $l.liO per plant. j ^ COLFLESH. 53d St. and Woodland Ave.. Phila. 500 FERNS (Pterls Serrulata.) 3-in. pots, ready tor i. at $6.00 per 100 2O0O Maidenhair. 6 to 8-in. pots, fine plants, $40.00 i>ur 100. 500 Latania Borbonica. 3-in. pots, ready for 4, $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. ART FLORAL CO., 3907 Cottage Cmve Ave.. CHICAGO. HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS IJuy your Ericas in September and October and bring them into bloom yourself! Save duty and risk of recf iving them dead from the other side. 25.000 growing; come and see them. Palms and Decorative Plants in Quantity, all sizes and prices. New price list will be ready Sept. 15th. Anton Schultheis, coikg^/pJint. New York City Picaic mention the Amo ican FlorUt when icriling AZALEAS, etc. Just received in excellent condition a large consiEcnnieiit of the best forcing varieties. Can be safely forwarded by freight before cold weather sets in. 10 to 12 Inch Crowns $35.00 per 100; 12 to 14 inch frowns $45. OO per 100; 14 to 16 inch Crowns $55.00 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA 7 inch pots, 6 large character leaves, $1.00 each : 8 inch pot.s, 6 to 7 large character leaves, $l..")Oeach; 9 inch pots, 7 to 8 character leaver, iflM» each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA Fine Stock 16 to 18 inches high, $1.25 each. ROSES Crimson Kambler, canes 3 to 5 feet, fine furcing stock. $12.00 per 100; Hybrid Per- petual, l)est forcing kinds, 2 years field grown. SIII.UO per 100. HYDRANGEA, HORTENSIA and RAMIS PICTIS Strong field grown, snitahle for 6 or 7 inch pots, .$12.00 per 100: stronger plants $20.00 per 100. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN CROWN, 6 to 8 inches, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000; T to 9 inches $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. HYACINTHS Unnamed, separate colors, $40.00 per 1000. IRIS KAEMPFERI (Japan Iris), named varieties, $.j.00 per 100; $40.00 per KKX). DEUTZIA GRACILIS Fine forcing stock, 12 to 1") inches high, $4.00 per KM. Fin. f..n'ing stock, 15 to 18 inches high, $6.00 per 100. BERBERIS THUNBERCII strong transplanted stock, 15 to 18 inches, $3.00 per 100. Strong transplanted stock, 18 to 24 -■--' $4.00 per 100. inche THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. nr„l,onthf An an Fkntil ulwii -..iilnig. Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis... THE CELEBRATED BOSTON FERN, in all sizes from $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 to SPECIMEN PLANTS at 75c., $i.on, $2.50, $5.00 and $10.00 each. Further information cheerfully given. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. EDWIN LONSDALE, "^""'""^^i',',;,. p^. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the finest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for .... 5.00 \2 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 3 to 3 feet 9.00 13 strong plants, 5-in. pots . . 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Qood Hope, WASHINQTON, D. C. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. Extra fine plants cut from bench for 7-in., 8-in. and 10-in. pots, at $50, $75 and $100 per 100. L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS. Please nun f ton the Atnettcan P/ortsl when writing. 48G The American Florist. Nov. iS, Pittsbure. TRADE IS GOOD.— STOCK IN SIGHT.— BEAU- TIES IN THE LEAD,— SHOW AT SCHENLEY PARK. —JOTTINGS. Trade is still holding up well, particu- larly so in the East End. Owing to the abundance of chrysanthemums the prices are somewhat reduced, but the supply of roses is shortening up, while carnations are improving but are not over plentiful. Paper White narcissi have made their appearance but there is no pressing demand for them. American Beauties have the call in roses, are very satisfac- tory and reasonable in price. The annual chrysanthemum show at the Phipps Conservatory, Schenley Park, is at its height and is visited daily by great numbers of people. It will continue for about two weeks longer. Two large cases of orchids and tropical plants were received last week. The collection is the gift of the West Indian government and embraces a number of new and interest- ing varieties. Wm. R. Smith, superintendent of the Botanical Gardens at Washington, has been the guest of Wni. Falconer. He is making a tour of the leading flower shows in this part of the country. Geo. Oesterle. Massillon, O— On November 10 fire originating in the boiler shed did $700 damage to the establishment of Clifford Manly. Madison, Wis.— T. A. Jensen, is now assistant horticulturist at the Univer- sity of Wisconsin. He has for three years been gardener at the Hillside Home school near Spring Green. Post Yourself i betwee yellow foliage per d Kew Yellow iiahy Primrose, a mate to the Pink Baby. We are the only ones that have this cne in the United States, $1 30 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred. New Ger- anium De Roo Mittiuk', u Clolh of Gold and S. A. Nutt, has and pure scarlet bloom, double, $1.30 ).00 per hundred. New Geranium, double Snow Drop; the best double white pot plant and bedder to date, Jl. 20 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred. 20ncwColeus, all named, fancy bed- ders, the 20 new varieties for $1.00 or $4.00 per 100. New Coleus, Little Gem, 6 inches high for border. pink variegations, 25 cents each. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. MORRIS. ILL. EUCHARIS AMAZONICA. I have a splendid stock of this grand green- house plant which I will close out cheap, reijuir- ing the space for other stock. They are in !0-inch pots, each pot well filled with plants and just .oming into bud and flower. Per single pot, care- fully packed to travel any distance, $2.50; perdoz.. $25. Write for trade price list of my specialties- Palms. Ferns, .\sparagus, etc. EIVIERSON C. IVIcFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J. U. 8 EXOTIC .NI'HHESIKH. 25,000 CANNAS. Send list of you wants. 5,000 f'AUNATIONS, Scott, I'ortia and McGowan at 3<;, or $26 00 |)er 1000. No frost. Not culls. VINCA MA.IOR VAH. and SPIIt/TIA Anthony Waterer, Held stock, 6o. GENISTA, 2'/!-in. 3c. MOONVINE, strong rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. HALLEANA llONIvVSUCKLE, rooted cuttings, lltroug, ^ImW ]icr 100. t3B^CAsu ri.EASE. ', . BENJ. CONNELL. Florist, WEST GROVE, PA. rnLUIlin rubra nm. $10 per 100, $1.50 per dozen. j This is the true dark crimson variety, the earliest tlowering Psonia in 4 existence and the only one good for forcing. t P^ONIA CHINENSIS, colors mixed, S8 per 100. | " " pure white, $15 per 100. ! " " (named), 50 plants in 50 distinct varieties, J per collection, $15. ♦ SPIRflEfl japonica $3.50 per 100 1 | compacta 5.00 " | Extra large i astilboides floribunda 5 00 " | clumps. ♦ " japonica aurea reticulata 10 00 " j I DUTCH HYflGINTHS, all colors mixed $35.00 per 1000* " named varieties, large bulbs, $5 per 100; 45.00 " | SillQle TULIPS, colors separate 6 00 " j mixed 5.00 " | Double " " " 5.00 " j GR06US, colors separate ; 2.50 " X BUXUS, in Puramidal Standard form, is 24 inch high. <6oo per doz;, 2/2-3 It. hiKh. jy 00 per doz ; 3-3/2 ft. high, $15.C0 per dcz.; 3>^ 4 It. high, • |18 00 per dcz ; 4 5 It., 124.00 per dcz. Bobtiink & fliRins, Ruttierlord, N. J. 20th CENTURY VERBENAS. Thirty-two grand mammoth varieties, including the new Capt. Ureyfus, Helen Gould, Melba and manyoth»rs. This is the set that will make the money for the retail florist in the year 1900. Kirong, 2-in. pot plants readv Nov. 10th. $2.00 per hundred rooted cultiugs, 60c per 100, $5.00 per M. NEW DBL. FRINGED PETUNIAS, Henderson's and Dreers latest set, known the world over as the si.'uidard of perfection: strong rooted cuttings Nov. lOth, $1.00 per 100; 2-in. pot plants, $2 a lOU. SM'LAX, 20,000 e.xtra strong bushy seedlings, ready for 2-l]i., tine plants, 50c. per lOO, $4 per 1010, free by niail. .Ml moted cuttings delivered free. PRINCESS PAULINE AGERATUM, the great nov- elty of 1'^, tlic «>iil\ "tie to grow; rooted cuttings now ready, $1.00 p"er 100, strong 2-in, pot plants, 50c. per doz., $2 00 per 100. 1000 FIELD CARNATIONS, mixed. $2.50 per 100 to close out (protected from frost). Wholesale list now ready. Send for it. 1000 BRIDESMAID ROSES, 2"i and 3 in., $2.50 per 1(111 ti. clijsi- "Ut. J.r" Cash with Order. SOUTH SIDE nORAL CO., Springfield, III. To Plant After Early 'Mums. t of varieties and pric 1 appli.-atii Nathan Smith & Son, /'/rai,- mriiluni Ihr A moica n Flutisl -.vhcn wt ilhig. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any .|uantity, for the least iiionex. STAMFORD. - CONN. /■/,,(v m,i:/i,n, llir A iiii'iicati Fl.50 COLEUS, 10 stimdard named , " 1..50 13.,50 W. H. MURPHEY. "- Minooka, III. CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-grown, 15c per 100; Jl.OO per 1000; if by mail add 10c per 100. Write for prices on large lots for fall planting. LETTUCE, Hoston Market, Tennis Hall, Curled Simpson, Grand Kapids and other var., 15c per 100; $1 per 1000; if Ijy mail add lOc per 100. PARSLEY, strong plants a5o per 100; 11.50 per 1000; $12.50 per 10,000 if by mall add 20c per (00. Other vegetable plants In season. Caih with order. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. [^»^»^»^^^^»^»^»^^ ^ »^»^»#^^^^^^^^ % #^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^%» A TRUE BONANZA THREE OEMS OE PUREST WATER. ! moFH' profitiibh- th;L riOristS Whn LTOU 3 NEW FORGET-ME-NOTS, "SUTTON'S GEMS." IN 3 COLORS. PINK, WHITE. BLUE. The strongest growers. The freest bloomers. The longest sprays. Grows and flowers bc'st in cold house or frames. Hrings double the price of any other. FOR CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR nothing: .Niiil.! lie more pleasing, useful or prollta- 1.1c. Wllilr ilipy 1,'ISt, LARGE CLUMPS, READY TO DIVIDE. *.T per 100 or i-> Inr $1 50 by express. Smaller ones l.y mail prcpuHl, same prl.-e. A lew hundred EXTRA LARGE CLUMPS. $10 piT 100, $I..50 for 13. Any ol above should make doll ir plants by Christmas. THLGELUINE EDELWEISS ■n OR SNOW FLOWER. orld < f poetry connected with this rming flower, to obtain'which many travelers ■ ht have sacriHced their lives. It bl through the snow and when cut lasts foi I'liie as a souvenir to your customers. lo tor $t, OS for $2. mailed free. THE LACE FERN, POLYSTIGHUM PROLIFERUM. Some say it's finer than "Boston Fern." IVr- fectly hardy; throws well undt*r bent^'hes; fronds linng $1 pof 12^ last over one month in water. Young plants, 50c ppr 12, mailed; $4 per 100. Larger, $1 per 12 or $8 per 100, express. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 2V'2-in., fine, $-!.00 per 100; 3';-in., $7.00 per 100. ; 5-in., $15.00 per lUO--by express. =^'■1 randft 175 more off 250 Baby Primroses than l did on m\} violet plants: sold the dowers ta New York I want more; also some of your new ForKet-me-not W. U Buhbank, Fl-^rence. N. J. FOR WINTER BLOOMING. The Oranse Violet (Browallla J'tmssonl); makes extra fine specimens; a»^ In . jl 2o per i;i express. Browallla Specloea or Glanr, Violet. $1 per 12 Kunhorbla Jacqulnltl^ra. $1 25. Baby Primrose. 75c- New Primula Obconica hybrlda. 7oc. (Jolden LUac (Cestium AurantlBCum). 76c. New pick Aetllbe Chlnense. offered flrst In Kurope this year at 12 per one small plant; our price, Held thrown, very fragrant. $1 50 per 12 All oxceot OranKe Violet prepaid by mall or larger by express Gloxinias, especially Krown for Xmas bloomloi^ fine plants, $7 per 100; 25 for $2. i.UtleGem Ca!las, $3 p9rl00;75e p3rl2 Spjtted Callai, monster bulb), Jj par lOJ; smaller at $3 per 100, .at too rates ^ BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^0^^^^^^^^^m Plei nnitwn the .^ mci ican Flor "'".V QQQQSQQQSSQQSSSQQSSQSQQQQSSS&aOQSSaQSaQQS SQQSSQQsssQe Rooted Cuttings, in perfect health and condition and strictly true to name. Per 100 Per tOCO Per 100 Per 1000 4000 Mme. Chas. Molin, $2.50 $20.00 5000 Single Gran!, $2.00 $ 15.00 10,000 S. A. Nutt, 2.00 15 00 onnn n„,rhio c^ont •> >;n on nn 5000 Mrs. E 6. Hi,l, 2.50 20 00 f""" ^.""''1'' ^'*"!' ?^° ^^^^ 5000 La Favorite, 2.00 15.00 '"00 Miss F. Ferlcins, 3.00 Nearly 50 other good kinds, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Prompt shipment. Terms cash with order. J. T. LOVETT. LITTLE SILVER, N. J. BROWALLIA GIGANTEA. Fine plants to grow on for your Xmas trade. Kooted cuttinus $S.0O per 100 Out of 3/,-incli pots, bushv 4.C0 Out of 3V4-ineli pots, busily 6 00 Samples for lOcts. in stamps. HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa. ..«//(,'.i.. ilntg. Vinca Major Var. SironK. lield-[.'ro\vn eluinps, J.'i.(N) per 100. Layers, well-rooted, S;l.,'iO per luO. iasii. H. KINGSTON, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES KOSES, from 3-lnob pots. CARNATIONS, tor (all deltverr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. PrlceBlow. Bend for Ust. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y. />/,•,! ; ///,■ rli,,. I "S- PETUNIAS, per 100, $3.00; rooted, per 100, Ji.OO. Selaginella Denticulata. 3-in..jier UIO, l.'.OO. Geraniums, iiixd., per 100, $1 .uO. L. I. Rawlings, Quakertown, Pa. iSgg. The American Florist. 489 M. RICE & CO. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ARE EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF Moss Wreaths, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, Grasses, Immortelles, Pot Covers, Metal Designs, Chenille, Prepared Palm Leaves, Plateaux, Pedestals, Cape Flowers, Palm Plants, Etc , Etc. Lace and Paper Handkerchiefs. catalogue for the ASKING. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St ^ Philadelphia, Pa. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTUUERS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and vais nlBhedt 18x30x1^ made in two sectlonSf one for each size letter, ^iven away with first order of 50u letters. Block I>tterfl. 1 ^ or 2-Inch size, per 100, $2.00, Script LetterB. %\ Fastener with each letter or word Deed by leading florl«tB everywhpre and for sale by all wholesale flurlsts and aupply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manage. 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. THE? Gardeners' Chronicle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. KSTABLISHED 1841. The "GARDBNERS" CHRONICI^' has been fob OTBR Fifty Years thb Lkading Joitrnal of ite class. It has achieved this position becaase. while specially devotlnti Itself to supplying the dally require- ments of gardeners of all classes, much of the Infor- mation furnished Is of such general and permanent value, that the 'GARDBNBR8' CHRONICLB' le looked up to as the standard authoritt oo the BQbjects of which It treats. Subscription to the United States. $4.20 per /oar. Bemlttances to be made payable to H. G. COVB. Officb:— Wellinqton St.. Covent Garden. London, England. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Cyoaa Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New CataloKue of all t'LORISTS 8DPPL1K8 on appMcatlon. larpor the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. so. 52. 54 and 56 N 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Always mention the Axnerican Flor- ist 'when you order stock..^ for Greenhouse Cultivating. IMPERIAL LIQUID PLANT FOOD. IT IS RICH IN WHAT PLANTS NEED IT PRODUCES WONDERFUL GROWTH. IT IS CLEAN AND ODORLESS. IT PAYS FOR ITSELF MANY TIMES OVER. \Vp reRr tu John Barr. Jackson Dawson, W. W. Rawson, of Lioston, etc., etc. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 620 Atlaniic Ave., Boston. FLORISTS' SUPP LIES. CTCAS LEAVES. NEW LIST FOR 1899 IS our iiiiiil.'il on iipplicatii.u. ind ill be OURS RIVAL THE BEST IN THE MARKET. 16-19 in $1.50; •yi-'ii in. $1.40; 'H-T, in. $1.60: i8-31 in. $1.90; :?3-35 in. $2.20; 36 39 in. $2.50; 40-43 in. $3 the doz. leaves. Note the reduction. IMPORTED METAL DESIGNS, just received, latest attrnctive styles, from 3.5 cts. upwards. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, NE«f YORK. "NICOMIir (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pests. ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. A, HERRMANN ManufaC' turer :; Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-408-410-412 E. 34th St, HEW YORK PleaiC mention the American Florist iL'hen ivriling. < »F ^i^gFii^W^iir^fm'^icm^:^WWM NIKOTEEN BONE IVIEAL Made for my own use and for other florists who are looking for something good, jt ^ jt TRY A BAC NOW. ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster. Pa. John Conley & Son, Manofactnrers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. 490 The American Florist. Nov. i8, Cleveland. STATE OF THE MARKET. — CHRYSANTHE- MUMS PLENTIFUL, INFERIOR AND CHEAP. — ROSES OFF CROP. — CARNATIONS DOING WELL. Business for the past two weeks has been without noteworthy features. The earlier part of the period was rather dull, but little doing anywhere, compared to the supply of flowers. Lately trade has picked up somewhat, and at this writing IS fairly good. Chrysanthemums seem hardly up to the quality of other years, for some reason, the flowers generally running rather small. Prices on them are as variable as the quality, but to get more than 10 cents, even for the best, seems a hard task. Roses that are offered are of fair quality generally, but the cut at present is rather limited, although, in the midst of chrysanthemum time this is an affliction not hard to bear. Carna- tions in general look well at this time, although they are hardly in crop yet with most growers. A. Albion, Ind.— Chrysanthemums will be a feature of the ladies' annual bazaar Thanksgiving week. Bluffton, Ind— Mrs. A. L. Meyers supplied about 600 plants for a chrysan- themum show at the Baptist church November 15 and 16. Baltimore, Md.— Henry Voelker has bought at auction of the trustees the greenhouse property at the corner of Gay and Choptank streets, consideration $2,300. The property consists of two lots, for which the rental is $380, improved by ten greenhouses, oflice, dwelling and stables. REAL ESTATE. Land with or without green- houses, in different parts of the United States. Bargains can be had and opportunities opened for profit. Write for particulars and state your requirements. SMITH & SMITH, 345 Sixth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Brokers In Re»l Kstate, Glass, Pipe, Our Blue Book | —for 1899^^ I l^k^k^k^l^l^k^W^^M%#^P^^^^^^^k^^^^^k^^^^^^M The Directory of Florists, Seedmen and Nurserymen of the Ur ited States and Canada. Price $2.00, postpaid. AMERICXN PLORIST CO., | I 324 Dearborn St., - CHICAOO. | FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "-^" List and SAMPLES FREE. J. 6. SWAHN'S SONS, minneapouI. hIiinn. The Right Cypress for Greenhouse Material. Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac- tory ? If you have it does not foJlow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps. All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it ? If not you would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop- ardize. We send out the best only. Write for Circula or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. i^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^M* Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of Vic. per hour. No danger ot fire, no gases to injure plants, no odor, no smoke, no dirt. Over 125,000 in actual use every winter by Florists, etc. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. Lehman Bros., ^^-Hi^ctHi-i 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. JAMES W. ERRINGER, Gen. West. Sales Agent, 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. STANDARD FLOWER POTS! 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Description and list furnished on application. Also sundry other material which we will close out at low prices. 35th & Iron Sts. CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago House Wrecking Go. sfTmrmmmTTTmmTmmTTf TfmTmmTTmmTTmTmmTmTTmmTTmmmTTK Standard Ventilating Machine. HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL rOR STRENGTH, DURABILITY ■AND N FATNF..S5;.3« Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast in one (malleable iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as tne case with all others. Catalogue free. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO. I^ Jj^'si^^ Mg'fstes^ste'stT.tG^-;-^ ^I 'd'Wmmi, OUK SPEC MALTY. LARGE STOCK-' ^ -^ -^ -^ PROMPT SHIPMENT. '■mm^ Pure linseed Oil Putty.PjintsBruslieiEk.! 12^ __^ WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. ^ ^ ihotbed" s ash"^ in Pine, Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL f Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. A. DIETSGH & CO. she/^^'l'd ave CHICAGO, ILL. ft 492 The American Florist. Nov. i8. Index to Advertisers. AdTertlstnR Rates — -17(1 Allen J K 470 American Rose Co — II Amllng B C 477 Art Floral Co 485 Asoius B G 479 Barnard WW* Co. 48.1 Barrow J Q & Co. .. 474 Bassett & WaBbbam . .47;^ Bayerodorfer U & Co. .4sii Benthey & Co i'i Berckmans P J Co....4.Sa Berger U U & Co 4»1 Bernlng H G 474 Blameuser B H 482 Blano A & Co 488 Bobbink & Atklna 48i> Boci Wm A 484 Boston florists Bx 474 Boston Letter Co 4By Boyd J H. H 478 Brown Peter .477 Brown & Canfleld 487 Bruns a N 481 Budlong J A 473 Bunyard n A 47U Burpee W Ailee & Co. 11 Cannody J D 4'.n Cassell Nur Co The.. ..478 ChadwIcK Chas 487 Chicago Carnation Co. 477 Chicago Wre«WngCo..4Ul Glass Co 4',n Coles W W 4M ColHesh J W 48.') Colorado Seed Store. .47b Conaraft Jones Co.... 484 Conley John ii, Son 48U Connell Ben) 48ti Cottage Gardens 1 Coi Seed Co II Craig Kobt 4 Son I Cunningham Jos H...482 Dayton Paper Nov Co. .489 Ueamud J B 473 De Langhe-Vervaene . II Detroit Flow Pot Mlg.4'.iO DletschA* Co 491 DlUon J L 487 DomerFred & Sons Co. Dreer h"a.....'4S5 1 IV Baslero Chemical Co. 489 Blohholz Henry 488 Elliott W U 474 Ellison & Tesson 474 Bmest W H 490 Ford Bros 475 Foster Lucius H 48d Frlsenette Carl 431 Fuchs Albert 481 Oalvln Thos F 472 Gardeners Chronicle.. 489 Gardening Co The ... . II Garland Geo M 491 Gibbons H W IV OlbUn *Co 491 Gorton & Lldgerwood. .492 Guliett W H & Sons. .434 Gunther Wm II 475 Gnmey Heater Co 492 Hagenburger Carl 484 Hall Assn IV Hancock Geo & Bon. . .479 Hart M A 475 Helss J B 484 Hennecke C Co 490 Herr Albert M 477 489 Herrmann A...; 489 Hllflnger Bros 490 HlUBGACo I HIppardK 484 49i Hltchlngs * Co... Ill IV Holton & Hunkel Co. .472 Hooker H M Co 491 Horan Bdw C 476 Hort Adv II Hose Connection Co. .492 Hoy t's Sons Stephen. .478 Hulsebosch Bros 470 Hunt B U. ■lis Huacroft G L & Co.. .472 Jackson B B 48ti Jacobs 8 & Sons IV Jennings B B 477 Johnson & Stokes II Kastlng W F 474 lieUerBros 41)0 Keller GeoASon 190 Kellogg Geo M 474 Kelsey Harlan P 475 Kennlcott Bros Co 473 Klft R 482 Kingston U 488 Kroeschell Bros Co. ...491 Knebn C A 474 Knhl Geo A 173 Lager & Hnrrell 431 Lakev'w Hose Garden. 477 Lang Julius 475 Lehman Bros 490 Ley John H 485 Lockland LumCo..490 IV uong i> B |[ Ijonsdale Bdwln....i86 48t; Lord ABurnham Co .. .IV Uovett.l T 488 Lucas J & Co 492 Lynch W B 473 McCarthy & Co 1"! McDowell J A 481 McFaadon B C ISU .McH'aaden W A 4,2 McKellsr & Winter- son. , 473 MacBean A S 477 Madei Paul 48t> Manning Jacob W 478 Marshall Chas L 492 May Jno N 487 Meyer John C &Co.... II Mllford Nurseries 48) MlUang B'rank 475 Mlllang 4 Co 476 Model Plant Stake Co. 479 Moller'B Gartner Zel- tung II Monlnger J CCo IV Moon Samuel C 478 Moon Wm H 478 Moore Wm J 474 Morris Floral Co ISO Moss Geo M 474 Murphey WH 488 Myers i Co 192 National Plant Co 487 Newbury B C II Newport Nurseries 478 Nlessen Leo 474 Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery.. 48i N V Cut Flower B1...475 N T Cutnower Co.... 476 Peacock W P 487 Pedersen J II PennockSaml S 474 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co. .472 Plant Seed Co 11 Pollworth CCCo 48J Prince A G& Co 473 Prltohard J N 474 QuakerClty M'c hWks.491 RandaU A L 473 Rawllngs E 1 488 Raynor J 1 475 Rea Bros 478 Bead L U 4811 Reed Glass 4 Paint Co 1 V Beed 4 Keller 439 Regan Printing House. U Relnberg Bros 473 Bloe M 4 Co 489 RoedlngGeo C H Rodgers Alex II Rolker A 4 Sons 489 Rose Mfg Co II Saltford Geo 475 Sander 4 Co .... 484 Savacool A K 48i Bchlller JL 484 Schultbels Anton 48o Scott Robt 4 Son 48" Sheridan W F.... 4 5 Slebrecht 4 Son 1 Situations 4 WanM 1 1 Skabcura Dip Co. 4b) SkldelskySS 4* Smith Nath 4 Son 4W Smith 4 Smith... 4)0 Soltau C 4 Co... 4S1 South Side Floral Co 4m Stahl Chas B... 4 4 Stearns Lumber Co — 4.»2 Slorrs .^ Harrison 486 StoovhoH U A II Suburban Kqulp't C0..IV Sutherland Geo A 471 BwahnsSonsJ G 190 Taube Carl E 487 Thorbum J M 4 Co.. 481 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co 189 Tong H 476 Traendly 4 Schenck. . .475 Vaughe Vredenburg 4 Co II Wabash BR 487 WatsonO C II Watson Perry & Co. ..481 Weber H & 801.S 487 Weeber 4 Don 11 Welch Bros 474 Wettiln W A 459 Wheeler-stenzel Co.. .192 WhlUdln Pot Co 190 Wlbollt R 481 Wlelor Bros 177 Wlttbold Geo I Wood Bros 4.1s Wood B M 4 Co I Woodrofle M W 4 Co . .471 Young J no 47.') Young Thns Jr 47^ Young & Nugent 47.. IIazleton, Pa.— Mrs. E. B. Coxe has donated money for a greenhouse at the Laurytown asylum. DONT PAINT until you liave seen our sample cards. They will help you. Drop us a postal and we'll mail them to you. JOHN LUCAS & CO., Philadelphia, New York and Chicago. The Best Boiler on Earth tor Greenhouse Heating, ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Over. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Up All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD. GURNEY HEATER MFG. GO. NBW YORK CITY BRANCH : 111 FIHh Ave., cor. 18th SI. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch. BOSTON. MASS [xclusivcly A GREENHOUSE HEATER! SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So 91h St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT. Send for Catalogue and investifi ..e for yourself. GORTON & LIDGERWOOD GO,, WHEELER-STENZEL CO. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF- Make your contracts for next season now. We can deliver to any part of the country and Save You Money Greenhouse Glass 72 Sudbury 5t., BOSTON, MASS. THE KINNEY PUMP. 'or applying Liquid Manure it las no equal! S..ntpr.|.aid for $2.50. Without sprav- ini; viilvi'$'.'.llO. The HOSE COWWEUTIUN CO . '*'Tl°''' There are buyers ior all kinds of stock advertised in the American Florist. CYPRESS IS MUCH HPRE DURABLE THAN PINE. SASH BARS UP TO \z FEET IN UH6TH or uWgER. REENHOUSE J AND OT^E R BUILDINC W ATJERIAL. Sen J\fof»ur Illustrated BooK "CYPjRESB LUMBERAMB^sUSES." Send ror-»ur Special GreefihouafrCfrcular. \ T" ^/\.T STsari;^ Lymbeih (b., nitton the Amencan J'torist ivlten wntin fm ^iiSio®M! FiLiioiir Rmerica is "the Prow of the I/essel; there may be mare comfort Amidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas. Vol. XV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 25, 1899. No. 599 fLHIli /Al!Mi!l!@MI lFl!r@@0@7 Pdbushbd bvbky Satuxsat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Baatem Office : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Bttbacriptloii, Sl.OO a year. To Bnrope, (2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Officers— W. N. Rtjdd, Mount Greenwood, III., president; P. Breitmbtkb, Detroit. Mich., vlce- prestdent; W. J. Stewart, OT Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa, treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting will be held at New York, August, 1800. OFFICER.S-ELECT [to be Installed January 1, 1900], B. M. Wood, Natick, Mass.. president; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-president; secretary and treas- urer as before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The exhibitions 493 —Toronto 493 —Providence, E. I. (illus.) 494 —St. Louis 494 — Elmira, N. Y 494 —Newport, R. 1 49.'S —Philadelphia (illus.) 495 — Orange, N. J 496 Chrysanthemums— A new variety (illus.) 496 —Success of Wni. Donald (illus.) 496 — Work or the committees 496 —Chrysanthemum Society committees 496 —Undeveloped buds 497 Carnations— Comparative merits of red varicties497 Boston 498 Philadelphia 498 New York- 499 Chicago 499 Baltimore 499 Doings at Philadelphia 499 Society of American Florists 500 American Carnation Society 500 Greenhouse building i500 Diseased callas 500 What's in a name? 500 Trade nomenclature : 501 Violet spot ......501 Obituary 501 The seed trade 506 The nursery tride 508 —••Tree night" in Philadelphia 508 Pittsburg.. 508 Maiden, Mass 508 Peoria, 111 508 Our pastimes (illus ) 510 North Beverly, Mass 510 Cincinnati 512 St. Joseph, Mo 516 New Orleans 518 New Castle. Ind 518 THE EXHIBITIONS. Toronto. The tenth annual chrysanthemum show of the Toronto Gardeners' ana Florists' Association, held on November 15, 16, 17 and 18, was the best on record, not because of the quantity of flowers, but as regards the quality, which was so good as to leave little to be desired. The arrangement was a great improvement on that of former years. The center of the building was occupied by a mass of fine palms, surrounded at some little dis- tance by five groups of foliage plants arranged for effect. Radiating from the center between these groups were the long tables of cut flowers. In the center of the stage was a collection of orchids from Exhibition Park such as has never been seen in Canada before, the sides and comers of the building being filled with ferns and chrysanthemums in pots. The annex was reserved for specimen plant.' and the flowers and plants exhib- ited by amateurs, which were more numerous and better than in any previous year. The weather was all that could be desired, and the attendance such as to insure success. It is impossible to give a description of even a small portion of the flowers shown, but the seedling white chrysanthemum, Timothy Eaton, exhibited by F. C. Miller & Sons, and for which a special prize was given, was easily the finest flower among the thousands exhibited. The perfect blooms were said to be nearly eight inches in diameter. J. H. Dunlop also showed two very fine new varieties, Toronto and Ladysmith. Following are the prize winners: CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Exhibition Park was first for standard with stem not more than three feet, for three specimen white, for three yellow and for three any other color; second for specimen of any kind and for twelve vari- eties in 6-inch pots. Horticultural Gardens were first for three specimens pink, for twelve varieties in 6-inch pots; for twelve varieties, single stemmed, for twelve yellow single stemmed, for twelve of any color and for twelve plants four varieties; second for best standard, for three specimens white, for three specimens yellow, for twelve white single stemmed and for twelve pink single stemmed. Grainger Bros, were first for twelve white single stemmed and twelve pink single stemmed; second for twelve varie- ties single stemmed and twelve yellow single stemmed. G. H. Mills was first for best specimen of any variety. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. Grainger Bros, were first for group of ninety square feet, for twenty-four ferns in six varieties, for six flowering plants and for twelve ferns in three varieties; third for specimen palm; fourth for group of foliage plants and chrysanthemums. Exhibition Park was first for group of foliage plants and chrysanthemums, for six specimen palm?, for collection of orchids, for three orchids in bloom, and for twelve primulas; second for six palms three varieties, for six ferns and for speci- men fern; third for six palms 6inch pots and for six cyclamens; fourth for group covering ninety feet. Horticultural Gardens were first for six ferns, specimen fern and for six callas; second for group covering ninety feet, group of foliage plants and chrysanthe- mums, specimen palm, three orchids in bloom, and for six flowering plants; third for collection of orchids. Manton Bros, were first for specimen palm, six palms and six palms in 6-inch pots; second for six palms 8-inch pots, twenty-four ferns, twelve ferns and col- lection of orchids; third for group cover- ering ninety feet, group of foliage plants and chrysanthemums, twelve adiantums, six ferns, three orchids in bloom and six flowering plants. North Toronto Floral Co. was first for twenty-four adiantums and for twelve adiantums. Wm. Jay & Sons were first for cycla- mens. J. H. Dunlop was second for six palms in .S-inch pots, six palms in 6 inch pots, twenty-four adiantums and twelve adi- antums. G. H. Mills was second on cyclamens. CUT CHRYSANTHEMU.MS. J. H. Dunlop was first for twelve varie- ties, twelve yellow, twelve any color, six yellow, twenty of one variety and twentv- five any varieties; second for twenty-five varieties, six white and six any color; third for twelve white, twelve pink and six pink. H. Dale was second for twenty- five varieties, twelve white and twelve pink; second for twelve varieties, twelve yel- low, twelve any other color, six pink and twenty-five any varieties; third for six yellow, six any color and twenty-five any varieties. F. C. Miller & Sons were first for six white and best bloom in the show. 494 The American Florist. Nov. 25, Exhibition Park was first for six pink and six any other color; second for six yellow; third for twenty-five varieties. Grainger Bros, were second for twenty of one variety, twelve white and twelve pink; third for six white. Jay & Son were third for twelve varieties and twenty-five of any varieties; fourth for twenty-five varieties. ROSES. H. Dale was first on Perle des Jardins, Sunset, Mme. Hoste, Mme. Cusin, Amer- ican Beauty and on any other variety; second on Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor and vase of fifty blooms. J. H. Dunlop was first for Bride, Brides- maid, President Carnot, Meteor, a new variety and vase of fifty blooms; second on Perle, Mme. Hoste, Mme. Cusin, Beauty and any other. CARNATIONS. H. Dale was first on red, light pink dark pink, variegated and vase of fifty blooms; second on fifty any variety; third on white. Wm. Jay & Son were first on white. S. Tidy & Son were first on fifty any variety. J. H. Dunlop was second on white, light pink and vase of fifty; third on dark pink and fifty any variety. F. C. Miller & Sons were second on red, dark pink and variegated; third on vase of fifty. North Toronto Floral Co. was third on light pink. VIOLETS. H. Dale was first on doubles and Cali- fornia, second on singles. Manton Bros, were first on singles; second on doubles and California. Grainger Bros, were third on California. FLORAL DESIGNS. J. H. Dunlop was first for hand bouquet and table basket; second for presentation basket; third for funeral design and for presentation basket of chrysanthemums. J. Simmons was first for funeral design; third for hand bouquet. Grainger Bros, were first for basket of chrysa nthemums; second for table basket. S. Tidy & Sons were first for presenta- tion basket; second for funeral design. F. Brown was second on bouquet and basket of chrysanthemums; third on pre- sentation basket and table basket. AMATEUR CLASSES. There were fourteen classes for ama- teurs in which G R. Copping, H. Lucas, A. McHardy, E. Tyrrell, A. C. McConnell, W. A. McCuaig.J O. Orr, E. Collins, G. H. Mills, F. G. Butt and Mrs. McCor- mick were the winners. S. P. St. Louis. There is very little fault to be found with this year's exhibition of the St. Louis Florists' Club. The closing days were as successful as were those in the middle of the week and the financial results were better than ever before. The competition was close in most of the classes. Following are the awards of the days not reported last week: FRIDAY'S AWARDS. Fifty cut chrysanthemums, quality and arrangement considered equaJly, first, Wm. Schray; second, W. J. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind. Vase of cut blooms, yellow, first, J. P. Windt. Twelve blooms Major Bonnaffon, first, Wm. Schray; second, W. J. Vesey. Vase of not less than twelve varieties, first, Jas. Hartshorne, Joliet, 111. Vase of yellow blooms grown in natural cluster, first, Wm. Schray. Twenty-five American Beauties, first, Ellison & Tesson. Vase of Bridesmaids, not more than fifty, first, Ellison & Tesson. Twenty-five American Beauties, first, Ellison & Tesson. Vase of seedling carnations, first, H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. Vase fifty carnations, first, H. Weber & Sons. Display of new carnations, first. H. Weber & Sons. Table decoration, first, Ellison & Tesson. Two hundred single violets, first, Ellison & Tesson; second, W. J. Vesey. Display of double violets, first, H. C. Ostertag; second, Ellison & Tesson. SATURDAY'S AWARDS. Twelve blooms The Queen, first, Michel Plant and Bulb Co.; second, Wm. Schray. Twelve blooms Major Bonnaffon, first, H. Weber & Sons; second, Gunnar Teilmann; third, W. A. Chalfant, Spring- field, Mo. Twelve blooms any other yellow, first, Michel Co.; second, W. A. Chalfant; third, H. Weber & Sons. Twelve blooms any other white, first, Michel Co.; second, C. C. Sanders; third, H. Weber & Sons. Twelve blooms pink, first, H. Weber & Sons; second, Gunnar Teilmann; third, W. J. Vesey. Twelve blooms, any variety introduced within three years, first, W. A. Chalfant; second, W. J. Vesey; third, H. Weber & Sons. Louisiana. PORTION OF THE PROVIDENCE, R. I., SHOW. Elmira, N. Y. Despite the snow and slush an excellent array of flowers was brought to the annual exhibition of the Elmira Horti- cultural Society, opening on Wednesday, November 15. The number of blooms shown was much larger than last year and the quality was also much im- proved. Notwithstanding the disagree- able weather the people came in goodly numbers and went away delight«d with the flowers and the music. The society is well pleased with the exhibition and without drawing invidious comparisons upon Mr. Scott's little city and our saline neighbor, we will state that we are informed that our show was far ahead of those held in Buffalo and Syracuse in the last two years. C. E. Hunn, of the horticultural depart- ment of Cornell University, brought over a fine display of new varieties and George Fancourt, of Wilkesbarre, Pa., sent some fine vases of pink and white sorts which showed up well. J. E. Anthony, of Watkins, brought along a good exhibit of well-grown blooms and G. P. Rawson had a large display of splendid flowers, the finest of which were Eclipse .and W. H. Chad wick. The latter was in grand shape and one of the judges said that he considers it the finest variety in cultiva- tion to-day. Mr. Rawson occupied the platform at the front of the room with palms, ferns and chrysanthemums beau- tifully arranged around a mirror and illuminated by the footlights. E. M. & H. N. Hoffman had a dozen vases of well-grown bloomsin good com- mercial sorts and a long table filled with low, bushy chrysanthemum plants and some fine cyclamens in full bloom. Their decorative arrangement was an alcove fitted up as a dining room, with decorated buffet, china closet and table set for six. The table and chandelier over it were trimmed with yellow and cream chrysanthemums and asparagus, with violets for favors. They also exhibited some excellent vases of carnations and roses. John B. Rudy, gardener for Hon. J. S. Fassett, took the majority of the premi- ums with a splendid collection of large, heavy blooms on remarkably strong stems four to six feet long. His collection was the wonder of all visitors. Six seed- lings were entered for the Board of Trade silver cup, the best of them being a pure white, quilled variety with excellent stem, foliage and petalage, and another that might be called a white Helen Bloodgood with stiS' stem and foliage well up to the bloom. The judges, Geo. E. Fancourt and N. L. Moon,ofCarbondale, made the follow- ing awards: Best seedling, the silver cup, to G. P. Rawson. Twelve varieties, first, J. B. Rudy with Major Bonnaffon, Belle of Castlewood, Modesto, Spotswood, Mrs. Murdock, Lorna Doone, Chempwec, Autumn Glory, Western King, Mrs. H Weeks, Pennsylvania and Gladys Vanderbilt; second, G. P. Rawson with Chadwick, Eclipse, W. J. Bryan, Major Bonnallou, Mayflower, Philadelphia, Geo. West, Adelaide White, Red Warrior, H. L. Sunderbruch, Brooklyn and Pres. W. R. Smith. Six varieties, first, J. B. Rudy with Chempwec, Mrs. H. Weeks, Pennsylvania, Lorna Doone, Belle of Castlewood and Western King; second, G. P. Rawson with Chadwick, Eclipse, Pennsylvania, W.J. Bryan, Rustiqueand Brooklyn. Six white, first, G. P. Raw- son with Chadwick; second, J. B. Rudy with Western King. -Six yellow, first, G. P. Rawson with Eclipse; second, J. B. i8gg. The American Florist. 495 GENERAL VIEW OF THE PHILADELPHIA EXHIBITION. Rudy with Pennsylvania. Six pink, first, J. B. Rudy with Autumn Glory; second, G. P. Rawson with Maud Dean. Six bronze, first, G. P. Rawson with mixed vase. Six red, first, J. B. Rudy with T. H. Spaulding. Best variety certifi- cated in ISOS, first, J. B. Rudy with Rough Rider. Best decorative arrange- ment, E. M. & H. N. Hofimann. W. F. Kasting, of Buftalo, was a wel- come visitor as was Mr. Michaels, of Dansville, N. Y. H. H. Newport, R. I. The eighth annual exhibition of the Newport Horticultural Society was held November 14 to 16 and Masonic Hall, the largest in the city, proved too small for the many exhibits, but skillful hands did splendid arrangement and thegeneral effect of the show was excellent. No better specimen plants in 12-inch pots were ever seen and the cut blooms were the largest ever shown in Newport. Altogether it is thought that the exhibi- tion was one-half larger than that of last year. Following are the awards: Group of palms and foliage plants, first, W. Storrs Wells, Andrew Meikle, gardener; second, Mrs. J. M. Fiske, Chas. Stark, gardener; third, J. J. Wysong, J. G. Kyle, gardener. Group of palms and chrysanthemums, first, W. S. Wells; second, Mrs. Fiske. Best window plant, Mrs. Robert Pat- terson; second, John Fletcher. Specimen chrysanthemum, white, first, Mrs. B. P. Cheney, John Barr, gardener, with Mrs. Weeks. Specimen yellow, first, Mrs. Cheney with Georgiana Pitcher; second, Wm. Donald, gardener to J. H. Bailey. Specimen pink, first, Mrs. Cheney with Arethusa; second, Wm. Donald. Specimen red, first, Wm. Donald with The Bard; second, Mrs. Edw. King, Andrew Ramsay, gardener. Specimen any other color, first, Mrs. Cheney with Red Warrior; second, Wm. Donald. Specimen anemone, first, Wm. Donald with Darrah. Six single-stemmed plants, yellow, first, J. C. Matley with Peter Kay; second, W. S. Wells. Six single-stemmed pink, first, J. C. Matley with Mrs. Breer. Specimen chrysanthemum plant, any variety, first, John Fletcher. Best specimen chrysanthemum plant on exhibition, silver medal, Mrs. Cheney. Window box of chrysanthemums, first, Mrs. W. S. Wells; second, Paran estate, J. C. Matley, assistant gardener. Specimen areca, first, Mrs. Fiske; second, W. S. Wells. Specimen kentia, first, H. McK. Twombly, Alex. Frazer, gardener; second, VV. S. Wells. Specimen any other variety, first, H. McK. Twombly; second, W. S. Welts. Specimen adiantum, first, J. J. Wysong. Specimen nephrolepis, first, I. T. Burden, Harrv Westley, gardener; second, W. S. Wells. Specimen any other fern, first, W. S. Wells; second, H. McK. Twombly. The R. & J. Farquhar prize for best ornamental plant fell to W. S. Wells, J. W. Ellis second. Six foliage plants, first, W. S. Wells second, Mrs. Fiske. Six plants Begonia Rex, first, I. T. Burden; second, E. T. Gerry. Twenty-five cut chrysanthemums, twenty-five varieties, first, Mrs. Cheney with Pennsvlvania, Zurlinda, Peter Kav, Mrs. H. Weeks, W. H. Lincoln, Mrs. 6. P. Bassett, Mrs. Majer, Chas. Noolbin, Lady Hanham, Rustique, Viviand-Morel, John Shrimpton, Ada LeRoy, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Thornden, Eureka, Eclipse, Maud Dean, W. H. Chadwick, Inter Ocean, Marguerite Jeffords, Mrs. Potter Palmer, Shenandoah, Mrs. R. Carey and Eugene Dailledouze. Twelve blooms, first, Mrs. Cheney with Wm. H. Chadwick, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Potter Palmer, Rustique, W. H. Lincoln, Mrs. Peabody, Maud Dean, Marguerite Jeffords, Shenandoah, Mrs. Martin, Golden Wedding and InterOcean; second, Mrs. Astor, Jas. Boyd, gardener. Six blooms, incurved, first, Mrs. Cheney with Marguerite Jeffords, Maud Dean, Eureka, Ada LeRoy, Mrs. Jerome Jones and Peter Kay; second, Mrs. Astor. Ten blooms, red, first, Mrs. Cheney with John Shrimpton; second, H. McK. Twombly. 496 The American Florist. Nov. 25, Ten blooms, white, first, Mrs. Astor with Mutual Friend. Ten blooms, vellow, first, Mrs. Astor with Jeannie Falconer. Ten blooms, pink, first, John Allen with \iviand-MoreI; second, Mrs. Cheney; third, Mrs. Astor. Ten blooms, any other color, first, Mrs. Astor with Mrs. Jerome lones. Vase of a tested seedling chrysanthe- mum, a silver medal awarded to Alex. MacLellan for Victoria, a cream white. Vase of twelve blooms grown outside up to formation of buds, first, H. McK. Twombly; second, J. W. Ellis; third, W. S. Wells. Six blooms, grown outside, first, J. VV. Ellis; second, W. S. Wells. Six blooms, distinct varieties, first, John Fletcher. Six blooms, three varieties, first, John Fletcher. Table basket of chrysanthemums, first, W. S. Wells; second, John Allan; third, I. T. Burden. Fancy basket, other flowers than chrys- anthemums, first, W. S. Wells; second, J. J. Wysong; third, Mrs. Edw. King. Twelve blooms, American Beauty, first, Elbridge T. Gerry, Arthur Griffin, gardener; second, Mrs. Robert Goelet, Collin Robertson, gardener. Twenty-five pink roses, first, Elbridge T. Gerry. Fifty violets, first, Mrs. Goelet; second, E. T. Gerry. There was also a good display of fruits and vegetables. Certificates of merit were awarded to E. T. Gerry for a new form of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, to J. W. Ellis for Gen. Joubert chrysanthemum and for a nepenthes, to F. W. Adams for two plants of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and to the Geo. A. Weaver Co. for a display of garden requisites. Gratuities went to Wm. Donald for a new red chrysanthemum, to Jos. Garthley for two specimen chrysanthemums and to Peter Byrnes, of the Homogansett Greenhouses, for a collection of carna- tions. A silver medal was given T. M. Davis, Frank Brunton, for collection of fifty varieties of ferns and a bronze medal went to Jas. Garthley for a collection of twenty-three varieties of geraniums. Orange, N. J. It was a very pretty little show that the New Jersey Floricultural Society put up last Wednesday, creditable to the exhibitors and pleasing to the visitors. The specimen plants from Peter Duff, gardener to John Crosby Brown, were as good as they make them, and included such varieties as Pink Ivory, Lincoln, Puritan, Radiance and the lovely ane- mone, Garza, which attracted more admiration than any other feature of the exhibition. Decorative groups of special excellence were shown by Popken & Col- lins, George Smith, gardener to Sydney Colgate, and D. Kindsgrab, gardener to Wm. Runkle, and Malcom MacRorie, gardener to Dr. Mandeville, contributed some fine specimen palms. Other notice- able exhibits were crotons from J. Hayes, gardener to 0. D. Munn, single stem and bloom chrysanthemums from Peter Duff, Cattleya labiata from Geo. Von Qualen, gardener to Mrs. T. C. Barr, begonias, etc., from J. B. Davis, and a group of cypripediums from W. A. Manda. In the cut flower classes there were some splendid blooms shown by M. MacRorie and George Smith, outdoor varieties by J. N. May, violets by Robert Mclnnis, gardener to B. O. Chisholm, and Liberty rose by Ernst Asmus. A brief meeting of the society was held in the exhibition hall in the evening and addresses were made by Wm. Duckham, Dr. Kitchen, J. I. Donlan and Wm. J. Stewart. It was announced by Mr. Donlan that at the next meeting he would give a demonstration of the art of arranging flowers, with examples of ancient and modern floral work. Then the boys adjourned to the bowling alley, where the demonstration of Orange hos- pitality with ancient and modern trim- mings, proved so irresistible that the flight of time was the thing least noticed, and the departure of last trains the thing least cared about. Springfield, Mass.— It is proposed to merge the Hampden Horticultural Soci- ety and the Amateur Horticultural Soci- ety under the name of Springfield Horti- cultural Society and to hold a few very good exhibitions rather than the many of only ordinary worth. CHRYSANTHEMUM ARETHU8A, GROWN BY WILLIAM DONALD. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. A NEW VARIETY. Chrysanthemum Walter Molatsch is an early yellow originating with Henry A. Molatsch, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Its period of blooming is in October and the variety is most easily described as an early \Vm. H. Lincoln. It is of good size, full center, an excellent keeper and will stand an unusual amount of rough treat- ment, the petals not scalding easily, hav- ing a firm hold and being so tough that they are not easily bruised. In habit the plant is dwarf, growing about three feet high, the stem is thick and stilVand the foliage all that can be desired. THE SUCCESS OF WILLIAM DONALD. We present herewith reproductions of photographs of three chrysanthemum plants grown by William Donald, gar- dener to J. H. Bailey, and staged at the exhibition of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society at Horticultural Hall, Boston, November 7 to 11. These plants, Arethusa, The Bard and Golden Trophy, were shown in a group of twelve varie- ties, the remaining sorts. Ivory, John Shrimpton, Mutual Friend, Golden Gate, Major Bonnaffon, Garza, Miss A. L. Dalskov, Black Hawk and lora, being no less meritorius. All were in 12-inch pots, were trained to about as near perfection as it is possible to attain and bore an unusual number of blooms, the specimen of The Bard carrying no less than 340 flowers. WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. Philadelphia, November 11.— John N. May, Summit, N.J,, exhibited E. No. 5, a white Japanese, incurved variety, scor- ing commercial scale S4, exhibition scale 81 points. The following three varieties were exhibited by Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.: Orizaba, a pink Japanese, incurved, scoring commercial scale 8<), exhibition scale 84 points. Nesota, a yellow Japanese, reflexed variety scoring commercial scale S3, exhibition scale 88 points. No. 72, a bronze Japanese, reflexed variety scoring 83 points on each scale. New York, November IS. — John N. May exhibited Eulalie, a Japanese anemone, white with lemon center, which scored exhibition scale 85 points. Philadelphia, November 18. — Eulalie, exhibited by Mr. May, scored commer- cial scale 87, exhibition scale 8!) points. Col. D. Appleton, a Japanese incurved, yellow, exhibited by John Marshall, Pur- chase, N. Y., scored 91 points on each scale. Robert G. ( arey. Chestnut Hill, Pa., exhibited Chestnut Hill, a yellow Japanese incurved, which scored commer- cial scale 90, exhibition scale 88 points. Elmer D. S.mith, Sec'y. CHRVS.VNTHEMU.\I SOCIETY COMMITTEES. The committees judging seedling chrys- anlheiiiunis will be in session each Satur- day up to and including November 2."j. Exhibitors should make their entries, for which a fee of $2 is charged for each vari.ty entered, to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be shown. All exhibits forwarded to the following addresses, express charges pre- paid, will receive careful consideration: Boston, Mass., A. H. Fewkes, Horti- cultural Hall. Tremont street. New ^■ork, N. Y., E. Dailledouze, care New York Cut Flower Co., 119 West Twenty-third .street. i8gg. The American Florist. 497 CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN TROPHY, GROWN BY WILLIAM DONALD. Philadelphia, Pa., A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street. Cincinnati, O., A. Witterstaetter, care Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Fourth and Walnut streets. Chicago, 111., C. W. Johnson, care Illinois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash avenue. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. UNDEVELOPED BUDS. Editor Am. Florist: — I enclose sam- ples of some of my chrysanthemum buds to see if you can tell me what the trouble is. All ot my Frank Hardy are affected like this and a part of the Major Bon- naflfon. The first buds were picked off to see if later ones would not develop but there was no improvement. A good many of m\' chrysanthemums this year have a large disk that spoils the flower, particularly Mrs. E. G. Hill and Wm. Falconer. Is it a disease ot the plant or the result of the treatment? Would you propagate from these plants? H. H. C. The specimens arrived in such a with- ered state that it is almost unsafe to pass an opinion on them, but as near as I can tell the trouble lies in the ingredi- ents in the soil or in the injudicious appli- cation of liquid manure about the time the buds were forming. Could we depend on cool and not too bright weather at this critical period, insuring that the plants absorb the stimulant gradually, our troubles would be considerably less, but our experiences withhot weather just at this time have taught us to be careful. The variety Frank Hardy needs careful watching in this respect, but as to Major Bonnaflbn acting that way, there must be something radically wrong with the soil or treatment, as this variety is gen- erally easily handled. Referring to the varieties Mrs. E. G. Hill and Wm. Falconer showing the disk, the former was always a very full flower here, but the latter is a little thin in the center and will open up if not well done; then again, some of the most solid blooms, when the bud has been taken too early, will form a hard center which it is impossible to develop properly. As to the advisability of propagating from these plants, I should say that if other stock can be obtained it will be better to use it but if not I would advise giving the stools a different soil with not sufficient fertilizer to cause a soft growth. C. W. Johnson. CARNATIONS. COMPARATIVE MERITS OF RED VARIETIES. Next in importance to the absence of a satisfactory white carnation comes the need of a thoroughly good scarlet, long and strong of stem, of good size, a free bloomer and of good constitution. Jubi- lee promised to fulfill these requirements but falls a trifle short on the point of freedom of bloom, and aside from this is neither an early nor a late carnation. Its period is from December 1 to April 15. It will produce blooms in October and November, but they do not have the finish of the later product, and as soon as we get our warm weatherin thespring they begin to deteriorate. On the other hand, I have seen Jubilee that were far ahead of the newer claimants, and the plants produced enough first-class blooms to have paid at $3 per hundred. I doubt very much if the variety has any com- petitors that can be grown at a lower price. The money question is the making or unmaking of a variety. If as much money can be obtained for ten or fifteen flowers of high quality as twenty or thirty of a lower grade the grower will stick to the finest, but if his high quality flowers do not bring as much as the greater quan- tity he will grow the cheaper grade. If a commission house had offered $4- per hundred for Jubilee from December 1 to April 15, I would have jumped at the proposition and planted one-half of my place to the variety and grown it up to their standard. As it is I have not one plant of Jubilee on the place and am look- ing for a scarlet which will produce a good flower in sufficient abundance to sell for from $1.50 to $2 per hundred. But Jubilee is a good one to grow where quality counts and the grower wants to hold on to it until he is sure that he has something to surpass it. G. H. Crane and America were given to us last season as being a nearer approach to the ideal red or scarlet. How near they will reach the ideal is yet an open question. One grower favors one and the next the other, with Crane a trifle ahead at this date, owing to the fact that it produces better early flowers than does America. Whether or not this will continue throughout the season has yet to be determined. America is going to give me its best flowers during about the same period that Jubilee does but it promises to yield fully twice as many. Crane also looks as if it would produce about twice the number of blooms per plant that can be obtained from Jubilee but this will also have to be determined by later developments. CHRYSANTHEMUM THE BARD, GROWN BY WILLIAM DONALD. 498 The American Florist. Nov. 2£, There are five or more sports from Tidal Wave which are claimants in this class and possibly they vary Irom each other in the matter of shade or some other slight characteristic as well as in name. 1 have tried but one and have never seen the others growing. My trial w^as not a success on account of a severe attack of red spider following a dry sum- mer, but the variety gave good promise and does so again this season. It looks as if we might have a case of duplication of names in these sports and the only way it can be determined would be to have all of them shown side by side at the exhibition of the American Carna- tion Society. Grow them to perfection and let us see them in all their glory next February. It is a great pity there cannot be more real business instilled among us florists, both as growers and sellers. If the com- mission men and the retail store keepers would attend the exhibition of the society and see the flowers and meet the grow- ers there would be one step taken toward a better mutual understanding and each would be financially bettered. Albert M. Herr. Boston. TRADE IS BRIGHTER. — GOOD BUSINESS IN PROSPECT. — STATE OF THE MARKET. — HOWARD GROWS GOOD ROSES. — WILL GIVE HIS WHOLE TIME TO HIS NEW INDUSTRY.— COMLEY ENTERTAINS AT DINNER. — A MODEL ESTABLISHMENT. — GOOD PINK SPORT FROM MRS. MORGAN. — VISITORS. A slight improvement in business and corresponding advance in prices of flowers is noted but these are days of hope and the firmer market is gratifying more as an indication of what is coming than as a present factor. Chrysanthe- mums are well depleted and their power for mischief, in case of cold weather, is about gone. Violets might be much better than they are without being extra good even then. They remind one of the old type of violets so closely associated with this neighbor- hood until '"ithin a very few years. Bulbous stock is as yet confined to Paper White narcissi and Roman hya- cinths, the former having become suffi- ciently plentiful to drop from four to two dollars a hundred and the latter holding fairly firm at two dollars. Carnations are having no trouble, if good, and roses show a decided improvement in values of the higher grades. Roses of the genuine Waban type are being grown at J. W. Howard's new place in Woburn. The houses were built one year ago and the roses are grafted stock now in their second year. The grower in charge is Christian Johnson, who was formerly with Mr. Montgomery at Waban Conservatories, and in com- bination with a grand rose soil, he is making a rare record. Carnations are also doing finely. This range, consisting of about 15,000 square feet, is located on a recently acquired farm in Woburn and together with the older establish- ment at Winter Hill gives Mr. Howard an extensive business to which he will, after December 1, give undivided atten- tion, as on that date he leaves W. W. Rawson's seed store, in Boston, where he has had charge of one of the depart- ments for seven years. Mr. Howard has a host of friends who will be glad to see him make this move, which cannot fail to bring him excellent results. James Comley entertained a few of his CHRYSANTHEMUM WALTER MOLAT80H. old associates at his home in Oakmont, Lexington, on Tuesday afternoon, this being probably the last time they will visit him there as the house on his new place is about ready for occupancy and he will soon move into it. A very happy time was spent by the visitors although the occasion was rather sadly reminiscent of many happy events that all had participated in on the old Hayes estate. After dinner the partj* inspected Mr. Comley's greenhouses and were favor- ably impressed with his violets, carna- tions and other stock now in evidence and the facilities for doinga nice business there. Many sincere wishes for future prosperity were expressed. Robert Montgomery's light pink sport from Mrs. Pierpont Morgan rose is greatly admired and his friends think he has struck a winner. The color is much superior to that of Mme. Cusin. Recent visitors: Theron Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y.; Robert Craig and Paul Berkowitz, Philadelphia. Philaddphia. PRICES STEP UPO.>< THE CHRISTMAS LAD- DER. — STOCK SHORT IN MANY LINES. — CHRYSANTHEMUMS ON THE WANE. — BOSTON FERN WANTED IN SMALL SIZES. — BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE MAKES A HIT. — CRAIG'S OBSERVATIONS ON ADVER- TISING PLANTS IN STREET CARS. Prices have taken a brace, gone a step higher; the first rung of the Christmas ladder has been mounted, so that by easy stages, step by step, the top notch of the holiday prices will be reached. Teas are now $5 to $G for the best, with a few extra Meteors at $8. Beauties have jumped 25 cents per foot of stem per dozen, the prices for twelve-inch stems being $1.25, twenty-four-inch .$2.50, and three to three and one-half- ioot stems $3 50 to $4 00 per dozen. Liberty is much in demand, as its bril- liant color, even afcer being kept three to four days, finds it many admirers. Car- nations are now coming in nicely; $1.50 is the price for good stock and a few extras are bringing $2. Violets are very scarce and it takes a hustle every morn- ing to get even a few bunches. Doubles are now $1 per hundred and good Cali- fornias 50 cents. Mignonette is plentiful at $2 to $3. Romans are quite common at $3. Lily of the valley is in good sup- ply at from $3 to $5. Cypripediums are $15 per hundred; cattleyas $5 per dozen, and scarcely any in this market. Chrys- anthemums are on the wane but there are still a good many about at from $1 to $2 per dozen. James Cole has still a fine lot of plants in pots which will no doubt all go at Thanksgiving. There does not seem to have been so much demand for pot plants this fall. There is a good inquiry for Boston ferns that can be retailed at $5, but they seem to be in poor supply; $8 to $10-plants are very beautiful, but so also are the bills, and it takes something a trifle better to induce the exchange. Besides there are many more houses that will accommodate the medium-sized plants. Adiantum rhodo- phylluiii is coming into general use for fern dishes, and will become a standard sort for this work, as it seems to last as well as the hardy ptcrises, and is as pretty as Farleyense, in fact it is sup- posed to be young plants of this famous variety. Begonia (51oire de Lorraineiscapturing the flower-loving public; they step right up and pay $-t for a plant in a ()-incb pot without a murmur. We think this breaks the record for blooming plants; a zSgg. The American Florist. 499 6-inch cyclamen is well sold at $2, and this is probably the nearest competitor. Robert Craig notices that rubber plants are being advertised in the street cars alongside of carpets, wall paper, etc. He thinks this opens up a new era for the plant business, as it is an indication that they are considered just as essential to the furnishings of the house as are carpets for the floor and paper on the wall. There are more rubbers grown now than ever and yet there are not enough and so Mr. Craig thinks the demand will grow until every person of moderate means will indulge in the luxury of a few plants. Visitors in town: Julius Roehrs, Carlton Hill, N. J.; Chas. Feast, Baltimore; Chas. Allen, Queens, L. I. New York. A QtJIBT WEEK IN GOTHAM. — CONVENTION PLANS MEET WITH APPROVAL. — CON- SIGNOR AND CONSIGNEE ARE WARY. — VIOLETS FAIL TO LEAP IN PRICE. — VARIOUS JOTTINGS. On the surface not much of interest appears excepting the talk about the forthcoming convention and comment on the club's action at its last meeting. General approval of the plans, and especially of the selections made for offi- cers to serve during the coming year, is heard, and no one can doubt that there will be a harmonious and enthusiastic prosecution of the preliminary work from now on. Uptown not much is said, but there is plenty of scheming going on between "loxy" consignors and equally "foxy" wholesalers, lor this is the time of year when it is " dangerous to feel safe," and no one knows what the morrow may develop. Now is the season when the Madison rose grower stands with rail- road time table in hand and eye on the ticker, watching for the advent of a new man in the commission business or for symptoms of weakening grit on the part of an old one. And there'll be no peace now till after the new year. The horse show is over and with it goes the hope of raising the price of vio- lets to the old-fashioned figure. It is better in the long run for the violet that it has not overstepped the bounds of moderation on this occasion. As to quality there should be an improvement soon. Carnations sell well when up to the mark in quality, colored varieties having the best of it for the present, and with prospects of maintaining the lead till after Thanksgiving. It is announced that the Eastern New York Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting next February at the American Institute rooms. That means fruits and vegetables. Visitors in town: Wm. Griffin and daughter, Lenox, Mass. Chicago. BUSINESS BRISKS IN FINE FASHION. — SHORT- AGE OF ROSES.— PRICES UP TO HOLIDAY LEVEL. — ROSE MEN WANT THE SUN. — FAIR SUPPLIES OF CARNATIONS AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS.— A GROWER QUITS. — WITTBOLD's PROSPERITY. — FRIENDS AT m'kELLAR'S and OTHER JOTTINGS. Trade is good. One may journey up and down this market without hearing a complaint unless it be upon the scarcity of roses. There has been no oversupply of flowers at any time since the unsea- sonably hot weather took its departure and business has been brisk ever since show week. On Friday, November 11, trade received a fresh impetus and has not lost its momentum, with no signs of a let-up until after Thanksgiving if one comes before the new year. The week has seen some good stock in all lines. There is a shortage of roses of every kind, the plants being off-crop and the weather cold and cloudy. Carnations are suffi- cient to meet present demands. Chrys- anthemums are past their heaviest and are in excellent local demand, although the prices are generally low; $.5 a dozen has been touched once or tv^'ice this sea- son, but from 10 cents to 25 cents per bloom is the prevailing rate. Violets are scarce, at least good ones are, and $1.50 to $2 is the usual charge. Greens are active and $2 per thousand is now asked for ferns. Prices this week have been on the level of the Thanksgiving list of last year and those who wish flowers for the day of feasting and football will find the wholesale rates fully one-third higher than a year ago. There seems every indication of heavy buying for Thanksgiving and the prospect of a gen- eral shortage of stock is causing many wholesalersto write their regular custom- ers to place orders as early as possible, advising them that they believe that it will be impossible to fill late orders in full. There is little chance for pickled stock this time as prices for the past week have been so good that the growers could gain nothing by holding back their cut. As an indication of what the rose grow- ers expect of the supply next week it may be cited that one of them on Thursday refused an order foreightdozen American Beauties at $G a dozen for Monday delivery, and Monday is not Wednesday or Thursday by any means. Several shippers have received com- plaints as to the quality of carnations. The out of town buyers do not seem to realize that it is only within the last two or three weeks that really first-class car- nations have been obtainable in quan- tity. Louis Lindenberg, a grower at Niles Center, has abandoned his six houses and their contents to his creditors. He has been making no money for some time and his stock was in poor shape. F. Stielow and others have taken attach- ments to secure their claims. Geo. Wittbold is doing a big business in which the manufacture of perpetuated palms has grown to be no small item. They are bought largely for use in stores and other places where natural stock would not long survive. A number of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McKellar dropped in upon them the other evening and a merry ses- sion followed. In the party were Messrs. and Mesdames Balluff, Kissell, Kohl- burger, Winterson and Taylor and Messrs. Hamilton and Larson. Ernest Marland, recently with the Chi- cago Carnation Co. at Joliet, has accepted a position as assistant gardener at the summer residence of Mrs. S. \V. Allerton at Lake Geneva, Wis. Reinberg Bros, are getting a pretty fair cut of roses and their carnation cut is gaining right along. The new sorts on trial continue to please them. Paul Kreismann has incorporated his business as the Morton Grove Green- houses with capital stock of $10,000. Amling is getting some very good violets and his carnations from Rich- mond are all right. Wietor Bros, are selling a number of pot grown carnations as flowering plants. McKellar & Winterson are making up greens in considerable quantities. Mrs. P. J. Hauswirth has fully recov- ered from her recent severe illness. Budlong is moving his big line of chrys- anthemums without difficulty. K.indall is getting some good Beauties from Bowmanville. There will be a few Harrisii lilies for Thanksgiving. Kennicotts report trade unprecedent- edlv good. There is an air of satisfaction at E. H. Hunt's. Visitors: John N. May, Summit, N. J. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Baltimore. POOR ATTENDANCE AT THE SHOW. — SOME EXCELLENT WORK WITH CHRYSANTHE- MUMS. — A NEW RETAIL STORE. — BURGER VISITS NEW YORK. The most enthusiastic must feel that our annual show is an expensive luxury for, whatever the cause, the fact that the attendance was small is undeniable. Robt. Graham decorated one table with a mound of fine Dailledouze chrysanthe- mums on Wednesday and Perry & Welch decorated another in much the same style. The mantel decorated by the last named gentlemen was also a very pretty and tasteful piece of work. Fred Burger had, for the original design, a huge "Fleur de lis" four feet long by three wide. The whole of the center and two leaves were bordered with Ivory and the broad spaces filled in with Bonnaffon. The band was of Mrs. Perrin. It was altogether a very attractive and well gotten up piece, the coloring producing a very pleasing eflect. Geo. Siddons has opened a very showy store at 516 Pennsylvania avenue, in addition to his Myrtle avenue store. F. G. Burger made a visit to New York during the week. Mack. Doings at Philadelphia. Myers &Co.are putting in a new heater for Jacob Becker, at Fifty-fourth and Mar- ket stieets. Philadelphia is to have a spring show, a recurrence to the practice of years gone by which will be welcome to those hav- ing good things to show the public at that season, Paul Huebner, landscape gardener for the Reading Railway Company, will be the essayist at the December meeting of the Florists' Club. Economical planting for railroad companies and the benefits of same will be the subject. Mr. Huebner is original. His remarks will be worth listening to. Those who have anything new in the carnation line will do well to exhibit at the Florists' Club meeting Tuesday, Jan- uary 2, on which date .\lbert M. Herr will review the carnations of the season. Albert Woltemate has built a new show room back of his main store for the dis- play of foliage and flowering plants. Robert Kift reports many orders for his new patent flower holders. Have you seen them? Very simple, ingenious and useful. Pennock, Battles, Craig, Haber- mehl and other prominent retailers here are using them and wonder how they ever got along without them. Orders from New York, Boston and Baltimore are appearing and this handy device bids fair to soon become a staple. G. C. W. Delavan, Wis. — F. T. Manahan, has added a third fifty-foot house to his place. 500 The American Florist. Nov. 2^, Subscription, 8100 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, 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position (iaaranteecl* Discounts, 6 times Spercent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdverllBlnK Department of the AMERICAN Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen. Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertalnlDg to those lines Only. Orders for lets than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to se- onre Insertion In the Issue for the following Saturday. Addreii THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. The holly situation is no better than stated in our last issue; fine stock is none too plentiful and some groves show worm eaten leaves. It sometimes occurs that the larger one's place becomes the more lax are the cultural methods. Do not permit this to be true in your case. A SILVER medal was awarded to Edwin Lonsdale by the Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society for a variety of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine with very delicate pink flowers. George C. Watson has accepted an invitation to prepare a paper to be read before the Southampton Farmers' Club in January next upon: "Mushrooms; an easy and profitable crop to grow." Conditions recently prevailing in the principal markets have furnished addi- tional evidence that the production of strictly first grade stock can at all times be counted on to pay the highest profit. We beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a copy of "The Florists' Manual," by Wm. Scott. The book con- tains a large variety of information use- ful to florists, set forth in Mr. Scott's well known style. The green market continues easy; while picking has generally slackened off, many odd lots in back counties are being heard from and just how much more than enough material there will be to go around we shall know later. Look out for a change in the tempera- ture. The past month of mild weather has been very convenient for the ship- ment of all perishable stocks of plants and bulbs with no sign of zero dangers, but such a condition is overdue and shippers are taking big risks who use freight routes after this date. Growers of chrysanthemums should remember that the Chrysanthemum Soci- ety of America offers a silver cup valued at $20 tor the seedling which averages the highest number of points. To be eligible the seedling must be shown before at least three committees, and from their scoring an average will be made. George Gmns writes from Orcas, Wash., that he has recently located sev- eral thousand acres of what he considers the richest bulb land in the state. It is moisture holding but does not flood in winter and he believes it in every way capable of producing bulbs eiiual to the 400 tulips and hyacinths which he has sent to C.J. Strombach, Lincoln Park, Chicago, to be tested. I With the hope that every one has as abundant reason for observing Thanks- giving, Thursday, November 30, as has the American Florist, we wish to request advertisers and correspondents to mail matter intended for next week's issue one day earlier than usual, that it may reach this office on Wednesday. Society of American Florists. department of plant registration. Alexander MacLellan registers Chrys- anthemum Victoria, a Japanese incurved, color between lemon and straw, foliage almost identical with the parent, Mrs. George M. Pullman. Chrysanthemum Gen. Joubert, a Japanese incurved of large size, color darker than Mrs. Geo. Maget. W.M. J. Stewart, Sec'y. American Carnation Society. Sewall Fisher, of Framingham, Mass., registers Saxon, a seedling of 1896, fifth cross of Florence and a scarlet Marguer- ite; bright vermilion scarlet, flower two to two and one-halt inches in diameter, good stem, deeply fringed, fragrant. Plant healthy, full standard height, blooms in succession from October. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y. Greenhouse Buildin£. Gloucester, Mass. — F. R. Harrington, range of houses. Millbrook, N. Y.— C. F. Dieterich, one house. Wyncote, Pa. Joseph Heacock, house 24x140. New Castle, Ind.— South Park Floral Co., three houses 25x135, five houses 25x265. Syracuse, N. Y. — F. G. Lee, one house. North Beverly, Mass.— G. W. Glines, vegetable house 36x270, one 38x335. New Haven, Conn. — Gustav Ginter, three houses. Exeter, N. H. — A. H. Craig, range of houses. Whitman, Mass.— Robt. E. Moir, two houses. New Durham, N.J. — Daly Bros., house 28x80. Ocean City, N. J.— T. J. Thorn, addi- tion 18x20. Diseased Callas. Ed. Am. Florist: — Under a separate cover we are sending you a calla which you will notice has decayed considerably at the top of the tuber. About Septem- ber 15 we potted 750 such roots in 5-inch and Cinch pots, using a good soil. The plants were kept in a night temperature of not less than 52° and they have not been given too much water. When the plants had filled the pots withrootscow manure in liquid form was applied. About 150 of the tubers have decayed like the sample. Can you suggest a remedy? L. G. F. C. Your calla appears to be affected with a bacterial disease closely related to one which attacks hyacinths and often causes serious trouble. The disease attacks the upper part of the tuber, which begins to decay, as well as the rootlets leading from it and also the bases of the leaves. The only remedial measure that we can suggest is to exercise care in watering so that the ground may be kept dry as pos- sible consistent with good growth. The diseased plants should be destroyed, but in case the diseased area is limited it might be cut out. It is possible that the application of liquid manure to the callas in question may have aided in the spread of the disease. B. T. Galloway. What's in a Name? Last night I was reading an interest- ing article, by G. C. Watson, in the American Florist on the importance of plant names, and noticed a reference to Peter Henderson & Co. having called the Caryopteris Mastacanthus the "Mustache plant." Until this mention I did not know the name was in the cata- logue, but I find that it is, in the seed portion, but the Japanese, I believe, us« that cognomen and so it is not original. I was quite interested in E. G. Hill & Co.'s response and particularly their mention of Fuchsia Storm King. It always appeared to me that the name was not the strength that developed the wonderful sale for that plant. Perhaps it will be remembered the "taffy" that went with the advertisement, leaving out the impossible picture. The text went on to say that the flowers were as large as teacups, and while there may be teacups in the neighborhood of Central Park East that would be about the size of a well grown fuchsia flower, yet the average country woman does not asso- ciate a teacup with a little thimble affair; and then again, if my recollection serves me well, the text went on still further to say that three plants, or at all events some very small number of plants, cost the advertiser$l,000. There were many other points covered in the advertisement that would be liable to lead on a buyer and so, to my mind, the name was always the smallest part of the affair. As a matter of fact, I think the name "Storm King" would be more appropriate for a ship, either air or water, and does not, after all, really convey the idea of whiteness. It seems to me it would be more appropriate when applied to a hardy rose, for instance, than to any ten- der plant. Old Storm King, up the Hud- son, was appropriately named because it is situated to feel the first brunt of the northern blasts and acts as a shelter for the lower highlands. I noticed also that Robert Scott & Son speak of the name "White Swan" for Geranium La Cygne and this reminds me that the first great attack of the nomen- clature committee was made because the late Peter Henderson offered Boule de Neige rose as "Ball of Snow," simply a literal translation like this. One of the best efforts Mr. Childs ever made, in my opinion, was when he called Rubus Ph(cnicolasius the "Wineberry;" that always seemed to me to be a sort of stroke of genius. Of course, there was some "taffy" in the advertisment of that also, about two or three plants having cost $1,000, and being the sole possessor of the great wonder, when, as a matter of fact, the old thing had been refused admittance to many a garden before he ever saw it. Vou can imagine what suc- cess there would be in offering it for sale as a fruit under that frightful name! I always thought that EUuagnus longipes missed a brilliant place largelj- because no one gave it a popular name. Once when at Mr. Falconer's, he asked me to sample some jell v made from it, which I thought was very fine, and I said to him then, "Just imagine anybody at the table asking his neighbor to please pass the EK-ragnus longipes jelly! " Why, lots of people would think it was some kind of medicine! I always thought the name "Golden Wedding " for the chrysanthemum was a happy thought. I remember distinctly the fine vase of it that was on exhibition at Madison Square Garden, bearing a fancy card with gold letters giving the 1899. The American Florist. 601 name, "Golden Wedding," and nearly every woman who came along was attracted by the name immediately, and, by the way, let me say right here that women should not be forgotten in plant nomenclature, because they constitute probably seventy-five percent of the buy- ers of plants. Another very happy and appropriate name is the "Memorial Rose" applied to Rosa Wichuraiana. credit for which is due to Chas. Henderson. The applica- tion of that name to the rose in question resulted in selling thousands where hun- dreds had been sold; besides it directed attention to the species and as a result hybridizers have developed it wonder- fully. Patrick O'Mara. Trade Nomenclature. It would appear that in naming flow- ers and vegetables less attention has been paid to the vital point of brevity and the somewhat less important item of euphony, than with any other horticult- ural product. Florists often forget that names are to be considered in the light of conveniences and should be used primarily to distinguish one plant from another. Names are not meant to describe or characterize a plant; but if this is possible within reasonable limits, of course it is desirable, but any attempt to bring out the characteristic features of a plant in the name is usually a failure from the standpoint of brevity. I sup- pose more mistakes occurinbi'ling plants by having names of unwieldy length than can be ascribed to any other cause. Think of the wonderful orthographic contortions which the foreign names of roses and pears, for instance, undergo at at the hand of the uninitiated American. Another feature in connection with the christening of neW plants which I think may be justly condemned in this country is the practice of trying to raise into favor a new plant or vegetable by giving it the name of a person prominent in public life. This fault cannot be corrected because it is widespread and uncontrolla- ble. It will, no doubt, always be repeated to a eertain extent, but most people will concede that good taste should dictate a different course. "Deweys" and "Hob- sons" are altogether too common in vegetables, fruits and flowers. On the other hand American florists are to be congratulated on leading the reform by the use of short names. French florists still cling to the habit of endeavoring to retain the entire family genealogy when naming a single small plant. Perhaps I am not sufficiently informed on this point, but I would like to suggest that authoritative bodies, in passing on the merits of new plants, should also pass upon the fitness of the proposed name. This would tend to keep out of the trade some of the lengthy and objec- tionable appellations which are so com- monly found. John Craig. Iowa Agricultural College. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price Lists Received. Webster's Nurseries, Centralia, III., fruit and ornamental trees; The N. L. Willet Drug Co., Augusta, Ga., garden seeds; E. J. Morton, Tarlton, Tenn., trees and shrubs; Suzuki & lida, New York, N. Y., dwarfed trees; W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa., garden seeds; C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis , florists' supplies; H. Henkel. Darmstadt, Germany, seeds; Rudolph Kircher, Wandsbek-Hamburg, Germany, seeds and plants; Herb & WuUe, Naples, Italy, seeds; Vigneron, Orleans, France, roses; Jacques Hasslach, Ximes, France, seeds; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, cut flowers; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, III , cut flowers and florists' supplies; Kennicott Uros. Co., Chicago, 111., cut flowers and florists' supplies; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut flowers. Violet Spot. Ed. Am. Florist:— Enclosed you will find some spotted violet leaves. You will oblige by giving name of trouble, its cause and remedy. Subscriber. Your violet leaves are affected with the well-known spot, which has been shown to be due to a fungus. The only satis- factory treatment for this disease is to keep the plants in as healthy a growing condition as possible. Give them plenty of air at all times, remove all badly dis- eased leaves and all refuse and burn them at once, cut out the spots from foliage only partially aflected, keep the leaves as dry as possible and water over- head sufficiently early to allow the leaves to be perfectly drv before night. B. T. Galloway. OBITUARY. W. L. FISCHER. William L. Fischer, who was assistant landscape architect of the Boston park svstem under F. L. Olmsted from lS84to 1896, died at Forest-Hills, November 20, aged SO years. J. M. MADISON. James M. Madison, formerly in the florist business at Pottsville, Pa., where he has had a range of some 30,000 feet of glass, died at Harrisburg, Pa., on the morning of November l-i, after a long illness. C. A. TIERNAN. C. A. Tiernan, who has been for thirty- seven years engaged in the florist busi- ness in Chelsea, Mass., died on Tuesday, November 21, aged 6S years. He leaves a widow, daughter and son. The latter will carry on the business. L. H. STAFFORD. The pioneer florist of the northern pen- insular of Michigan, L. H. Staflord, of Marquette, died November 15, after a long illness. He was 49 years of age, an ex-alderman and a member of many fra- ternal societies. The funeral was in charge of the Masonic order, interment being at Park Cemetery. Mr. Stafford had built up a nice business which will be continued by his widow. CoLDWATER, MiCH. — While there are many florists who have other business interests, there are few who, like Van Aken Bros., conduct a big and successful livery stable in connection with the profitable raising of smilax, violets and vegetables. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. tlOD. Cash mast oooompany order. Pl&nt adrs. not for the year 1899 Is entitled to a flve-Une want adv. (Bltaatlonsoaly} free to be need at any time durlnK the year. SITUATION WANTBD-SlDgle man with 6 years' espertence In greenbonse Stale waeea paid, etc. BEW. care Amertoan Florist. SITPATION WANTBD-Hy a thorough y reliable, all-around «rower, com Detent to flu any position in either commeictal or private place Address J A T, care American florist. SITUATION WANTBIJ-By young man as assistant Id greenhouses Experience equivalent Uj aboat four years. To begin about .Ian Ist Addrees W. 8. Va.n- Dohkv. .Marengo. Wash. SITUATION WANTKI)-By llorlst and gardener; married, no children Well recommended. Pri- vate place preferred Address \\. care Vaughan's Seed Store. t:hIcago. SITUATION WANTKD-l'ptorlHte decorator and designer, aleo able to attend to correspondence and bookkeeping Keferences. Address Kinv. Baveh care American Florist SITUATION WANTED-ByHorlstand gardener. 17 years' experience In Europe and America; thor- oughly competent to take charge of commercial or private pibce. P. G Fkahhon, Batavla. 111. SITUATION WANTED- By young man. age •'«. BtrlcLIy temperatu; have had ►everal years' expe- rience In growing cut flowers and p'ants. $lli per week. Address LB, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED -As foreman, capable of taklBg charge: 10 years' experience In ci,mmerclal places: Hwede. West of Chicago preferred For lur- ther particulars address N N. care Am. Florist SITUATION WANTED-Byagood all-around man. twelve years' experience; could take charge of small place: am good on designs: married, no chil- dren. AodreFs Florist, 1202 Frye Ave . Peoria, HI. SITUATION WANTBD-By practical gardener: 25 years' experience In growing plants of every de- scription, fru ts and vegetables; married, no family. Best of references. Addr's K D, care Am. Florist, SITUATION WANl'ED-Bv well educated young florist, to take charge of 25,000 to :«.U00 sq ft of glass devoted mostly to roses and carnations: well recommended and energetic South or southeast pre- ferred. Address PHOGRE89, care Am. Florist. und charge— commercial or private place; understands vegetable, fruit and landscape gardening, all kinds of tools and horses: QITUATION WANTBU-Slngle, handy 1 Florist. Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-By flrst class H..rl8t. per- fect rose grafter and grower, also Incarnations and genera! stock; 15 years' e.xperlpnce. age ^0. Ger- man, three years In this country. Eastern or middle states prefer. ed. Good references. Address X, care American Florist, Eastern Oflace. 07 Brorafleld 8t , Boston, w ANTED-Man accuPtomed to beddloK out, also bandy at propacailnK- L. care Am. Klorlat. W ANTE[>— Man to take care of section of rose houses; must be competent to tnke cbarae. KEiSHEKG BHOS .51 Wabasb Ave.. Cbicatro. TT7ANTED— Good rose grower, temperate; $20 and W^ ences Address , Columbus, MlH WANTEO-A copy of Issue No 4. October 1. 1SS5. volume lot the American Klohist. In eood condition. Address S S. care American Florist. W^ of taking charge. J.T.Williamson. Memphis, Tenn. WANTED— An assistant rose grower who has had experience in places where first class stock Is produced. Address with references J R. care American Florist. WANTED— •Saleswoman of pleasant artdress: must be capable and understand bouse decorating, designs, etc ; good wages. Address KosE Wright. Spokane. Wash. FOR 8ALE-70C0ft glass, well slocked, and 9 room dwelling, all In good order A oargaln; other business. L. M. Cottle. 722 N. t>4th St.. Oak Park. 111. FOR SALE- Who wants a chance to secure a home and a business with but small investment? Dwelling and 4U00 ft. of glass: no competition. Good thing. OnlyiUXt required. Addresqr Good Chance, care American Florist. WANTED— To correspond with a live florist, with a little ready cash, who wou id like to get posses- sion of the leading florist business In a progressive Indiana town : 8 OOti reel glass, pa Ing well Splendid opening for wholesale grower: cheap coal, gooo soil, city water, manure handy, four railroads. Address J. A. Balmbr. Pullman. Wash. about 700 ft. 1-in. steam pipe. Also I want tul.iiv a i^ood s.-.-on-l baud No. 17 or lii HitolHD'_'s boiler. TH. F. VAN DER MEULEN, Dunkirk, N. Y. .If your.. Business Methods are right you can make a profit on an advertisement here. 502 The American Florist. Nov. 25, New Havin, Conn. Local conditions have not changed to any great extent except that violets are not as good, the recent warm weather having set them back with most grow- ers; it is keeping most of them guessing as to how many violets they will have November 25, the day of the big Yale- Princeton football game. Chrysanthe- mums are pretty nearly all gone, although a few good ones are still to be had. Car- nations are very plentiful. Wholesale Cut Flowers 705 PENN AVE. 'PHONE 2157. M « „ . E in CONSIGNMENTS C3 SOLICITED. Florists' Supplies G. L. HUSCROFT & GO., Wbolesile Florists, 444 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Wbolgale flower/\arK§fe CINCINNATI. Nov. 2J. Boieg, Beaut;, select 25 00335 00 •■ ■• medium 8.00<8>15.00 Bride, Brtdesmald iOm 4.00 Meteor 3.00® 5.00 Perle 3.00 C»ni»tlon« . 1.00® 1.60 fancy 2 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 VlnlPti 60® .75 NarclsBus 3.00® 4.00 CnrjouDtbemums 6.U0®12 60 Romau Hyaolntba 3.00 Smllax 10.00® 12.60 Adlsntnm 1.00 Common fema .15 Oaldx Leaves .16 ST. Louis, Nov. 23. Boses, Beauty 8.00®]5.0(i fancy 20.00430. CO Bride. Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 Meteor 3 000 5 00 Perie. Wootton 2 00® 4 00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.60® 3 OO Vlolew 60® .75 Narcissus 4 00 Romans 4 00 Stevlas I. CO® 1.60 Chrysanthemums 5.00®12.60 fancy 16.00&20.00 Bmllsz 12.60® 16.00 Adiantum 1.00 AsparaKUS 60.00®75.00 MILWAUKM, Nov. 23. Bosea, Beanty,long perdoi. 2.60® 3.60 medium " •• 1 50® 2.00 short " " .60® 1. 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00® 6.00 Perie 3 00® 4.00 " Meteor 4.00® «. 00 Kalserin 6.00® 8 00 Carnations 1.00® 2 00 Chrysanthemums, ordinary 6.00® 10 00 fancy 16.0O®25.OO Adiantum 1 00 Common ferns 25 Smilax ;8.00 AipanwUB 60.00 PITTBBUKO, Nov. 23. Bosea, Beaaty 10.00®40 OO Bride. Bridesmaid 2.00® 8.00 Meteor 4.00® 8.00 Kalserin 2 00® 8.00 Perle 2.00® 4.00 CUBin 3.0O® 4 OO Carnations 76® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 OO Violets, double 60® 1 50 California JO® M Chrysanthemums 5 00020 00 Narcissus Paper White 2.00® 4.00 Roman Hyacinths 8 00® 4.00 Bmllax UOOaU.OO Wild Hmllax per case 3.60®6.0a Adlanlura 76® 1.00 Hardy ferns .10 AiparaKus. bunches 86 8tnn«a 86toS0a Bprenseril, bunohea. . .a&to 76o tiWtf^ywywwwwwwywyww^wywwywywywvywwvwuMWyWkVWtftf^ ORCHIDS. VALLEY... FERN5 'T'WO TENDENCIES have recently made their appearance in modern commercial life. Specialization. Direct dealing. By specializing and confinining his energies to one or two lines of products, the producer finds that he can put forth a better article than his competitor. By direct dealing with the producer, the con- sumer finds he can get a better article at the price of an inferior one. TTHE special products of the Rosebank Nurseries are •'■ Orchids, Valley and ferns. The Orchids are the best in the market, both in point of variety freshness and beauty of bloom. Cattleyas, 50c.; others, J 5c. per bloom. The Valley, of an especially high grade, is offered on yearly contract at $3 per JOO; on single orders, at $3.50. The Ferns (Adiantum), unequalled in freshness, size and strength of fronds, are sold at the regular price of $J per JOO. J* J* These special products are sold direct to the retail florist. W. A. MCFADDEN. CINCINNATI. wmwKwmfmfmffffmmffwmfm ORDERS BOOKED NOW IN ORDER OF RECEIPT FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE FAMOUS MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, The $30,000 O ADM ATlflilC ^Of* SPRING Queen of Conm»n.er».oi»:ig; F'&t>artX£tfy PRICES: Per dozen $3 Per 100 $14 Per 1000 $120 PerSOOO $500 Per 10,000 $800 strictly cash or C O. D. from unknown parties 1st, lOOO. The quoted prices are for THE TEADE ONLY and all orders must be from dealers. Cuttings will be carefully paciced under the supervision and sent direct from the establishment of the originator and tjruwer, PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to 124 Tremont St., BOSTON, Mass. HOLTON & HUNKLE CO. Wholesale Plorlsts. 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Leather Bound copies of the new edition of our DIRECTORY of Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and alpha- betically. Price, $3.00; in board covers, $2.00. J-j^J-J- American Florist Company, 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. 1899. The American Florist. 503 ■miiitiiiiimtittuiiimimiiiiinmtiimtitiiiiiiimiimiititmiiiniiitiiinitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiuit! J. B. DEAMUD, 51 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO. AM. BKAUTIES, Kx. 1. 24-in 20 •■ 10,00 6.00 8.00 5,00 2 50 short 8.00 tn BRIDES. M.VIDS 4.00 to METEORS, KAISERINS 5.00 to PERL ES 3.00 to CARNATIONS 2.00 to fancy 3.00 to 6,00 VALLEY 4.00 to 5.00 VIOLETS, double 1.50 to 2.00 single 1.00 to 1.25 THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST: Per 100. ,J135.1I0 to J.-iOnO SMILAX $12.i)0to $20.00 25.00 tu :iUI«J ADIANTUM 75 to 1.00 18.00to 20,00 ASPARAGUS 50.00 I3..50to 15,00 FANCY FERNS.. $2.00 per M. .20 IVY LEAVES .50 GALAX $1.25 per M. .15 f No. 1 contains 15 lbs.. $2.50 WILD SMILAX No. 2 " 20 lbs,. 3.00 No. 4 ■■ 35 lbs,, 4,00 No. 5 " 40 lbs,. 5.50 l.No. 6 " 50 lbs.. 7.00 bject to change without notice. AND D. AT COST. 1.00 to $25.00 piT 100, J. B. DEAMUD. 51 Wabash A»e. | 3 Successor to Illinois Cut riower Co. -^ CHIC A.GrO. p afnmTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTnnnTTTTTTfTTTTTTTTTTTTtnTTTHmmmTTmTTTTTnTTTTTfH; ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ i McKELLAR & tVINTERSON, I Wholesale Florists. ♦ I ^^ ^CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ^ .^ ^ ♦ t 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHIOiVOO. ^ ! STRICTLY PURE SHEEP MANURE, I ♦ gathered weekly at Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Order your supply now. ♦ X PER TON, $15.00; PER 1000 LBS.. S8.00. X I Our Special ties: Unwnlw^f «'»'«°^ HU5t5, Flnrjck'^JiinnliP? I : CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. ^'""^^^ ^"PP"^^ t l^ HOLLY and GREEN. We can meet the quota- tions of any reputable Western House. ^ J* ^ ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< LONG NEEDLE PINES. 2 to 4 ft. loii^', $4.00 per 100. Ordprs flllcil same dav as received WILD SMILAX in Su-lb. ca'ses, $1.75 per case. CUT PALM LE.VVES. selected stock, well packed to keep green, $5,00 per 1000. PALMETTO LE.WES, cured and pressed for prepared Palm purposes. Only n^ed painting. Raw dried leaves lor pressins:." Fibre. FLORIDA NUUBAL PRODUCTS CO.. Orlando. Fla. uincinnstiii fraxkw.ball Cut Flower Co., *S^1SU. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. ■«'Gf7ri Say: "Saw it in the Florist." Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe CHICAGO, Not. 24. Rosea, Beauty, extra long stems 4.00<»6,00 ».00k 4 00 2.60®SOO 2,00 1,50 1 00 Bride Bridesmaid 6.000 ! Perle 4.00® ( 00 .00 Meteor ti.oo® 8 CO Kalserln H 00® 8 00 La (■"ranoe 6 00® 8.00 GoldenGate 10 00(812 00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 fancy 4 00 Violets, double 1.00® 2 00 single 60® 1 00 Lily of the Valley 4.00® 5.00 CattleynB per doi. 6 1)0 Uendroblums " " 3.00 Cbrysanthemums, medium 2.00® 6,00 long 10 00@26 00 Mignonette 1.00® 2. CO Narcissus 3 00® 4 00 Adlantum 60® l.OO Common fenu .16 Fancy Ferns .20 KUHU PEKIN. ILL. now ready to fill orders for ROSES, CARNATIONS. 'IMUMS. SMILAX. FERNS AND ASPARAGUS. Write him. Get orders m eakly for THANKSCIVINC. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE ^ CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Qo Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and OiiA CImiuam* Growers of llUl MOWGrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALEB Dt CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONQ, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^P~ Consignments solicited A. a. PRINCE & CO. wnoiesale Got Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agenta for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attentlOB paid to snipping orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. KENNIGOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 4S-a4 RANDOLPH ST., OHIOAQO. WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY. 19-21 RANDOLPM ST CM I CA G O Tell your wants in the American Florist. 504 The American t lorist. Nov. 2§, Samuel S. FennooH. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA, AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. COMMENCING OCTOBER 16lh. WILL BE OPEN FROM 12;0I A. M. MONDAYS TO 10:00 P. M. SATURDAYS. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Florists* Supplies. t»rlo^ X^l»t:s «aric»J.l© 1 60 fancy l.OO® 2.00 Lily of the vaUey 3 O0@ 6 00 ABpara,ru» 35 0(1060 00 medium 10 OG® 20 00 oullB 3 00® 6 (0 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 GO® 8 00 Gamatlons, ordinary 1 00® 1.60 fancy 2 00® 3 00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4 00 Violets. Blnele and double 100® 1 60 Uomans. Paper White Narcissus 2.00 Chrjsanthemumfl 2.00® tl 00 special 8 00812.00 headquarter! ^^1^£5TER«* .. ^^xN YORK GIVE US A TRIAL.I' "WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses. Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Ufll C VRCTIMfS Wholesale Com- nnli ■• nAOIinUl mission Florist, 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies ,V Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN. Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET. .^^ ST. LOUIS, MO. ^T A complete line of Wire Ueslgrns* LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS. ^"•jpi'JS"^^^*. D. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. ivi. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone I-U-26 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Go. : Successors to WM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW 8TREET. ■Phone 1-4J 69-A. PHILADELPHIA. Conslgrnmentg Solicited. Wm. J. Moore, WHOLESALE FLORIST . 36 South 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of First-Class stock solicited. |t^~I should like to hear from a few t'ood carna- tion ^Towers, Long Distance Phone, ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ,^ ^ .^ St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grower^oL.. Q^^ FlOWCrS Give us an order and we will i)lease you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY. MO. LONG UIHTAN PHONE AT EITHEK PLACE B OSTON F LORISTS' F XCHANQE.... HEADQUARTERS for choice Roses, Violets, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. J. ivi. OOHKiv. l*rc»i>. Telephone 2385 Consignments Solicited.. iSgg. The American Florist. 505 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. T.'leplioiie No. 190H MaHlsoii SiiuHre. J. k:. ivrvrvE>iv, ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. '''''^1-^^?^t^^J^v^!SlT^''- 57 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY. TIIOMAS YOING, Jr. Wholesale Florist ^ New Telephone No. 1803 Madison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, mmsKVi r LOR I ST 23 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Price List on app'icition. JOHN TOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price list on application. n-ase mcnlion the A meruaii Florist :./;,■« nn iling. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWtRS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. .... 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 551 Madison Square. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GOT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. Near Ferry. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Momlng: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention Tbe American Florist. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE Commission Florists. SUPERB VIOLETS. ORCHIDS, ROSES, CARNATIONS. 42 West 28th Street, Telephone 2065 Madison iqr. NEW YORK CITY. Always mention the American Florist when writine advertiaera . Choice Carnations Choice Roses .^ <^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale [lower/\arK^ oulls.. Brldeaiuald. Bride, Morgan.. 00® 35. 00 ,oo®;5 00 m® 5 ou 00® fi.OO 00® 8 10 00® 2.00 00® 3,00 00® 3.10 00® 1 60 CO® 2.00 60® H DO OOSIS 00 00®W 00 00® 8 00 00® 36 00 _1 50 .50® .75 6.00®40 OO 2.0t® B.OO 2.00® 4.00 2,00® tl.OO .75® 1 60 1.60® 2.00 00® 4.00 ,00® 2 00 00® 16 OO 50® 3 OO CO® 4 OD 00® 26. 00 ,00® 15, 00 ,76® 1.00 .15 .20 Kalserln, Meteor 2 Carnations 1 " fancy 2. Lily of the vaUey 2 Violets 1. Romans, Paper White Narcissus 1. Chrysanthemums fancy 12 Cattleyaa 35. Smllax 5 Asparagus 25 *' Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1® Adlantum Buffalo, Nov. 23. Boies, Beauty 5. Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2, " Perle, Nlphetos " Kalserln Carnations , ordinary. . " fancies i IJly of the valley 3. Violets 1 Chrysanthemu ms 3 NarclsBua Paper white 2 Koman Hyacinths 3 Uarrlsll 20. Smllax 10 Adlantum Hardy Ferns Galax leaves Asparagus 43 MILLANG & CO. ■whoi_♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ DANISH CAULIFLOWER m gives in fact the very best results. Extra Early DWARF ERFURT and Earliest DWARF SNOWBALL, the most profitable two sorts for forciutj;, true to nami' and first (|uulity, own home grown seed. UAuDAbtf DANISH BALLHEAD, For prices, samples and further information, address CARL Fn\SE.t^^rTE.,SeedGro2ver. COPENHAGEN. V. F=erry NA/atson & Co. CALIFORNIA^ SEED HOUSE SPECIALTIES- Onlon Seed Lettuce Celery Carrot 6ulsify Parsnip etc. Sweet Peas Cosmos Hollyhock Verbenas Asters Mifinonette etc. Lima Beans Salt Bush Bromus Grass Bermuda Johnson " etc. »LL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY. SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA Tell them where you saw the ad zSgg. The American Florist. 507 For Thanksgiving ^ We will have a fair supply of all seasonable stock of choice quality. We expect that flowers of all kinds will be in greater demand than for several years and it seems that the visible supply is less than usual. Orders placed at once will have preference, and we advise all to order as soon as possible. We promise good stock and packing, with careful, prompt and intelligent filling of orders. STOCK BILLED AT MARKET RATES. THE PROPORTION OF VALUE TO THE PRICE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE PRICE. w. s. HEFFRON, Manager. 51 Wabash Avenuc, CHICAGO. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS JAMESTOWN. N. Y WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. Jr*^ WE CAN PILL (HiDERS AT SHORT NOTICE., ^^^J PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. This improved straiD, all the leading novelties included, strong bushy plants, ready novp, 60c. per 100, by mail; $2.00 per 500. by express: $4 00 per 1000; $7.00 per 2000; $10.00 per3000; $15.00 per 5000. Transplanted large plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of Extra Fine Pansies. PLANTS. ..PANSIES.. SEEDS. ....THE JENNINGS STRAIN.... Larse Flowering, Superb Colors. Fine, stocky, fleld-grown plants now ready in any quantity. If you want flrst-class plants, these will till the bill. Finest mixed in great variety of colors, by mail, 60c. per 100 by express, $4.00 per 1000; 5000, $17.00. White, same price. Seed of above. $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per oz. ^P~CASH WITH ORDER. E. B. JENNINGS, ^^t^" Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD. - CONN. 40.000 MDMS We are now, and will be during the Chrysan- themum season, marketing the entire cut of one of the largest growers about Chicago, 40,000 first-class flowers, Al in every respect. We are exclusively Rose Growers and can supply the best qualities, including American Beauty, at all times. We are also in a position to fill orders for the most popular varieties of Carnations. All orders shipped at market prices vrithin two hours of receipt. ..THE.. VARIETIES. PINK. Qlory of Pacific, Maud Dean, Mrs. E. Q. Mill. YELLOW. Yellow Queen, Major Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding. WHITE. Fee du Champsaur, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Frank Hardy, W. H. Chadwick, Wanamaker, Mayflower, Ivory. J. ft. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO. When writing mention the Amerloiin Florist. 508 The American Florist. Nov. ^5, The Nursery TRat»B- AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Codling moth is the greatest obstacle to success in apple growing. Natural peach seed is reported scarce but several dealers are offering limited stocks. Daniel Carroll, one of the best known nurserymen in the west, died November 12 at Normal, 111., aged 57 years. Peter You.nger, Geneva, Neb., sprayed his orchard five times during the past season and results warrant the effort. The raspberry named forits originator, F. W. Loudon, who died at Janesville, Wis., October 2, survived 35° of cold last winter. The Expansive Tree Protector Co., of Rochester, has been incorporated with capital of $20,000 by W. H. Coon, J. S. Lee and R. T. Chapin. Clarence Wedge and M E. Hinckley will infuse some of their enthusiasm for Iowa horticulture into The Fruitman, now issued in enlarged form from Mt. Vernon, la. M. BuTTERFiELD, of the Star Nurseries, Lee's Summit, Mo., has made arrange- ments to start an experimental orchard near Farmington. Mr. Butterfield has planted 80,000 trees on the contract plan within the past few years. "Tree Night" in Philadelphia. Next Tuesday evening, November 28, is the date set by the Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society for the discussion of the subject of tree planting in cities. This was decided at the regular monthly meeting held in Horticultural Hall, November 21, it being felt that the importance and timeliness of the subject deserved a special meeting to itself. This action was advocated by President James M. Rhodes and a committee was appointed to arrange for speakers for the occasion. The Horticultural Society has for years been an earnest advocate for beau- tifying our city with suitable trees and heartily endorses the present attitude of the Mayor, Director English, City For- ester Lewis and other city officials. A full and free discussion by experts on the project of making a grand boulevard on Broad street will be of great benefit in securing the planting of the most suita- ble species and may show the wisdom of modifying in some respects the present plans. City Forester Lewis has con- sented to address the meeting and will be the opening speaker for the sympo- sium. Professor Macfarlane, Dr. Roth- rock, Professor Meehan and others will follow. A cordial invitation is extended to the general public to attend this meeting, which is of great importance from a civic standpoint and ought to interest all. A special invitation has been sent to the Mayor and other city ofi3ci»ls and they have signified their intention of being present, as have also the members of the Civic Club and the Philadelphia Florists' Club, both of which organiza- tions have been earnest workers in advo- cating tree planting as a salutary sani- tary influence as well as for its pictur- esque value in beautifying our public highways. The great trouble heretofore has been that every lotownerhasbeen a law unto himself and the wrong sorts of trees have been planted and tney have gener- ally been planted poorly, have often been left a prey to insects and disease, or, if attended, have been attended by the tree butcher. The consequences of this have been seen on every hand all over the city and to say it is an eyesore is putting it mildly. True, a great improvement has been effected by judicious spraying and pruning of the trees in the city squares since these came under ihe charge of Mr. Lewis, but that is only a small part of the matter. The city ought to look after the trees on all the streets and give them intelligent, up-to-date treatment. Philadelphia must get a big move on her if she is to keep abreast of other cities in this respect and it is gratifying to find the present city administration is alive to this. It is therefore in order to endorse and back them up. The friendly criticism of experts as to sorts and methods is meant as a help to this and there can be no two opinions as to the wisdom of the general idea. G. C. Watson. Pitfsbure. TRADE IS GOOD BUT PRICES ARE STATION- ARY. — VISITORS TO PHILADELPHIA. — HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY TO COME. In spite of inclement weather this week trade has been very satisfactory but there is no change in prices. Harrisii lilies have made their first appearance. Wm. Falconer, H. Blind, John Bader and Fred. Burki visited the Philadelphia flower show and express themselves well pleased. At the November meeting of the Florists' Club, which was well attended, M. C. Dunlevy spoke on the annual meeting of the State Horticultural Society, which takes place here about the middle of January. He urged the Florists' Club to take an interest in the matter and it was decided that a committee of two be appointed to confer with the Fruit Growers' Association. Geo. Oesterle. Mald«n, Mass. Peter Ball is cutting a large crop of roses, having many houses stocked with Bride and Bridesmaid. The recent unsea- sonable warmth has rushed in the blooms in a most exasperating manner and forced prices down but as Mr. Ball is classed among the best growers he has not suf- fered as severely as have others. Most of his plants are breaking nicely and afford every prospect for a good cut for the holidays. A new house 18x100 planted with Adiantum cuneatum is showing fine growth. E. D. Kaulbach has a range of modern houses and a well appointed city store at which he finds trade good. Mr. Kaul- bach was recently in receipt of an order from that well known itinerant, the palm swindler. Mr. Kaulbach's son took the $75-worth of plants to the address given but verified the order and discovered the deception. On the way back with the load he met the swindler and gave battle despite the desparity in size. The fellow was- lucky to get off with a beating. Tap. Peoria, III. Business has been good for some time and there appears to be an abundance of flowers. The only kicking is on the coal bills, which are decidedly high. The prospect for Thanksgiving looks bright. J. C. Murray will have a finecut of carnations. He is greatly pleased with G. H. Crane and will plant it largely next year. ?-vanston also does well with him. Cole Bros, have a fine bench of Mrs. Bradt and their Beauties are heavily in crop. They have substituted steam for hot water in part of their range and are well pleased with the change. C. Loveridge's grafted roses show up better than do the own-root plants. His violets are in good shape after the hot autumn. G. A. Kuhl certainly has the prettiest store in town and the display there is always arranged in exquisite taste. Peoriaian. TREE & SHRUB SEEDS I have :ia esira fim.; lot of the followiii;; .seeds, good fresh crop 1899. by mail, prepaid: per -b. Calycanthus B'loridus, Sweet Shrub 40c Cornus Florida. White Flowering Dogwood.. .20c Helesia Tetraptera. Snow Drop 75c Magnolia Acuminata 75c '* Macrophylla 75c " Tripelala 75c Also Exochorda. Sugar Mapel and other seeds and seedlings. Send for list. J H. H. BOYD, - • Gage. Sequatchie Co.. Tenn. DEUTZIA GRACILIS. Strong, bushy plants for forcing, $6.00 per 100. SAMUEL Ci MOON, """"'lucVs^co.), pa. Send for price list of Hardy Shrubs and Trees. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cDpriAi TIPS ' Azalea Amcena. Rhododendrons, SFttiALiitb, ^gl^l^j Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr. {^^"(.'atalogue free. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PyCONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading Nnrsery, READINQ. MASS. resTABT.ISTTBn 1864. NURSERYIMEN.... IF you have uuide any i;hant;e in your Arm name or address, please seud us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in nest year's edition of our directory. Seud also particulars of any additions ytm in»v Ii;i.ve iiiudt- to jourestab- lishmtMit, rither t:r.M-ii houses ur laud. AMLRICAIM FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. O.^Ic:S 10,000 Pin, Scarlet. Red, White Willow leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to 10 feet. 100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes. <;ntulogue ou applii-atiiiii. ."^'nil estimati' of wiints for prices. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Blenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA. i8gg. The American Florist. 509 jimTmnnnnnnnTTTTTTTTnTTTTmTTmrmnmmnTTmTmmnnTTTTnnmTYTnnTTfTTTnnnmmTTnmTTTnmTnnnnnnmmmmTTmTTm^ I Specialties for Thanksgiving. \ CUT FLOWERS. THANKSGIVING PRICES. ROSES • BcautiPs, loiiK perdoz.. $3.00 tu $4.00 ineiiuim •' 2.00 lo H 00 short....: " 1.00 to 2 00 Brides, Maids. Meteor... per ;00. 4.00 to 6.00 Kaiserin, La France " 4 00 to 6.00 Perle " 3.00 to 5.00 Roses, our seliTi lull ■■ 3.00 to 500 CARNATIONS. Fancy Stocli per 100, $a.50 to $3.00 Ordinary Stock " 1.50 to 2.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Fancy \'arietics per 100, $15 00 to $35.00 Medium Stock " 8.00 to 12.00 Common Stock " 4.00 to 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS STOCK. JOO ORCHIDS Catt'eyas perdoz., t 7.00 Cypripediums " 2.00 Assorted Orchids box, 10.00 Above prices subject to change without notice. Give us your Thanksgiving orders early. Decorative Stock. Wild .Sniil.i\, r;irlor brand $3,75 medium case : 5.50 large case 8 00 .\sparagus plumosus per doz., 6.0O " " string 60 Smilax per doz., $1.00 to $1.50 Adiantum Ferns per 100, .75 to 1.00 Common *' per 100, .15 " per 1000, 1.50 Galax Leaves " 1.50 Farleyense B'ronds per doz., 1.00 We carry a good stock of above always on hand and can fill orders promptly. Cyclamen Plants. POSITIVELY NONE BETTER. NOW READY to be shipped direct from Greenhouses. 3-inch pots per 100, $ 8.00 4 " " 12.00 5 " '. " 25.00 6 " " 50.00 XMAS STOCK. ORDER NOW :uid M-mrc your >u|iply early. Holly and Green. We will meet the quotations of any reputable Western House. We have fresh goods of the following and are ready to liil your orders: CAPE FLOWERS, IMMdRTELLES, PAMPAS PLUMES, FAIRY FLOWERS, SHEET MOSS, SPHAGNUM MOSS. VASES, RIBBONS, WHE »T SHEAVES DOVES, TIN FOIL, TOOTHPICKS, BASKETS, BOUQUET PINS. VIOLET TIN FOIL, CHENILLE, And everything used by Florists. St -re open from 7.00 A. M. to 7:00 P. M. Sundays and HolidHys. 7:00 A. M. to Noon. .\li orders packed with the greatest of care and shipped on time. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, | I Tel. Main 1129. ^^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. | Post Yourself New Yellow Baby Primrose, a mate to the Pink Baby. We are the only ones that have this cne in the United States, $1.20 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred. New Ger- anium De Roo Milting, a cross between Cloth of Gold and S. A. Nutt. has yellow foliage and pure scarlet bloom, double. $1.20 perdosen; $10.00 per hundred. New Geranium, double Snow Drop; the best double white pot plant and bedder to date, $1.30 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred. 20newColeus, all named, fancy bed- ders, the 20 new varieties for $1.00 or $4.00 per 100. New Coleus, Little Gem, 6 inches high for border, pink variof^ations, 25 cents each. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS, ILL. GflRNflTIONS! After Chrysanthemums are thrown out, many florists plant Carnations We have a few " thousand plants heeled in cold frames suitable for this purpose. They are first-class plants. •. -.*.•.•.■.• Buttercup, C. A. Dana, Crimson Sport, Eldorado, Mrs. Fisher, Wm. Scott, Mayor Pingree, $4.00 PER 100. Armazindy, Daybreak, Jubilee, Meteor, Sweet Brier, Capt. King, Albertini.^ J. L. Dillon. BloomsburQ, Pa. WIETOR BROS. 5 1 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES METEOR per 100 $6.00 to 18.00 BBIDESMAID 6.00 to 8.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY 30-36 in. stem per doz. $5.00 to .J6.00 24 •" " 3 00 to 4.00 20 " " 2.50 to 3.00 2.00 150 BRIDE FERI.E CARITATIONS. 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. Grand New Variegated Carnation For 1900 OLYMPIA. The largest and finest flower ever intro- duced. For full description see adv. in this paper, page 437, Nov. 11th, or write me direct. I can also furnish from earliest lot of rooted stock Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, Ethel Crocker and The Marquis at advertised rates. JOHN N. MAY, ^^rj^RSEY. SQSQQ0 HERB'S PANSIES '2 The best is what you want: common »? Pansies are dear at any price. The y' "best florists" in the country are my •' customers; they will tell you there are wz no other Pansies quite so good as mine. »' Try them and you will say the same when they come into bloom. § PLANTS NnW AND UNTIL MARCH. 8 Free by mail. 75c per 100: 250 for $1.50; g. 500 lor $2 50. By express, $4.00 per 1000. \ ALBERr M. HERR, g LANCASTER, PA. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. 510 The American Florist. Nov. ^5. Our Pastimes Announcements oC coming contests or other events of interest to our bowline, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St. , Boston, Mass. ; Robt. KiJt, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. 111. Our readers will remember that the high score in the bowling tournament at Detroit last August was made by George Stollery, of Chicago, who was awarded the high game medal called the Detroit Hotel Trophy. The trophy was not delivered until recently, and we are now pleased to be able to present an illustra- tion of the handsome gold prize, which is valued at $60. At New York. Following are the scores made on Fifty-seventh street alleys November Player. 1st 2d 3d 4th Lang ISl 180 144 171 Schenek 144 128 134 186 Burns, Jr 149 151 146 126 Marshall 102 138 173 148 Burns 168 124 127 130 Woerner 109 128 134 115 VonAseh 106 131 124 121 Traendly 99 94 125 144 Donlan 112 Siebrecht 103 91 99 123 At Flatbush. Thursday evening, November 16, found the usual jolly party at the bowling alleys. Riley went home after the game with two pots in his pocket, but that is getting to be such a common occurrence that he was not agitated in the least. The figures read thus: Player 1st 2d Player 1st 2d Eiley 156 205 Papa Zeller.... 89 103 E. Dailledouze..l51 146 Donhm 99 121 H. Dailledouze .125 130 Kunz 108 91 Woerner 127 127 A. Zeller 112 Schmutz 146 104 Prosser 126 Mellis 135 130 Stewart 126 P. Dailledouze. .116 110 J.Lang 86 At Chicago. The quintette of florists who tackled the West Madisons, champions of the West Side Bowling League, on the eve- ning of November 17, have very little to say in regard to the contest; they are strangely forgetful of the details of the match, and have even forgotten just how the score stood at the finish. In order to refresh their memories and for the entertainment of their friends, the follow- ing figures are presented; they explain the matter (uUy: FLORISTS. WEST MADI90NB. Player 1st 2d 3rd Plaver 1st 2d 3rd Asmus 157 117 168 Kenfia 194 174 167 Hurson 254 168 158 Helkes 173 159 169 Coulson....l85 204 167 Ruther . . . . 149 170 177 DeBnan....l35 135 145 Bowen 169 1,55 143 Winterson.145 154 1.58 Ulrich 163 178 148 Total .... 776 768 796 Total 848 836 804 A few weeks ago the Florists defeated the West Madisons three straight games and now they know how the shoe feels on the other foot. Both these contests were on Kenna's alleys, the regular stamping ground of the West Side team, and the concluding match will shortly be pulled off at Anson's, where the florists feel quite at home. Following last week's defeat, and to show what they might have done had they really tried, the florists bowled a game among them- selves, Coulson making 203, Winterson 190, Asmus ISO, Degnan 159, and Kreit- ling 102. The florists are contributing to the success of several of the teams in the local bowling leagues, the Central Parks, for instance, playing three florists on their team of five. On Tuesday evening this club defeated the Edelweiss team, Coul- son scoring 166, 150 and 211, Hurson 175, 176 and 165, Asmus 160, 129 and 154. Coulson is a great accession to the local bowling fraternity. TROPHY WON DETROIT BY GEO STOLLER A Pleasant Reunion. The employes of the Joseph Breck & Sons Corporation held their fifth annual reunion at Berkeley Hall, Boston, on the evening of Fridaj', November 17. About 250 were present and the event was an un(|ualified success, long to be remem- bered by those who participated. Messrs. C. H. Breck, Jr., E. O. Hatch, Archi. Smith and J. F. Breck, with their ladies, were present and a letter from Hon. C. II. B. Breck expressed his regrets at enforced absence. He made the sug- gestion in his letter that a historian be appointed to record events annually as they transpire at these pleasant gather- ings and also that an effort be made to organize a beneficial society among the employes, pledging a good subscription on behalf of the corporation as a starter. Floor directors, reception committee and others active in arranging the affair deserved great credit for the perfection of all arrangements. Previous to the dancing the following programme was enjoyed, all the performers being con- nected with the Breck establishment: Quartet, ''In Absence" Employes' Male Quartet. Piouo solo, '■Rag-Time Specialties, " Mr. Peter Lee. Sonc. "Because," Miss E. Maud Abramson. ZyloDhone selections. Mr. Frank Dodge. Reading, "Zingarella" Miss Maud Martindale. Remarks by Hon. C. H. B. Breck. Song. "Love's Sorrow," Mr. L. M. Myers. March, "Under the Double Eagle," Royal Mandolin and Guitar Club. Song, "Past and Future," M'ss Helen G. Kairns Comedietta, "A Happy Pair," Miss Ollie and Mr. Mark Abrams. Accompanists — Mrs. Pierce. Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Delano. Master of Ceremonies — Edwin K. Towne. At Denver. Twenty members were present at the Denver Florists' Bowling Club on Novem- ber 14, renewed interest being stimulated by the gold medal offered by the Park Floral Company for the best score in a series of fifty-four games to be played this winter. Wm. Lingenbrinkis accused of trying for the booby prize, one black cat. The following are the scores for the evening: Player 1st 2d 3d Av. Robt. Kurth 1.50 180 211 180 Geo. Brenkert 188 164 166 169 John Berry 135 149 2' 8 163 Chas. Franz 165 165 146 158 Chas. Thiess 190 133 143 155 A. E. Maufl 155 186 130 153 NeilJakobsen 132 143 179 151 Wm. Doyle 133 141 173 148 Geo. Zimmer 167 141 132 143 P.C.Gallup 160 149 121 143 DonScott 182 123 122 142 E. C. Plohr 129 147 150 142 Ed. Emerick 148 136 109 131 John Ferris 153 118 116 139 Chas. MaulT 82 166 137 138 J. A. Valentine 110 145 137 A.M.Lewis 140 116 123 126 L. Waterbury 1U8 124 124 118 A.A.Benson 135 82 102 106 Wm. Lingenbrink 82 101 110 97 E. C. F. North Beverly, Mass. In 1890 Geo. W. Glines erected a small house for cucumbers; so profitable did the venture prove that constant additions have been made and two steam-heated houses are now under way, one 36x270, the other 38x335, which will bring the total glass up to 100,000 feet. Last year Mr. Glines marketed 100 bushels of tomatoes, 4,000 bushels of beet greens, 200,000 heads of lettuce and 4,000 bush- els of cucumbers, 900 bushels being taken at one cut from a house 50x300, estab- lishing a new record in this line. White Spine is the only cucumber grown. At present Mr. Glines has 100,000 lettuce under way and has been marketing rad- ishes and cucumbers for some time. Large quantities of his vegetables are shipped to Bufl'alo and to other cities as far west as St. Paul. Close to the Glines establishment is that of C. E. Caldwell, where four houses 40x200 are devoted to cucumbers for the Boston market and where a mushroom cellar 30x90 is yielding splendid returns. Tap. Kansas City, Mo. — W. L. Rock, who had just returned from the Chicago exhi- bition, where he was in the list of prize winners, gave a show at his store, 1116 Walnut street, November 16 and 17, attracting many visitors. i8gg. The American Florist. 511 800.000 Cut Flowers. W^ fE can fill all orders on short notice with all leading Tarieties of Roaes and Carnations. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., : : CHICAGO. WE NOW CLOSE AT 6:30 P. M. SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS AT NOON. THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST. Per doz. AMERICAN beauties- Ex. long stems. .$4-.00 & $5.00 24 in. stem 3.00(3 3.50 20 " 2.50 15 " 2.00 12 " 1.50 Short 1.00 Per 100. METEOR 6.00 f'; 8.00 BRIDESMAID 6.00 di; 8.00 BRIDE 6.00 f'/ 8.00 LA FRANCE 6.00 (ly 8.00 PERLE 4.00 (II 6.00 KAISERIN 6.00 f'i 8.00 GOLDEN GATE.. 10.00 (3-in., $5 00 per 100. CASH PLKASE. CARL HAGENBERGER. W. Mentor. 0. 512 The American Florist. Nov. ^5, Cincinnati. BUSINESS QUIET. — A GLUT OP CHRYSAN- THEMUMS.— SEEN AT THE MARKET- LEADING VARIETIES. — PERSONAL .MEN- TION. Business the past week has been rather quiet, but the wholesale houses report a fair shipping trade. Chrysanthemums at the Sixth Street Market were simply a glut last Saturday, only a small pro- portion of the cut being disposed of, and that at low prices. Bonnaffon such as were seen at Pfeifer Sons' and Popp's stand were magni6cent, and should have sold readily at $3 per dozen. Karl Schweizer's, Mrs. Chas. Pftifer's and J. Ernsterhofl"'s stands had fine displays of pot-grown Ivory, which seems to be the best pot plant. Princess Beatrice, Pink Ivory, Bonnaflon, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Rob- inson, Geo. W. Childs and H L. Sunder- bruch are the principal varieties that are grown for market plants here. There is still room for a good pink of dwarf habit, as Pink Ivory comes too light colored with most growers. R. Witterstaetter returned from his recent hunting trip loaded down with game. Charles McCuUough is spending a week in Michigan after ducks. Geo. Walker, the genial superintendent at the Sixth Street Flower Market, was a conspicuous figure last Saturday with an S-inch Golden Wedding in his button- hole. B. P. Critchell's Sons have remodeled their Fourth street store in keeping with the other stores along that popular street. H. Schwarz. Wynnewood, Pa. — Edward Le Boutil- lier, of Germantown. has purchased the residence and grounds of Charles Dissel, the transfer including the fine collection of plants in the greenhouses, specimens of which John Thatcher, the gardener, has so often brought to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's meetings and exhibitions. Mr. Le Boutillier's plans concerning the plants is not known, but it is to be hoped they may be kept together and under Mr. Thatcher's care. lU ULUat UUI following plants, ready for;l^hirt. Pots. Per 100. Per M. 400Pho'uix RccUnata 4-in. $800 1000 ■' •' 2-in. 5.0O 45.00 7iH Latania liorbonica " 5 00 40.110 5000 Pteris Tremula " 2.50 20 00 2000 '• Ensifolia " 2 50 20.00 2000 " Serrulata Max... " " " 3 00 " Longifolia " 2000 " Serrulata " 2000 " " Com pacta Nana" 3.00 25.00 1000 " Onardia " 2.50 20.00 ISOONephrolepisBostoniensis 2i4-in. 5 00 40 00 2000 " Cordata Compacia " 4 00 35.00 2000 " Exaltata '• 4.00 35.00 Would exchansw for 500 Adiantum Cuueatum. CASH WITH ORDER. THE E. HIPPARO CO., Youngstown, 0. MAJOR B0NNAFF0N^^f"o7Iir lOc apiece. SI a doz . $6 a 100. These dumps ari' liir^'e and full <>f yount; t-'rowth and are from prize wiuninti s'ock, flowers produced from same laking first prize whtrever shown, five first pre- miums in one season. Also a limited quantity of other trood varieties, such as Lady Pitzwygram. Ivory. H. W. Rieiiian, Mrs. C. H. Pierce, Vanoma, Mrs. Murdonh, Golden WeddinK. Viviand-Morcl, Philadelphia. Mrs. Seulbert-er. Sunderliruch, etc. CUNNAR TEILMANN. Marion. Ind. r rt I STRONG STOCK 'MUMS, lOl udlCi at 5 cts. each. VARIETIES: Blackhawk.Pennsylvania.Hcils worth, BonnalTon, Golden Trophy, Golden Weddine. Glory of Pacific, Autumn Glorv, Mavllower, Ivory, Suudcrlirn.-li, Niveu's, M. M. .Fohns..n." ai.dre.s e. f. overman, Wabash, Ind. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS a,nd Florists' Supplies, 42 & 44 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Thanksgiving Prices. The following: prices are subject to change without notice. All flowers in season at lowest market rates. fLORISTS' SIPPLIES and WIRE WORK a specialty. On Wire Wor[( we can discount our own or any other list. Write for particulars. Store open week days until 6:30 p. m,; Sundays and Holidays until noon only. F. & D. AT COST. Per lOO Beauties, short $10.00 to $12.50 " fancy, fair length.. 25.00 to 30.00 fancy, long 35.00 to 50.00 Meteors, select 6.00 to 8.00 Maids and Brides, select 6.00 to 8.00 Meteors, Maids and Brides, good average 4.00 to 6.00 Roses (our selection) 4.00 Carnations, select 3.00 to 4.00 " good average... 2.00 to 2.50 " (our selection).. 1.50 Violets 1.75 to 2.50 Valley (the best) 4.00 to 5.00 'Mums, select fancy 20.00 to 25.00 " medium 12.50 to 15.00 Smilax 12.50 to 20.00 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Asparagus 50.00 to 60.00 Common Ferns, per M, $2, .25 Galax per M, $i 50, .20 Leucothoe 1.00 Narcissus 3.00 Above priees subject to change without notife. All Flowers in season at lowest market rates. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE WORK a speciiilty. On WIRE GOODS we can discount OUR OWN OR ANY OTHER LIST. Write for particulars. Store open week days until 6:;iO P. M. Sundays and Holidays until noon only. Respectfully yours KENNICOTT BUOS. COMPANY. B^r Write for quotations on Wire Work. Home Grown Palms Pots Per doz. Per 100 Kfintia Belmoreana ...3-in. $1.50 $12.00 ...4-in. 3.00 23.00 Size Char Pots. Leaves. High. .^, 5-7 18 24. $9-$12 $70-.$90 «. 7-8 20-2iJ, 18 144 7, 7-8 36 40. 31-36 240-290 8, 7 8 $3.00 lo $4.00 each. 9. 7-8 .i.OOto 7.00 ■■ Kentia Forster lana. 3-in. *l .'in per doz.; $12 per 100 4-in. JS.OO ■• 36>3 n, 5 6 24-30, .$9-$l2 $r5-$95 6, 7-8 2.=)-30, 18 144 7. 7 8 35-42. 28-30 225 8. 7 8 ,$3 00 to iM 00 each. 9. 7-8 nOOlo 8.(0 " latin a Borbinic", --iu. ..iO 3.C0 3-in. 1.25 12.00 4-in. 3.C() 23.00 .■>. .1-8 15 2U, 5.00 40.00 6, «-8 16 24, 8.50 65.00 7, 6-8 18-24, 12 00 90.00 8, 7 8 28-34, 22 00 175.00 9, 7-9 28-36, 34 00 272 00 Ficus ElasMca .=i-in. .-*•; doz. $.'i..')0; 8-in. fS.OO doz. Livisto ma Ro: ndilolia, 7 j 1.. 12-14 leaves, $2..50 to .t:Vu Pandmus /eitchii, 4-in. to 14-in., 'till- otlllr: rli. Boston Ferns. 5c to $2.00 each. Cvcas, DracKr as. Asparaqu s. eic. iu large variety. Chrvsa nthemu ms. -i.i'-k |>b lis. $11) per 100. «'■ v.w- l.'> Mi(il'rr..|.ir:, l'l:iutsonhand. Your ViSlI 1 1\ itHcl. Itut iiispe.'tion allowed ALBERT FUGHS, 2059-73 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED 1884. BOSTON FERNS! N. EXALTATA liOSTONIENSIS, small plants, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000; not less than 250 at 1000 rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to $20.00 per 100. ..Also a Fine Lot of.. KENTIAS, Belmoreana and Forsteriana, ft-inch pots, from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-inch pots, $1.50 to $2.50 each; larger plants, $3.00 to $10.00 each. ARECA LUTESCENS, SOcts. to $3.00 each. LATANl AS, from $4.00 per doz. to $3.00 each. ARADCARiAS, large plants, 75 cts. to $1.50 each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. $1.00 to $1.50 per doz. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 3!i-inch pots, $1.50 per dozen. ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS, 2'/.-inoh pots, 75 cts. per dozen; Svi-inch pots, $1.25 per dozen. RUBBER PLANTS", $5.00 to $6.00 per dozen. PRIMROSES, 3'i-inoh, $7.00 per 100. WM. A. BOCK, NO. CAMBRIDGE, - - MASS. Unlim.wTi r<.rrl•^po^.lents will send cash with orders. Connected with Telephone. ALM ■ f^ f fRESn Q/^e^^ ON HAND 100 1000 3000 Phoenix tenuis $.75 $5.00 $1350 pumila 1.00 8.00 22.50 reclinala 75 ,5.00 13.50 Corypha australis 75 5.00 13.50 Pandanus ulilis 1.25 10.00 27.50 J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY. PALMS=CHEAP ! Latanias and Arecas We are crowded forspaceandoflferat a bargain. Write for sizes and prices. BEST MIXED HYACINTHS under i-,olor, $-1.00 per 100. Japan Longiflorum , 7-9, 17.50 per 100. BROWN & CANFIELD, Springfield. III. We've thousands of readers and hun- dreds of advertisers. Each helps the other. i8gg. The American Florist. 513 • • /\^ /\ 1—^ r^ /\^ • • W^E are now filling orders for Azaleas, importations of which "^ have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will hold good as long as the stock is not potted; the varieties we supply are the most popular sorts suited to the American market and we can give you any proportion you wish in the four leaders Mme. Vander Cruyssen, Vervsneana, Deutsche Perle and Bernhardt'^ Andrea Alba. Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our own representatives, enables us to offer the best stock obtainable at bottom prices. Order now and save heavy express charges later on, as ship- ments can at this time be made safely by freight. FINE BUSHY CROWNS, well set with buds- 10 to 12 inches in diameter $-t.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100 12 to 14 " " 6.00 " 45.00 14 to 16 " " 7.50 " 55.00 SPECIMEN PLANTS, of the leading varieties— $1.00, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each, according to size. T T A F^ 714 Chestnut St., Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. is,ooo Latania Borbonica. Fine plants of exceptional value, viz.: Per 100 Per 1000 2 character leaves, 13-15 inch JlS.f'O $125.00 2-3 •' " 4-in. pots, 15-18 in. 20.00 150.00 4-5 " •• 5-in. pots, 18-20 in. 25 00 5-6 '■ '■ 5-6 in. pots, 18-20 in. 40.00 CALADIUMS.... Fancy sorts, named, large dry bulbs, $10 a 100. BIOTA AUREA NANA... The finest of all the Biotas, hardy north. Is also used for decorative purposes where it is too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from open ground with balls of earth . 12-15 inch $12.00 per 100: $100 per 1000 15-18 inch 20.00 per 100. 24-30 inch 40 00 per 100. Everbearing Peach. '^^^^^^^ months, budded, trees 3 to 5 feet, $10 per 100. OVER ONE ACRE OF CLASS. 350 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue. P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, Fruitland Nurseries, AUCUSTA, CA. Plea^i' mnition the A mertcan Fluml u/ieii wt ithig. PALM PLANTS. LATANIAS. 4-in. pots, 18 to 22 in. high, 4 and 5 li'aves, %1 per doz., $15 per 100: 6-in. pots. 20 to to i\ in. high, 6 and 7 leaves, $6 per doz.. $45 per lOU; large, 3 to 314 ft. in height and diameter. $2 per plant. $22 per dozen; large, 4 to 4i4 ft. in height and diameter, $5 per plant. AREC« LUTESCENS. 4-in. pots. 22 to 24 in. high. 2 and 3 plants to pot. $4 per doz.: 6-in. pots, 2^ - ft. high, 2 and 3 plants to pot, $12 per doz. : 10, 11 and 12 in. pots, several plants to pot, 6 and 7 ft. high, $7.50, $10 and $12 50 per plant. KENTIAS. several sizes; prices on application. PANDANUS VEITOHII, 6-in. pots, nicely variegated. $1 piT plant; 7-in. pots, nicely variegated, $1.50 per plant. j ^ COLFLESH. 53d St. and Woodland Ave.. Phila. 500 FERNS (Pteris Serrulate. ) 3-in. pots, ready for 4, at $6.00 per 100 20ro Maidenhair. 6 to 8-in. pots, fine plants. $40.00 per ICO. SOU Latania Borbonica. 3-in. pots, ready for 4, $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. ART FLORAL CO.. 3907 Cottage Crove Ave.. CHICACO. HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS Kuy your Ericas in September and October and bring them into bloom yourself! Save duty and risk of receiving them dead from the other side. 25.000 srowinp; come and see them. Palms and Decorative Plants in Quantity* all sizes and prices. New price list will be ready Sept. 15th. Anton Schultheis, co>ieg^e°po?nt. New York City r/,an- mrnhun t/u- Amoictin Flurnl 7vheii iLiilirig. AZALEAS, etc. Ju-st received in excellent condition a large consignment of the best forcing varieties. Can be safely forwarded by freight before cold weather sets in. 10 to 13 inch Crowns $35.00 per 100; 12 to 14incli Crowns $45.00 per 100; 14 to 16 iut-li Crowns $55.00 per 100.- LATANIA BORBONICA 7 inch pots, 6 large character leaves, .$1.00 each; 8 inch pots, 6 to 7 large character leaves, $l..i0 each; 9 inch pots, 7 to 8 character leaves, .$2.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA Fine Stock 16 to 18 inches high, $1.2.j each. ROSES Crimson Kanibler, canes 3 to 5 feet, fine forciiii.' stocI<. SI2.0O per 100; Hybrid Per- petual, best furciiin kinds, 2 years field grown, -SIU.UO per lUU. HYDRANGEA, HORTENSIA and RAMIS PICTIS Strong field grown, suitable for 6 or 7 inch pots, $12.00 per 100: .stronger plants $20.00 per 100. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN CROWN, 6 to 8 inches, $4..W per lOO; $10.00 per 1000 ; 7 to 9 inches $7.00 per 100; $Ki.00 per 1000. HYACINTHS Unnamed, separate colors, $40.00 per 1000. IRIS KAEMPFERI (Japan Iris), named varieties, $.5.00 per 100; $40.00 per liiOO. DEUTZIA GRACILIS Fmeforcingstock, 12 to l.-j inches liigli, .$4.00 per 100. Fine forcing stock, 15 to 18 inches high, $(i.00 per 100. BERBERIS THUNBERCIi strong transplanted stock, 15 to 18 inches, $3.00 per 100. Strong transplanted stock, 18 to 24 inches, .$4.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. an Fiuni^t iiht'ii :i>iliug. NephrolepisExaltata Bostoniensis... THE CELEBRATED BOSTON FERN. in all sizes from $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 to SPECIME.\ PLANTS at 75c., $1.00, $2.50, $5.00 and $10.00 each. Further information cheerfully given. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. EDWIN LONSDALE, •^""'""'.p",;',',:^. p*. An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the dnest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for . . . . 5.00 12 strong plants. 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants. 5-in. pots 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Qood Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. Extra line plants cut from bench for 7-in. 8-in and 10-ln. pots, at $60, $75 and $100 per 100. L. H. FOSTER. 46 King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS. Please menhoii tluAvieiican Fturut u/ien wttling. 5L4 The American Florist. Nov. 2J, Acalypha Sanderi FINE PLANTS, 2V2-inch, $8.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PA. We ari_' headquarters for all new and stand- ard varieties. If yon want aiiythinK write us. All information cheer- fiillv ^Mveii. Fit'ld grown plants all sold. Stock plants or the leading and standard sorts. Write for prices. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Carnations. Chrysanthemums. ',,'nt/i,' An )/ ;,'/l,-il . Field- Grown ,ln,g. CARNATION PLANTS ALL SOLD EXCEPT 800 EMILY PIERSON, 100 SILVER SPRAY, m MORELLO. 100 SAGINAW. ■Will sell the above lot at one-halt of cost price to grow, if taken at once. Plants are protected in cold frames and are in fine condition. CHAS. C HADWICK. L. B. 11. Granil Rapids. Mich. 14 DAYS ONLY. Cyclamen Persicum Splendens Giganteum, finest strain in the world, in tour true . olors. well set w" h buds, from 3 in. pots, $7 per 100; $65 per 1000. Our sele.-tion, mixed, $6 per 100: $50 per 1000. Out of 4-in pots, very fine, in bud and bloom, »U a 100. Chinese Primroses, fringed foliage, finest market varieties, from Hats. «1.50 per lOO; from 3 in. pots «i 7=1 ner 100- from 2W-in. pots, «2.50 per 100; from ihn Tots. ™rv tin ,^4 per 100. Double white, red and single blue tb per 100. All the fbovP_^warr»nted Al stoik. PAU L MADER. East Stroudsburg, Pa. PANSTES Siys]»"G GIOO PLANTS by express $2.50 per 500; $4.00 per 1000. SEED as usual. O. SOLTAU & CO.. 199 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. ...WANTED... One or more large specimen plants of CYCAS REVOLUTA Must be in strictly first-class condition. Address Lakev'iew Rose Gardens, JAMESTOWN, N. Y. 'W'ANTXjD 800 to 1000 KAISERIN ROSF. ri.\NI-^. ;;'- to 3-in. Must be clean, healthy ami rlieiip. liive price. Address J. N. KIP D. Florist. ST. JOSEPH. MO. •vr A IKrmCIT^ Rooted Cuttiniis 'if WAjMT£ii MARECHAL MEL ROSES in any quantity. Delivery can he made any time np to February 15th, 1900. JOSEPH W. VESTAL & SON. Little Rock, Ark. ccc Tuic DRirF 500:vln. Maids for forcloK or ®B ! sl"l^w.?rth ti 116 peTliib; we close tBem at $3 00. Oil Malda 2W.ln.,at $2 50. choice stock, rarnatlons ooled cutllnKS of best varieties of Cainations at II.OO 100. Place orders now. W. H. CUL LETT A SONS. Lincoln, III. tkpv||U|>0 Double Frinprod, a good coUec- rtlUNIAOl tioii of money makers, .J-in , ,"r lo!i «::.0O; rooted, per 100, $1.00. Selaginella Denticulata :;-in., per 100, «e.OO. Geraniums, mxd., per iSj ll 50. I*. 1. BawlioflS. Quakertown. Pa. CINERARIAS. We have an immense stock ot a superior strain. ■^i-'ineh »2.00 pi-r lOO; liOO for *.V00 Ti ■'.■..... ;!.oo ■' uoofor .-.00 WHITTON & SONS, - UTICA. N. Y. Yinca Major Yar. strong, lield-,;r..wn clumps, »5.00 per 100. Layers, well-rooted, $1.50 per 100. ('A9H. H. KINCST ON. COUNCIL BLUFFS. IOWA. niUCDADIAC Itenarv, Cannell and .Sutton's CINtRAnlAS. prl/e Strains, dwart and semi- dwarf, Eiant-lluwerini.', llnest colors and shades; 2!^-in.«2perlo0;$r.per300. 3-in. »3 per 100. (ash witl) order. Shellroad Greenhouse Co., Grange, Md. Rose Crimson Rambler. As a potphmtfor retail sales this rose is incomparable. Its hundreds of blossoms all open together and seem to improve for atleasttwoand even three weeks. The bright crimson color holds without fading and contrasts finely with the glossy foliage. It Forces Easily. We have fine dormant stock. 2-year-old, 2 to 3 feet, well branched, own roots, oer dozen, S2.0O: per 100, $15.00. 3- year-old. 4 to 5 ft,, well branched, budded or own roots, doz, S3. 00; per 100, $20. OO. YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. ^'"^^c^Alg.TG^o!'*'"^ 14 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK, GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPR NCS, ILL. antiiitiinitiiiiititiiiiitiiitmtiiUAiiiiiAiitie McFADDEN KEEP YOUR EYE i ON MY ADS. IT WILL PAY YOU. Kentia Belmoreana scaf;.e We have a tine block of bushy little plants in 3-iiich pots, about five leaves, just right for renter pieces, $3.00 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. Other sizes, send for price list. AdiantumCuneaiunicoi^di- tion for pottinu' on . 2-inch, $4.00 per 100; 3-inch, ,$8.00 per 100. Farley 6ns6 quastebs for this most beautiful of all Adiantums: 2 inch pots JlO.OOper 100 3-inch pots, $3 00 per dozen; 20.00 per 100 4-inch pots, 6.00 per do-.en; 40.00 per 100 5-inch pots, 9 00 per dozen. 6-inch pots, 15.00 per dozen. Boston Forns ing^specLurcs. ■J-in.h i.Mts, for stock, $5 00 per 100; $40.00 per 11)011. All large sizes on hand for immediate shipment. .?end for price list. I Asparagus Sprengerl arge 3 plants in 5-iuch pots, $3.50 per dozen; % 125.00 per 100. 3 U!u — J Clf,ii,- m.„/io>i/l„-.-lm,i,can Flurisl 7ili,-ii uiilitif; SURPLUS OF FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, all under shelter in a cool house, ready for shipping. M ACEO, GLACI EK $10.00 per 100 DUHME, EVANSTON, DAYBREAK, PINGREE, VICTOR, ARGYLE, ARMAZINDY, $5.00 per 100. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind. J'!,it^€ m,iilwnlh,Am,;tcan l-luriU u/ifii .oiling. Stock Plants. CHRYSANTHEMUMS! lOc. each, or SI .OO a doz. The followiiif^ varieties: Viviand-Morel Pennsylvania Golden Gate Mrs. Ei:;an Mutual Friend Mrs. F, Thompsoni Kentucky Mavflower Mrs. H. L. Weeks Mrs. Robinson F. Hardy Mrs. C. B. Pierce Major Bonnaffon Mercer Floral Co. GflRL E. TftUBE, ..TRENTON, N. J.. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Exclusive Carnation Growers. Cut Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Correspondence Solicited. GREENHOUSES AND ADDRESS GHBfln GHEflri Chrysanthemum Slock Plants, W. and P. Ivory, Pncific, Robinson and Bergmann, %-l.bQ per 100. if ordered this month CHflS. L. MflRSHfllL, VoTtvlT^'f^il Orchids. Orchids. F, SINDER S CD, Have the finest aiul hirgest .stock in the world. St. Albans, England, & Bruges, Belgium. Agent: A. DIMMOCK, 60 Vesey St.. NEW YORK. Orchids! #~ Just arrived in fine condition, a fresh lot of Cattleya Mendelii and Lcslia fongkea^a., alsa C. labiata, C. Speciosissima, C. Gaskelliana and C Harrisonia. LAGER & HURRELL, "hmm't. n. j. Orchid Qrowers and Importers. Profitable Investment Orchids in sheath and bud. to bloom in December and January. Price of flowers alone will realize over lUU per" cent, cost of plants. OdontOKl08BumCervantesllperdcz.,$l 50 perlOO, J12 00' KoBsUMajOB, " " 2 00. " " 16 OU NebulOBum, ■' " 2.00 " •' 15.00 Price includes prepayment by parcel post. J. A. Mcdowell, - city of Mexico. ^'5,1)00 t'ANNAS. Send list of you wants. 5,000 f^ARNATION.S, Scott, Portia and McGowan at 3c, or 125 GO per 1000. No frost. Not culls. VINCA MA.IOR VAR. and SPIR.EA Anthony Waterer, field stoclc, 5c. GENISTA, 2'/2-in. 3c. MOONVINE, strong rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. HALLEANA HONEYSUCKLE, rooted cuttings, strong, JI.50 per 100. I^^Cash i'I.ease. BENJ. CONNELL. Florist, WEST GROVE. PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2-inch $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 3-inch $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000 S, S. SKIDELSKY, 730 Pine Street, PHILADELPHIA. Mention American FlorlBt. i8gg. The American Florist. 515 THE Wm NEW ROSE EIBERTY! Won Highest Honors Wherever Shown. PI OST nearly approached by Meteor in color, but far ^ " surpassing that standard variety in brilliancy and purity of color, as well as in size and freedom of bloom, never show- ing any deformed, black or bull heads, either in winter or summer. A remarkable keeper when cut keeping its bril- liancy of color without turning blue or dropping its petals, as is the case with Gen. Jacqueminot, ^^hich it somewhat resem- bles in size and fragrance. I HEREBY EXTEND A CORDIAL INVITATION TO ALL LOVERS OF THE QUEEN OF FLOWERS TO COME AND SEE LIBERTY GROWING. The Finest Crimson forcing Rose of the Century. PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS FOR A I STOCK: Own Rooted Stock in 2>^-in. Pots. J2 plants $0.60 each 25 50 100 JOOO .50 .30 .25 .20 Grafted Plants in 2>^-in. Pots. J2 plants $0.75 each 25 " 60 " 50 " 50 " JOO " 40 " 1000 " 35 " Satisfactory reference or deposit from all unknown correspondents. AGENTS- E. G. Asmus, West tloboken, N. J. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago, III. J. N. MAY, Summit, N. J. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y WE HAVE I STANDARD I BAYS ' 3 ft. diameter, handsome, well furnished specimens. =^ALSO= ready to quote figures on guaranteed first-class CHRISTMAS HOLLY. Very fine MISTLETOE, The American Florist Company's DIRECTORY contains the names and addresses of the Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada. PRICE. $2.00. GIVE US LIBERTY WiU be the cry when the plants are all sold. Our stock of LIBERTY, the greatest crimson scarlet Rose ever introduced, IS ALL SOLD FOR MARCH DELIVERY. We are now booking for April, and as all orders are filled strictly in rotation, florists who have not as yet secured their stock, should order at once. OWN ROOT PLANTS, from 2i2-inoh po's. 50 plants or more, and less than 100. 30 cts. each 100 plants and up to 1000, 25 cts. each 1000 plants and over, $200 per 1000 3-inch pot plants, 5c each additional. GRAFTED PLANTS, from 2y2-inch pots 50 plants or more, and less than 100. 50 cts. each 100 plants and up to 1000, 40 cts. each 1000 plants or more, $350 per 1000 3-inch pot plants, 5c each additional. ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Delaware Co., Pa. Eastern Agents, ROBT. CRAIG & SON, I Western Agents, BASSETT & WASHBURN, 49th & Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. I 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, ill. When wrltlnK mention the American Florl.t. amaumiuuiiuiiuuuimuuuimimiuimiiiaiiiiiiiiuuuuiiiimmmiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiig [THEL CROCKER Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION ever offered the trade. ^the iinted. Grown equally successfully by Hill, Crais, and myself; you are not buying it on a venture, but knowing that it is not a success in one soil and a failure in another. In color, size, fragrance and stem it is just what the "storemen"' want. In habit, constitution and freedom of bloom it is just what the thrower wants, never out of crop from Septt'niber to .Tuly, more (lowers to the square foot than any other known variety and practically no seconds. Witli 18.000 stock plants to work from there is no il;iTii^rr (.t <.\pr propatraiion, and you are not asked to wait until planting out time for your i-uttings but can irders putrusted to me will have my personal attention, both in llmg of the order. HERRS PANSIES at $4.00 the selection of the cuttings and the Price per 100. $10; per 25, $2.50: per 1000, $75: per 250, $18.75 no*, and a regular asso'tment of ,, ____ ,. ,.__ — CARNATIONS in a list ready Jan. 1st. ALBERT Mi HERR Lancaster, Pa. | A/VlPDir'AM RPAI IX V Bridesmaid. Perle. Bride. Sunset, Meteor, /AJTlCrvI wrM>l DCrVU I I Morgran. Testout, Mermet, la France, Bi- ^^— ^^^^■— "^^^^^^^^-^^^^^^^^^— phetos, Kaisarin, 3, 3i4 and 4-inch. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD- A Q ManDCAM I oLaiiinnrI M I GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. Ai Oi nldliDCAni LdKcWOOOi ili Ji Finest Forcing RoseSpSi^riSi BRIDE $2.50 $4.00 AlsoSoupert. Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruo:er and a full line of roses from Scinch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. Asparagus Sprengerii 2H-iii- pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus, ~i4-iu. pots, strong plants, $o a 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. 1800 DAYBREAK, 300 METEORS hav^'ierJiu Field-Grown Carnation Plants W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsvllle, N. Y. Please mention the A me> ican Florist when wt iting. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS ■Good plants, carefully protected from frost. LIZ'/IE McGOW.VN . . . .$.^nO per 100, $30 per 1000 \\"M. SCOTT 3,50 per 100. 30 per 1000 THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Send for prices. Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. Please mention the Amencan Florist when nntine. 516 The American Florist. Nov. ^5, St. Joseph,'Mo. The weather has been quite warm so far this fall, very dry and dusty tor eight weeks or more until November 20, when we had a gentle shower, not enough to fill the many empty cisterns that are to be found throughout the city. The sup- ply of flowers has been about equal to the demand although at times some roses would accumulate. Trade has been very fair, especially in funeral work. Nothing very large has developed in society affairs thus far but we are look- ing for surprises. Demand for carnations has been unusually good and there have also been numerous calls for Beauties. Chrysanthemums have been going freely, only the odd colors are not wanted. Mr. Rau, Superintendent of Krug Park, opened his chrysanthemum show in the new conservatory November 20. The display is very fine, comprising about 1500 pot plant, of which the majoritv are new and rare varieties. J. N. K. 20th CENTURY VERBENAS. iidt nthl t^ludii Thirt' the new ('ai.t. Dreytiis, H.'len C.uld, Midba an.i many others. This is the set th:it will make the money for the retail florist in the year 1900. Stronfi, 2-in. pot plants ready Nov. 10th, $2.00 per hundred: rooted cuttings, 60o per 100, $5.00 per M. NEW DBL. FRINGED PETUNIAS, Henderson's and Dreor's latest set, known the world over as the standard of perfection: strong rooted cuttines Nov. 10th, $1.00 per 100: 2-in. pot plants, $2 a 100. SMILAX, 20,000 extra strong bushy seedling's, ready for 2-in.. fine pliints. 50c. per 100, $4 per lOUO, free by mail. All rooted cuttings delivered free. PRINCESS PAULINE AGERATUM, the great nov- elty of '98, the only one to grow: rooted cuttings now ready, $1.00 per 100; strong 2-in. pot plants, 50c. per doz., $2 00 per 100. 1000 FIELD CARNATIONS, mi.xed, $2.50 per 100 to close ..lit (proti^-ted from frost). Wholesale list now ready. Send r..r it. 1000 BRIDESMAID ROSES, 214 and 3 in., $2.50 per 100 to close out. l^^ Cash with Order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, IM. To Plant After Early 'Mums. CIVIII AX for Easter trade, when all green is jiTiii^nw j,j,|jj.pg strong plants from 2!4-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Vim PTS e.xtra large, field-grown clumps of VIUL.CI^i prinCTss of Wales, $8.00 per 100. California, $.5.00 per lOO. These are weli budded and will give immediate returns. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK. All the leading standard sorts and novelties. List of varieties and price on application. Nathan Smith & Son, I'l,asr m,nt:'•! made J75 more off 250 Baby TrlmrOBea than I did off SUO Vloletplante: Bold the flowers In New York. I want more: also some of your new ForKet-me-not. W. H. Burba.vk, Florence, N. J. FOR WINTER BLOOMINC. The Oranue Violet (Browallla .lamesonl); makes extra flne specimens; 3H In . Jl 2d per 12, e.tpress. Browallla Specloea or Giant Violet. $1 per 12. Euphorbia Jaciiulnlttora. $1 25. Baby Primrose. 75c. New Primula Obconlca hybrlda. 75c. Oolden Lilac (Cestrum Auranllacum). 7oc. New pink Aetllbe Chlnense, offered first In Europe this year at $2 per one small plant; our price, field grown, very fragrant. 81 50 per 12 All except Orange Violet prepaid by mall or larger by express Gloxinias, especially grown for Xmaa blooming, fine plants, $7 per 100; 25 for $2. i.lttle ()em Callas, $5 per lOO; 75o par 13, Spotted Callas, monster bulbs, $j per lOJ; smaller at $3 per 100, 25atio„rates ^^ BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Piruic mnilion (hr Ametican Flotut uhen wiilntg. Force! Force! Force! Per 100 SPIRAEA Japonica $3.50 Compacta 5.00 Astilboidts floribunda 5.00 Japonica aurea reliculata 5.00 Extra tine and decorative. PAEONIA Officinalis rubra pleno 10.00 This is the true dark crimson variety, the esirliest llowerin;; Pieonia in existence, and the only one good for foreins. Per 1000 LILY OF THE VALLEY, selected pips. (Gernmn ) $12.00 GLADIOLUS Colvilli The Bride 4.00 •• Rubra 4.00 May per 100. $3,511, 20.00 I'ure whiti\ Hn.ly linked rose, the best for greenhouse plantini,'. Bobbink & Atkins, RUTHERFORD. N. J. CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-jirown, 15c per 100; $1.00 per 1000; it by mail add 10c per 100. Write for prices on large lots for fall planting. LETTUCE, lioston Market, Teunis Kail. Curled Simpson, Grand Kapids and other var., I,^ per 100; %\ per 1000; if by mail add 10c per 100. PARSLEY, strong plants a5c per 100; Jl.,50 per 1000; $12,50 per lO.WIOif by malladd 20<;perl00. Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with order, R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON, White Marsh, Md. ROOTED CUTTINGS. 15 vari' ties of PEIARGOMUUS, the best varieties, $2,00 per 100. 30 varieties of PETUNUS, $1.25 per 100. Everv one flne. 15 varieties of HEUOrROPE, SI.IHI per 100. VER8EN*S-\Ve have all of the best; plenty of the best red and pink, tiOc. per 100: $5 00 per 1000. We will book orders for any of the above, or ship as soon as ready. For partieidars write to S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. Cash witu oiideus. We i>rei.;i> nil euttiii'.'S eM_-.ept. l'«-largnniimis. STORM KING DAHLIA Now" Por Porcing. Pure white; perfect form; an early and profuse bloomer on verv long stems, :ibc. each ; $3 per do'ien; *20 per 100. W. P. PEACOCK. Atco. N.J. IN BEST ....VARIETIES SPECIALTIES ■tOSES, from 3-lnob pots. CARNATIONS, for fall delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILU. N. Y. I'lcuiC m, iiliun the Amcuaii J-luriit -.I'licn u>iling. i8gg. The American Florist. 517 We beg to advise our friends and customers that the business formerly known as Ellis & PoIIworth will now be con- ducted under the name of #OLLWORTH @>. Our line o! FLORISTS' SUPPLIES is not excelled in tHe West. Palms, Ferns, Wire Work, Red Flower Pots and Improved Cut Flower Boxes PLACE ORDERS NOW ARE OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES. 11 Green and Holly FOR THE HOLIDAYS.... Address all correspondence and orders, and make all Checks, Money Orders, etc , payable to G. G. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Pioneer Headquarters For VAOGHAN'S XXX HOLLY Its average high quality never beaten. Every case re-inspected by us. DEEP WOODS BOUQUET GREEN. From Little Rib River Black River, Red River and Evergreen Creek. Indian picked, \rrite to day for our HOLIDAY CIRCULAR, giving a list of your wants. Please wire for latest prices on quantities. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. BOUQUET GREEN. liest quality at lowest rates. We gather our own ^reeus and bring by our own boat direct. Also CHRISTMAS TREES. Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, SCHOONER MARY COLLINS. - S. W Cor. Clark St . H. Schueneman Capt. Bridge. CHICAGO. Please m,i,l,o,i the Amet ican r!i)i:il .^luii :.iilitig. HOLLY. $3. HOLLY. Very choicest of Delaware Holly, short branches, dark ^reen leaves, solidly packed, well berried and guaranteed— 16 cubic feet. $^.00 case. [ Runnina Cedar. Holly Wreaths lo cases y$z yo. Wild Smilax. Galas Leaves, Mi»- 20 *' 2.^5. 1 tletoe.at special low cash prices. A. K. SAVACOOL, Lewes, Del. I^fase nunluni (he A me> uan Flornt ivhen :r> it'nig. HEADQUARTERS FOR Palms # Ferns. Write for Price List. J. g, HEISSj The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, OHIO. CYCLAMEN i;{- allsold. Have some in thumb pots ftT growing on next year, also fine plants in bud and tiU>) in ^ and 6-inch pots, yet to offer. Further inforniati:)n cheerfully giveo. EDWIN LONSDALE. Wyndmoor. Chestnut Hill. Phila. I Delaware Holly Orders will now be received for ship] lit th<' proper time. F< ALEX. PULLEN, of the Best Grade from the Swamps, with Bright Green Foliage and well Berried. w be received for shipments which will ^-o forward fre.shly packed lit th<' proper time. For prices and tprms, addn-ss— Milford, Del. jviiivF^oBeD ivuEesRxciE;^. MM WANT ROOM. pi-r ICHJ lOCU PRIMULA, Chinese, mi!ied....2J^-in., $1 50 $12.50 Obconica " 1.50 13.50 in bud 3^-in.. 3.00 25.C0 FORGET-ME-NOT. winter bloomer.. 2H-in., 2.00 15.00 VELVET PLANT 1.60 12.50 ALTERNANTHERA, 4 varieties, strong, 214-in., 2.00 15.00 IRESINES, 2 colors 2M- 2.00 1.5.00 .50 12.00 1.50 1 50 GERANIUMS, 60 vars., mi.\ed BEGONIAS, 15 named vari- eties, flowering CIGAR PLANT, strong FEVERFEW Little Gem golden foliage.. COLEUS, 10 standard named. " 1..50 12..50 CASH. W. H. MURPHEY, - Minooka, III. PUa^e mciilmii the Amtncan Floriit -when .^'nlinr. I2..50 I 12.50 ^ Hardy Gut Ferns 76 cts. per 1000, Christmas Trees bv the car load .ir insmalliiumbers. Bouquet Green, SVic. per lb. Sphagnum Moss, 50c. per sack. Cash with orders. All orders by mail or dis- patch promptiv attended '° THOS. COLLINS, HINSDALE, MASS. ■neari Flomt -when -willing. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. CASE No. 1 iflOO CASK No. 4 (|3..t0 CASE No. 2 2.00 C.VSH No. 5... 4 00 CASE No 3 3.00 C.VSK No. 6... 4.50 Carefully splecled stock. Full case.-.. Write for art cataloeue "Kvergreens of the 81 uth- land" wlilch every florist ehould have In his store tn show customers lUuatratlODB ot beautiful Southern EverRreens Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Inc., Evergreen. Ala. P. S.— Tlie cow is dead. Smilax killed her. GALAX LEAVES. Beautilul Green and Bronze. 50 cts. per 1000. A.ldrcss W. H. WILLIAMS & BRO.. Victoria, Uacon Co., North Carolina. Please menlwn Ihe .-tmencan Florist -when -ujrjtmg. 518 The American Florist. Nov. 25, New Orleans. BUSINESS BEGINS IN EARNEST WITH MEMO- RIAL DAY.— A SPRING SHOW ASSURED— A SOCIETY EXHIBITION. The first of November brings our Memo- rial Day and trade was good with every- one and promises to continue so. Abele Bros, announce sales fifty per cent ahead of last year, F. Valdejo sold his entire stock and C. Hoist disposed ot a large quantity of chrysanthemums. Others did equally well. Stock was not suffi- ciently plentiful to cause a break in prices but was still ample to meet demands. Some very poor carnations were shipped in from the north but otherwise qualities were satisfactory. The New Orleans Horticultural Society has decided to give an exhibition some time in April. At the last meeting a splendid display of chrysanthemum blooms graced the society quarters at 10 Royal street. Abele Bros, had fine flow- ers of Mrs. Pierce, Niveus and Mrs. Rob- inson. E. Valdejo brought The Queen in good form and Dan Newsham had Black Hawk, Mrs. Weeks, Autumn Glory and others. A few others also showed good blooms. Shindler & Van Geflen have their new store at 1814-1818 Dryads street heav- ily stocked. They carry a full line arid report splendid business. M. M. L. New Castle, Ind. The South Park Floral Company is prosecuting the construction of an addi- tion the completion of which will make their establishment one ot the largest if not the very largest in Indiana. Three houses 25x135 and five houses 25x265 are underway and will raise the area of glass to 100,000 square feet. The work is being done after the most approved methods. The South Park Floral Com- pany has made a pronounced success of rose growing and the whole establish- ment will hereafter be devoted to that flower. It is expected that 20,000 Ameri- can Beauty plants will be grown next season. All the South Park product is sold through E. C. Amling, Chicago. Gdthrie, Oka. — Announcement is made of the marraige of John Wiant Furrow, of Furrow Bros., and Miss Oma Mai Bowden on November 16. 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'iTlMIE ^l!lill!@/4l!S IFl!r@lS0@7 PUBLISHBD BVSKY SATUKDAT BT AMBRIOAN FLORIST OOMPANY, 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. BMt«m Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Bnrope, 12.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Officers— W. N. Budd, Moant Greenwood, 111., president; P. Brkitmhteb, Detroit. Mloh.. vlce- E resident; W. J. Stewart, 67 BromBeld 8t^ Boston, lass., secretary; H. B. Biattt, Oil City, Pa^ treasurer. Tbe sixteenth annaal meeting wlU be held at New York, Aucust, 1900. Officbrs-Blect [to be installed January 1, 1900], B. M. Wood. Natlck. Mass.. president; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., vice-president; secretary and treas- urer as before . THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at New York, Aagast, 1900. Elmer D. 8MTTH, Adrian. MIcb.. Secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The exhibitions 521 —Tarrytown, N. Y., (illus.) 531 — Galveston, Texas -^22 —Waco. Texas 522 — Omiiha. Nib 532 Chrysanthemums— Work of the committees. ...522 — Some new varieties (illus ) 523 -Chrysanthemum sports 523 Carnations— The relative merits of pinks 524 With the growers — A visit to the west ii24 Helpful reminders 625 Boston 526 New York 526 Philadelphia 526 Chicago 527 Buffalo 527 Miami, Pla .527 Society of American Florists 528 Diseased callas .528 Keep tooting 528 Greenhouse building 528 Catalogues received 528 A Detroiter's expedient 528 Flower shows 528 Tiffin, Ohio 529 St. Louis 529 Milwaukee 529 Obituary— Mrs. O. L. Baird 529 —Michael Ryan 529 —John Wood 529 Springfield. 530 The seed trade 534 — The flax seed market 534 The nursery tride 536 — Hardy shrubs for indoor blooming 536 Our pastimes (illus.) 538 Pittsburg 510 Cleveland 542 Sharon, Pa .544 Cincinnati 546 THE EXHIBITIONS. Tarrytown, N. Y. A half a year is not a great while to work up a flower show and its only that long since the Tarrytown Horticultural Society was organized, but in those six months the society has prospered greatly and its first exhibition was not only an unqualified success but eclipsed the best efforts of some of the older and stronger eastern organizations. The exhibits were numerous, in fact so extensive that sufficient space was not easily afforded; the quality was excellent throughout, the staging effective in almost every instance and the attendance all that could be desired, much more than was expected. Not only did society turn out in force but many men well known in horticultural circles were present and warm in their commendation. This initial success will serve as an incentive to even better work in the years to come, for it is expected that the show will be an annual event. Wm. Stevenson, gardener to Chas. Graef, was first on group of chrysanthe- mums in pots, with Robt. Angus, gar- dener to Major Hopkins, second. Both groups were excellent, consisting of well- grown plants and including not only the best of the old sorts but many of the latest French and American novelties. In the seven other classes for chrysanthe- mum plants Wm. Turner, gardener to Wm. Rockefeller, was easily the leader, taking all but one first, that for twelve single-stemmed plants, which was won by Wm. Anderson, gardener to J. M. Con- stable. Mr. Turner's winning varieties were Harry Hurrell, Mrs. Robinson, Geo. W. Childs,"Viviand-Morel and Mrs. O. P. Bassett. In his group of palms and foliage plants Mr. Turner had finely colored crotons, draCEenas, Pandanus Veitchii, anthuri- ums, dieffenbachias, etc., edged with Asparagus Sprengerii and ferns, taking first prize over the F. R. Pierson Co. John Roshard, gardener to Mr. Dicker- son, also had a good collection. The best specimen palm was Mr. Stevenson's Rhapis flabelliformis and the second F. R. Pierson Co.'s Areca lutes- cens. The best foliage plant was Cyano- phyllum magnificum, grown by Howard Nicol, gardener to Mrs. J. B. Trevor, Yonkers, who also had the best table of decorative plants in the class limited to private gardeners. The best six decora- tive plants were grown by Mr. Anderson; they were Dracaena Sanderiana, D. God- seffiana, Croton Lady Zetland, Panax Victoria, Evodia elegans and Aralia Veitchii. James Nichol, gardener to Mrs. George Lewis, brought the best three ferns, Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, N. daval- lioides furcans and Adiantum Farleyense. The best single fein wasHoward Nichol's Davallia Fijiensis, who also had the best adiantums. The winning selaginellas were grown by Wm. Scott and the finest cyclamens by Wm. Stevenson. In cut chrysanthemums the winning thirty-six blooms, six varieties, were grown by Wm. Turner; they were Peter Kay, Mrs. Bassett, Mrs. Weeks, Viviand- Morel, Mrs. Robinson and Major Bon- naffon. Wm. Scott was first for his thirty-six distinct varieties and for twelve varieties, his list covering all the up-to- date sorts. The prize for six white blooms fell to Wm. Smith, of the Mallory estate, as did that for best arranged vase. Wm. Anderson grew the best yellow, Mrs. Trainor L. Park, and the best crim- son, John Shrimpton. The best pink were Mr. Turner's Viviand-Morel. The Dr. Tewey prize for twelve blooms of a variety introduced in 1897 went to Mrs. Weeks, grown by Mr. Scott. In cut roses the F. R. Pierson Co. showed the best American Beauties and received a certificate of merit for Liberty. A. A. Taaffe, gardener for F. O. Mathison, had the winning Pedes, Wm. Turner the finest Mrs. Morgans, and James Nichol the best Brides and Bridesmaids. Wm. Hay, gardener to J. M. Williams, sent the best six varieties of carnations, Pingree, Bradt, Lily Dean, Jubilee, Tri- umph and White Cloud, and the best twelve blooms white, White Cloud. Wm. Anderson grew the best three varieties, the Briar Cliffs Farm the best Crane, Gold Nugget and Bradt and Mr. Taaffe the winning Triumph. The Pierson Co. received a certificate for Mrs. Lawson. H. A. Spavin, of Mt. Kisco, won for double violets with Marie Louise and received a certificate for Lady Campbell. R. Jenkins was first for fifty singles and Jas.' Nichol for the Morgan prize for 100 Campbell. John Fursey, the Yonkers florist, was the star in the class for floral arrange- ments. There were considerable displays of fruits and vegetables from the estates of Mallory, Brinkerhoff, Wilson, East- man, Mathison, Mrs. Palmer, Graef, Rockefeller, Mrs. S. E. Sackett and Major Hopkins and the competition was close. Special prizes, certificates and honora- ble mention were bestowed upon How- ard Nicol, for Cycas revoluta; Wm. Scott, for a table of decorative plants: F. Mangold, superintendent of tbe Helen 522 The American Florist. Dec. 2. Gould estate, for decorative plants and orchids; Kretchmar Bros., Nyack, John Egan & Son,Tarrytown, and R. Hender- son, Hastings, for carnations, and Claude Wilson, of Dobbs Ferrj', for apples. A meeting of the society was held on November 21, four new members being elected and four names proposed. The treasurer presented a statement showing that when all liabilities arising from the show are paid there will be a balance of $200; the debts were ordered discharged at once. Thanks were extended to Wm. Turner for the able manner in which he managed the show and to P. O'Mara, Wm. Harvey, Peter Duff, George Smith, Wm. Duckham, Wm. Anderson and W.H. Marshall for their service as judges. Officers for the ensuing year were nom- inated, to be voted upon at the meeting December 28, following which there will be a collation to which the committee in charge was instructed to invite the gen- tlemen who assisted in the success of the exhibition. Galveston, Tex. The chrysanthemum fair at Galveston, November 14 and 15, was none the less successful because it was a first attempt. While interest centered in the chrysanthe- mum there were also excellent displays of palms and ferns, which attain unusual excellence in this semi-tropical climate. These blended splendidly in efiect with the great mass of multi-colored chrysan- themums. In point of new and excellent varieties shown the exhibit was up-to- date in every respect, the later introduc- tions gaining first attention from the splendid crowds. Among these sorts were Julia Scaramanza, Silver Wedding, Mrs. Trainor L. Park, Admiral Dewey, Nyanza and some Texas-grown seedlings not yet disseminated. Most prominent among the prize winning varieties may be mentioned The (jueen, Niveus, Mrs. H. Robinson, Frank Hardy, Modesto, Major Bonnafion, Golden Wedding, Col. W. R. Smith, Minerva, Viviand-Morel, Mrs. S. T. Murdock, Maud Dean and Black Hawk. It was noticed that the pink varieties were very much faded in color this year, possibly owing to the long warm season unusual at this time. All were more or less defective in color except Mrs. S. T. Murdock. Golden Wedding was shown in unusual excellence, being almost inva- riably first as a yellow. Modesto in some instances showed an undeveloped center which a little more time would have no doubt completed perfectly. Pot plants were shown in great profusion and, except for the fact that some of them were a little tall, were of very superior ijuality. Galveston has never been considered a very successful locality for the culture of the chrysanthemum because of its light, sandy soil and immediate proximity to the gulf coast and about all the display in this line was brought from Alvin, twenty-five miles from the coast, and from other adjoining towns. Exhibits from Nathan Smith & Son, of Adrian, Mich., and James Morton, of Clarksville, Tenn., while superb in every way, were not more than able to hold their own against cut blooms grown under canvas at Alvin. Among the successful growers at Alvin are Mesdames J. Wilburn, Z. T. Sedwick, J. E. Cannon, B. Snyder, P. M. Hartley, Ed Carter, S. O. Smith, A. W. Wilkirson, E. L. Rugg and W. J. Ham- lett, all of whom grow flowers for the special purpose of winning prizes at the south Texas flower shows. Among the Galveston growers who make more of a specialty of growing decorative foliage plants are Otto Fehrlin, J. D. Preusner, Mrs. J. B. Harris, Mrs. J. Maurer, Mrs. Hughes and Thos. Keats. Wra. Kutschbach, of Houston, was also represented by a very large display of chrysanthemums and won several nice premiums. The judging was performed by S. J. Mitchell, of Houston. The management promises a show for next year on a much larger scale. Waco, Tex. The fourth annual chr3'santhemum show of the Texas State Floral Society, held at Waco, November 15 to 17, was a distinct advance over its predeces- sors; it excelled in extent, in quality of exhibits and in arrangement. Among the principal features of the show were the mantel decorations and the hanging baskets. There was sharp competition CHA8. GRAEF8 PRIZE GROUP OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT TARRYTOWN, N. Y. all along the line and James Morton, of Clarksville, Tenn., had no lieht task in awarding the premiums. Class A was open to all and here florists and amateurs met in keen combat, Walter Reese dis- tancing such successful commercial exhibitors as Miss Anna West, James Wolfe and the Texas Seed and Floral Co. in many of the classes, both for cut chrys- anthemum blooms and bush plants. In the mantel decoration Miss West won. Class B was limited to amateurs and in the entries for cut flowers Mr. Reese won all but one of the firsts on the first day; the second day, however, he was obliged to divide honors with George Roberts and others. On chrysanthemums and other plants the leading amateurs were Mrs. J. W. Hcnshaw, Miss Bella Beer, Walter Reese, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Kendricks, Mrs. J. D. Shaw, Mrs. W. S. Plunkett, Mrs. J. P. Carpenter, Mrs. G. M. Shepard and Mrs. A. Branson. There were other classes for children of various ages and on the whole the exhibition left little to be desired, certainly nothing as to attendance or social success. Omaha, Neb. One of the important social events of this and last week has been the chrysan- themum show at the greenhouses of Geo. A. Joslyn, the entire receipts from which were given to one of the lo:al churches. The seven greenhouses, constructed entirely of stone, iron and glass, surround a large central dome devoted to palms and, although only three years old, both in construction and in the large collection of rare plants, they rank high among the best in the country. In the portion devoted to orchids are found varieties of which there are only a few in cultiva- tion in the I'nited States. In the arrange- ment of plants, the large and beautiful collection of chrysanthemums were given the advantage, while hidden among the plants and in rustic caves and fountains abounding in gold fish, were colored incandescent electric lights. The florist in charge of the greenhouses is Louis Lecluse. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. As had been announced, November 25 was the last date for regular meetings of the C. S. A. committees. To judge late seedlings it has been the custom for the committees to meet on following Satur- days when requested. Those having late blooms to show can arrange for a special meeting of any committee by addressing the chairmen as follows: A. H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands, Mass.; luigene Dailledouze, Flatbush, L. I., N. Y.; A. B. Cartledge, ISl-l Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.; R. Witter- staetter, Sedamsviile, Ohio, and Jas. Hartshome, Joliet, 111. Notice should be given the chairmen at least two days before seedlings are shown. New York, November 25. — Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited the following three varieties: Stellata, a rich yellow Japanese variety, scored both scales '.I5 points; White Bonnaffon, a white incurved, scored commercial scale 89 points; Pluma, a light pink hairy, incurved Japanese, scored commercial scale 80 points. Boston, November 25. — The following three varieties were exhibited by Nathan Smith & Son: Pluma, scored exhibition scale 8(i points; Lavender Queen, a deep lavender pink variety of the Japanese iSgg. The American Florjst. 523 reflexed type scored commercial scale ;i2, exhibition scale 95 points; Intensity, a crimson Japanese variety scored commer- cial scale 94, exhibition scale 90 points. Philadelphia, November 25. — Edward Salyer, Wilkesbarre, I'a., exhibited Mrs. Edward Salyer, a white Japanese incurved, which scored commercial scale 89, exhibition scale 87 points. The following were shown by Nathan Smith & Son: White Bonnaffou, scored commer- cial scale 89 points; Stellata, scored both scales 88 points; Lavender (Jueen, scored commercial scale S3, exhibition scale 82 points; Intensity scored commercial scale 87, exhibition scale 82 points; Pluma scored commercial scale 8G, exhi- bition scale 85 points. Cincinnati, November 25. — Mrs. J. G. Robinson, Santa Clara, Cal., exhibited Margaret Enright, Japanese, white shaded lemon, scored commercial scale 89 points. Chicago, November 25. — Nathan Smith & Son exhibited the following: Intensity, scored exhibition scale S2 points; Pluma, scored exhibition scale 83 points; White Bonnaffon, scored commercial scale 85 points; Stellata, scored commercial scale 92 points. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. SOME NEW YABIETIES. Nesota is a light yellow Japanese vari- ety producing a large, spreading bloom with long, broad sfrap petals. It is a seedling of Sunstone X W. H. Lincoln, originating with Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich., and has a perfect stem and foliage. The height is three feet. The accompanying illustration shows six pompon varieties originating with John N. May, Summit, N. J., which were at perfection October 15. No. 15 is an attractive flower, white with blush pink center; No. 17 is a very showy flower of deep violet shade; No. 19 is deep orange maroon of very compact form; No. 21 is a beautiful clear white of large size and extra good form; No. 22 is clear yellow, a bold, symmetrical bloom; No. 24 is bronze, shaded lemon, large, very deep and showy. All are distinct. Mrs. Edward Salyer is the favorite vari- ety of the originator, Edward Salyer, foreman for Ira C. Marvin, Wilkesbarre, Pa., who has produced a number of sorts which are now prominent in commerce. This acquisition is a late bloomer, not being near its perfection as certificated at Philadelphia November 25. It is usually at its best about December 15 and last year was perfect at Christmas. Mr. Salyer has grown the variety for four years and is verj' sanguine as to its value to the florists' trade. CHRYSANTBEMUM SPORTS. M. Ghys suggests a new causeof sport- ing in this flower, says the Gardeners' Chronicle. Alluding to the frequency of color-sporting in chrysanthemums and to the method of propagating them, as follows: " All the shoots are cut off excepting the one carrying the sport; then as this shoot develops buds, it can be propagated by them, as each will reproduce the sport in question;" he observes that no flower, excepting the azalea, presents such frequent cases of dimorphism as the chrysanthemum; that while one variety will give a white flower if it blossoms in September, and a rose- colored one in October, another will have shown glabrous flowers from the first crown buds and downv ones at the ter- minal buds. Hence, M. Ghys considers the seasons as well as the positions of A GROUP OF POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. the buds as influencing the form and color. As to the predominating colors of sports, he noticed that if the normal flower be of a composite color, one shade may become accentuated, thus overpow- ering the others. Thus, in Mrs. H. Payne, Madame E. Teston, red predom- inates; while in Madame L. Remy it is white. Sports of a pronounced red are rarer. Pure white varieties only give yellow sports. But he mentions Annie Clibran, a sport from Mile. Lacroix as an exception, in being of a rosy tint on expanding in complete sunshine. A feature worthy of remark is, that varieties which, as Louis Boehmer, con- tain several dimorphic representatives, pass gradually to white, finally terminat- ing in yellow. This, the author observes — as we have also done — is probably due to atavism, or reversion to the primitive color, from which the name chrysanthe- mum is derived, "chrysos" being the Greek for "gold;" and he adds that a pure yellow chrysanthemum, obtained either by seed or sport, will no longer give a red-tinted, or white. M. Ghys then asks: "What are the causes of dimorphism?" A change of climate and soil are usually suggested; but he thinks there is another very important factor, and that is the taking cuttings from a plant in full vigor. "I have always been surprised," he remarks, "at the rarity of sports observed by ama- teurs and at their complete absence among those who renew their collections every year by the division of the old plants (presumably by dividing the root). M. Delanoy has upwards of 450 varieties and has never had a sport since 1832." The author's procedure is as follows: The plants, as soon as they have done flowering and are still full of sap, are cut down to furnish the first shoots. An endeavor is then made to keep the plants vegetating, which should normally have been in repose. As soon as the young shoots appear, the points are removed; the new lateral shoots undergo the same treatment. The vegetative growth out of its proper season, and the sudden arrest of the sap produced by the repeated amputations, are two factors of which account must be taken. Following the cuttings through their course of development, they soon become well- rooted in appropriate soil and make a good start. As soon as they enlarge and grow stronger day by day, and cover themselves with foliage, if all of a sudden the flow of sap be stopped by cutting a strong part of the plant, a pro- found disturbance in all parts of the plant is inevitably induced; and the equi- librium between absorption and the evaporation of water is disturbed. Now 624 The American Florist. Dec. 2^ it is in these conditions that sports are not infrequently produced. New varieties are more prone to dimorphism than those which have been established for many years. Thus it is, that Mme A. Cordonnier and Mme. Deis have given M. Montigny, of Orleans, a sport in the first year they were sent out. "Does it not explain why all the most approved varieties, as Viviand-Morel, Mrs. C. H. Payne, Madame Carnot, and L. Boehmer, have given rise to a number of sports, by reason of the great demand for these varieties, and in consequence, their greater multiplication?" Without excluding other causes, the author gives the following conclusions; 1. That the cutting taken from any important part of a chrysanthemum, when in tull vigor, is a cause which induces dimorphism. 2. That a new variety has a greater aptitude than one of long standing for giving rise to sports. CARNATIONS. THE RELATIVE MERITS OF PINKS. When speaking of pink carnations most growers naturally think first of Wm. Scott, for with at least nine grow- ers out of twelve it is the standard of this color. It is however, like McGownn in the whites, fast losing its popularity, and with the majority of growers it has dwindled to what might be termed a third rate carnation. In addition to its loss of (juality it has, through careless- ness in propagation, to a great extent lost its freedom of bloom, so that alto- gether Scott is in a fair way to be dropped bj' many who are growing it this season. Triumph, in every way a superior flower to Scott, but always lacking in constitution, was for a few years my favorite pink. Its weakness in constitu- tion seems to be aggravated this year. Mrs. Frances Joost is more pleasing in color than either of the other two varie- ties but is not quite up to their standard in size. It is, however, quite large enough tor ordinary purposes and its perfect form and color will sell it to many buyers in preference to the others. It is a free and constant bloomer of good con- stitution and it seems that it will fill the bill until some of this season's gems become cheap enough to become stand- ard sorts. Daybreak and Victor, alike in every- thing except for the slight difference in color, are both good carnations where they are well done, but are being dropped by the majority of growers. In the Day- break class there has been no recent introduction of any value. There are several good ones in what might be called the next shade to Daybreak and. from what I learn, the one most likely to be grown for the next few years is Gov. Griggs. Philadelphia also has a promis- ing one, called Mrs. Bertram Lippincott, in this class. The flowers are of fair size and a very pleasing shade of pink and the plants seem productive enough to make it a paying variety. But what we most need is a new Daybreak a trifle larger in size and with a stronger con- stitution. In the regular pink class we seem pretty well supplied with good novelties and seedling growers might with profit to themselves drop this color for a few years, or until those now being intro- duced meet the fate of extinction which seems to be the fate of all carnations within a cycle of ten years or so. There are three pink novelties to select from and there is difference enough in color to make them almost distinct. Every grower knows all about Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson and The Marquis and Ethel Crocker being my own discovery it is incumbent on me to adopt our Lancaster county maxim and " sike still and sank nix." Just which of these will suit the growers best we will probably know by next season at this time. There have been hosts of pinks offered the past few years, perhaps some of them as good as either of the above three, but somehow they have not been taken up by the growers in general. Why not bring them to the carnation meeting and compare them with the varieties there shown? It they are worth while the growers who attend the meeting will recognize the fact and the variety will be given a good trial by si'me of them. Albert M. Herr. CHRYSANTHEMUM NE80TA. WITH THE GROWERS. A VISIT TO THE WEST. A ramble among the western frater- nity is always full of interest toan east- ern grower and at few places are there more noteworthy things than at Rich- mond, Ind., where E. G. Hill & Co. have, among much good stock, a big lot of pedigreed seedling roses which are just beginning to show their characteristic qualities in various ways. In all seed- lings there is sure to be a large amount of chaff to be winnowed down for the grain which it contains and the roses at this establishment are no exception to the rule, but Mr. Hill succeeded in extract- ing some very promising things. The one which most impressed me was a variety of exceptional promise as a pot plant which can be had in good shape at any season of the year. It is a hybrid tea with the remontant blood rather the more pronounced. The color is a beauti- ful canary yellow at the base of the broad, leathery petals of clear ivory white. The bud is not very full as I saw it but of that quality I am not able to judge as, although the plants were full of bloom, the flowers were all on short- stemmed side shoots. It has handsome, glossy foliage and I think this variety will make its mark in the rose world at no far distant date. Among the seedling carnations here there are also some sorts which will eventually be heard from. The new house, 25x400 feet, will be a sight worth seeing from Christmas onward. From Richmond we went to Cincin- nati with its smoke, inclined planes, hills and valleys. Among the latter and some distance out by trolley, we found R. Wit- terstaetter hard at work, as usual, among good stock, with some fine seedlings near at hand, which will, we hope, be dissem- i8gg. TifE American Florist. 525 inated in the near future, bringing the shekels to bulge amiable Richard's pock- ets as a just reward (or the skill and energy put into his work. A retracing of our steps found us at New Castle, Ind., the home of the South Park Floral Co., where we found Meyer Heller, modest and unassuming, speak- ing of his grand roses merely as a matter of course. But there can be no mistak- ing the quality of the stock grown here. Their choicer American Beauties have been bringing $6 a dozen on the Chicago market and other lines have commanded proportionately fine prices. Quality is the prime requisite, first, last and all the time, at this place. The range of glass is now being doubled and it will be one of the most interesting establishments in the country when the improvements are completed. At Indianapolis we found the Berter- niann Floral Company very busy and well satisfied. At H. W. Rieman's some- thing worth while can always be found and a chat with him is ever pleasing. Unfortunately time between trains was not sufficient for a call upon Anthony Wiegand and others whose stock and personality are always interesting. Among the novelties at Fred. Dorner & Sons', at La Fayette, we found several seedling carnations which will be heard from in due time, one which we under- stand is to be offered next season being particularly noteworthy. The color is a beautiful soft canary yellow at the base of the petals, toning up to clear white at the outer edges. This may strike many as a not very desirable com- bination of colors but a bunch of these blooms is among the most charming things I have seen in some time. The variety has good stem, size, freedom of bloom and fragrance all to its credit. The entire stock at this place is in the pink of condition, which is not surprising, as every member of this enterprising family devotes his fullest energy to fur- thering the business. Another jump found us at the green- houses of the Mount Greenwood Ceme- tery Association, at Mt. Greenwood, 111., where they have just completed a very fine new house for carnations. The stock looks very promising and there are sev- eral very interesting seedlings on trial but Mr. Rudd, with his extreme modesty, would venture nothing in their favor. The chrysanthemums were virtually all cut but there is a very fine batch of cycla- mens coming in for the holidays. Other stock grown here is largely for cemetery use. At the Chicago Carnation Co.'s range at Joliet we found a splendid lot of stock. Everything was in grand shape but Mrs. Bradt, G. H. Crane and Chicago, or Red Bradt, speak with especial eloquence of the ability of Mr. Hartshorne as agrower. After our hurried visit Mr. Thompson, the general manager, drove us back to town behind a span of fine horses. Bassett & Washburn, at Hinsdale, 111., devote a large share of their big estab- lishment to American Beauties. Bride and Bridesmaid aregrownin aboutequal proportions and Meteor is much in evi- dence. All are well grown. Carnations are also in splendid form. Mr. Bassett gives the whole credit for their success with the carnation to the tile bottoms which they are now using for their benches; with these the plants cannot be overwatered. At Vaughan's establishment at West- ern Springs, 111., they have an entirely different class of stock from that which we had been viewing. The houses are CHRYSANTHEMUM MRS. EDWARD SALYER. filled to their utmost capacity with a general catalogue assortment, all in excellent health. Acalypha Sanderi is a leading feature and James S. Wilson, the able manager, has great faith in its future as a decorative plant. Hurrying back to Chicago we made close connections for Rogers Park, where lettuce is grown by the million in houses which can be measured by the mile, but as only a part of our crowd were at all hungry we did not sample them, but those of our party who had voracious appetites had to try and appease them by making faces at each other gumming gum. Here, too, are the establishments of several good growers, notably Wietor Bros, and Adam Zender. The latter had a narrow escape from fire only a few days before our visit. Roses are his principal stock. At Wietor Bros. they haveabout 230,000 feet of glass and a splendid lot of roses and carnations. Beauties lead, number- ing about 24,000 plants. Brides, Brides- maids, Perles and Meteors constitute the balance of the stock. They have a big lot of carnations, all looking well and blooming profusely. I feel deeply indebted to the proprietors of the several places I have mentioned for their courtesy and hospitality and hope that the near future will see them each at Summit, New Jersey, that I may reciprocate in kind. John N. May. Helpful Reminders. This is none too soon to provide the vines needed for next season's box and vase filling. A good length is wanted to sell for a good price and this is particu- larly true of ivy geraniums and mauran- dias. The latter may be grown from seed started now if you have not already pro- vided stock. The variegated periwinkles and honeysuckles, lifted from open ground and potted, may be put in a cool house where they remain semi-dormant until February. If your begonias have been kept up to proper temperature, particularly B. incarnata, which is the most desirable next to Gloire de Lorraine for Christmas, they will be ready for their final shift and as soon as they are nicely started give some stimulant once a week. Where smilax is cut a second growth should be strung at once and, if care is taken, the second crop will be better than the first. Use the green thread called silkaliue, which does not require pulling out before using. Bouvardia is coming into bloom now and care should be taken to maintain a temperature of 60°. Keep the soil sweet by stirring the surface and be sure to have the benches thoroughly saturated when watering. Unless grown on sub- irrigated benches this stock is apt to sufler from being too dry at the bottom, 526 The American Florist. Dec, 2, where the new delicate roots are formed. If you grow asparagus for cutting don't allow old sprays to remain on the plants. A. Sprengerii does best in troughs about ten inches deep put on brackets on the walls, so that it can hang over. If you wish to increase your stock you can divide the cork like disk into pieces having three to five good roots each. All plants intended for Christmas sales should be given proper space and light, cleaned and in some cases shifted. If you grow verbenas from seed, get them started. This plant only sells well in bloom and they must start early to be ready. C. B. W. Boston. FAIR SUPPLY FOR THANKSGIVING.— GEN- ERAL STIFFENING OF PRICES.— VIOLETS ARE IN TROUBLE.— A SALE OF PALMS.— MANY CARNATIONS. —HOLLY.— A HIGH ENDORSEMENT. — NORTONS SECURE A BRANCH.— NOTES. Thanksgiving week is on and a general stiffening of prices on cut flowers is in order. Were it not for the remarkably sunny and salubrious days we have been enjoying throughout November the advance in values would undoubtedly be much more pronounced than it is, as conditions favor a scarcity so soon as bleak, unproductive weather sets in. There is a fair variety to choose from for the decoration of the Thanksgiving day table. Roses are in moderate supply, carnations giving an average crop; some good chrysanthemums are still with us. Paper White narcissi, lily of the valley and Roman hyacinths are plentilul and there are a few callas and lilies for large effects, while anyone with a fancy for that kind of trimming so early in the season can get all the holly he wants. Violets, only, are in trouble and violet growers are ill at ease over the unsatis- factory conditions at present prevailing as to both quantity and quality of their product. N. F. McCarthy & Co. announce a big auction sale of commercial palms on Tuesday next that ought to draw a good crowd. Mr. McCarthy says the demand for florists' vases has been remarkably large this fall. Welch Bros, have been receiving carna- tions in heavy shipments during ihe entire month and, notwithstanding the general shortening up of crops, they are well supplied for Thanksgiving week. Geo. A. Sutherland has received sam- ples of Christmas holly which are up to the top notch in quality, but it is gener- ally accepted that the supply will be light. The Imperial plant food has received a good send-off in the form of high com- mendation from Kenneth Finlayson and John Barr, two of our most observant and successful growers. Mr. Barr's great set of specimen chrysanthemums that won first premium at this season's exhibition were fed with this stimulant. Norton Bros, have secured as a branch store the excellently located place on Massachusetts avenue occupied by thcni as a branch two years ago. W. A. Bock reports that there is no diminution in the phenomenal demand for Boston fern which he has been favored with this season. D. Zirngiebel's mail is by far the heavi- est received at the postofficein Needham. Wm. Donald was the guest of honor at the last meeting of the Horticultural Club. ^ ,. Robert Montgomery has named his light pink sport from rose Mrs. Pierpont Morgan, the .Mrs. Oliver Ames. New York. A BUSY WEEK.— PRICES TAKE A SHARP ADVANCE.— REASONABLY LARGE SUPPLY QUICKLY ABSORBED.— MANY PROMISES HARD OF FULFILLMENT.— A NEW FLOWER STORE.— NOTES AND COMMENT. This has been a good week in the flower trade in many respects. Prices took a spurt at the beginning and were firm as a rock on Monday and Tuesday on all lines. At the market the boxes were scarcely opened before theircontents were sold, often even without the formal- ity of an examination, and at the various wholesale establishments crowds of buy- ers stood waiting for the arrival of every wagon load of stock. Wednesday saw the unavoidable reaction as usual on the day immediately preceding a holiday, there being considerably more material in sight, some of it, too, showing marks of retention in the ice box or cellar, and prices moderated considerably on medium grades of stock. The advance in quota- tions early in the week was so decided as to cause a doubt of its ultimate benefit, in the minds of unprejudiced observers. With the remarkably clear and salubrious weather, the available crop for a season of such moderate demand as that of Thanksgiving would appear to be ample and the raising of prices unaccompanied by an actual shortage is always quite risky. No stronger reason for the sudden advance is apparent beyond the rivalry of local wholesalers and the eagerness of growers to take full advantage of it, but events would seem to indicate that many promises hastily made will prove difficult of fulfillment and certain mutterings on the part of retailers suggest that this very important section of the trade is not disinclined to put an unpalatable protest into operation about the time Santa Claus' visit is due. Let us hope not, however. The variety on hand is fully up to the record for the season and quality ditto. Poinsettias, callas and an unusual proportion of bulbous flowers gives the florists' windows quite a Christmasy look which is further heightened by the frequent appearance of holly in window adornment. J, N. Catlin and T. W. Satterthwaite are to open a new flower store a la Rosary, on Fifth avenue near Forty- second street, next week. These are young men belonging to the upper soci- ety set and their establishment will be christened "The Gallatin." An effort is being made to awaken pub- lic interest in the preservation of what is left of the historic "Hamilton trees," which were planted by Alexander Hamil- ton in commemoration of the union of the thirteen original states. They are liquidambers and not elms or oaks as often mentioned. Cleary & Co. are to have another sale of Japanese dwarf trees next Wednesday and Thursday, the last of the season. These curious objects always bring big money. Mrs. A. S. Burns has been seriously ill with pneumonia this week. J. N. May has returned from a western trip. White Marsh, Md. — R, Vincent, Jr., & Son have added two houses 25x100 during the past season and are now building a house 24x165 for early vege- table plants. Nyack, N. Y. — Depew Bros, are among those who have found good money in ferns and their faith in the future of this line is shown by the fact that they have just completed two houses, 5800 square feet, for this stock. Philadelphia. business taxes the market.— every- body BLSY AND PRICES TAKE A LEAP. — CHRYSANTHEMUMS MOVE SWIFTLY.^ POT PLANTS SAVED FROM THE BURNING. — AZALEAS ARE IN.— PALM MEN PROSPER- OUS. — A DISCUSSION ON TREES. There has been a marked change in the cut flower business the past week; it is not now, "things might be better," but it is a hustle all the time to get enough flowers together to fill the orders that continue to pour in like rain through a leaky roof. Everyone is in good humor and looking forward to a record break- ing season. Thanksgiving seems to be challenging New Year's day for third place in the events of the season; it cer- tainly was the best Thanksgiving trade up to date. The demand for the debutantes, which is very large this sea- son, kept the market bare of any surplus and it was hard to get stock enough to satisfy the general calls for the holiday. Prices have taken another leap. Beauties are about $1.50 per foot of stem per dozen; that is, four foot stems bring $6 per dozen, anil so on down. Teas are also climbing, $8 to $10 being asked for the extras. Carnations are, for the fan- cies, advancing rapidly; $6 is asked for select stock, Ethel Crocker and a few other kinds bringing this figure; $1.50 to $2 for good common stock is the price for the bulk of quick moving sizes. Lily of the valley and Romans bring $3 to $5; Paper Whites $3 to $4. Chrysanthe- mums are in great demand. Anything worth looking at moves quickly at $1.50 per dozen, a few of the larger sorts bring- ing $2, but they are nearly all cut out. A. Woltemate had a fine late pink which sold quickly at 30 cents each. R. Craig & Son offered a few of a large white, Wenonah, which moved fast at $2.50 per dozen. Charles Meehan cut a lot of Mrs. Jerome Jones which helped out nicely. It seems as if very many more of this fine variety should be grown for our market as it is a great seller. Violets were in great demand; $1.25 to $1.50 per hun- dred was asked for the best doubles, with $1 for good Californias. J. Coles has had a great run on his potted chrysanthemums lately and has to hire extra wagons to help deliver. A large lot set aside for a department store man, some $140 worth, to be delivered Tuesday, was held until Wednesday morning. They were being loaded up when word was received that the store was in ashes, the delay proving a good thing in this instance, as the lot was closed out immediately to waiting cus- tomers. H. H. Battles has a new wagon on the street, which is the cause of considerable comment as it passes by. It is very striking. Jacob Becker and W. K. Harris are in with azaleas, having very nice plants of Deutsche Perle and Simon Mardner. Plants of all kinds are moving rapidly and many sizes are running short. In s^ite of the advanced price of building material we should not be surprised to see an increase in the glass among the palm growers the coining season. A meeting of the horticultural and allied societies to further the planting of trees on our city streets was held in Hor- ticultural Hall last Thesday evening. There was considerable discussion but no definite action was taken. K. Fulton, N. Y. — D. A. Waterman has an unusually fine stock this season and sees bright prospects ahead of the trade. i8gg. The American Florist. 527 Chicago. PRONOUNCED SCARCITY OF STOCK FOR THANKSGIVING.— GOOD ROSES FAR TOO FEW AND CARNATIONS NOT UP TO DE- MANDS. — OUTSIDE nUOTATIONS HOLD GOOD THROUGHOUT. — A BUSY WEEK SOCIALLY.— FIRE AT ZENDER'S. — HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY OFFICERS SATISFIED. —JOHNSON ENROUTE TO EUROPE. — VARI- OUS JOTTINGS. This has been a busy week for the wholesalers and not one of them has been able to supply the calls which were made upon his resources. The houses which protected their out of town orders to the greatest possible extent did so at the expense of their city trade and those who gave the local retailers anything like what they wanted were forced to decline many orders for shipment and to cut most of those from regular buyers. Stock was considerably shorter than a year ago and prices from one-third to one-half higher. The greatest scarcity was of good roses but there were too few carnations. The out-of-town people who received stock whish they did not con- sider strictly good should utter no more than mild protests for there was not a flower which would not have been thank- fully taken by the city trade, sometimes even at higher rates than those at which the stock was billed out. Few roses went out under S cents and really first- class blooms were good for 10 cents over the counter. For carnations 2i 2 cents and 3 cents was the prevailing rate for good ordinary and fancies went well up the scale. Everything held well up to outside quotations. The volume of the week's business was probably somewhat less than that of last year in quantity of stock, despite considerable increases in glass, but in money value a conservative estimate of the increase is twenty per cent. As usual some growers declined to send in their stock on the second day before the holiday, which is always the big shipping day, and on Wednesday the market was somewhat easier, there being even too many carnations in some houses. If there is anything which makes a commission man boil it is to telephone to a grower for carnations on an after- noon like last Tuesday, to be told that not a flower is to be had on the place, and then have the grower send in from 400 to 700 the next morning. Thanksgiving week has been an active one socially, in Chicago, and the leading retailers have had their hands full, being badly handicapped by the difficulty of securing stock. In keeping with the sea- son and the state of the market, chrys- anthemums have been largely used and in most instances effectively. Friedman had probably the largest order of the week, that for the Greenbaum-Mandel wedding at the Standard Club. Messrs. John N. May and E. G. Hill visited a number of establishments in and around this city last week, but. unfortunately, could not call upon all the friends they wished to see during the brief period at their disposal. The boiler shed at Adam Zender's caught fire early last week and the result might have been serious had not the fire engines arrived promptly. A consider- able portion of the woodwork was destroyed, but otherwise the damage was slight. The Horticultural Society of Chicago, at its directors' meeting at the Sherman House November 25, found a balance on the right side of the treasurer's report of the fall show and everyone is satisfied. C. W. Johnson and family went to Detroit yesterday, proceeding thence to New York, from which point they sail December 13 on the St. Louis for a Christmas visit at their old home in England. Kennicott Bros. Co. reports the past ten days' business to have been far in excess of last year, in fact the best they have ever known for the corresponding period. Wietor Bros, were able to cut thirty dozen of the longest stemmed Beauties last 'Wednesday and they all went at $6 a dozen with a demand for more. Captain H. Schuenemann has the schooner Mary Collins and his annual cargo of Christmas greens safely berthed at the Clark street bridge. Some of the plantsmen already have rose and carnation cuttings ready for delivery. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Prince welcomed a son at their home at Downer's Grove, November 20. The rose men are already felicitating upon the assurance of a good cut for Christmas. Mrs. Flint Kennicott has been quite ill this v.'eek. Visitors: Mrs. A. H. Bunde, St. Paul; Nelson and James Cole, also James Cole III., Peoria, 111. Buffalo. TRADE ON THE EARLY' AUTUMN LEVEL. — A FEW GOOD ORDERS. — STOCK SCARCE. — PALMER GOING EAST. — A NOVEL ADVER- TISEMENT. — SEEN AT K ASTING'S. — OTHER JOTTINGS. With weather almost like September, trade is on about the same level. On Thursday of last week three of our most prominent families introduced their daughters, thereby giving us one good day. Indications point to a good Thanksgiving trade and, with fair weather the day before, I think all will be satisfied. Chrysanthemums will bid us adieu after this week, with the exception of those from the growers who are late with everything. Roses are not over plentiful and carnations very scarce. American Beauties are retailing at from $7 to $12 per dozen with only a limited sale. Violets it is almost impossible to get at any price. Lily of the valley, Romans and narcissi are plentiful. It hardly seems possible that Christmas is so near but it is nevertheless so.forevery mail brings us the usual catalogues of the finest holly, pine and other greens. W.J. Palmer, Sr., was in the city last week. He is going east for a visit among the growers to see whether his Daybreak can be beaten, but I think he will return feeling as good as when he went away, for they are fine. D. B. Long has a very pretty poinset- tia novelty for Christmas in card and calendar form. A LoefHer, Jr., and wife, of Washing- ton, who are on that most joyful of journeys, their wedding trip, called on us this week. They were doing Bufi"alo and Niagara Falls. Mr. Loefiler is with A. Gude & Brother. One of our florists had for a Thanks- giving advertisement a large turkey of galax and had it on his wagon for show. From the color of course the bird was supposed to be roasted. It seems heartless of the men to crowd around a box of carnations at Kasting's and take no notice of the timid lady buyers, but when you have got to get your share of a few hundred flowers a dress does not seem to count. Mr. Kasting is out of politics and can now be found at 481 'Washington street at any time. W. A. Miami, Fla. The weather is perfectly delightful, warm, sunny days that remind us of the lovely June days at the north. The nights are cool and pleasant, with heavy dews and but little rain. Roses are loaded with bud and bloom; there are no aphis, red spider or mildew on the flow- ers here. Dickerson & Belden are build- ing slat houses over their roses, carna- tions and palms. This part of the state is the home of the palm, every variety making wonder- ful growth either in pots or tubs or planted in the open ground. Cycas rev- oluta is perfectly at home here. Th^re is a native, Zamia integrifolia, that makes a handsome pot plant and is ottered for sale by some of the leading florists. Pot grown plants are often mistaken for small Cycas revolutas. On the grounds of the Royal Palm Hotel is the largest cocoanut grove in the United States. The trees are planted in rows and as one walks through this beautiful park he seems to be passing gray stone columns, capped with long, waving, golden-green leaves which curve gracefully out from the top like over- grown ostrich plumes. Great masses of yellowish white flowers hang down, so fragrant and full of honey as to be fairly covered by the bees. After the bloom comes the fruit, great green nuts, like a bunch of giant grapes. Agaves of all varieties make splendid growth on the sandy land, requiring no care at all. At Fort Dallas are several fine plants of Agave recurva, throwing up mammoth flower-stalks. Agave rigida is a very handsome native variety often seen in bloom here: it is a beauty from the time it is four inches in diameter until full grown and is fine for a pot or bedding plant. Tecoma stans is fairly loaded with its great, golden bouquets of gloxinia-like flowers and bids fair to produce a good crop of seeds. Poinciaxa. Syracuse, N. Y.— F. G. Lee is building a large greenhouse on Hurd street and proposes supplying a part of the public demand. Andover, Mass. — The Florists' and Gardeners' Club held a banquet on November 10, seventeen members being present. Turner, Me.— Mrs. S. T. Goodspeed has enlarged her capacity for raising car- nations for the Lewiston and Auburn markets. Utica, N. \'. — Robert Boyce has secured possession of the greenhouse property at the corner of Genesee street and the cem- etery road. Danville. III.— Frank R. Smith has finished the removal of his greenhouses and is now well situated. He will carry a stock of goldfish. Kno.xville, Tenn.— C. W. Crouch and C. L. Baum have each had shows at their stores, attracting many admirers of the queen of autumn. Hartford, Conn.— M. C. Eddy has purchased the "tunnel greenhouses " l-t Windsor avenue, and renovated and re-stocked the establishment. Clinton, Ia.— .\ndrew Bather's method of gaining prominence for his displav of chrysanthemums was to give the show for the benefit of Agatha. Hospital. 528 The American Florist. Dec. 2, Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Bubscriptlons 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 Oaaranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent; IStimes, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at Jl.OO per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The AdvertlBine Department of the Ambrican Florist Is lor FlorlBtB. Seedsmen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Orders tor lest than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach ns by Wednesday to se- oare insertion In the Issue for the f ollowlnuSaturday. Addreii THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. WiETOR Bros, of Chicago, are having much success with Evanston carnation as a pot plant. The catalogue houses in the mail plant trade are agitating the question of read- justing prices on a more profitable basis. The holly situation continues to interest jobbers and good weather will be necessary if all orders are to be com- pleted on time. This is the time to prepare for a gen- eral rise in prices for spring stock, not by increased production, but by ensuring the highest quality in your plants. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the proceedings of the Society of American Florists at the annual meet- ing, Detroit, Mich., August 15-18, 1899. Bouquet green was referred to in our last issue as over supply; another week only emphasizes the fact; some of the stray lots are very inferior and poorly packed. Caldwell, the evergreen man of .Ala- bama, with his new catalogues sends us some samples of a very good southern cigar. Brother Caldwell will oblige by giving the name of the brand. Now that heavy firing has become necessary, care should be taken that 1)oiler sheds constructed of wood and such inflammable materials as they con- tain are not ignited by careless work- manship or defective apparatus. Society of American Florists. DEl'ARTMENT OK PLANT REGISTRATION. Conard & Jones Co. register Canna Olympia, height, two and one-half to three feet, foliage green, spike erect, medium to large, f3owers medium size, pinkish violet purple showing bluish tinge later. Wm. [. Stewart, Sec'y. Diseased Callas. Ed. Am. Florist:— For the past two weeks my callas have been rotting just as were those described in the query of L. G. F. C. answered in your last issue. I have about 100 bulbs which were pur- chased this year and 400 which I carried over; the fresh stock is suffering more than the old. The new bulbs were planted September 9. They did not look right when I received them, being shriv- eled, and some of them rotted without sending upmore than two or threeinches of growth. The carried over stock was started afresh on July 2.5, in clean pots and good soil that had not been used before. A little bone meal was added but no other stimulant has been given except two applications of nitrate of soda. I have regularly grown a good many callas and this is the first time I have had trouble. I am now applying noth- ing but pure water in reasonable quanti- ties. We never use manure water until the first part of February, as callas do not seem to require extra stimulant until the days are longer. I have thought of putting on a top dressing of sulphur mixed with fresh soil for I do not know of any thing else which will help the rot- ting bulbs. B. F. E. Keep Tooting. If you toot your little tnoler and then lay aside your horn, There's not a soul in ten short days will know that you were born. The man who gathers pumpkins is the man who plows all day. .Vnd the man who keeps a humping is the gent who makes it pay. The man who advertises with ashort and sudden jerk Is the man who blames the printer because it didn't work. The sent who gets the business has a long and steady inill, And keeps the paying paper lor years and years quite full, lie plans his advertisements in a thoughtful, honest way. And keeps forever at it until he makes it pay. He has laitli in all the future, can withstand a sudden shock, And like the man of Scripture, has his business on a rock. —After Kingsley Times. Greenhouse Building. Necedah, Wis.— Wesley S. Horton, one house. Tiffin, O.— Lewis Ulrich, large aspara- gus house. Milwaukee, Wis— Pohl &Kraus, house 20x65; potting house 18x50. Mystic, Conn.— J. W. Pollard, one rose house. Brattleboro, Vt.— Wm. Estey, house 15x100. West Medway.— Clinton Howe, one greenhouse. Stillwater, Me.— W. L.Clements, forcing house 20x50. Hillsdale, Mich.— S.J. Shank, one house. Catalogues and Cut Flower Price List Received. A. Y. Cathcart, Bristol, lud., berries, flower roots and bulbs; J. H. H. Boyd, Gage, Tenn., forest seedlings; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., florists' supplies; Osman & Co., London, England, horticultural sundries; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, 111 , holiday decorative materials; Welch Bros., Boston, Mass., cut flowers; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut flowers; C. C. Poll- worth. Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers; Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, 111., cut flowers; A. G. Prince & Co., Chicago, 111, cut flowers; E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111., cut flowers; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers. A Detroiter's Expedient. In large cities a well organized street car system is one of the greatest con- viences to nearly all kinds of business, especially so to the florist in sending messengers with small deliveries on quick time, and in some cases the cars can be made a still more important con- venience. Last week I had a very large church wedding, the distance by street about four miles, distance by street cars about six miles. I chartered two special cars to be at my place as soon after mid- night as the ordinary traffic was off the line. We had the cars loaded at 1 a. m. and at the church entrance by 1:30; the cars were unloaded and the men home before 2:.''.0. During the day the plants were arranged and the church decorated in short order, while the horses and drivers were working elsewhere. The next night the cars were at the church at the same hour, the plants loaded and all safe at home soon after 2 a. m. Not a leaf was broken or any other damage done, although the plants were loaded very quickly and packed very closely. Cars are fine things to pack large palms in, as so many can be packed in regard- less of size and weight. S. Tapll"). Flower Shows. A livelv discussion on the advisability of holding a spring flower show took place at the November meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The main objection to a spring show seemed to be that it would not pay. That is to say the gate receipts would not equal the prize money and other expenses and the society would be " in a hole." This is the same old argument that has been dinned into us for many a year, and not only in Philadelphia. Even in New York this seems to be the main bug-a- boo. Of course if a horticultural society or other organization has a steady income for the promotion of shows, like Boston, for instance, all is plain sailing. But because the society has not the funds and cannot make enough at the gate to pay expenses is that a reason for sitting still and doing nothing? John Westcott, Robert Craig, John Burton and other speakers at the Philadelphia meeting struck the true key note when they pointed out that there are other ways of making ends meet without call- ing on the hard-working commercial florist to put his hand in his pocket to make up a deficit. First there is the assumed feasibility of having a show without money premiums and after dis- cussion there seemed to be a general opinion that something could be done in this way, although it was admitted that monev prizes are the great attraction for many, especially the private gardeners. Secondlv it was urged that a strong effort should be made to get the wealthy citizens to put some of their surplus cash into this channel as a powerful means for the advancement of horticult- ure. That they would contribute liber- ally if properly approached is generally believed; the great difficulty is to find the proper party to approach them. Those who can have not the time and those who have the time have not the aptitude. It is along this line, however, that work should be done and it should be no spasmodic effort but a sys- tematic campaign, year in and year out. The claims of a horticultural society to the support of the wealthy should be constantly preached in order to impress the proper sentiment among the public generallv. Thousands and thousands are being spent all over the country for far less worthy purposes. Unless it be in Boston or Pittsburg how often do we hear of any money being left for the advancement of horticulture? To hark back to the Philadelphia dis- cussion on the spring show revival, Robert Craig pointed out that a large number of commercial growers would be glad of the opportunity to exhibit their new things at that time for the society's certificate and that the public would be much enlightened and pleased with a T8gg. The American Florist. 529 great many plants which it is impossible or impracticable to show in the fall. I think it was Jno. Westcott who first urged dividing off the show into good sized spaces and allotting them to the commercial growers to make the best effect with their best products as their donation for the advancement of horti- culture. As a matter of fact the growers have many of them for years donated their money premiums for the good of the society and the absence of money inducement is therefore more in seeming than reality. In getting up a spring show on the lines roughly indicated above, one thing ought net to be forgotten, and that is to use every means of getting a good crowd. The present administration of the Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society seems to be mortally afraid of free tickets, either for press services or anything else. They have been curtailing for several years in this direction and yet their receipts at the gate dwindle. A change of heart is necessary in that direction. Compli- mentaries judiciously distributed for press or advertising services will not hurt receipts. They will help them, and they only cost the printing. And when people exhibit without money reward they are surely entitled to have more than a baker's dozen come to see. They don't care whether the visitor paid at the gate or not. The vexed question of whether a 25 or 50-cent rate paj'S best is answered differently, depending on whether it be the exhibitor or the management that answers. The 25 cents will bring more people but it has not been found that it brings twice as many. So the manage- ment sticks to 50 cents. Sometimes a compromise is made of 50 cents all day and 25 in the evening, the argument being that only the wealthy have leisure to attend during the day and 50 cents is as easy as 2," cents to them. I doubt the soundness of this argument. I think it worth experiment to make it 25 cents all day and 50 cents in the evening in order to equalize the crowd. Evenings are always uncomfortably crowded, both 50 and 23 cent rates, but I think they would not be if a 25 cent rate was made during the day and 50 in the evening. G. C. Watson. Tiffin, O. GOSSIP OF A VISIT TO LEWIS ULRICH. — GOLDEN GATE IN FINE FORM. — COMPARA- TIVE ilERITS OF CARNATIONS. — ASPAR.\- GUS A GOOD CROP. — BUSINESS GOOD. — AN UNUSUAL DECORATION. The more I look at the Golden Gate rose, as grown by Lewis Ulrich, the more I wonder why it has not become more popular with our growers. Size, color and stem, coupled with the fact of its other excellent qualities should place it side by side with such standards as Brides and Bridesmaids. Another thing in favor of this rose is the ease with which it can be grown. Given the usual soil for teas and a temperature of 58" to 60° it will thrive and produce splendid blooms. However, the Golden Gate is not the only rose that is doing well with Mr. Ulrich. His Meteors, Perles, Brides and Bridesmaids are in prime condition, with not a speck of mildew or a deformed bud. His carnations, likewise, are doing splendidly. Among the pinks Painted Lady is Mr. Ulrich's favorite, for it has surpassed its rivals in both length of stem and size of flowers. Among his whites it would be hard to choose between Flora Hill and Storm King, while White Cloud and Evelina, the latter somewhat low in growth, look well. In fancies Mrs. Bradt takes the lead, Sandusky and Armazindy being close seconds. Meteor and Empress ure grown side by side and, as usual, the former is lacking in quality, the latter in quantity. Asparagus plu- mosus nanus is grown in quantity, both for strings and in pots and is in increased demand. It is Mr Ulrich's intention to extend his facilities and to make a spe- cial feature of this line. A house thirty- five feet high, expressly adapted for the purpose of growing asparagus, will be added in the spring. Business is all that could be desired. The most notable society event of the season was that of the HuhnStricker wedding. Given a carte blanche order, Turner Hall, the largest in the city, was transformed into dreamland. Seven loads of magnificent palms and decora- tive plants supplied the basis of the work and suspended from the ceiling was a mammoth canopy, made of Asparagus plumosus nanus, adiantum and studded with Brides and Bridesmaids, the whole brilliantly illuminated. The efJect, to put it in the words of the average society reporter, was "simply charming. " Homo. St. Loub. TRADE IS EXCELLENT AND STOCK SCARCE. — HEAVY RECEIPTS EASILY CONSUMED. — A GOOD THANKSGIVING. — MEETING OF THE CLUB. Stock of all kinds is very scarce in this city. There seems to be a plenty coming in but it is all bought up and from the way things look around the wholesale houses one would think that trade is rushing; and it is in some respects, especially in funeral work. Out in the West End they are busy with receptions and weddings. Thanksgiving day prices took effect on Wednesday and the figures are high. Select roses are quoted at $("> and $S while the lower grades bring $4 and $5. Beauties are very scarce and bring top prices, as high as $6 per dozen. Violets are away up at$l per 100 for the best. Carnations are plentiful and sell well. It is the opinion of all that Thanks- giving trade was as good if not better than in former years. We hope for a large attendance at the next meeting of the Florists' Club, which will be held on Thursday, December 14. Two essays will be read by prominent members and some argument is likely to arise regarding our last show. Louisiana. Milwaukee. WARM WEATHER HAS NO BAD EFFECT ON TRADE. — STEWART RE-EMBARKS IN BUSI- NESS — THE PARK CHRYSANTHEMUMS. — ANOTHER CHANGE IN SIGHT. The weather continues to be more like April than November and although the price of coal is quite high, the sunshine and warmth has enabled greenhouse men to keep their coal bills below last year thus far. Sales are in no way diminished by the favorable weather and delivery is easier and with less damage to stock. Edwin H. Stewart, formerly of Yolk & Stewart, has opened a store in the Second Ward Bank Building, 675 Third street, where he will conduct a general business under the name of Edwin H. Stewart Floral Co. The daily press has been giving extended notices of the free chrysanthe- mum show at Mitchell Park conserva- tories and it is reported that as many as 3500 people visited it in one day. The chrysanthemums were a second-class lot and it is generally considered by those who take an interest in flowers as being poor judgment in the management to make so much ado about such poor results after such a large expenditure of money. .Negotiations are in progress by which the personnel of the wholesale market here will undergo anotherchange. C. B. W. OBITUARY. -MRS. O. L. BAIRD. Mrs. O. L. Baird, wife of the Dixon, 111., florist, died at the Chicago Homeo- pathic Hospital, November 23, aged 33 years. MICHAEL RYAN. Michael Ryan, florist at Ardsley Tow- ers, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., died November 10 after a long illness. Requiem mass was celebrated at the Church of the Sacred Heart on the following Monday, inter- ment being at Newburgh. JOHN WOOD. On September 24 John Wood died at Kirkstall, Leeds, England, aged 57. He was well known for his notes on hardy plants in The Garden, London, and for his Hardy Plant Club. His plant label is now in use in many American establish- ments, notably at the new Botanical Gardens at Bronx Park, New York. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. AdTertlsementa under tbls bead will be Inserted at the rate of 10 centa a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the AMBRICAN FLOHIST for the year I8ny Is entitled to a flve-Une waxt adv. (situations only) free to be used at any time dorlDK the year. SITUATION WANTED-By a thoroughly reliable, all-around grower, competent to flu any poBllloo In either commercial or private place Address J A T, care American florist, SITUATION WANTBD-By youne man as assistant In greenhouses E.xperlence equivalent to about four years. To begin about Jan, Ist Address W, S. Van Dorex, Marengo, Wash. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman or to O take charge of section, by experienced cut flower grower: ferns, plantsman ana propagatur; held posi- tion with leadli'g growers: single Ge'man, 12 years In tbia country. Address C. care American hlorlst. WANTBD-A copy of Issue No 4. October 1. 18So. volume lot the A-mkhicax Jlokist, In good condition. Address S S, care American Florist. ANTED— Good grower to take cbarge of two houses beddlag and forcing stock. Address DEGNA.N, care Vaughan'sSeed Store, S4 and Sti Kandolph St. Chicago. w WANTED-Your'K man wUh some experience tn Kreeobouse wora. Guod chance to work up. Give full particulars In first letter Fre.munt Gkeenhopse, Fremont. Neb. W^ FOR 8ALK OR LEASE -Thirty scree lund suitable for tlorlBt ourpo8B8, ITsih St and Ashlacd Ave.. Chicago, near I. C. R. R- Kavorable ten (Ui^ Ingleelde Ave.. Chicago. FOR SALE— Who wants a chance to secure a home and a buion't inquire unless vou mean business. Address BUSINESS, care AMERIuAN FLuRldT. 530 The American Florist. Dec. 2, Springfield, O. Greenhouse men and florists of the city met recently in the office o( the Good & Reese Co. for a conference in regard to forming an organization of the various firm members. The proposed organiza- tion will consider all matters ot interest to local firms, both ot a scientific and business nature. As Springfield is one of the leading horticultural cities of the country the organization may become general in the future. McGregor Broth- ers, the George H. Mellen Company. Schmidt & Botley, tl.e John A. Doyle Company, the Good & Reese Company and the C. A. Reeser Company, of Urbana, were represented at the meeting. A com- mittee was formed to draft a constitu- tion and by-laws and report at an early date. ^1 ■ J." w. A. MANN. bincinnaiiii fka>k w b*ll Cut Flower Co., ---Vr-o. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. G. L. HUSGROFT & CO., Wbolesile Florists, 444 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Lone Distance CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Phone Sligii. We .-oniinHnd a 'jooJ m;irk.;'t. Vhol^ale power/arKgfe CINCINNATI, Nov. 30. Boaea, Beauty, select 25 03(335 00 ■■ ■■ medium 8.U0»I5.U0 Briae. BndesmaKl 3.0ua 5.1|0 Meteor i.OOa B.OO Perle 300® 4. CO C»m»tlonB 160® 2 00 •■ faooy 2.60® 3 00 Lily of the Valley .^^ * M violets '5® l-SS NarclMUs 3.00® 4.0O Chrysantbemums 5. 10® 12. 50 Soman HyaclDihs 3 00 Bmlhil 12.50 Adlantom l-U" Common ferns •*? GalHX Leaves -l^ ST. LOUIB, Nov. 30. Bosei, Beauty lo.oo®20.on ■" ' ■■ fancy 25. 00550. CO Bride. Bnaeomald 6.0Of^mwffffm CINCINNATI. ORDERS BOOKED NOW IN ORDER OF RECEIPT FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE FAMOUS MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, TH. a3o.o.o CARNATIONS SJ,.'rRT° Queen of PRICES: Per dozen $3 Per 100 S14 Per 1000 $120 Per 5000 $500 Per 10,000 $800 terms: Strk-tiv cash oi C. O. "D. from inknown partie The quoted prices are for THE TRADE ONLY Dd all orders must be from dealers. Cuttings .'ill be carefully packed under the supervision nd sent direct from the establishment of the risinator and s^rower. PETER FISHER, Ellis. Mass. Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to 124 Tremont St., BOSTON, Mass. HOLTON & HUNKLE CO. Wholesale Florists. 457 Milwaukee St., '%WWW.»AWWAWWWWWMWMWWMW,»AWWVWW«.V.MM Leather Bound copies of the new edition of oor DIRECTORY of Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and alpha- betically. Price, $3.00; in board covers, $2.00. J-J-J-J- American Florist Company, 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. zSgg. The American Florist. 531 ^miiiitiimiiiitiimiiiiiiiiinniiitniiiiiutiutiiitiimniiiiiiinttaiiintintiiiiittiiiiiiiitie J. B. DEAMUD. I 51 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO. Per 100. AM. BK.VUTIES, Ex. Ions $35.00 to $50 00 24-inch 25.00 to 30 M 20 •■ 18.00 to 20.00 15 " 12.50 to 15.00 short 8.00 to 10.00 BRIDES. MAIDS 4.00to 6.00 !\IKTEORS, KAISERINS 5.00 to 8.00 PERLES S.OOto 5.00 CARNATIONS 2.00 to 2 50 fancy 3.00 to 600 VALLEY 4.00to 5.0O VIOLETS, double 1.50 to 2.00 single l.OOto 1.25 PRICE LIST: Per nm. SMILAX $12,50 to jL'i .75 to AUIANTCM ASPARAGUS KAXCY FERNS. $2.00 per M. IVY LEAVES GALAX $1.25 perM. r No. 1 contains 15 lbs I No. 2 ■• 20 lbs WILD SMILAX. -i No. 4 " 35 lbs I No. 5 " 40 lbs [ No. 6 '• 50 lbs ^p~Pnces subject to change without notice P. AND D. AT COST .20 .50 .15 12.50 3.00 4.00 5.i0 7.00 a CMI*"VS^!VlWTMKIVHJlvrft», $fi 00 to $2.5 00 por 100. t I J. B. DEAMUD. 51 Wabash Ave | 3 Successor to Illinois Cut flower Co. ^m CHIO A-OO. | ♦♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ I McKELLAR & WINTERSON, I J Wholesale Florists. ^^■M CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ^ .^« ^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, STRICTLY PURE SHEEP MANURE, gathered weekly at Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Order your supply now. PER TON. S15.00; PER 1000 LBS.. S8.00. Our Specialties: ORCHIDS, %'raoe ROSES, CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. U^i HOLLY and GREEN. P ▼▼▼ W W W W WV W^ FULL irNE or ALL ♦ Florists' Supplies % ♦ ♦ We can meet the quota- tions of any reputable Western House. ^ ^ ^ ►♦^ BEINBERG BROS. . . . WHOLESALE . . . Growers 00® 8.00 Golden Gate S 00<810 00 fancy Violets, double single 4.0O i.coa 2.00 60® 1.00 4.00 per doz Uendroblums •• 3.00 long... 10.00@B 00 Roman Hyacinths 2 00® 3 OO ABparaffU.. 50.C0(it)0.00 9-21 E. RANDOLPH ST Cl-I I CAG O Florist zcheti ZLttlmg. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR ^ WHOLESALE- COT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and Out ClMiaiAVA Growers of llUl rlOW6lS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orden. WHOLESALE DEALEB EN GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey&Co, F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^Consignments solicited 1. Q. PRINCE & CO. imnoiesaie Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 705 PENN AVE. 'PHONE 2157. «•'■ A complete line of Wire Designs. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS. ^'??h"JS"^?94 d. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. ivi. ivioss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA, Long Distance 'Phone 1-41-26 D. Consignments of Roses, Carnations. Violets soliciteil. Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. : Successors to \MM. C. SMITH, Wholesale Florist, 1604 LUDLOW STREET^ Phone 1-42 69-A. PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. Wm. J. Moore, WHOLESALE FLORIST . 36 South 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of First-Class stock solicited. {S~I sliouM like to heiir from a few -.,od c.irna- tion trnnvers. Long Distance Phone. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3J34 OUve Street, ^ ^^Si. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest Grow^er^o.^.. ^^^ flOWerS Give us ail order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave.. KANSAS CITY, MO. ^^LONO IHHTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE B OSTON F LORISTS' E XCHANGE.... HEADQUARTERS for choice Roses, Violets, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS. J. IVI. oOHJaiv, l=>x-oj>. Telephone 238S Consignments Solicited iSgg. The American Florist. 533 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS. VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. No. 199« MadlH J. k:. a^XvIvEJiv, ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTV ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. '"•'fi^te^^a^tLlftfir"'- 57 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist , Hew Telephone Zfo. 1803 Uadison Square. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ""«"SAu FLORIST ''Z^t.o^lT- 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. J* Price List on applicition. JOHN YOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 Madison Square. Price list OD application. Please men/inn the A me) tea n Flurnt -when :ri :/iiig. THE RECOCNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It win be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. .... 30 West 29th Street. New Telephone No. 551 Madleon Square. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANG. CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34lh Street, Cut Hower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. NearFerry. Open for Cnt Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Kvery Alomlne DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florist. YOUNG & NUGENT, WHOLESALE Commission Florists. SUPERB VIOLETS. ORCHIDS, ROSES, CARNATIONS. 42 West 28th Street, 't&'J°J' NEW YORK CITY. 12' 2 cnts full slrinj;. H. TONG, Wholesale Grower. Ashtabula, Ohio. Choice Carnations Choice Roses .^.^ Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale power/\arKjfe Nbw Tobe, Nov. 29. Roses, Besaty select 35 O0@40 00 medium ;!).00®20(I0 culls 2 00® 6 OU Bridesmaid. Bride, Morgan U 00@10 OO Kalserln. Meteor 8 00®12 tO Carnations ". SO® 2 50 fancy 3 CO® 5.00 Lily of the vauey 2 CO® 3(0 Violets 1.60® 2 no Romans, Paper White Narcissus 1.00® 2.00 Chrysanthemums 50® (> CO fancy 12 0Kai5 00 Mlunonette 6 00® 8 01 Callas 8 OOalU 00 Cattleyas 36. 00® 60 00 Smllai 8 00iai2 00 Aaparagns 3 > OPS 60. 00 Sprengerll.perdoz. bunches 1®1 50 Adlantum 50® .75 BCTPFALO, Nov. 30. Rosea, Beauty 10.00060 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 3. a® 8.00 " Perle, NIphetos i 00® 5 00 Kalserin 3 00® 8.00 Carnations, ordinary 1 00® 2 50 fancies '. 2.50® 3.50 Lily of the vaUey 3.00® 4.00 Violets 1.50® 2 50 Chrysanthemums 3.00®I6 00 NarclsBUii Paper white 2 60® 3 00 Koman Hyacinths 3 00® 4 OO Uarrlsll 20 00® 26 00 gterlss l.OOm 1 25 SmllBi 13 00®15.00 Adlantum 75® 1.00 Hardy Ferns .15 Galax leaves .15 ABparascus 41.00(860.00 MILLANG & CO. -wH[or^B:®A.i:^B Commission Florists 48 Wast 29tli St., NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1304 Madison Square. Capable, experienced. Consignments solicited. GREEN GALAX, FINEST BRONZE For Prices Address tbe Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY. 106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Pie, ,in the A >, it :./;,■ ROSES. VIOLETS. JULIUS LANG 53 West 30lh Street, NEW YORK. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. Telephone 280 Madison Square. TheNewYork Gut Flower Cc. 119 and 121 West 23d Street, 112 and 114 West 24th Street, Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orden. GEORGE SALTFORD, Wholesale Commission Dealer in .^ ,^ ...Violets... go W. aptti St., ^ NEW YORK. Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq. Ford Bros... tat Oft Wholesale Floristg III West 30th Street, NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited. Phone. 1.57 M.idison Sq. M. A. HART, COMMISSION FLORIST, Can supply CHRYSANTHEMUMS In best quality and any quantil.T. VIOLETS too. 4.4 WEST 29TH STREET. Tel. 325 Madison S quare. NEW YORK. Now Ready! T-NT-DTJ/^T'Pk-DV Of Florists, Nut- L/lKlK^ 1 \JtS. I serymen & Seeds- men of the United States and Canada. Price Two Dollars. In Flexible Leather Binding, Three Dollars AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY .A«.>« 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. The American Florist Company's . NOW "MUM'S THE WORD. - , , SIZES, Z\l_l_ COLORS. r-*^*— PRICES. PACKED CAREFULLY. EDW. C. HORAN, 3.^B: 47 WEST 28TH ST., 'Sffon Squar.. NEW YORK. CUT F LOWERS AI W HOLESALE. VIOLETS. 534 The American Florist. Dec. 2. The ^ebd Tm^b. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. ALEXANDER KODGER9. Pres ; AT.BBRT MCCl'l.- LOCGH. Vlce-Pree ; 8. V. wii.i.ard, Wetherstleid. Conn., Sec y and Treaa. The anxiety to cover prospective wants in beans keeps the prices on the scarce items of the list on the upward grade all the time. Providence, R. I. — A. M. Rennie, with W. A. Potter & Co., was married on Wednesday, November 29, and is in New York on his wedding trip. W. Atlee Burpee & Co. have issued a circular announcing the award of $238 in prizes to seventy-six winners in the competitions announced in Buroee's Farm Annual for 1899. We are iu receipt of a copy of the annual report ot the Secretary of Agri- culture from which we are pleased to note that the department is making an effort to conform to the original spirit of the law in seed distribution by the importation and distribution of what is rare and valuable. The Flax Seed Market. Ddluth, Nov. 24-.— Firework in fla.x was witnessed on the board of trade and shorts bid prices up 6 cents a bushel to $1,371/2 for November seed and as high as $1,361/2 for spot flax. They got about 80,000 bushels. Two commission houses are said to be sweating blood in their efforts to get flax to fill their contracts. Shippers that have been buying flax for the trust are the longs. Receipts were 52 cars to-day. They are anxious to get all contractsfor November seed closed so as to put it afloat before lake insurance advances. — St. Paul Pioneer Press. Dl TI DC LOW SPECIAL DULDS. OFFER. Per 100 SINGLE HYACINTHS, named varieties $4 »n ** colors 3 7f) TOLIPS, SINGLE EARLY, mixed 61 LATE. ■• 70 DODBLE EARLY, " 70 LATE, '■ 65 PARROT, mixed 7.) CROCUS, mixed 3,;» NARCISSUS POLYANTHUS, yellow, mixed l.OO VON SION 1.30 ANEMONES, single, mixed 7.i double. ■• 1.10 OXALISIiOWEII 1.00 VERSICOLOR 7.=> SCILLA SIliERIC A 7.") CHINESE LILIES 400 FREESIA REFRACTA .\LBA, large 7.t LILIUM HARRISII, ftto7 3.iS 7 toil 8 00 ?ermVca°sr H. L. HOLMES. Harrisburg. Pa. THE EARLIEST GARQUEIRANNE BULBS! in ripe perfection and ol the highest quality. Roman Hyacinths, Narcissi, frccsias. Etc. j^j^ WrUf. fr.r I..W.-M .|not'ili.,ii.s(lirr.-t rrniiilli.--r,i\v.T. A. BERNARD, Carqueiranne (Var) France. We Have a Surplus ;i;~£S Corn. Li-tlii.-.., Miisk-iii.l..ri. Wui.t-iii.'Idu, Oiii..n», Radishes, Pumpkin, S.|u"8h and Tomiit.. Scod-. VVc have larni' stni'.ks of R.-d aud Alfalfa Clovr, Meadow Fe.sciie, Millet and chIht crass Sit.k. Sor(.'hum,Kanir, lin.oiii.ind Field 1 '..r],, Sunll.Av.r and Tree Seeds. If interested, pl.:,si- .-nrre-iinnd with us. KANSAS SEED HOUSE. F. Barleldes & Co. Lawrence, Kans. FLORISTS, SAVE MONEY Read What Wo Have to Offer This Week. But Don't Think Too Long Before Ordering. SEMPLE'S BRANCHING ASTER. New or.. p and "rown with .xlreme care at our own trial grounds at I'liira.Toii. s.parate colors, Ked. White and I'ink, at 75c (.er "/.. Choice .Mi-ted, 50c per oz., 16 pcrlb. SALVIA SPLENDENS. Our •Floracroff strain and cannot be excelled. Per oz.'. $1.00; per 11)., 812.00. TUBEROUS ROOTtO BEGONIAS. Just received and in excellent condition— Single, Separate Colors. Ked, Kose, Yellow and While— per doz., 40c.; per lOO. $3.50. Double, Mixed, per doz., 75c; 100. GLOXINIA CRAsSIFOLIA ERECTA. An invoice just received from a celebrated Specialist, whose bulbs uill Live \,u] the iiiMsf, satisfactory results. Perdoz.,50e, per lOO, $3.00. LILIUM HARKISM 1 liernuida Grown), 5-7, $4.25 per 100; per case 400 bulbs. $4 CO per 100. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Berlin Sand Grown, 3 years old. $10.00 per lOOU; per case (2,500), $23.00. ENGLISH WUSHROOM SPAWN. New shipment. $6.6C per 100 lbs. 10BACCO STEMS. Don't buy elsewhere 'till you get our prices, as we can save you some money. WRITE US YOUR WANTS IN TULIP.S, HYACINTHS AND NARCISSUS. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St., PHILA., PA. Not too late to plant for EASTER ELOWERING LILIUM LONGIFLORUM.-To clear out stock we nlfer at 5x7 per 100, $2.'i5. Case ol 500 $10.50 I 7x9 per 100, $6.00. Case of 300 $17.00 6.N8 per 100, $4.00. Caseof450 $15.00 | 9x10 per 100, 10.00. JUST RECEIVED, Tuberous Rooted Besonias. extra fine. large bulbs, single, separate, \vhite, rose, red, vellow. orange, do/., 40e: 100. $3: 1000, $K. Double, fine, separate colors, doz., 75r: 100, }5; 1000, $40. GLOXINIA crassifolia erecta, exceptionally line, dozen, 50e; 100, .-fa.OO. PLANT EARLY. H.H. BER6ER&C0.. '47 Barclay St., New York City. *0%0>^^^s0^r^r^^^^r^^^m Agent Wanted ! Leading continental manu- facturer of Flower Baskets wants a well introduced Agent for the United States of America. Apply stating references to J. c. w. Thoolen, Jr., AMSTERDAM. (Holland). »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ GENUINE DANISH SEEDS 1 ONLY I)Ilii:i T FIMt.M ^ R. WIBOLTT, Seed Grower, t NAKSKOV, DENMARK. •KOl/VI.'TIKS: CablmBe itall L LILY OF TUE VALLKV PIPS. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■ 4 ESTABirSHED 1802 'S SEEDS Chinese Sacred Lilies. Sf ''' ""■'" $4.00 per basket of 100. Finest Liiy of the Valiey Pips. Send for quotations. Spiraea Japonica,-1?:S|;i5, Jo": " " Compacta Mu'tllO'n. at J4 00 per 100. $38.00 per 1000. JAPAN LILIUM LONGiFLOHUM, 5 to T in.. at $r.00per 1000. J.MJHORBURN&CO. (late of IS John Street) 36 CORTUNOT STREET. NEW YORK ROCKY MOUNTAIN TREE *.".'' FLOWER SEEDS. We have the true Aquilegia coerulea. New wholesale price list ot Florists' Supplies now ready. •.'. Western Florists will save money by buying in Denver. Colorado Seed Store, BARTELDES&CO., DENVER, CCLO. Perry Watson & Co. CALIFORNIA^ SEED fiOUSE SPECIALTIES Onion Seed Lettuce Celery Cnrrot Salsify Pnrsnip etc. Sweet Peas Lima Bean« Cosmos Salt Bush ^tC^^. BromusGras. Asters Bermuda Mignonette Johnson etc. etc. ALL CALIFORNIA CROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY. SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA i8gg. The American Florist. 535 LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS JAMESTOWN. N. Y WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. Kennicott Bros. Co. too busy to make new price list, but think inside of Thanks- giving list will prevail. PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. This improved strain, all the leading novelties included, strone bushy plants, ready now, 60c. per 100. bv mail; $2.00 per 500. bv express: $4.00 per 1000; J7.00 per 2000; $10.00 per 3000; $15.00 per 5000. Transplanted large plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. cASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of Extra Fine Pansies. PLANTS. ..PANSIES.. SEEDS. ....THE JENNINGS STRAIN.... Large Flowering, Superb Colors. Fine, stocky, field-grown plants now ready in any quantity. If ybu want flrst-class plants, these will All the bill. Finest mixed in great variety of colors, by mail, 60c. per 100: by express. $4.00 per 1000; 5000, $17.00. White, same price. Seed of above, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per oz. ^^CAeH waTH ORDER. E. B. JENNINGS, '"m"" Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansiea. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any qiinniity. for tbe least money. STAMFORD. - CONN. Did We Use You Well ^ POR THANKSGIVING? J- We tried to. We'll do the same for Christmas and every other day. Ill Flowers in Season at Lowest Market Rates. WHOLESALE £, C AM LING. CUT FLOWERS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. I WIETOR BROS. 5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES UETEOB per 100 $6.00 to $8.00 AUEBICAN BEAUTY 30-36 in. stem per doz. $5.00 to $6.00 24 3 00 to 4.00 2.50 to 3.00 2.00 BBIDESUAID. BBIDE FEBLE CABNATIONS. 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest nlarket prices. PUaiemfiitionthe At. Ready ^ Lily of the Valley PIPS. Early and Late Forcing. Spiraea. Forcing Gladiolus. PRICE LIST OX APPLICATION. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. LiiyoFTHEValley PIPS Arrived in prime condition. This is as good stock as was ever introduced in this market. They are strong pips and well rooted. PRICE, $10, $11 and $12 per 1000. H. N. BRUNS, 690 W. Van Buren St.. CHICAGO. TELL THEM WHERE YOU SAW THE AD. 536 The American Florist. Dec, 2, The JJluRSERY TRstJB. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. J. A. Taylor. Wynnewood, is said to have the oldest nursery in Indian Terri- tory. M. F. Foley has purchased a number of acres adjoining the grounds of the Great Northern Nursery, Baraboo, Wis., and will plant them with stock for the company, already an assured success although less than one year old. Hardy Shrubs for Indoor Bloomiog. The lover of hardy flowers who feels he cannot wait for the return of spring to enjoy their beauty ot bloom, can havethe satisfaction of having them in flower in the snowy season if he will but pot some small plants before winter sets in. There are several shrubs so impatient for spring to come that they may unfold their flowers and others that bloom after a few weeks of spring weather, and these may easily be brought into flower in the house without any particular care or trouble. Some or all of the following list would give good satisfaction: Japanese maple, blood leaved; flower- ing almond, Japanese Judas, Magnolia stellata, Pyrus arbutifolia, Amelanchier alnifolia. Azalea amttoa, Chimonanthus fragrans, Corchorus Japonica, Daphne Mezereum, Deutzia gracilis, Exochorda grandiflora, Forsythia viridissima, Lon- icerafragrantissima, Spiraja Van Houttei, S. Thunbergii and S. Keevesii; Viburnum plicatum, dwarf lilacs, weigelias and bush honeysuckles. Then there is the half shrub, half vine, the hardy yellow jasmine. Besides these, many evergreens are attractive in the house, notably the ever- green euonymus and the evergreen Jap- anese privet, not to mention small plants of the Japanese cedars, the various spruces, arbor vitas and pines. Almost all shrubs which flower in the early spring months are available for winter blooming, but those named above have been found particularly good for the purpose. The way to proceed with them is to get young plants which can be placed in pots of reasonable size, looking to it to get those which have made nice young shoots the past season. Plants which have not done this are of no use, as flow- ers come from the shoots of the preceding season. Pot firmly and then put them in some cool place where they will not freeze and yet will be but a little above freezing. The date of their introduction to heat will depend somewhat on the kind of shrub selected as well as on the time it is desired to have the flowers. The yellow jasmine, Jasminum nudiflorum, Chimon- anthus fragrans, Daphne Mezereum and Lonicera fragrantissima flower almost as soon as they are brought into heat. If two or three each of these are used they can he brought forward in succes- sion to have them till spring comes. The most of the others require from four to six weeks, much the same time as they would were they out of doors in spring. Dwarf lilacs are those budded on the privet, a stock which dwarfs them, caus- ing them to flower when ([uite small, which they would not do were they on their own roots. There are some dwarfs which are produced by constant shifting about, which checks growth and causes the setting of flower buds. It is sometimes practicable to have the same plants for service another winter. In this case, when spring comes it is advisable to plant them out and prune them closely. The pruning is to induce new growth, without which, asexplained above, no flowers can be had. Where young plants can be had it is generally better to rely on them. The old ones under the best of care rarely have as nice a growth of young shoots, besides that the roots occupy more space annually, requiring more pot room than is desir- able. Joseph Meehan. Bluffton, Ind. — Mrs. A. L. Meyers, proprietor of the Ciiy Greenhouses, has remodeled two structures 16x70. Wheaton, III. — Mr. Ford, of the Adams place, leaves shortly for a visit in England and A. T. Peterson will have charge of the greenhouses in his absence. TREE & SHRUB SEEDS I have an extra flue lot of the following seeds, good fresh crop 1899. by mail, prepaid: per 'b. Calvcanthus Kloridus, Sweet Shrub 40c Cornus Florida, White Flowering Dogwood.. .20c Helesia Tetrapcera, Snow Drop 75c Magnolia Acuminata 75c " Macrophylla 75c " Tripeiala 75c Also Exochorda. Sugar Mapel and other seeds and seedlings. Send for list. J H. H. BOYD, - - Gage, Sequatchie Co.. Tenn. DEUTZIA GRACILIS. strong, bushy plants for forcing, $6.00 per 100. SAMUEL C. MOON, """"IS^co. PA Sfiid for price list of Hardy Shrubs and Trees. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cDDr-iAi TiBc ' Azalea Amoena. Rhododendrons. SPECIALTIES ^ ^^I^j3j Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NIRSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr^ tST'Catalogue free. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Reading Nurgery, READING, lUASS. TCPTABT.IRTnCTl ISM. NURSERYMEN.... IP you have made any change in your firm name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you raay have made to your estab- lishment, either greenhouses or land. AULRICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Uearborn St., Chicago. For Sale. STRONIi STOCK 'MUMS, at 5 cts. each. VAKIETtES : Black-hawk.Pennsvlvania.Heilsworth, BonnalTon. Golden Trophv, Golden Wedding. Glory of Pacific, .\\itumn Glorv, Mnvllower, Ivory, Sunderbru.'h. Niveii*, M. M. .lohnsi.n. Address £. F. OVERMAN, Wabash, Ind. 20th CENTURY VERBENAS. Thirlv-luiijiraudraanini.ith varieties, including the new Capt. Dreyfus, Helen Gould, Melba and many others. This is the set that will make the money for the retail florist in the year 1900. Stronjr. 3-in. pot plants ready Nov. 10th, $2.00 per hun.lre.l: r. .ite.l cuttings, 60o per 100, J.5.00 per M. NEW DBL. FRINGED PETUNIAS, Hendersons and Dr(iT\ Ifii' ■^t set, known the world over as the staridiird ■'! |jerfecti.>n; stronz rooted cuttings Nov. lOth, $1.00 per 100; 2-in. pot plants, $2 a 100. SMILAX, 20.000 extra stronjj; bushy seedlinRS, ready for 2-in., tine plants. 50c. per 100, $4 per 1000, frei PRINCESS PAULINE AGEBATUM. the great nov- elty of '98, the only one to crow: rooK^d cuttings now readv, $1 00 per 100: strong 2-in. pot plants, 50c, per do/., $2 no per 100. 1000 BRIDESMAID ROSES. 2'/» and 3 in., $2,50 per lOOtciclosi- out. {*r Cash with Ordek. IMPORTAMT— i:verv retail florkst should have our dfseriplive whoiesale list of Specialties; there is money in it for every man iu the trade. S0UTI1 SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. ^f>£:c:;c/vxj S.A.XJE]. Cyclamen Persicum Splendens Giganteum, finest strain in th'- world, in four true eolors, in bud and bloom. Horn 4-inch pots, .1^1.50 per dozen; $12,00 per 100. Chinese Primroses, fringed foliage, flnest market vars. from 2 in. pols, $2 per 100; from 2V4-in. pots $2 50 per 100: from a-iu. pots, fine plants in bud, $4 per lOO. From 4-in. pols. e.\tra strong, in seven colors, including double white, red and single blue, all well set with buds. $1 doz.: $8 per 100. All ihe above warr.inied A No. 1 stock. PAUL MAOER. East Stroudsburg. Pa. McFADDEN (IFFF.RS ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE W e are headquarters for this most beautiful ot all Adiantunis. 2-inch pots $10 OOper lOO 3-inch pots $3.00 per dozen, 20.00 per 100 4-inch pots 6.00 per dozen, 40.00 per lOO 5-inch pots 9.00 per dozen, 6-inch pots 15.00 per dozen. EMERSON C. MCFADDEN. Wholesale Florist & Seedsman, SHORT HILLS. N. J. /Y,vjv m.nlinnlh.AiHnicaii Flctsl lulini ..filing PANDANUS VEITGHII. Extra fine stock in 6-inch pots, $1.00 each. Cannas in all the leading varieties at lowest rates if ordered now. Carnation Cuttings ready soon. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, tnd. HEADQUARTERS FOR Palms § Ferns. Write for Price List J, B. HEISSj The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON. OHIO. BOSTON FERN... 2i4-in., $,1.00 per 100; | 8 and 10-in. pans, from 5 -ill., ,')0.t]0 lier 100, I 7,x'. to $1.50 each. Nenlirolepis Cordata Compacta 2^-in., $5.00 per ■"■>—'■■'■ iln.', »1. 110 to $1.50 each. t, ii-' , looied cuttings from 100, Sand lil-in Geraniums, s. a. .\u:t, .i.- , roc soil, $1 M p.-r 1(10, Jl.s.iu |MT llijO Asparagus Sprengerii, 2'2-iii., $.i 00 per iCO. CASB ri.EA«K. CARL HAGrNBERGER, W. Mentor.O. olors. Beg< lILIUtI LONGIFLORUVf, .hipan, 6-8, $3,50 per lOU. WINDSOR Flower seed co.. No 2 Milwaukee Ave. detiuiit. Mich. SEE THIS PRICE 500:fln Molds for forcing or p isdlec w..rlli Jd lOper lOO; we clone tnem at WOO, :m Mitl'lc. '-'4 111 , «l $i .iO choice Htuck. Carnntlons. rooieri cutlliiiisof beui VHrlelieiof (juinat ona ai ll.OO lOU Placd orders now. W. H. OULLETT 4 SONS, Lincoln, III. o.^ii:s 10,000 Pin, Scarlet. Red, White. Willow leaved, Eng-lisli and Turkey, 4 to 10 feet. 100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes. l.alalo;..ue ou a ppl i.-:,li..ii. ^''"'l esliraate of wants f,.r pru-e>. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. filenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA. iSgg. The American Florist. 537 Evergreens for Winter Gardening. TO Pl*NT IN BOXES, TUBS, VASES, ETC., ETC. T^HE_PLANTS pictured above are fair samples of the stoctc we ha to offer. They are all nice, symmetrical trees and well rooted. Prices f. o." b. Rochester. N. B. — 100 plants, purchaser's selection of varieties, will be sold at 100 rates. Norway Spruces. 5 ft.. 10 cts.; 6 ft., 12 ct.s.; 7 ft.. 14 els. ;' 8 ft.. 16ctS. .\DDltES9 CHRISTM4S TRtF.S. # LITTLE & CO., COMMERCIAL NURSERIES. Rochestcf, N. Y. Doz. No. 1. IRISH JUNIPER. 3ft $4 00 No. 2, HOVEY'S ARBOK VIT.E, Si^ ft 4.00 No. 3. TOM THOMK ARBOR VIT.E,2ft 3.00 No. 4. RETINOSl'ORA PISIFERA, 4 ft 5.00 No. 5. IRISH .IlMPEK.Srt 3.00 No. 6. PYRAMIDAL ARBOR VIT^. 5 ft 6.0U No. 7. HOVEY'S ARBOR VIT.E. 2 ft 3.00 No. 8. PYRAMIDAL ARBOR VITJ:, 4 ft 5.00 No. 9. •■ •• ■• 2'.. ft... 4.0O 100. $20.00 20.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 30.00 15.00 25.00 20.00 CUARY & CO., Horticultural Auctioneers, 60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK CITY, ^NNOUNCE their last sale of J* .^ JAPANESE tlORTICllLTlRAL CIRIOS! (for current season) at their salesrooms, on Wednesday, Dec. 6ih, and Thursday, Dec. 7th. On free exhibi- tion until 9 p. m., beginning Monday, Dec. 4th, until the conclusion of the sale. A marvellous collection ot Miniature Oarden Trained Evergreens, ^ ^ ^ Palms and numerous specimens of Japanese Horticultural Art. Sale begins promptly at 2 p. m. on days mentioned. The trade especially invited. Catalogue in course of preparation and will be mailed on application to the auctioneers CLEARY k CO., 60 Vescy St., NEW YORK CITY. Lancaster, Pa. June 17. '99. MR. Thkron Parker, Broofclyn. N Y.. Dear Sir:-rourModel Car- nation Support Is ail rliibt In every way and will no doubt be considered as necesoary as Kood plants with growers when better known. I con- sider It tbe best on the mar- ket, and If your other epe- claltlea are equally as good, thev should make anotbfr addition to the money mak- ers of 1900 Respectfully. ALBERT M. HERR. FLATBrSH.BROOKLrN.N.Y. feb-jy 97. Mr Therox Parker. Dear >lr.— Your wire stake iB certainly a gem Without hesitating we Indorse it as an up-to-date carnation sup- port. Yours t Dai 3CZE BROS. \ * \ W. HOBOKEN, N. J., Feb 18, '97. MR. TeERON Parker, Dear Sir : — It gives me much pleasure to corgratu- late you upon your success In getting up carnation sup- arts. 1 think that those I ave had from you are about i perfect as anybody will be ble to make them. They I certainly tih my bill for an Ideal carnation support. thing 1 have been looking for a long time. Wishing y ju every success in the sale of them, 1 am Yours truly K. ASMUS. Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes The Model Plant Stake Co., THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. Kxtr.i fine plants cut from bench for7-in.. 8-in. and 10-in. pots, at ISO, fT5 and $1U0 per lOO. L. H. FOSTER. 4B King St., DORCHESTER. MASS, NephroleplsExaltata Bostoniensis... THE CELEBRATED BOSTON FERN. in all sizes from $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per looo to SPECIMEN PLANTS at 75c., $i.oo, $2.50, $5.00 and $10.00 each. Further information cheerfully given. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. EDWIN LONSDALE, "^•'«'""*.p",;l',:*. p*. Tn ni n^F nilT ^°^ "■='"t or room, the III ULMtfb UUI followins; plants, readv for a shirt. Pots. Per 100. Per Jl. 40D Phoenix Reclinata 4-in. $8 00 1000 •■ •• 2-in. 5.00 45.00 5UO0 Pteris Treraula " 2.50 20,00 2000 •■ Ensifolia " 2 50 20.00 2000 '• Serrulata Mas... •' 3 00 " Longifolia " 3iX)0 " Serrulata " 20011 " ■• CompactaNana" 3.00 25.00 1000 " Onardia " 2.50 20.00 1,500 Nephrolepis Bostouiensis 2i4-in. o 00 40.00 2000 ■■ Cordata Compacia ■■ 4.00 35.00 2O01) ■• E.\altata '• 4.00 35.00 Would exchange for .500 Adiantum Cuneatum. THE E. HIPPARD CO., Youngstown, 0. HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS Kuy y.uir i:rh*;i~ m srprt^inl.er and Dotober and brin:_' tlifm into blooni yours-'If! Save duty and risk of rt'ceivini; them dead from the other side. 25.000 srowing; come and see them. Palms and Decorative Plants in Quantity* all sizes and prices. New price list will be ready Sept. loth. Anton Schultheis.'cbueg^po'int, New York City 638 The American Florist. Dec. 2, Our pasTiMEs Announcements of cominK contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass. ; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 334 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At Omaha. The Omaha bowlers are once more awakening and will soon be rolling reg- ularh- on new and thoroughly up-to-date alleys. L. Karpp, who umpired the great contest in Detroit, was a visitor this week and made arrangements to bring his champion New York team to Omaha, on their annual tour of the country in February, for a match with the Omaha Florists' Bowling Club. Gripp. At Flatbush. On Thursday, November 23, the follow- ing named talent appeared at the alleys of the bowling club and scores as appended were recorded: Player 1st 2d Player 1st 2(1 E. Dailledouze..l63 163 Schmutz 141 16i P. Dailledouze..l38 132 Welsioe 101 77 Wocker ..139 118 Butterfleld 117 87 Woerner 122 1U3 Donlan 145 98 Riley 163 226 Rennie 86 102 H. Dailledouze 92 91 At Cleveland. The bowling contingent is happy in the possession ot two excellent alleys now. The floors have been relaid and refinished and a new track for the return of the balls has been provided at the side, the old one in the center having been torn out. The floors are now level and true, the balls have been refinished and the appearance of the whole improved at least 100 per cent. A. At St. Louis. Some very fair scores were made by the bowling contingent last Monday evening. Here they are: Player. 1st 2d 3d 4th Av. Kueh'n 155 153 184 169 170 Beneke 136 152 121 197 152 Sanders 13S 116 164 109 131 Kunz 140 113 132 128 Weljer 116 H9 111 12,5 Fillmore 78 94 121 92 96 I hear there will be a hot time at the alleys next Monday night. The Juniors have challenged the olderclub to roll three best games out of five. This will no doubt draw a large crowd to see the first match between these two clubs. Louisiana. At Denver. The following is the score made by the members of the Denver Florists' Club at the alleys Tuesday evening November 21: Player 1st 3d 3d Av. Robt. Kurth 225 192 165 194 JohnBerry 139 147 218 177 A.E.MaulT 178 161 193 174 Chas. Thiess 16i 1.57 191 170 Chas. Franz 191 170 148 170 Chas. Mauff 187 142 160 163 A.M.Lewis 161 124 190 162 Geo. Brenkert 150 191 n\ 161 Ed. Emerick 217 132 122 1.57 J.A.Valentine 153 153 E. C. Flohr 151 148 158 1.52 .John Ferris 149 118 165 148 DonScott 110 184 147 .1. N. .lakobsen 152 155 124 144 Ohas. Webb 10) 151 163 140 Perry Gallup 196 97 110 i:!4 A. A. Itensou 117 136 135 129 Geo. Zlmmer 127 137 120 128 Oliver Wheatlev 67 103 70 82 E. C. F. At New York. The regular session of the bowling club at the Fifty-seventh street alleys on Monday evening brought together a goodly number of aspirants for high averages but the scores made in several instances were suflicient to make some of the bowlers feel very weary. Sure enough, bowling is a funny game. Frank Traendly proposes to offer a silk umbrella as a premium for the best score in the coming month. Scores made during the evening were as follows: I'layer 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Av. Lang 174 124 168 155 Donlan 177 103 133 138 Marshall 128 180 111 113 147 136 Young 145 123 134 KiUt.Tlield 104 154 129 OM.irM 146 128 130 114 99 123 Williers 109 140 126 101 112 118 Sii-liri'.-ht 114 126 113 118 s.-hi'uok 107 115 103 130 KM 117 Tra.iKlly 102 118 110 Stewart: 99 97 141 99 109 Elliott 103 113 108 Hart 94 99 97 CHARLES L. SEYBOLD. Baltimore's Pride. Charles Louis Seybold is Maryland's champion bowler. He is a member of the All Star team of Baltimore and the cap- tain of the florists' team. Last winter when Chicago sent her best bowlers east Baltimore won the silver cup offered by the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. to the team which should make the best showing against the tourists. Baltimore only won five out of twelve games and Seybold plaj'ed in only half the series, but four of his games brought victories. In thirty-seven important match games Mr. Seybold made an average ot IS'.t and a fraction. At "cocked hat" he holds the Maryland medal, which he wears as a watch charm. At this game he recently rolled G;i, 05 and 5-1-. At nine pins, nine balls, he has a recorded score of l-i-t, 144 and 60. It would take a volume to tell of all Mr. Seybold's successes and to describe his fifty or more medals and trophies. He is the mainstay of the Florists' Bowling Club and in one of their contests last winter made 200,248, 234 and 21S, an average ot 225, which is said to be the American record for four games at ten pins. He holds the ball with the thumb and third finger and delivers it with great velocity at the extreme right edge of the alley; when it has traversed three-fourths of the distance the curve to the left begins, with the result that the ball strikes the head pin upon the most effective point. Mr. Seybold believes that "practice makes perfect" and bowls regularly twice a week in winter and once a week in summer. But Mr. Seybold has other claims to distinction than the facility with which he wields the lignum- vitffi. Born at Stuttgart, Germany, in 1862, he sprang from afamily of nursery- men. At twenty-one years of age he came to Baltimore and secured a position at Patterson Park, under Superintendent Anderson, where he did such good work that in 1803 he was given charge of Carroll Park, a wild tract upon which he has put much work and a great deal of skill, making of it in the short space of eight years an example of tasteful plant- ing and thorough care. Mack. Lenox, Mass. — A. Dimmock and J. P. Cleary spent last Saturday and Sunday very pleasantly here, visiting a number of their gardener friends. Cro-mwell, Conn. — A. N. Pierson reports the largest season's business in chrysanthemums which he has ever enjoyed. They will be grown in even larger quantities next year. Erie, Pa. — S. A. Baur, successor to Henry Niemeyer, rented a down-town store, installed a display of chrysanthe- mums and general stock, invited the pub- lic and profited largely by the effort. Owosso, Mich.— John S. Schleider cel- ebrated the opening of his down-town office and salesroom with a display of chrysanthemums which quite astonished the natives. The store is a beauty and connected with it is a model show house. Manchester, Mass.— The Manchester Horticultural Society was organized on November 10. It comprises mainly the gardeners of Manchester, but member- ship is open to all interested in horticul- ture. Westerly, R. I — Miss Barbara C. Renter, daughter of S. J. Renter, was married on Wednesday, November 15, to Mr. Edward Lueck. The church where the ceremony took place was lav- ishly decorated with plants and flowers. Fre.mont, Neb. — Green & Nichol held their fourth chrysanthemum show in the W. C. T. U. Temple November 9 to 11 and it was a success in every way. Their trade is excellent and they have all they can do to supply it, especially the whole- sale demand for Marie Louise violets. St. Joseph, Mo. — On a recent evening a rough looking fellow inquired for the proprietor at Stuppy's down-town store and drew a revolver on A. A. Sharp. It is thought the man intended robbery and was disconcerted to find Mr. Sharp in the place as Mrs. Sharp is usually alone there. Galesuurg, III.— I. L. Pillsbury had a very good public exhibition at his green- houses November 13 to 18. He displayed 1000 single-stemmed chrysanthemum plants, about 600 bush plants and a number of well-grown standards. Among the new varieties were Latest Fad, Jas. Comley .'ind Pennsylvania. There was also a good showing of roses, carnations, violets and greenhouse plants. Many visitors made the exhibition profitable. i8gg. The American Florist. 539 V[rictii's •''"•" "'-■''-I't Cliar. Per rot Inches Leaves Each Doz Latania Borbonica....2-in % .50 Latania Borbonica... 3 " l.SO Latania Borbonica. ...4 " 3.00 Latania Borbonica... 6 " 18-22 5-7 $ .75 9 00 Latania Borbonica... S " 28-30 7-8 1.50 18.00 Latania Borbonica... 8 " 28-34 7-,s 2 50 30.00 Latania Borbonica... 9 " 30-36 8-9 3.00 36.00 Cocos Weddeliana....3 " 14-18 4-6 .25 2.00 Cocos Weddeliana...,4 " three plants in pot 5.00 Cocos Weddeliana....5 6.00 Cocos Weddeliana... 6 " " " " 10 00 Height Leaves Each Doz Kentia Belmoreana...3 " 5-7 3-4 .25 2.00 Kentia Belmoreana...3 " 8-10 4-5 3.00 Kentia B.-lmoreana...6 " 20-25 5 7 1.50 18.00 Kentia Belmoreana...7 " 34-38 6-7 2.50 30.00 Kentia Belmoreana...S " 3.25 Kentia Belmoteana 10 " 8.00 Kentia Forsteriana....5 " 25-28 4-6 1 00 12.00 Kentia Forsteriana ...6 " 26-30 6-8 1.50 18.00 Kentia Forsteriana ...7 " 36-40 5-6 2 50 30.00 nnnnnuini Kentia Forsteriana. .10 " three plants in pot 8.00 LATANIA BORBDNIbA. Lwistonia Rotunditolia 3K-in 3.00 Livistonia Rotunditolia 5-in 9.00 The Latania is largely used for purposes of decoration. Although its place has, in a measure, been taken by the Kentia, it still is in lively demand. Our stock is in a fine, clean condition. We have now growing for next year's trade not less thin 100,000 of these desirable palms. Geo. ^S7SrittT3olcl, PALMS m. FERNS. l^OS IVo. Hoisted St., .OHIO.A.OO. I^E^ieiVS. Cyrtomium Falcatum 4- inch Pteris Serrulata 2 " Pteris Serrulata Cristata $200 .50 ;i^isoella^xi.eotxs. Varieties Pot Araucaria Excelsa 3-inch Araucaria Excelsa 5 " Araucaria Excelsa Araucaria Excelsa 7 " Ficus Elastica 5 " Ficus Elastica 6 " Ficus Elastica 7 " Inches 6-8 18-20 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 3 Asparagus Sprengerii 2 Cyperus Alternitolius 4 Tiers IClHL-h per Uoz 2-3 % .50 % 6.00 3-4 1.25 15.00 1.50 18.00 6-7 2.50 30.00 .50 5.00 .75 y.oo 1.00 12 00 Size. Dozen. Per 100. J-inch $0.50 $4.00 1 " 1.00 s.oo \ " .50 4.00 8.00 Peperomia Argyrea, 3-inch pots dozen, $1.50 Dracaena Fragrans, 4-inch pots, fine plants " 3.C0 Dracsna Fragrans, 5-inch pots, fine plants " 5.00 Dracsna Fragrans, 6inch pots, fine plants " 9.00 Sanseviera, Jav. var., 4 inch pots " 200 Sanseviera, Jav. var., 3-inch pots " 1.50 The demand for KENTIAS has increased wonderfully and they must be counted among the indispensable articles of the Ornamental Plant Business. We devote much space and the most careful attention to Kentias, and always have a large and vigorous stock on hand. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. When in need of larger Plants than quoted, ask for ~ Special Prices on a ^ lot of Miscellaneous Specimen Plants that we have in stock. 540 The American Florist. Dec. 2, Pittsburg. SHORT SUPPLY OF STOCK.— PRICES ADVANC- ING. — BEAUTIES HAVE THE CALL. — Cl'T FLOWER COMPANY TO MOVE. — A RECEl'- TION. The supply of flowers has fallen ofl' so much during the last few days that there is a visible advance in prices. Chrysan- themums are nearing the end of their season and but few are coming in com- pared with the qualities received even a week ago. Violets are scarce, as are choice roses. Special American Beauties have the call even at advanced prices. They have been pushed to $5 per dozen and the indications are they will reach a still higher figure. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Company expects to move into larger quarters at 504. Liberty street, by December 1, where, having more room, they will be better able to handle their rapidly increasing business. At the reception held by the Florists' Club at Cyclorama Hall, Allegheny, on Thursday evening last, about seventy- five participated, enjoying a very pleas- ant evening, with dancing, euchre and refreshments. Loew & Roehig are open for business in greens, at the same room occupied by them last year. G. O. I L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. WHOLESALE DEALER IN I ChristmasTrees | AND BAILED SPRUCE 3 FOR CEMETERY USE. | ention paid to si Car Load lots. WRITE FOR PRICES. a Eimimuuuuuuuuuuuuuuiiuuuiiiiia XMAS GREENS Laurel Roping, Bouquet Green, nolly, Wreaths of all kinds. Xmas Trees, Hardy ferns, ^ Galax Leaves, Etc. H. E. Bartfor(l,*r 17 CHftPMAN PLACE. BOSTON, MASS. •#^0^9^9^f^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ mm TS to be made during tlie Holiday season if you have the RIGHT stock, of RIGHT quality and at the RIGHT time. We can place you in the RIGHT position, and with prices to meet all competition. HOLIDAY DEGORflTIVE MATERIAL. NEW YORK; Vaughaii's Seed Store, Chicago: Our Holiday List Tells the Story. A postal card will bring you a copy. 14 Barclay Street 84-86 Randolph Street. atititiiimiiiiiiit ititii miiiititmtiiititiiiiiutitumtitAiiiiiUiiiiiiAiAtiiitiiiiitiiiiUiiUiiiiie GREEN MP HOLLY J Evergreen Wreathing I Gathered under the supervision of our own men, experi- t enccd hands, that for the past ten years have done t their share to make us absolutely head- t quarters for Xmas decorations. ^ Wreaths, Mistletoe, Christmas Trees, Etc. | The right kind at the right price, and last, but not least, t ark.W. W. B. &Co.. absolute guarantee for select quality. I at the right time. W. W. BARNARD & CO., 161 and 163 East Kinzie Street, CHIOiVOO. iWimnnnmrnfTiTTTTTmTTTnTTTTnTTmmTiTmmTmmTiTTmmmTTmmTTTTTmmTfmTmTTE Delaware Holly of the Best Grade from the Swamps, with Bright Green Toliage and well Berried. Orders will now be recefved for shipments which will ^o forward freshly packed at tho proper time. For prices and terms, address — ALEX. PULLEN, Milford, Del. iMii^i^OEei:> i«i-II«stci«ib;*!4. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the successful growers who advertise irtiftjt^^jt^jtjt fc ■ THE AMERICAN FLORIST. iSgg. The American Florist. 541 Pioneer Headquarters For VAUGHAN'S XXX HOLLY Its average high quality never beaten. Every case re-inspected by us. DEEP WOODS BOUQUET GREEN. From Little Rib River Black River, Red River and Evergreen Creek. Indian picked. WE MEET THE MARKET. Write or wire for latest quotations. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St.. NEW YORK. UVW^yVMWtftfVWUVWVWtfVWWVWWVI THAT SALE will take place on TUESDAY, DEC. 5th. It will include a grand lot of DECORATIVE PALMS, such as Kcntias, Latanias. Etc., in stock sizes, J- such as every florist wants just now. Also I PYRAMIDAL BOX, LAIRELS, I ACLBAS and RHODODENDRONS a in best varieties for forcing. 5 Your last opportunity this % year. Bid up ! N. F. MCCARTHY I & CO., I Jobbers In All Florists' Goods, | 1 84 Hawley Street, | 1 Telephone 734. BOSTON, MASS. f BOUQUET GREEN. Best quality at lowest rates. We gather our own greens and bring bv our own boat direct. Also C'HRI-STM.VS TREES. North! rn Michigan Evergreen Nursery, SCHOONER MARY COlLINS, - S. W Cor. Clark St . H. Schueneman Capt. Bridge. CHICAGO. Please in, uh,,,, the A>iu>uan Fhmst -u/u-ii i,;,/),,^. Let the advertiser know that you take the Florist. Then he'll know how he came to get your order. AZALEAS, etc. Just received in excellent condition a large consignment of the best forcing varieties. Can be safely forwarded by freight before cold weather sets in. 10 to 13 liKli i-in 1.50 Geranium Harmine and La Favorite, 2X-in.. 1.50 Hardy Pink Clumps 2.00 Pansy Plants. $3.00 and $4.00 per 1000. Primula (hinensis, 3 in 3.00 ■ from flats 75 Primula ( )bconica. 3'/.-in 3.00 2H-in 1.50 Forgel-Me-Not, winter blooming, 2Vi-in 2.00 BHaOMAS, Flowering— White Rubra, Augus- ta, Calalea, Sandersoni. Semperflorens Rosea. Fu- chews. Fiicheoids, Red Vernon, Erfordii Pink, and 10 otIiiT varieties, in small lots, all 2'i-in., $1.50 per 1(10. CANNAS— Florence Vanghan, Australia, A. Boiivier. .Mme. Charatt, Mme. Crozy, Statia, and 10 (ithers. all mixed together, single eyes, $1.00 per ion. J.=,.UO per ICOO. Mesenibrvanthemum Erectum, Basket Plant, r. c. $1 pcr'lliO; California 51oss. r. c, $1 per 100: Cigar Plaul. '.'U-in., $1.50 per 100: Alternanlhera. 4 colors, yellow, red, pink and large leaved variety SH-iii., full of cuttings, $2 per 100. $18 per 1000: •2', in.. $1.50 per 100: $12.50 per 1000; Unrooted Cut- tines. 4 varieties, 25c, per lOU, $2 per 1000, $8 per ,5000, $15 per 10,000. Lvcopodium Dent, 2"4-in., $1.50 per 100; Ireslu- es, 2 colors. 2'i-in., $1.50 per 110: Dusty Miller, 2K in., $3 per 100; Golden leaved Feverfew, r. <■., $1 per 100. R. C. CARNATIONS READY. G. H. Crane. 1809 $0.00 per 100 Glacier. 18119 4.00 ' -Vrgyie, 1898 2.00 Empress, 1898 1,50 Bon Ton, 1898 1.50 Maud Adams, 1899 4.00 ■ak. 1.50 1.50 •• H^ We are now booking orders . for 1900 vari- eties, and all other good ones for future delivery. Large orders (rom above plants. We ask for list to estimate. Prompt shipments or money re- lumed by next mail. CASH. W. H. MURPHEY, - Minool(a, lii. MARECHAL NIEL ROSES in any (luantilv. lii-liverN' cau be made any time up to'Kel.ruary l.'.tli, 1911(1." JOSEPH W. VESTAL & SON. Little Rock, Ark. iSgg. The American Florist. 543 THE GRAND NEW ROSE UBERTY! Won Highest Honors Wherever Shown. r*l0ST nearly approached by Meteor in color, but far •^ ■ surpassing that standard variety in brilhancy and purity of color, as well as in size and freedom of bloom, never show- ing any deformed, black or bull heads either in winter or summer. A remarkable keeper when cut keeping its bril- liancy of color without turning blue or dropping its petals, as is the case with Gen. Jacqueminot, which it somewhat resem- bles in size and fragrance. I HEREBY EXTEND A CORDIAL INVITATION TO ALL LOVERS OF THE QUEEN OF FLOWERS TO COME AND SEE LIBERTY GROWING. The finest Crimson Forcing Rose of the Century. PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS FOR A J STOCK: Own Rooted Stock in 2K-in. Pots. 12 plants $0.60 each 25 50 JOG 1000 .50 .30 .25 .20 Grafted Plants in 2;^-in. Pots. 12 plants $0.75 each 60 " 25 50 (00 1000 .50 .40 .35 Satisfactory reference or deposit from all unknown correspondents. AGENTS- E. G. Asmus, West tloboken, N. J. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago, III. J. N. MAY, Summit, N. J. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y ^WmitmimimimmimHiiiiiimUiiiii^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHimtUiim^^ MANETTI STOCKS! ENGLISH OR FRENCH FOR DECEMBER DELIVERY. s are that Manetti Stocks are exceedingly scar PRICE ON APPLICATION. this season, but can still offer good stock in quantity. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 w 28th st . NEW YORK CITY. Hydrangeas FOR FORCING. OTAKSA. THOS. HOGG. Fine, strong stock, with 4 to 6 crowns, $10 per 100; $90 per lOGO. I ROBT. CRAIG & SON | I Roses, Palms f jro and Novelties in Decorative Plants. ^ Market and 49th treet. PHILADELPHIA PA. OrHfr* Now V rUCrS Booked For CARNATION CUTTINGS! For All Fancy Varieties. All Cuttings Guaranted Al. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., ^ Greenhousps and adiir< JOLIET. ILL. |§ \ew and Standard Varieties of jt ^ jit ^ CARNATIONS, i p. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, Ind. f. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. frZ'SllT.' Ivory (white and pink). W. H. LlneolD, M. Header- Bon, Glory of Pacific, t^ueen. Golden WeddiDH. Kobln- 80n. Mayflower. Vlvlaml-Morel. Simpson. Florence Pullman, (.iarden Queen. Modesto, Conov«r. Mme. Perrln. J. J. Glessner. Yanoma. dOc a doz ; $2 50a 100. Thornden. $1.00 per doz. \eno (.genuine). $1.50 per doz. If taken this week. Cash. W. J. BARNES, 38th & Euclid Ave.. Kansas City, Mo. TblB ad. win not be repeated. Tell them where you saw the ad. at^AAAAAAAAiiiAAAtAiAAAAAAAAAiAAAAAiAAAiAiAiAAAAAAAAAiAiAAAAAAAiAiAiAAAiAAAAiAAUiAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAiiUiiiiA^ ETHEL CROCKER Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION ever offered the trade. Grown equally successfully you are not buying it on a"v IS not a success in one soil an In color, size, fragrance ; storemen'' In hi t.y Hill. Craitj. an4-in. pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus. J!4-in. pots, strong plants, $5 a 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. 1800 DAYBREAK, 300 METEORS tfa^'^reftin Fieid-GrowR Carnation Plants and are extra fine: $4.00 per 100 or $30.00 per 1000. W. A. WETTLm, Horneilsillle, «, r. GIVE US LIBERTY! will be the cry when the plants are all sold. Order at once. Robert Scott & Son, SHARON HILL. Del. Co., PA. THRIFTY FIELD CARNATIONS with plenty of roots. Send for prices. Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. 544 The American Florist. Dec. 2, Sharon, Pa. A prominent grower said recently that the man who introduces the ideal white carnation, something that will yield quality as well as quantity, has a for- tune in store. John Murchie has four exceptional seedlings and one in particu- lar that seems destined to forge to the very front. Unfortunately Mr. Murchie's stock is limited to a very few plants and it will take two years at least to work it up to the point of dissemination. Mr. Murchie's general stock of carnations is well worth seeing. General Gomez, in his opinion, is the best dark one today. Ed. McConnell's Brilliant bids fair to attract a deal of attention during the coming carnation meeting in Buffalo. A rich, brilliant pink, of splendid size and constitution, it towers above its rivals and puts them all in the shade. Mr. McConnell has numerous other seedlings, some of which are decidedly meritorious. At M. I. O'Brien's, I found everything in splendid condition, all but the genial Mr. O'Brien himself, who was confined to his couch. Homo. ISSSSSSSSSSSSSSS^ i HERB'S PANSIES The best is what you want: common Pansies are dear at any price. The ■•best florists" in the country are my customers; thev wiil tell you there are no other Pansies quite so good as mine. Try them and you will say the same when they come into bloom. PLANTS NOW AND UNTIL MARCH. Free by mail, 75c per 100: 250 for $1.50; 500 lor $2.50. By express, $4.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, VK. To Plant After Early 'Mums. CMII AY for Easter trade, when all green is SiYllUAA scarce. Strong plants from 2H-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Vim BTS extra large, field-grown clumps of VIULCIB, priiicpss of Wales, SS.OO per 100. California $5.00 per 100. These are well budded and will giv immediate returns. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK. All the leading standard sorts and novelties. List of varieties and price on application. Nathan Smith & Son, I'l.as,- mriil:.n, III,- A mn nan I-l,t> :il -.flifti :ri ilhig. PRIMROSES. CHINESE, single mixed and OBCONICA Grandi- llnra, ready for 3-in. pots, 11 S5 per 100. Large Iloweriag strain: none belter, 50 cts. per 100; S2..50 per ICllO. 4®-(jASH WITH OllDER. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, O. PlraiC mi-ntion llir A mci i,a ii Florisl uheii :, / i/iiig. BROWALLIA GIG4MC4, in full bl.."i.i, -j^i-in. P'.l^, tt.OO per 100. BEG0NI4 GLOIRE DE LORRAINE, in lull \.01.) per IUO--by express. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. $5.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rate. de 175 more cfl 250 Baby Primroses than I Jld off 800 Violet plants: sold the flowers In New e-not. W. H. BUHBANK, Florence, N. J. Orange Violet (Browallia JamesoniV. makes extra fine Browallla Specloea or Glani Viojet. $1 per 12 Euphorbia rget-r FOR WINTER BLOOMING. ": specimens; a^^ In . »1 '-i5 per 12. express. . . . .lacqulnlflora, $1 25. Baby Primrose. 75C- New Primula Obconlca hybrlda. 75c. Golden Lilac (Cestruiu Auranllacum), 7oc. New pink Astllbe Chlnenae. offered first In Burope this year at $2 per one small plant ; our price, field grown, very fragrant. $1 50 per 12 All e.xcept Orange Violet prepaid by mall or larger by express. Gloxinias, especially grown for Xmas blooming, fine plants, $7 per 100; 25 for $3. MttleGem Callas, $5 per 100; 75c par 12. Spotted Callaa, monster butba. $5 per 10); smaller ai j;i per 100, A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia 26 at 100 rates. m^^^^^^^^^t^^^^r^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ff%^^^% can Flmisl w/u-ii , Force! Force! Force! Per roo SPIRAEA Japonica $3.50 Compacta 5.00 Astilboidts tloribunda 5.00 " Japonica aurea reticulata 5.00 Extra fine mid decorative. PAEONIA Officinalis rubra pleno 10.00 'I'liis is thi' true dark crimson variety, ili'- earliest. Ilowerini; I';ronia in existence, and the only one good for forcinK. PerlOSO LILY OF THE VALLEY, selected pips, (German) $ 2.00 GLADIOLUS Colvilli The Bride 4.00 •• Rubra 4.00 May per 100. $2.50. 20.00 fure wliite, finely aaked rose, llii^ best fur greenhouse i.lanting. Bobhink & Atkins, RUTHERFORD. N. J. P/f,:s,' 7ii,,ihinilh,- Aiiienuii, I-l,i, ,il .rhen uiilnij;. MUST Hf\V& ROOM! 1000 DWARF CINERflRlflS, hr.-.T s .strain, from 3 In. pots, ready to go into 4 or 5-in.. dn 83.00 per 100. Satislaction [guaranteed. ' """ "xpress rates. Will exchange for jcrood Gcnininra. J. S. BLOOM. Rieoelsvilie, Fa. Please mention the American Florist. Verbenas... 75,000, all standard named sorts, much superior to the home made named seedling often sent out. Gauranteed all true to name. Rooted Cuttings, well rooted m<-. per 100: fS..'iD per 1.000: S.OOO for $2.t 00 10,000 f.ir $J.-i.O(l; K.OOO for ^lOO.lii). In larger lots, write for prices. We don't care where you live— guaranteed to reach you in good shape. Sent Prepaid. IS. or. i>A.ivi:^E>Y ari/e wiriiiiri- si.ii-k. lion ers produced from same tiikiiit; iirsi |iir/e « In r.ver shown, five first pre- nii ^ 111 ■III- M.iv.,11 .Mso a limitint quantity of oiliiT'- I Mirnii-^, siii-h OS Ladv Fitzwygram, h,ir>. II u. Kieiii.iii, Mrs. C.H. Pierce, Yanoma, Mrs. Miinlnc'li, i^ii.leii Wedding, Viviand-Morel, l'hila.lel|,iii:i, Mrs. Si-ulbcrgcr. Sunderbtu.-h. etc. CUNNAR TEILMANN. Marion, Ind. PETUNIAS, !:;:;:^::;'::;:;;i;"'':,r;ir"";;;:; per iiKi, t. Mill: rnui.il, piT UK), »i 00. Selaginella Denticulata, ; m .jht liiii. if.Miii. Geraniums, luxd., per 100, J] ..0 1. 1. Rawlings, Quakertown, Pa. rSgg. The American Florist. 645 We beg to advise our ♦^riends and customers that the business formerly known as Ellis & Pollworth will now be con- |^ ducted under the name of l|j®.ftQLLWORTH 1^ ^ Our line ol FLORISTS' SUPPLIES is not excellecl in ttie West. Palms, Ferns, Wire Work, Red Flower Pots and Improved Cut Flower Boxes PLACE ORDERS NOW FOR ARE OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES. Green and Holly FOR THE HOLIDAYS... Address all correspondence and orders, and make all Checks, Money Orders, etc , payable to G. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-tTuwii, 15.? per 100; $1.00 per 1000; if by mail mid lOo per 100. Write for prices OQ large lots for fall planting. LETTUCE, Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Curled Simpson, Grand Rapids and other var., 15o per 100; $1 per 1000; if by mail add lOo per lUO. PARSLEY, strong plants 35c per 100; J1.50 per 1000; $ie.50 per 10,000 if by mail add 20c per 100. Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with order. R. VINCENT. Jr , & SON, White Marsh. Md. STORM KING DAHLIA 5mv For Forcing. Pure white; perfect form; an early and profuse bloomer on verv long stems, 30c. each; $3 per dozen; $20 per 100. J. w. P. PEACOCK, Atco. N e vunlnmllu- Ameiicaii Fiuml :ilieii :, 1 1 CINERARIAS! shades and colors. We are headquarters, and can t.up ply any quantity In line, stocky plants— 2!.^ In.. J2 tO per 100; Sj. CO per 300; 31n., 13 00 par 100; larce pants, 4 In., $1 00 per doz. SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO., ....Grange P. O.. Baltimore, Md. P/idi,- >lt,-ii/l,iil t/l,- Anii-i inn: /-".,.);-/ ,. //.'.' : iiim!^ Kift's Adjustable Hanging Flower Vase and Plant Holder. Ornamental, practical and useful; just the thing for short-stemmed tlowers such as violets, orchids, valley, etc. Indispensable for show window and house decorations. The clasps are adjustable and can be placed in any position or angle. The fixture is made of solid brass, heavily nickel- plated and is practically indestructible. A larger size for five to six-inch potted plants, such as Adiantum Farleyense, Cyclamens, etc., shows these plants to the best possible advantage. Kift's Individual Cut Flower Vase... A pointed glass tube fitted with a perforated rubber cap, through which the stem of the flower is placed. The cap holds the vase and the flower firm'y together and prevents the escape of water in the tube, no matter at what angle it is placed. Useful for keeping flowers when sprayed on dinner tables, for basket handles, for orchid sprays which can be inserted in pots of Farleyense, etc., and is useful for hosts of decorative effects. WRITE FOR CIRCtL4RS AND PRICES. CYCLAMEN ;•;; t.>iin;i-i all sold „.:l, Have some in thum .) pots fnr gro villi' on lur next year, also line p ants in bud mil bl. oni. in 5 and 6-inch pots. vet to offer. Further informati? 11 cheerfully iiven. EDWIN LONSDALE. Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hil . Phila. Pa. SPECIALTIES — ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, foi all delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. Send for list. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y. Plras,: mrii/iun th,: A inn uai: Florist -.iheii :T Quality. Ohiam Colon. IV in., par 1000.. 12 40 I 3M in., per 1000, « 4 8S 2 In., " .. 2 75 4 in., " « 20 2M in.. " .. S8S t in.. " 10 80 • In., " .. 4 70 I 8 In., " 16 SO Packacea extra. C HENNECKE CO.""-^':^.''"' Standard .at .^ T^ A FLOWER \rO\S If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D. 0. Please mention the American Florist to our advertisers. i8g9. The American Florist. 547 M. RICE & CO. ARE EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Moss Wreaths, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, Grasses, Immortelles, Pot Covers, Metal Designs, Chenille, Prepared Palm Leaves. Plateaux, Pedestals, Cape Flowers, Palm Plants, Etc., Etc. Lace and Paper Handkerchiefs. catalogue for the M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Boston Florist Letter Go. Block Lettera. 1 M or2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters. $4. Kastener with each letter or wore Deed by leadlnR fioiista everywhere and for sale M all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager, 84 MawlPv St.. BO?^TON, MASS< Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. The Philadelphia ^ Wire Works. HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor. Miiiiiifacturers ot all kinds of WIRE GOODS f or florists' Use. ANY fTLORAL 807-809 No. Fourth St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. SHORT NOTICE. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catalogue of all FLORISTS 8DPPLJB18 OD application. Ci'"Kor the trade only. H. BAYERSOORFER & GO. BO. 52. 54 and 56 N 4th St . PHILADELPHIA. PA A. HERRMANN "r"; Florists' Supplies Send for a price list. 404-406-403-410-412 E.34th St., NEIV YORK FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. S. V,:flpr,?.^ati:'r '^ ^'^^ '""' ""' '"= CYCAS LEAVES. OURS RIVAL THE BEST IN THE MARKET. 16-19 in. $1.20; :;o -Jit in. $1.40; 24-:;" in. $!.«(); 28-31 in. $1.90; 32-35 in. $3.20; .36-3'.! in. $2.60; 40-43 in. $3 tlie doz. leaves. Note the reduc.tion. IMPORTED METAL DESIGNS, just received, latest attractivr styles, from 3.5 cts. upwards. AUGUST RiiLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK. \wm mrm^m-*-m'**m'm^mM.-¥K.-m^M . NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE , PIANTJ- ENDORSED BY PROHINEMTFIORISTS- lUT- 200 LBS. OF TOE SOlDBYSEtBSMEN- ^...^ SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO. QUICKLY Does it. W THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying Liquid Manure it liasnoequai! Sent prepaid for $2.50. Without spr LIST •1(10 . $10 no Helect (iold Klsh, ine'lium to large Good (ioid Fish, medium to lar iJood Gold Flsb, small to medium 5.00 Select Silver Fish, medium to large 5.00 Large variety of Fancy Fish. CHRISTMAS WREATHING, wound on card, heavy .[unlity, $3 00 per 100 yurds. ;:^^Casli with orders. REED & KELLER iT'lojrists' 122 W. 25tli St., NEW YORK CITY. "NICOMITE" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pests. ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE, KY. 11,-iilion th,- A mci nan Florist tL-heii ;r; itiug. BONE MEAL Made for my own use and for other florists who are looking for something good. .M ,^ Jt TRY A BAG NOW. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. John Conley & Son, Manufacturers of 2 AND A. DOMINICK STREET, NEXT CENT URY'5 BUSI NESS can be started now by advertising in this journal. Don't wait until January 1 to commence next year's business. The best orders are TRY THIS PLAN."'^ ""'" '"""''""" " THE AMERICAN FLORIST 548 The American Florist. Dec. 2, Index to Advertisers. American Rose Co.. Amltng B O Asmus B O .M6 _ _ „ 61^1 Barnard W W & Co..i)40 Barnes W .1 M:i Barteldes F & Co 531 Bassett & Wasbburn ..531 Bayeredorf er H & Co. .647 Bentbey & Co -Wl Berger H H 4 Co 531 Bernard C s;*' Bernlng H G S.'iS Blano A & Co Ml Bloom J 8 5U Bobbink & Atklna 544 Boston Florists Ex. ...532 Boston Letter Co 547 Boyd J H. H 53t. Brague L B 532 510 Brown Peter 635 Bruns Q N 63o Budlong J A 631 Bunyard n A 54.- „ ..541 Carmody JD IV Chadwlok Chas 542 Cblcago Carnation Co. 513 Chicago WreoklngCo.-lll Cincinnati Cut Flo Co. 550 Clare & Soharrath 547 Cleary i Co j37 Coles W W 53l> Colflesh J W 541 Collins TboB 541 Colorado Seed Store.. 634 CoxSeed Co II Craig Bobt * Son 61.3 Cunningham Jos H...644 Danley 8 T A'-^Ai Dayton Paper Nov Co. .61. Deamud J B 631 De Langbe-Vervaene . 11 Detroit Flo'w Pot Mtg.515 Dlet«ohA&Co ill) DlUon J L 512 DomerFred & Sons Co.543 Dreer H A I IV BIcbholz Henry 644 BlUott W U 632 KIllBon & Tesson 632 Ernest W H 64tl Ford Bros 533 Foster Lucius H 537 li-uchs Albert 512 Galvln Thos F 530 Gardeaera Chronicle.. II Gardening Co The.... II Garland Geo M Ill Gibbons H W IV Glblln 4Co IV Gorton Jt Lldgerwood..518 Gullett W H & Sons.. .636 Gunther Wm n 633 Qumey Heater Co 648 Hagenburger Carl 5.30 Hall Ass'n HI Geo Hancock 4 Son... 613 Hart M A 633 Hartford H B 640 Helss J B 636 Hennecke C Co. 646 Herr Albert M.543 614 547 Herrmann A 647 Hews A U & Co 545 Ullflnger Bros 546 HlUB G & Co 1 HlppardB 537 HI Hllohlngs 4 Co IV Holton &HunkelCo..530 Hooker H M Co 546 Holmes H L 531 Uoran Kdw C 5:53 HortAdv II Hose Connection Co. .547 Hunt B H. . 531 Uusorofl Q L 4 Co... 530 Jackson B B 635 Jacksim 4 X>erklns....643 Jacobs S 4 Sons IV Jennings B B 6:56 Johnson 4 Stokes 631 Kaeting VP F 632 Keenans Seed Store.. 647 Keller Bros 516 Keller Geo 4 Son 646 Kellogg Geo M 532 Kelsey Harlan P 53:5 Kennlcott Bros Co. 531 535 Kltt R 646 Kingston H 515 Kroeschell Bros Co.... IV Knehn C A 8:52 Kahl Geo A 631 Lager 4 Hnrrell 542 Lakev'w Rose Garden. 535 Lang Julius 5:53 Jjehman Bros 540 Ley John H 611 Little & Co B87 Lockland Lum Co 546 Lrong D B II Lonsdale Edwin. .5:57 61.'i Lord 4Buraham ('j . .IV Lucas J 4 Co r^s Lynch WE 531 MoCarthy4 Co 511 McDowell J A .542 McFadden E C 636 McFadden W A 530 McKellar 4 Winter- son 631 MacBean A 8 543 Madei Patil .V56 Manning Jacob V7. Meyer John C 4 Co.... H Mllford Nurseries.... 510 Mlllang Frank 63:5 Mlllang & Co 5:5:5 Model Plant Stake Co.537 Moller's Gartner Zel- tung H Monlnger J C Go IV Moon Samuel C 530 Moon Wm H 636 Moore Wm J 632 Moss Geo M 632 MurpheyWU 512 Myers 4 Co 648 National Nur Pub Co. II National Plant Co 643 Newport Nurseries 550 NIessen Leo 532 Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, .fill N Y Cut Flower Bx. . .633 N Y Cut Flower Co.... 5:53 Overman EF 6;5Ji Peacock W P 615 Pennock Sam'l 8 6:52 Phlla Wire Works 517 PltUburgCut Flo Co.. 531 Plant Seed Co 11 Pollworth C C Co 645 PnnceAG4 Co 631 QuakerClty M'o bWks. HI Randall A L 5:51 Rawllngs B 1 544 Uaynor J 1 533 Reed Glass 4 Paint Co IV Reed 4 Keller 647 Regan Printing House. II Reinberg Bros 631 Rice M 4 Co 517 Rodgers Alex H Rolker A4Sons 547 Rose Mfg Co H Saltford Geo 633 Sander 4 Co 642 Savacool AK .611 Bchulthels Anton 637 Scott Robt 4 Son 613 Shellroad Greenh's 616 Sheridan W F f,:53 Slebrecht 4 Son i Situations 4 Wants. . . . '.11% Skaboura Dip Co 647 SkldelskySS 6« Smith Nath 4 Bon 614 Smith 4 Smith 618 Soltou C 4 Co 612 Sontb Side Floral Co. 6:56 Stahl Ctaas B ,632 Steams Lumber Co. ...HI Storrs ..t Harrison Co 511 Stooihofl H A4 Co... II Suburban Bqulp't C0..IV Sutherland Geo A 5:52 SwahnsSons.T G .^46 Taube Carl E .6»2 Tellmann Gunnar 6»1 Thoolen J C W Jr... '.M Thorbum J M 4 Co. .5:54 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co 517 Tong H .6:5:5 Traendly 4 Schenok. . .6:5:1 Vanghan J C 535 510 611 545 I II Vestal Jos W 4 Son. 612 Vincent R Jr 4 Son... 646 Vredenburg 4 Co II Wabash BR II HI WatsonG C II Watson Perry 4 Co. ...6:51 Weber B 4 Sons 542 Weeber 4 Don II Welch Bros .6:12 Wettlln W A 643 WlilUdIn Pot Co 546 Wlboitt R .654 Wletor Bros .636 Williams W H &Bro .631 Windsor Flo Seed Co .6:16 Wlttbold Geo 6:19 I Wood Bros. 616 Wood B M 4 Co I WoodroHe M W 4 Co . .532 Young Jno 6:5:5 Yonng Thni Jr 533 Young 4 Nugent 533 The Best Boiler on Earth for 6reenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR 8TEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. No Leaky Joints to Worry Oyer. Deep Fire Pot. No Need to Sit Up All Night to Keep Your Fire Going. THE STANDARD OF THS WORLD, GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. NW TOBK CITY BRANCH : 111 Fifth Ave., cor. 18th St. 74 Franklin St., Cor. Arch, BOSTON. MASS. Exclusively A GREENHOUSE HEATER I SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE WORK. EASY TO ERECT; SIMPLE IN OPER- ATION; ECONOMICAL AS TO CONSUMPTION OF FUEL. Send for Catalogue and latest prices. MYERS 8z: CO., 1514-1520 So 9th St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Established 1849.) theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT. Send for Catalogue and investig ,t,e for yourself. GORTON & LIDGERWOOO CO., »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦< ELECTROS... 4> 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 ne«d anything in this way, state your re- quiryraents and we will submit proofs of the illustrations in stock Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dtarborn St., CHICAGO. ►♦♦»♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦#♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦ REAL ESTATE. Land with or without green- houses, in different parts of the United States. Bargains can be had and opportunities opened for profit. Write for particulars and state your requirements. SMITH & SMITH, 343 Sixth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. GlasB, Pipe, |@- OUR DIRECTORY FOR 1899 WILL BE MAILED TO YOU "«( t®- PROMPTLY UPON APPLICATION. PRICE. TWO DOLLARS.'^l ^0^r^r% ^0^^0^^r^\w^0^0%0%0%0^^^^^f^r^r^^0^^^^^ ^ ^^r^>^0^^t0 %^ ^^^0^^^»m KEY TO USES OF GLASS. Se'i^U Chrysanthemums— Work of the committees. ...551 — Some new varieties (illus.) 5iil Carnations — Fancies and other novelties .V>1 Tree life in cities 55:2 A Milwaukee coniiiiission house (illus.) 553 Boston 554 New York .'i51 Philadelphia 5,51 Chicago ...' ." 5-1 St. Louis 5.55 Bufl'alo 555 Kalamazoo .5.55 A hall century of development 55.5 Kay City, Mich ,555 Society of American Florists 556 Greenhouse building 556 The Liberty rose 566 Holiday points for growers 556 Detroit 557 Indianapolis 557 Obituary — George Clark 5,57 —Isaac "Matthews ,5,57 - Mrs. A. Mc Arthur 5.57 — C. N. Whitten 557 Worcester, Mass 558 The seed trade 562 — Seedsmen meet ,562 — Bermuda bulbs ..563 The nursery tride 5^ Los Angeles 561 Our pastimes — At Chicago 566 —At Flatbush 566 —At Philadelphia. 566 —At St. Louis 566 Louisville 568 Cincinnati 572 Cleveland 574 Economical Landscaping for Railroad Cor- porations. \Read bv Paul Huebner, landscape gardener /or lite Reading Raihvuy, bejore the Florists' Club o/ Philadelphia, December 4, iSgg \ The desirability of having the grounds around railroad stations embellished with grass plots, trees and shrubbery and livened up with foliage and flower- ing plants during the summer, is gener- ally acknowledged to be of prime import- ance as an advertisementforthe railroad, as well as an educative influence to the public at large. Most railroad officials look at theques- tion from the economic standpoint. They do not question the value of attractive stations alongtheir lines provided it does not cost too much. The matter of cost at first sight frightens a great many from entering in to this improvement; but when more closely looked into it is found that there are ways of accomplishing the desired result without large outlay. The corporation which I have had the honor to serve for a great many years in the capacity of landscape gardener, has, I think, solved the problem ot how to manage this work economically. In order to show this to those interested I will give a brief account of the landscape work which is now a permanent feature of the Reading Railway. In the first place it was decided that the most economical plan would be for the corporation to have its own outfit, consisting of a nursery for hardy trees, shrubs and plants, and propagating houses for soft-wooded, flowering and foliage subjects for summer decorations, with the necessary tools, etc., in connec- tion with same and also help to run it. After the first year the cost of mainte- nance is comparatively small, the main item being for wages; but that is a small item in comparison to the expense if plants had to be bought in the open market. For instance, I plant every season about 100,000 flowering and foliage plants, about as follows: 16,000 gera- niums, 5,000 cannas, 18,000 alternan- theras, 2,000 scarlet sages, 2,000 Begonia Vernon and varieties, 2,000 ageratums, 15,000 echeverias, 40,000 coleus, 3,000 abutilons, 2,000 acalyphas, 1,000 Cen- taurea candidissimas and 4,000 miscel- laneous plants, such as celosias, ameran- thuses, petunias, zinnias, vincas, etc. These would cost at least $5,000 to buy and the whole cost of producing same is less than half that sum. In addi- tion to the $5,000 there would be the cost of planting and maintaining, so that the economy of having an outfit is appa- rent. This view is still further enhanced when we consider the hardy stock in the nursery, which is all included in the first cost. A special feature of my work which I think important, and one which I think any corporation might imitate to advan- tage, is the planting of privet hedges as a live snow-fence for the protection of lines from snowdrifts. These hedges are neat, effective and permanent and, last but not least, they are inexpensive. The privet I consider one of the finest hedge plants for this latitude. It is almost evergreen, has no insect or fungoid ene- mies, is a quick grower, and does not winterkill. I have heard of some instances of its having suffered during the past very severe winter, but with me I can say positively that I have not lost a plant. In regard to shrubbery, I use a dozen or more dift'erent varieties, such as deut- zias, forsythias, spirjeas, althaas weige- las, dogwoods, etc. One of the very best is Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. I use this quite largely and find it very ornamental and lasting. Its flowers are so showy and persistent that its season continued much longer than others and I value it most highly. Evergreens I con- sider very effective indeed; the reason I have not used them more largely, is on account of their being of slower growth, but as my stock increases I will be able to make effective use of them. They are especially useful for the winter landscape. In soft-wooded plants for summer effect I have already given a short list of the species I find most useful for my purpose. As to the varieties, among geraniums I recommend La Pilot for scarlet; it is one of the most telling crimson-scarlets to- day under favorable conditions. Although a French variety, it does very well with me if planted early in the season. If planted late it does not do so well. For pink I use Mme. Thiabaud, the best bloomer under all circumstances; it is a dark pink shade but very effective. For a light pink I use Glorieuse, a dwarf grower and very fine bloomer. For salmon, Mrs. E. G. Hill, also a constant bloomer. For white, Mme. Bazain: I think it is the best white yet. For edging of course I use the Mme. Salleroi. Among cannas, when you come down to the fine point, Mme. Crozv has not been beaten yet in its color. For scar- let Beaute de Poitevine is one of the finest. If Columbia were only a better keeper over winter it would be preferred. I like Philadelphia but it is a little weak. 550 The American Florist. Dec. 9y Foryellow, Florence Vaughan and Golden Border, the latter a dwari-growing vari- ety excellent for borders. For dark foliage, Egandale, crimson, and Adm. Avellan, dark orange. Of coleus I use Verschafl'eltii, Golden Bed- der. Queen Victoria, Nero, Golden Beauty and Mrs. Baird. One of the most valuable bedding plants is BegoniaVernon,andI must say a good word for Erfordi. These varieties can stand the bright sun and are very showy. As to crotons, here I hesitate. They are certainly among the most beautiful plants for summer outdoor decoration, but to keep the plants over winter they require a good deal more heat than my other bedding plants and consequently I am unable to use them, much as I would like to. With the other items mentioned, I need not go into details, as there is noth- ing special to say as to varieties, but if any one has any questions to ask I will be glad to answer to the best of my ability. In conclusion, I am free to say that the horticultural trade in general are under a debt of gratitude to the railway corpo- rations which have done good work in beautifying the stations along their lines. This work is a grand public educator and brings custom to everyone in the busi- ness. I get letters from all over the coun- try from people who are desirous of planting and whose first impulse in this direction was received from the pictur- est|ue and pleasing appearance of the stations along the line of the Reading Railway. And when economically man- aged there is no cheaper nor more effective means than this of advertising a line, and I hope the practice will be extended until every line in the country shall be of artis- tic as well as practical utility to the pub- lic at large. Are Flower Shows Beneficial to Florists? [Read by Edgar Sanders before the Chicago Florists' Ctjib, December /, i8g(i.] I propose to take the broad ground that flower shows are beneficial to every florist in the city. I know there are sorne who will dispute the proposition; if he is present let him be heard. Nay, I go farther and assert that every display of flowers in the parks, in the gardens, in the florists' stores, aye, even in the streets, tends to encourage the use of flowers and create a demand therefor. If this is so, why are not these displays beneficial to everybody in the trade? What we want is more buyers. The grower as first hand, the wholesaler as second and the retailer as third distribu- tor, needs no extra push nowadays to start or en'er into the florist business, nor ever did in my experience. He may. CHRYSANTHEMUM ORIZABA. as to the best way after starting to make a siKCess of it. After fully half acentury of connections with flower shows myself in one form or another, it is an enigma to me to find so few florists of this city lending them a helping hand. Not a few seem actually indifferent whether they visit them at all, except they can get in for nothing. Why, out of easiW 500 in the trade in this city, not 100 belong to either the Horticul- tural Society or the Florists' Club, which to my mind tells a strange story. If my assertion is correct, that shows are an educator of the masses to love flowers, they should be encouraged in every way by those making a living from the sale of all horticultural products, which you see takes in all kinds, from state and county fairs, exhibits at horti- cultural and florists' societies' monthly meetings, up to the grand yearly fall show of flowers. Suppose for a moment, in your estimation, a good many of the exhibits are rather tame affairs. Do your share to improve them. Surely none will dispute, if a flower show, in whatever form, encourages a taste for flowers, and causes more to be used, the grower can have no kick com- ing. Has it not been a fact at every one of ourfall shows, pricesfor all good stock rise during that week, however dull the trade has been before. This being so we opine the wholesale man is equally bene- fited, as he gets bigger commissions by the booming of his trade. The retail man, taking him' rn all his varied phases, may possitjly kick at any- thing that tends to increase the price of the flowers he wants to buy. But low prices and gluts are the bane of the busi- ness, bad for everybody but the fakir. We will leave him to fight his own bat- tles. He after all flourishes mainly through over production. If the grow- ers cannot or will not adjust supplies to demand, which after all controls prices, there is bound to be trouble, as there is at times in everything obtained from the field and garden. High or fancy prices long continued, is not a favorable condition of the market in the long run, any more than gluts and ruinous prices. ' If periodical gluts must come, you will have either to destroy enough flowers to bring an equilibrium, either at your greenhouses or in the com- mission house, or put up with these gen- try one hears of somuch, who in thetinie of low prices get rid of as many flowers as those we are accustomed to call legiti- mate retail florists. I claim that if a florist in any of the divisions feels like aspiring to the top of his calling, he had better weigh well any thought he may have that he can afford to give societies and flower shows the cold shoulder. The grower needs the stimulus that a competitiveexhibit of his stock against that of his neighbors may give him. It may take down a little of the conceit that he alone has the best that is going. Will you, for example, you retail men, for a moment cast your thoughts back during the shows in this city in the past ten years, and note the names, for exam- ple, of the prize winners, say of decora- tive material, tables, mantels, etc.? Would not the story tell who commanded the cream of the trade of the time? Yes, there is surely danger in your standing aloof. The public, your customers, will be apt to be impressed by what they see. Consider the old adage— "To him that hath shall be given." I have not touched on the advantages of flower shows in encouraging new pro- iSgg. The American Florist. 561 (luctions in the way of plants and flow- ers. Something new and fashionable to strike the public fancy, is what all pro- gressive florists should aim at. Strike out for something novel and taking, and once obtained push it for all it is worth. Most successful men find great help from new things. Set your wits to work that you may also for a time enjoy the monop- oly of something or other. in conclusion, a florist who sees noth- ing helpful in flower shows reminds me of a Niagara Falls story I heard the other day. A Canadian police officer tells it something like this: "A Pennsylvania Dutchman hove in the other day and asked the officials at the falls if there was anything about the place worth seeing. 'You see,' he said, 'it's shust like dis. My frients and frau told me I should take id in, and I vant to take in everyting der iss to zee. Dey say der vas someting great here und I forgot it alreatty, and haf walked all ofer und zee noddings. ' The visitor was at once taken to the finest view of the falls, where he stood a few minutes looking. 'Well,' said his conductor at last. '\'ell,' returned the man. 'Dont you see the Falls?' 'Vat, dot vater falling? Iss dot vat I coom all dis vays to zee, a liddle vater dripping? jiminy, I go me home.' " Let me suggest we want a higher tone in this florist business all around this city. We want a reading, thinking body of men, not mere machines that are con- tent to plod on in a humdrum way. Let us have progressive men, and they will patronize our societies and take a deep interest in everything connected with their calling. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. Boston, December 2, Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited Stelleta, which scored both scales ninety-seven points. White Bonnaffon, by same exhib- itor, scored commercial scale eighty-seven points. For descriptions see last week's report. No reports from other commit- tees. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. SOME NEW varieties. Orizaba is one of Nathan Smith & Son's newly certificated seedlings. It is a Japanese incurved of the type of Mrs. Henry Robinson, with fine stem and ample foliage. It is what is described as an "easy doer." It is a cross of Mrs. E. G. Hill and Mrs. W. C. Egan, from the same seed-head as Idavan. The color is light pink and the height three feet. Goldmine is a rich golden yellow, outer petals reflexed and those of the center incurved in a whorl. It is a seedling of H. L.SunderbruchX Modesto, originated by Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., and the foliage and habit resembles Sun- derbruch. It is unsurpassed in size, hav- ing been grown eleven inches in diameter. Planted in June it attained a height of three feet. This variety has heretofore been known as Stel'.eta. The accompanying illustration shows a vase of five new European varieties. No. 1 is Mrs. C. Harmon Payne, a bold, handsome incurved flower of an exceed- ingly pleasing shade of deep pink, the reverse of silvery pink. No. 2 is H. J. Jones, which John N. May describes as the finest of the crimsons, a strikingly attractive flower, which does not burn, very early and very large. No. 3 is Pride of Stokill, an unusual combination of gold and crimson, very distinct in form and CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDMINE. color. No. 4 is Lady Anglesy, a delight- ful blending of the varied shades of autumn colors, a useful flower for any purpose. No. 5 is President Bevin, orange at the base with a fine shade of carmine running through the edges of the petals, making it exceedingly attrac- tive. AH five are early blooming varie- ties. CARNATIONS. FANCIES AND OTHER NOVELTIES. The list of fancy or variegated carna- tions is not quite so long as is the roll of the pinks, but one who wishes an assort- ment will find a considerable range (or selection. Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt is most prominent in this class and apparently fills a place among the fancies similar to that held by Buttercup as a yellow for such a long period. My own plants, and all that I have seen this season, seem to have increased rather than diminished in vigor and also in productiveness. This variety can not be grown as a cheap carnation, either for cuttings or flowers, but as it can always be sold for the high- est market price that does not prevent it being the standard in its class. Sandusky has a place in this assort- ment and is quite distinct but it has not been taken up as it really deserves to be. It seems to be a good one to grow for a cheaper flower than Mrs. Bradt and promises to give enough blooms to make it pay as such. There are some other rivals of Mrs. Bradt coming into view and possibly one of them may supplant that variety, but not for a year or two. Of yellows there are but two worthy of mention. Mayor Pingree, with its grand flower and stem, is claimed by some to be too unproductive to pay, but I have found that it produces as many flowers as some varieties classed among the free bloomers, and they certainly are magnificent. Gold Nugget does not give quite so fine a flower but is more productive and therefore more popular with most grow- ers. With me all yellows are money losers, as my customers are not mlling to pay the necessary money for them, in fact they claim that Pingree and Nugget, as fine as ever exhibited, are unsalable in any quantity. This seems strange 662 The American Florist. Dec. p, to uie.as a good yellow is not a bad sort of a carnation, but it is a fact that my customers can not sell 100 yellows to 1,000 of the other colors. In choosing crimsons we are practic- ally limited to C. W. Ward's two intro- ductions of last season. Gen. Maceo and Oen. Gomez, both of which are worth a place in any establishment where a com- plete assortment is re((uired. Each of these sorts seems considerably smaller than the blooms shown last season, but they are improving in size right along and will no doubt fill the bill in this color very nicely. Having a new one of my own similar in color to Maud Adams I have not tried that variety and have not seen it grow- ing but suppose it will be heard from later in the season. My own, or rather Sievers', named Leslie Paul, is a little late this season, but will give a fair cut for the holidays and is such a fine flower that even if its lateness proves to be char- acteristic, it will still be worth waiting for. Sievers has given us some verv novel shades in carnations and some retailers predicted that they would prove not worth growing, but later some of these very retailers were glad to get them. One of these novelties and perhaps the best, is a burnt orange called Elsie Ferguson, an earlv and free bloomer and quite a good one to have for variety. Perhaps a house or two would be a surplus with most growers, but from 100 to'500 plants could certainly be made to pay. Next in value to this is a light salmon, larger in size but with not quite so stiff a stem. The plant produces a surplus of grass, which can be used to advantage with the flowers, but it reduces the number of blooms per square foot of bench surface, as thej' require planting at least twelve inches apart each way. Not being a retailer I do not claim to know, but it seems tome that there should be room for a few of these novel shades and hybridizers might give us a few more to try. Alhert M. Herr. Tree Life in Cities. Tree life on Philadelphia's streets was diagnosed by City Forester John C. Lewis at a meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, held at Horticult- ural Hall November 28, 181)9. The difli- culties in the way of tree growth on the streets and the means to overcome them were explained by Mr. Lewis in a very interesting paper. He told of the efforts of various organizations, including the Florists' Club, Civic Club and City Parks Association, looking toward exten- sive tree planting and declared that Mayor Ashbridge, in championing the project to plant trees on Broad street, should be supported by all citizens. The City Forester stated that in diag- NEW EUROPEAN CHRYSANTHEMUMS. nosing the city tree life he would confine himself to personal knowledge gained by close study and experiment and consulta- tion and correspondence with other experts at home and abroad, " my state- ments," he said, "being supported by the silent but convincing evidence of great numbers of trees that luxuriate on our streets and on the streets of other cities in the United States and Europe, that have been planted under mj' per- sonal direction. " Taking up his subject by sections, Mr. Lewis first described the difficulties sur- rounding tree life in the streets of every city. He told of the many enemies to growth, including the manner of street grading and paving, flying dust, varia- tion of light, high buildings, floating exhaust steam impregnated with cyclin- der oil, heat from dwellings, factories and hotels, caterpillars, small boys with pocket knives and the man who "inex- cusablj' converts the tree into an impromptu hitching post." In summing up these enemies the speaker said: "These difficulties individually might be con- sidered as minor matters, but in the aggregate they loom up in monstrous proportions and form a grand conspiracy against the future growth and develop- ment of the tree." In considering what the Bureau of City Property has done in the endeavor to surmount these difficulties, and the suc- cess thus far attained, Mr. Lewis told how the hole for each tree is now made large enough to receive a cartload of rich earth brought from the suburbs and of the mixture of broken oyster shells, the lime in which absorbs and neutralizes the subterranean gases. Packing the earth properly prevents vibration. " The most successful remedy we have applied to prevent the accumulation of dust on the leaves, and the oily particles that descend with the condensed exhaust steam, together with the residue of acids and gases formulated by the multitudin- ous ranges, heaters and furnaces through- out the city, in the absence of rain, is to spray the trees occasionally with a solu- tion of whale oil soap, alternated later on with water alone. This forms a filmy shield over the surface of the leaf on which these deleterious atoms rest, and which the after applications of water easily remove, thus promoting a healthy growth and also preventing to a very great extent the ravages of the caterpil- lar and other numerous insects that delight to prey upon the trees." The iron tree box was declared against as an enemy and the wooden stake was also condemned. Wire cloth was asserted to be the proper thing to use for tree guards. " As to the caterpillar," said Mr. Lewis, " we can safely say the back of this pest is broken, and if a greater number of our citizens had only made an effort last year to cleanse their trees, the caterpillar would now be a thing of the past, as far as Philadelphia is concerned. For four successive years the Bureau of City Property, at a great expense and using all the available force at its command, with the aid of a steam spraying machine, has preserved the luxuriant foliage in our parks, whereas great numbers of trees on our streets, over which we have exercised no control, have been neglected, and the caterpillar has roamed at will. The result is, next season the caterpillar will again be in evidence, the expense to the city will be continued, and other important improvement operations again retarded. As to the varieties experience teaches The American Florist. 553 STORE OF HOLTON & HUNKLE CO., MILWAUKEE. are best adapted to the street conditions of Philadelphia, the City Forester said: "All trees are beautiful beyond doubt or contradiction, but it does not follow that all are suitable for specific locations, hence a choice becomes necessary. The Bureau has arrived at conclusions which enables it to say further experiment is unnecessary. Platanus orien talis is one of, if not the best tree for our purpose. The Norway, sugar and silver maples are most beautiful trees, especially the two former, but the silver maple is very desirable when planted under cement pavements and can be used in places less suitable for the Norway or sugar." "Other trees favored are the American and European lindens, Populus balsam- ifera and Liriodendron tulipfiera, the former growing where no other tree will exist; the sweet gum, the pin oak and the willow-leaved oak, which are the most symmetrical growers of the oak family, but are not so picturesque in the first few years of their lite as some other varieties oftrees." Speaking of the elm, Mr. Lewis said: " Of all trees that should be planted in Philadelphia none is more representa- tive than the noble elm, the tree under which this city and our great common- wealth were born and which we should cherish as the Pennsylvania tree. I have been informed that numbers of people throughout the countn.- have given up planting the elm on account of the rav- ages of the borer, but this is a very wrong idea. If all tree planters were to make the same resolution, in course of time that noble tree would become extinct. If we cannot annihilate the destroyer in every case, we must do the next best thing, we must remedy the effect as much as possible, and this is what the Bureau of City Property has been and is endeavoring to do. " The Bureau is resolved to spare no effort in the prosecution of its plans to beautify our small parks and the side- walks of our city. By way of review I ask comparison of our city parks and squares, which extend from Tacony to Darby and from Roxborough to League Island, and in the aggregate cover an area of 600 acres, with the same four years ago, and see if a vast improvement has not been made." In conclusion Mr. Lewis said: "Tree planting on our city streets must not be considered altogether in the light of a ben- eficence but as a plain matter of duty, a duty we owe to posterity. That duty demands that we hand down this grand city, made grander, to our children and to unborn millions that will follow us, as far as in us lies, in accordance with the wishes of our best people to-day, which are parallel with the ideas of our ances- tors and founders of this great city, that to its other noble features it shall be a city of noble trees." A Milwaukee Commission House. Although the Milwaukee market is not so close to the very largest growers as is Chicago, there has developed a remarka- ble growth in trade during the past few years, which affords a careful observer some incentive for study. One not thoroughly alive to the situation would say that the limited amount of glass devoted to specialties and the situation of the city would not support more than a limited amount of trade, but those who reasoned thus failed to consider the powerful influence in the personality of those who are managing affairs in this particular. The youngest firm whole- saling flowers, Holton & Hunkel Co., whose store we illustrate, is a note- worthy example. Their personal care of the stock consigned to them has won the confidence of shippers so as to create a steady stream from all directions, even from localities not considered tributary to Milwaukee. They at first dealt in flowers exclusively, but for the accom- modation of patrons have added florists' supplies. The amount of flowers handled daily by these young men and their assistants astonishes the older florists. A few years ago a majority of the city florists ordered stock from Chicago, Cin- cinnati and the east, but now, although the amount consumed has largely increased, local retailers rarely order from out of town. C. B. W. Stevens Point, Wis.— On the night of Nov. 2S A. \'. Broome's greenhouses v?ere destroyed by fire, presumably of incendiary origin. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Fire result- ing from a defective heater did some little damage in the greenhouse of Angus M. Cannon on the night of November 22. Conneaut, O. — Henry J. Krueger reports Thanksgiving trade as fully fifty per cent ahead of last year although prices were not quite so good. He is having a big run of funeral work. Buffalo, N. Y.— J. J. Albright, who presented this city with a rare collection of palms and tropical plants valued at $40,000, is having new conservatories built lor same at his own expense. 554 The American Florist. Dec. Boston. BUSINESS BRISK. — EVERYBODY SATISFIED BUT THE FAKIRS.— MARKET FIRM.— NO OVER-SUPPLY. — WHITE FLOWERS IN DE.MAND. — HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY POSTPONES BUILDING OPERATIONS — EXHIBITION OK CHILDREN'S HERBA- RrUMS. — VARIOUS NOTES OF INTEREST. Business is good. Everybody says so this time and so the statement will not be questioned by either grower, middle- man or retailer, whether he sells roses, carnations, holly, baskets or tooth- picks. The perversity that led to the picking of every solitary flower for Thanksgiving day was rewarded by a shortage for the days immediately fol- lowing and prices were naturally much firmer than they had been for the holi- day. Street fakirs cannot understand how it all happens and have been in a state of agitation for a week, but their accustomed prey, the commission men and the box men in the market, have no time to fool with them just now and their chattering is wasted. Carnations are doing as well, proportionately, as any other flower and as well as they ever did, as to value in the market, and there is nothing in sight to indicate any different condition until after the holi- days. White varieties, both of carna- tions and roses, hold their own well this week ior there seems to be an unusual amount of funeral work coming in. Lilies, callas and other white flowers are all in demand but the quantity of Paper White narcissi and Roman hyacinths being cut prevents any pressing strin- gency. Roses are excellent in quality, all varieties responding nicely to the clear, cold weather now prevailing and the cut is reduced to somewhere near the actual demand, so that values are very steady for salable stock. At the monthly meeting of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society on Decem- ber 2, the committee on new hall made a report to the effect that on account of the great advance in price of all materials required for building, they had decided to defer further action until next spring. Plans are practically completed but to carry them out under prevailing condi- tions would require an amount consider- ably larger than the sum appropriated by the society which, however, would have been amply sufficient at prices in effect last spring at the time the appro- priation was made. The two days' exhibition of herbariums by the children, at Horticultural Hall last week, attracted many visitors and the work of the twenty-five young exhib- itors was exceptionally fine throughout. This was the ninth annual display of the kind here and the specimens spread out on long tables completely filled the two halls. The exhibit of one little Miss com- prised 125 specimens, all correctly named botanically, and many others were equally a revelation as to the remarka- ble development of a love for botany which is resulting from this well directed effort of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Lawrence Cotter has added to his visi- ble assets, one new boy, a heavy weight who in twenty-one years will be a sturdy American citizen. J. A. Pettigrew has gone for a brief visit to Biltmore, N. C, in company with ex-Mayor Mathews. Plants at McCarthy's auction sale on Tuesday brought satisfactory prices for the season. Visitors: J. R. Fotheringham, Tarry- town, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Fuller, I-ancaster; H. Thiemann, Manchester. New York. GREATER GOTHAM SHARES IN THE GEN- ERAL PROSPERITY.— BRISK DEMAND AND ON SHORTSUPPLY. — DIFFERENCE IN CON- DITIONS. — PLANT GROWERS IN GOOD SHAPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Smiling faces have illumined the recesses of Twenty-eighth street. Twenty- ninth street, Thirtieth street and other localities where the wholesale flower trade makes its home, ever since Decem- ber 1. A full week of general felicitation of this nature is a rare novelty and is well worthy of record. As compared with conditions prevailing one year ago the situation is very gratifying. The first of December last year saw a huge overstock of flowers and a most unweildly surplus encumbered the market, with lit- tle encouragement in the immediate future. This year shows a healthy demand for carnations, American Beau- ties and special stock generally with the supply limited and the cut of stock in the lower grades also sufficiently limited to keep the Greeks on the anxious seat and insure their paying a reasonable price for what they carry away. Plant growers are making good prog- ress towards a fine stock for the holida3'S and they could not have better weather to insure the presentation of a grade of flowering plants that will do them credit. The plant trade for Christmas has shown a marvelous advancement in volume and in quality of the product each year. Cyclamens, ericas, poinsettias, prim- roses and ardesias never looked better than they do this season and it looks as though the demand for orange trees would far exceed the supply. After the election of officers of the Flo- rists' Club next Monday evening refresh- ments will be served and an entertain- ment given by members. The Trauth place at Flatbush was sold under the auctioneer's hammer on Decem- ber 7 and brought $8,100. Henry Dailledouze has started upon a western trip. Visitor: Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Philadelphia. TRADE NOW ON THE PROPER BASIS. — STOCK NOT TOO PLENTIFUL. — PRICES GOOD. — SPECIALTIES IN DEMAND.— REVIEW OF THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SEASON. — MANY OFFERINGS OF GREENS. — MEETING OF THE CLUB. The trade winds have at last got around to the right quarter and are moving things along lively and, best of all, steadily. Instead of wondering how to get rid of the left-over stock at the close of the day the dealers now look over their advance orders and lay plans to secure enough stock to fill them. There is a good demand for all first-class stock, in fact many of the second grades are worked off as firsts, there not being enough of the latter to go around. Beauties of all grades are much in demand and range in price from $2 per dozen for twelve-inch stems to $5 and $6 for three to four-foot lengths. They are very good now, both in color and form. Bridesmaids and Meteors are the next favorites and sell at from $6 to $10 per hundred. A few Golden Gate are comine in and sell fairly well. Liberty is much in demand, its brilliant color being away ahead of anything else. Carnations are now forging to the front; $G per hundred is paid quite freely for select Crocker and America. Robert Craig & Son and Albert M. Herr are sending in fine Crocker; S. S. Pennock is handling Mr. Herr's stock. Fair blooms of the standard kinds now bring $2, while $3 is readily obtained for seleet flowers. Good mignonette is $3 to $4; double violetsareinfairdemand at$l to $1.50 per hundred and 75 cents to $1 is asked for the best Californias. Chrysan- themums are at an end lor 1899 and it can be said that there was scarcely any time this fall when the market was over stocked and for the most part the demand was good. There are no longiflorums or Harrisii in this market as yet. That Christmas is almost here is evidenced by the boxes of holly and other Christmas greens that are to be seen on the streets. Cards and letters from "unknown" correspondents are being received in every mail, asking for orders for holly, mistletoe and green and also querying, "how much are you paying for it?" Heaps of trouble are ahead for the man who gets tangled up with this class of dealers. As one of the advertisers puts it "one case of holly in the store is worth five on the way" and that is generally where the Christmas greens are that are ordered from inexperienced packers. The meeting of the Florists' Club last Tuesday evening was fairly well attended. Paul Huebner's paper on landscaping about railroad stations was an interest- ing document. Mr. Huebner's work on the grounds about the stations of the Reading Railway near this city show him to be a master hand at the business. Several new members were elected; the club is rapidly increasing in membership and bids fair to soon have the largest list of active members in the country. K. Chicago. TRADE BRISK AND STOCK SCARCE.— PRICES GO AHEAD OF THANKSGIVING LIST. — PROSPECTS FOR CHRISTMAS. — PROBA- BILITY OF GOOD STOCK. — WEBER BROS. LAY OFF FOR THE WINTER. — A GOOD WHITE SEEDLING CARNATION. — BUDLONG TO BUILD. — STORE WINDOWS GAY.— CLUB MEETING AND OTHER JOTTINGS. This has been another busy week in this market. Local trade has been good and shipping orders plentiful. Stock has been short and prices have frequently exceeded the Thanksgiving list, choice roses bringing 10 cents. Toward the lattei part of the week the bright weather aflorded a prospect for larger supplies but at this season the sum is not to be counted upon and prevailing rates are apt to be current up to the holidays. The present indications are that Christ- mas supplies will be adequate to meet the demand and that all orders will be filled but that rates will be reasonably high. In compensation for the fair prices now in force the growers promise a grade of stock which has seldom been ecjualed at this season. The rose plants are in splendid shape and carnations are improving every day, with excellent prospects for the holidays. The shortage of stock is such that such flowers as Paper White narcissi are now largely relied upon for funeral work andgrowers of such lines are assured of a market. Weber Bros, sent in the last of their 4-0,000 chrysanthemums on Thursday and are practically out of business, in fact some of their houses are now being demolished. The establishment may be rebuilt for them in the spring, at least they expect to make some arrangement whereby they will continue to s;row for this market. They arc well pleased with the returns from their chrysanthemum crop. Budlong sold most of the cut and the average price was easily 10 cents per bloom. i8gg. The American Florist. 555 Bassett & Washburn are enjoying a trade which is taxing the productiveness of their establishment to the limit. They are cutting some fine blooms of a white seedling carnation which they have grown for two years and which will eventually be heard of as either Hinsdale or Burlington, the name not yet having been decided upon. They have a few hundred Leslie Paul which are giving excellent blooms but not in satisfactory quantity. The store windows are again a constant attraction to passers-by. Lange and Mangel always have admirers before their displays and the handsomest show in town this week has been at Samuel- son's, where Harrisii lilies were the prom- inent feature. Friedman had a fine lot of cyclamens for his window. At last week's meeting of the Florists' Club the postponed discussion of the benefits of the annual flower show was opened by a brief paper by ex-president Edgar Sanders. The argument proved to be like the proverbial jug handle, no dissenting voice being raised when it was asserted that the horticultural society's exhibition are of incalculable value to the trade. Chrysanthemums are nearly out of the market, such big growers as Poehlmann having cut the last of their stock consid- erably earlier than a year ago. At no time this year has the market been glutted with chrysanthemums and the general verdict is that the crop was mark- eted at satisfactory rates throughout. J. A. Budlong is planning a further increase in his glass for next season. He will certainly build three houses 24x300 for Beauties and may conclude to put up five. They will be constructed upon the same lines as the three splendid houses built last spring. Some of the local commission men say that the reported deal in ferns has proven ineflectual and that there vrill be no advance other than one governed entirely by the law of supply and demand. The City of Chicago is going into the cut flower business, three greenhouses 15x75 feet having been built at the bride- well, in which the women prisoners will be employed. E. E. Pieser's advice to growers, which will be found in another column, is par- ticularly timely and well worth the care- ful attention of all growers. Herman Holtz has embarked in busi- ness at 1047 Sheffield avenue and is con- structing four houses, mostly for carna- tions and bedding stock. A. C. Kohlbrand left the Kennicott Bros. Co. on Thursday. St. Louis. A PROSPEROUS THANKSGIVING.— HEAVY DEMAND ACCENTUATES A SCARCITY. — PRICES HIGH. — DEALERS EXPECT MUCH OF THIS DAY. Thanksgiving trade was very good, vrith stock of all kinds very scarce. The wholesale men were in great glee and prices went up a few pegs on all kinds of stock. Carnations were good sellers and the supply fair, although the demand was so great that they seemed scarce. Carnations keep well at this season of the year and very few sleepy ones are seen. The fancy varieties were up to $4 per hundred and even the common sorts brought $2 50. Roses were also in great demand. Beauties were $3 and $4 per dozen and fine teas brought from $4 to $8 per hundred. Chrysanthemums are almost entirely out of the market. Romans, narcissi, lily of the valley and other bulbous stock sold well but the supply was eijual to the demand. Some of our largest florists predict that Thanks- giving day will soon equal Christmas. Henry G. Berning, one of our leading commission men, says that a great many shipping orders could not be filled this year owing to the scarcity of stock and the big demand at home. LomsiANA. Buffalo. BUSY SEASON DAWNS. — GREAT SCARCITY OF STOCK. — GOOD EOSES MADE POOR BY BAD PACKING. — SCOTT'S SONS GO EAST. Trade has been very fair since the approach of Thanksgiving and stock has been scare. On Monday we had a gen- uine winter day with snow enough to block traffic. Now we're ready for the greens men. The shortage of stock was particularly noticeable on Wednesday, the day before the feast, and there were some very funny incidents at Kasting's, where buyers scrambled for anything with which to carry on their business; there wasn't nearly enough to go around. Carnations and violets were the hardest to get; roses were reasonably plentiful but the quality was only fair. It seems strange that some good growers should spend extra time and money in producing high grade stock and then ruin it by the miserable packing which we not infre- quently see. Wm. Scott, Jr., and David J. Scott have gone to New York and Philadel- phia. The latter will spend a year or more familiarizing himself with the methods of the eastern specialists and fitting himself to become a worthy suc- cessor to his illustrious sire. W. A. Kalamazoo, Mich. Since my last call on Van Bochove Bros, some ten months ago, I found a marked change about their greenhouse establishment. Aside from the general improvements and overhauling, which gives this place an attractive appear- ance, they have added during the past summer three houses, each 26x150, a new boiler room and a coal shed. Thus equipped, they are now in a position to handle both their retail and wholesale trade in good shape. Their entire plant consists now of fifteen houses, compris- ing about 35,000 feet of glass, five of which are given to carnations, five to roses, four to palms and miscellaneous stock, and one to smilax. A fine and commodious office, well lighted, splendidly furnished and equipped with all the modern conveniences, is another feature of comparatively recent introduction. A stroll through the houses showed the writer that roses, carnations and chrysanthemums are doing excep- tionally fine in Kalamazoo soil, the soil that is known the world over for its celery producing qualities. However, with all due respect to the soil, I must not overlook the fact that Van Bochove Bros, are good all-around growers. Mrs. Joseph Dunkley, who undertook the management of the greenhouses after the demise of her husband about a year and a half ago, proves conclusively that the American women — God bless them — are equal to the occasion, no matter what difficulties there may be in the way, and can manage a greenhouse plant just as well as they can attend to their household duties. Whatever changes I noticed about the place were of an improved character, while the general stock looked well and promising. Business has never been better. Homo. A Half Century of Development. In July, 1833, there landed on the banks of the Erie Canal a family of four Alsatians, short in stature, but of strong build. The son, a lad of eighteen, led the way out to Pine Hill, New York, where a relative advised them to buy a farm with a small clearing, the rest viJith heavy pine and oak timber. This cleared, "a beautiful piece of land was opened to view. It was farmed at first, but in 1849 the late Godfrey Zimmerman started upon it the Pine Hill Nurseries. Most of the orchards of western New York have been supplied with stock, sooner or later, from there. The streets of Buffalo are lined with trees and the lawns decorated with shrubs from these nurseries. During half a century the Pine Hill Nurseries have maintained a reputation for trust- worthy stock and fair and honest deal- ing. This explains why they are so well known through western New York, and why the name is held in such respect. A reputation of this kind lasts. Within the last few weeks a new department has been added to the estab- lishment, now conducted by C. D. Zim- merman, that of cut flowers and interior decorating. A neat little store and greenhouse has been erected at the corner of Chippewa and Franklin streets, in Buffalo, transforming an unsightly lot full of rubbish into a very attractive spot. Inside all is beautifully arranged with cut flowers, palms and other decor- ative plants. This establishment is now very com- plete in every line of horticulture. In the fruit department all new fruits are being tested and sent out. The orna- mental and landscape gardening depart- ment has grown steadily. A large force is constantly employed under the direc- tion of James Brown, planting, grading, etc., in summer, and trimming in winter. The store at No. 50 West Chippewa street is in the charge of Miss Skinner, and is already quite popular. The show of American Beauties and chrysanthemums this fall was not surpassed by any of the older stands. The electric ' lighting is fine, and draws many spectators like human moths to the big window. Bay City, Mich. Boehringer Bros, report a splendid trade all along the line, the demand for chrysanthemums of all grades, roses and carnations having surpassed their most sanguine expectations. Fortunately for them, they are well equipped this season to meet all demands and to take good care of their trade. Their general stock of cut flowers and plants never looked finer. During the past summer the Boeh- ringer Bros, added two more houses to their plant, having also built a cold stor- age house where bulbous stock, intended for late forcing, is kept in fine shape. Messrs. Boehringer Bros, are but six years in the flower business, having started during the memorable panic of 1893, at a time when but h-v;, if any, ventures were deemed wise. Despite adverse business conditions, they forged their way onward and through hard work, perseverence and indomitable energy they have achieved the success so well deserve. Their original plant has expanded to five times its size, until at the present time we find them with ten mod- em houses, 15,000 feet of glass. Homo. 556 The American Florist. Dec. Subscription, 81.00 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, »1.0O per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Dlsconnts, 6 times 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 62 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The Advertlslne Department of the AMBRICAN FLORIST iB for Florists, SeedsmeD, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertalnlDp to those lines Only. Ordert lor leu than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach usby Wednesday to se- onra Insertion In the Issue forthefollowlngSaturday. Addreii THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. The exhibition season just closed shows that the chrysanthemum has gained somewhat in popularity during the past twelve months. NicoTiANA Sylvestris, a new orna- mental tobacco, growing about live feet high and producing pure white, star- shaped blooms in prolusion, will proba- bly be offeied next spring. The decision of the United States Supreme Court in what is known as the Adystone pipe case is a distinct blow to trusts and falls upon a combination directly prejudicial to the interests of greenhousemen, an arrangement to ap- portion territory and suppress competi- tion in the sale of iron pipe. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Robert Montgomery registers Rose Mrs. Oliver Ames, a sport from Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. Color delicate pink with faint line of deeper color at edge of Eetal, softening to almost pure white at ase of petal. Other characteristics identical with parent. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Greenhouse Building. Greenwich, Conn.— Alex. Mead & Son, one house 21x100, one 16x85, one 12x lOO, one 6x20. Danielson, Conn. — E. P. Danielson, remodeling and enlarging several houses. South Braintree, Mass.— N. E. Hay- den, one forcing house. Canonsburg, Pa.— Bell Thompson, one commercial house 22x63. Hinsdale, N. H.— Wm. J. Estey, one forcing house 15x100. East Braintree, Mass.— Geo. Hussey, one fern house. J oseph Spear, one house. Los Angeles, Cal. — Howard & Smith, one house. Alton, 111.— Spring Rock Park, propa- gating house. Chicago.— J. A. Budlong, range of rose houses. Herman Holtz, four carnation houses. Hillsdale, Mich. — S. J. Shank, one greenhouse. The Liberty Rose. In your issue of the American Florist of October 28, page 356, there is an article on Liberty rose, stating that a mock or spurious Liberty is being offered for sale, and that young plants were being oflcrcd to publishers of cata- logues some inonthsiago. We would like to state that the stock of Liberty is in the hands of two firms in this country, our- selves and Ernst Asmus, of West Hobo- ken, N. J., and no plants will be deliv- ered before March, I'JOO. The originators of Liberty rose, Alex- ander Dickson & Sons, of Belfast, Ireland, whose sole agents we are in this country, wrote us not long ago that the name Liberty was never applied at their nur- series to the seedling rose bearing that name; they onh' had a limited stock under number, and they are very positive that not a single scion or cutting has lefttheir place excepting the stock shipped to our- selves and Mr. Asmus. We make this statement because the true Liberty is the best crimson rose ever offered to the American public, and we wish to protect your readers from any one wishing to sell them a spurious variety. It can only be had from ourselves and Mr. Asmus and from our several agents, and from E. M. Wood & Co., of Natick, Mass., who have the sole right for the New England states. RoBT. Scott & Sons. Sharon Hill, Pa. I notice in your issue of October 21, under Philadelphia notes, page 326, that a mock Liberty is being offered. I would therefore warn all would-be purchasers of Liberty rose to be careful from whom they buy, if they want to procure the genuine Liberty, the best red forcing rose of the century. The originators of Liberty are Alex. Dickson & Sons, of Belfast, Ireland, of whom I bought the half interest in the rose, which was then under number, and at my suggestion was christened Liberty. Nobody but myself and Robert Scott & Son, agents for Alex. Dickson & Sons, or our authorized agents and E. M. Wood, of Natick, Mass., who has purchased one quarter of the stock for the New England states, has a right to sell Liberty in America, and it will not be put on the market before March, 1900. The mock Liberty, said to have been offered, is an old rose, being put on the market by P. Lambert, of Trier, Germany, in 1897, under name Gruss an Teplitz. It is said to be of climbing habit, only semi-double and worthless as a forc- ing rose and if, as has been said, this rose has been sold to catalogue men, with the intention of putting it on the mar- ket as Liberty, I hereby announce that I will prosecute any one who dares to sub- stitute Gruss an Teplitz for Liberty, and sell it to the public as such. Liberty has been registered by me, with the Society of American Florists, giving its full description. Ernst G. Asmus. West Hoboken N. J. Holiday Points for Growers. Thanksgiving brought a repetition of the usual holiday experience with obdur- ate growers, not so bad this time as it frequently is, but just the same many of them held back stock until the last min- ute, getting it to market too late to be available for country orders and causing a slight over-supply of violets and carna- tions on Wednesday. The result was that, instead of realizing the top price, some long lots had to be forced in order to get back to the starting prices. A grower who produces flowers for sale through a commission house should get the greater part of his cut in two or three da_\s before each holiday, not as a matter of convenience to the commission man, but as a means of profit to both. The commission man must fill his long dis- tance orders the third day before the holiday and the one night runs the second day; there's nothing left but the local demand for the twenty-four hours pre- ceding the holiday. The grower must not forget that the commission man sells to the trade and that the retailer must have his stock in time to sell it himself on the day so many growers persistently select for consigning a big proportion of their cut. Now to apply this advice to the future, Christmas comes December 25; every commission man wants his stock on December 22 and 23; he can make more money out of it then. The next day there will be nothing but the home trade to take whatever stock is held back, and there are a plenty of peddlers and more than fifteen wholesale florists to supply the wants of Chicago retailers. Don't hold back, or "pickle" your stock; you will only hurt yourself. Remember that it is better to sell fewer flowers at a fat price than a greater number at a less figure. By keeping the stock coming you get the advantage of the increased price caused by the extra demand for the holiday, but if you hold back your cut you not only have poor flowers but you have made stock plenti- ful and both these influences cut down the returns which you might have. There is still another point which grow- ers should bear in mind. Don't cut too closely before a holiday, even if stock is scarce. Remember that it never fails that after a holiday with a scarcity and good prices the prices hold for a day or two and sometimes many days after- ward, just as they have done at this Thanksgiving. Note that by not cutting too closely you keep down the holiday supply and do your part to help hold the prices which your finished flowers will then command, but you also remain in a position to profit by the opportunities ot the next few days. The principal point is that the buyers do not object to high holiday prices if the right quality is in the stock, but they are justified in protesting if you flood the market with poor grades and still ask the high-grade price; they simply won't buy if they can help themselves. The best thing to do is to write to your com- mission man and tell him just what you expect to have for each special occasion, tell him the quantity and grade and be just as honest as you can. Then when he answers you follow his instructions to the letter and ninety, nine times out of 100 you will be the gainer. Remember that the more fifteen per cent you pay the more eighty-five per cent you get; you can see for yourself that the commission man will not misadvise you if he can help himself. E. E. Pieser. Cataloeues and Cut Flower Price Lbt Received. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala., decorative evergreens; Mitch- ell Greenhouses, Mitchell, So. Dak., plants and cut flowers; Hanchett Paper Co., Chicago, 111., fruit baskets; Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Mass., plant foods; Poole & Bailey, New York, N. Y. kerosene soap; Gurney Heater Co., Bos- ton, Mass., heaters; F. Morel & Sons, Lyon-Vaise, France, trees and shrubs; Damann & Co., San Giovanni a Teduccio, nr. Naples Italy, seeds and bulbs; J. B. Deamud, Chicago, 111., cut flowers and florists' supplies; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111., cut flowers and florists, supplies; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cin- cinnati, O., cut flowers; C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers and florists' supplies; Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, cut flowers. iSgg. The American Florist. 557 Detroit. SPLENDID BUSINESS ON SHORT MAKKET. — PRICES SURPRISE THE BUYERS. — FLO- RISTS* CLUB PLANS A FALL SHOW. Thanksgiving trade was the best ever knovirn here; the greatest difficulty was to secure the stock necessary to fill orders. Carnations and violets were very much in demand but the available quantity was short, although the quality was generally good. The necessarily increased prices of flowers of all kinds was a sur- prise to the public but was in most cases cheerfully accjuiesced in. The Florists' Club meeting on Wednes- day evening was devoted to the consid- eration ot the contemplated chrysanthe- mum show next year, and a committee was appointed to seethe ladies represent- ing the several charitable institutions of the city and ask their co-operation with a view to sharing the net profits of the show with those charities. Breitmeyers' annual show merited the praise and admiration of the hundreds of visitors who crowded the place for four days. Orchids were a conspicuous fea- ture, beautifully and skillfully arranged. B. Schroeter had the extensive decora- tion of our largest dry goods store, all done with holly and ground pine, over 3,000 yards of the latter being used. Our club has presented Robert Flower- day, the secretary, with a solid gold watch chainand Knights Templarcharm in appreciation of his work in connection with our convention. Visitors: C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.; S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia; Arnold Ringier, Chicago. J. F. S. Indianapolis. THANKSGIVING BRINGS BUSY SEASON.— PRICES DOUBLE. — POINSETTIAS APPRE- CIATED. — MEETING OF THE FLORISTS' SOCIETY AND OTHER NOTES. While Thanksgiving but slightly stim- ulated the trade in pot plants, it brought excellent business in the line ot cut flow- ers; these were sold out clean, both on market and in the stores, at prices almost double what they were the week before. A fair grade of roses brought $S per hun- dred wholesale, carnations $4 and violets $2. Poinsettias, which formerly were used only for Christmas decorations, have this year been in demand since Thanksgiving. E\-idently people are beginning to appreciate their value. In spite of very unfavorable weather December 5, the meeting of the Society of Indiana Florists was well attended. Mr. LangstaS" took the chair in place of Mr. Bowers, the vice-president, who was absent. Axle Nelson read a paper on rose culture which was received with much interest and provoked an animated discussion in which Messrs. Hatfield, Junge, Hartje and Rieman had a great deal to say. The secretary announced that a party of Cincinnati florists will stop here some time next week on their way to LaFayette. Messrs. Huntington, Huckriede and McKain were appointed a committee to take care of our friends during their stay. As customary, the secretary requested the appointment of a committee to examine the bpoks of the association and Messrs. Hartje, Hatfield and Junge were named. At the annual meeting, which will take place in this city in January, the Indianapolis florists will take pleasure in giving an entertain- ment in honor of their out of town guests. Wm. Bertermann has left for Asheville, N. C, to spend the winter. Bert Stanley has opened a flower store on Fort Wayne avenue. H. Junge. OBITUARY. GEORGE CLARK. George Clark, the veteran horticultur- ist, died at his home near Oswego, N. Y.', December 2, aged 87 years. MRS. A. m'aRTHUR. Mrs. Andrew McArthur died at her home at Orange, N. J., on Saturday, December 2. Mr. McArthur has the sympathyof hismany friends in thecraft. ISAAC MATTHEWS. The senior of the well-known English nursery and seed firm of Isaac Matthews & Sons died November 10, aged 73 years. He succeeded his father in the business, which will now pass to the third genera- tion. C. N. WHITTEN. Charles Newhall Whitten, son of the late C. V. Whitten, who died last week in New Orleans, was buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston, Sunday, Decem- ber 3. Mr. Whitteii's death was the result of illness contracted while in camp at Tampa during the war. He was twenty-nine years of age. Concord, N. H. — George Main cele- brated his eightieth birthday on Novem- ber 24, which was also the fifty-seventh anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Main. The day was pleasantly observed, many ot their townspeople calling and extending congratulations. Sycamore, III.— Elmer E. Boynton and Miss Rose HoUad Langhorn will be married on Tuesday evening, Decem- ber 12, at St. Peter's Episcopal church and will be at home tc their friends after New Year's day at 68 North Main street. Sycamore. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. AdTertlBements under tbls head will be Inserted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the ambkican Florist tor the year 1899 Is entitled to a flve-llne want adv SITUATION WANTED- Florist S years' experience, roflCB, carnations: plngle, age 2S Keferences, 5.J B, Pomfret SI.. Carlisle. Pa. SITUATION WANTED-To take cbarge. lU years' In last place, references Address Wm. Kirkha.m, Maywood. 111. SITUATION WANTED— To work In ereentaouse; 3}^ years' experience. Can do any kind of work. Wm. Honold, Morton Grove. Cook Co.. 111. SITUATION WANTBD-By carnation specialist of 18 years' experlecce: single, age 31, References exchantred. Address D E. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-by a thorcuKbly reliable, all-around grower, competent to flu any position In either commercial or private place. Address J A T, care American 8'lorlst, SITUATION WANTED— By youDK man as assistant In greenhouses. Experience equivalent to about four years. To begin about Jan. Ist. Address W. S. VAX DOREX. Marengo, Wash. SITUATION WANTBD-By Hrstclass grower of roses, carnations, violets and bedding plants wants position as work foreman. German, age 30; single. Address Gkower, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By reliable florist with life experience; cut flowers a specialty: American, age 2t). single, sober and Industrious. Good relerences. Address C B. Bower, 222 S. Metcalf. Lima. Ohio. SITUATION WANTBD-By young man as grower of roses, carnations, 'mums, violets and general stock: also palms, ferns and decorative plants; eleven years' experience. Private or commercial place. Frank Cervenka, 856 So. Ashland Ave , Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— By young florist on com- mercial place, German American, age 25, sober and steady, S years commercial experience In cut flowers and winter flowering plants; good reference; vicinity of Chicago prefered. Address S. M. Meyer, Oen'l delivery, Elizabeth, N. J. SITUATION WANTED-By practical gardenerwltli '25 years' experience In growing rupes. camatlooB. chrysantheniuiuH. plants and flowers of every (Tesorlp- tlon. forcing fruits under glass, and vegetables, also landscape work Heslor references from English and American eniployers; nisrrled, no family Address F. W. F. -ilW N, Clark street. Chicago. W^ w aNTE1>— Al man; uuod prooaKtiUjr; dIdmIb. State watfes and experience with buard <_' Hi'MFEi-n, Clay Center. KanB. WANTKO-A copy of Ib#up No 4. October 1. 1886. vulume lot the i*.MBRiCAV t"LuuiHT. In Kood condition. Address H 8. care American Plorlst WANTKI) -Hober. energetic i ropes and OMrnatlonB; JI8 wltb board. Give experience , PetoBkey. Mich. W^ of taking cbarge. ANTED— A Kood ({rafter, who can also hud well, ' • wanted at once. Htate wa^es expected ami send recommendatlonB. which will be returned. AddresB Reasuner. BKus.Oneco. Florida. W W^ F° FOR SALE— Who wants a chance to secure a home and a business with but small Investment? DwelUnK and 4000 ft. of (flass: no competition. Good FOR SALE— Fifteen horse-power steam boiler, used one jear, wltb patent shaklne Krate. self feed, separate aeh pit; pipe. l}^. 1^ and 2-lnch. with fittings of all kinds, and 1500 llRdts of glass KlxU— all In very best condition. G. Stafflixoer, Sprlngvllle. N. V. FOR SALE-Greenhouses about 50.000 eqoare feet of glass well stocfeed and tinely located for retail trade In the largest cltv In the west Will sell one- half or whole Interest. Doing large business. Good reasons lor selling. Address C D, care American Florist. one No. 12 Myers twiler. All the above are In good condition and have been used In the well-ki'own "Trimble Graperies," and to be sold as they stand. Apply to CHA9. T. McFARLANi), Wcst Chester, Pa. inability tc hire competent help to properly conduct my rapidly ^rowlnr; business, I olter to sell stock to one ormore experienced seedsmen of unquestion- able ability and integrity, who v,'\\\ take active parts in the business. Experience and executive ability the first consideration; money secondary. The fullest investigation invited by" people who mean business. J. A. EVERITT, Seedsman, Inc.. Indianapolis, Ind. of city of about '2O,0(J0 population. Have 11,000 sq. ft. of glass with all modern improvements, a fine stock and everything: in flrst-class condition. Without a doubt a bargain as to-day the glass couid not be bought and put up for the price I will sell for. Any live florist with money can purchase a fine range of glass very cheap. Good reasons for selling. Don't inquire unless you mean business. Address BUSINESS, care AMERICAN FLORIST. FORCED SALE. OF GREENHOUSE PROPERTY. In "Spring Valley." 30 milesfrom New York, five minutes from R. R. Depot. The owner is unable to work the place on account of sickness and wishes to go to Florida, is willing to sell for half value. Two and one- half acres of high land, dwellinghouse new; four greenhouses I2.xl00, one 18x200 in good condition and stocked with violets and carnations. Heated with Hitchings' boilers. Price |3,S0O, jSl.OOO can remain on mort- gage at 5 per cent. Apply at once to L USSING,53W.28thSt.,NEWY0RK. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Florist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST Ca 558 The American Florist. Dec. 9' Worcester Mass. Taken as a whole, Thanksgiving trade was fairly satisfactory, under the peculiar conditions that we had to contend with. Owing to the unseasonable weather chrysanthemums were in short supply excepting white and yellow varieties. Plenty o( good Jones and Reiman were available and brought good returns. Roses were in fair supply and cleaned up well at slightly advanced prices. Carnations were plentiful with the exception of the dark pink shades and sold out clean at regular prices. There were no violets although we could have handled thousands of them. Plant trade was not what it should have been with the exception ot Begonia Glorie de Lorraine which went fast at fancy prices. A. H. L. Cincinnatiii fra>kvvball Cut Flower Co., Slis-^to. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. G. L HUSGROFT & CO., Wholesale Florists, 444 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Phone 2985. We command a t^ood market. Wbol^ale power/arKgfe CINODJNATI, Dec. 7. Bom, Beaut;, select 30.03040 00 medium 15.00@20.00 Bride, Brtdesmald 4.00® 6.00 Meteor 5.00® T.OO Perle 4,00 Camatlom 2.00 fancy 3.00 Lily ot the Valley 4 00 violets 76® 1.00 NarclBBUs 3 00 Roman Hyacinths 3.00 Callas 8.00®10.00 Polnsettlas 26.00 8mllai 12.50 Adlanttuu 1.00 Common fema. .15 Galax Leaves .15 St. Louis, Dec. 7. Boses, Beaut; 10.00@20.oa fancy 25.00^60. OO Bride. Bridesmaid 6.00® 8.00 Meteor 6.00® 8.00 Perle. Wootton 6 00® 8 00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Lily of the yaUey 4.00® 6.00 Violets 1 00® 1 50 Narcissus 3.00® 4 00 Romans 3.00(* 4.00 Stevlas 75® 1.00 Chrysanthemums 6.00®12.50 fancy 16.00®25.00 Bmllai 12.6O®16.0O Adlantum 1.00 AaparagUB 6O.00®76.00 MILWAtTKIB, Dec. 7. Boses, Beanty,lonK perdoz. 3.00® 5.00 medium " " 1 50® 3.00 short " " .60® 1.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 6 00® JkHA Growers of bill MOWCrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at i Waab- Ington St., Chicago. Write for special quotations on large orders. WHOLEBALB DEA1.EB IN GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS, J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. I^^Consignments solicited t. e. PRINCE & CO. Wholesale Got Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co, Special attentloB paid to shipping orders, 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers 504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2137. M 7 CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Florists' Supplies Please mention the American Florist. 560 The American Florist. Dec. g, Samyei %. Fennook. l Wholesale Florist, -16-18 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. UNTIL FURTHEK NOTICE, WILI, BE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO 11;00 P. M. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS '^r%.oe> ILrloits ■aa.ek±XG>isl ;r/j<-" niiling. THE EARLIEST GARQUEIRANNE BULBS! in ripe perfection and of the highest quality. Roman Hyacinths, Narcissi, frccsias, Etc. jt^ Write for lci\vi-s( i)uuliili..Msilireetfroni 1 he grower. A. BERNARD, Carqueiranne (Var) France. /'/iclif m, fll„i:i III,- Ai:loiwli'ti<'<' SoIli.|ti.hret 8 911 114 Bell 27 3658 135 Renear....4 454 113 Stoneham .55 7235 135 Dunaen . . . 8 880 110 Anderson. .14 1880 134 Rebcr 10 11U5 110 Moore 14 1871 133 Lamb 14 1539 109 Harris 52 6851 131 Monroe.... 2 197 98 Kift 7 911 130 W.Craig.. 2 177 89 Lutz 10 1301 130 Whillden.. 2 178 88 Kienle 5 651 130 K. At Flatbush. Thanksgiving evening at the bowling alleys was as chock full of (un as the bowlers were of turkey meat. A man cannot be expected to be in first class bowling condition after a hearty Thanks- giving dinner, with its accessories, and it is not surprising that three members, Raynor, Prosser and Woerner, were physically incapacitated to participate in the fun and that Schmutzhad so much trouble with his ball that he couldn't sleep after he got home, but those who did take hold deserve credit for their per- formance, as the score appended will show. The first pot was won by Eugene Dailledouze, whereupon Riley, the Pride of Flatbush, smiled and thereafter nobody got his fingers on a pot except Riley. This same gentleman also won a box of cigars put up by D. Mellis, who in turn won a turkey given by H. Dail- ledouze, an4 C. Wocker got the consola- tion prize in the last game, a turkey offered by Paul Dailledouze. A. Zeller was badly rattled all the evening not so much by Thanksgiving festivities as by Riley's aggressiveness. H. Dailledouze had hard luck and Papa Zeller missed several easy things, yet never grumbled. Scores as follows: IMiiver 1st 2d 3d 4th Schmutz 97 148 141 137 Rile\ 151 177 172 177 P. Dailledouze 131 123 114 142 Wocker 104 110 108 129 A. Zeller 125 124 151 K. Dailledouze 178 159 132 148 Jlellis 1*1 147 160 171 H. Dailledouze 100 127 132 130 PapaZeller 102 82 117 134 At St. Louis. The Juniors were snowed under on Monday night in their match games with the St. Louis Florists' Bowling Club, the older club using three of its best men and three of lesser fame, winning by 419 pins in three games. The match was for the best three games out of five, the losing side to bear all expenses and the Juniors paid the bill. They are talking of another matchin February. Here are the scores: FLORISTS. Player I si 2d 3d Av ,1. J. Beneke 163 134 171 156 C. Kuehu 153 152 140 148 P.C.Weber 128 165 138 144 .T. W. Kunz 148 110 146 135 .John Young 107 128 127 121 P. J. Fillmore 112 111 92 105 Total 811 80O 814 JUNIORS. Player 1st 2d 3d Av W. Adels 153 132 133 126 A. Augermuller 133 113 114 120 A.Y.Ellison 100 132 120 117 J. Lupe 70 116 116 101 W. Holz 107 94 97 99 P.H.Weber 88 91 ' 97 92 Total 651 678 677 Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the finest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for .... 5.00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Qood Hope, WASHINQTON, D. C. SEND for our NEW listof stock of plants for EASTER Forcing. (California grown Mower seeds). Ready .Tauuary: Aspara- BUS SprenKeri seed, 100, 75c; 1000. $6.00. .'Vspara^us pluniosus nanus seed, 100, $1.25; 1000, JIO. Latania borbonica seed, 100, 40c; 1000,42.50. Pandanus utilis. 100, »1.25; 1000, $10. Cocos Wed- deliana, 100, $1: 1000, $7.50. NOW Ready: Tuber- ous liegouias, finest strain, sinsrle, in five separate colors, do/.., 50.:-; 100. if;!: double, doz., T.'ir; 100, 15. Extra large bulbs. hmHlIrr bulljs 10 |iit cent less. Gloxiuias, doz, finest bMlh,, .Mic; 10(1, J:i. A.idres* H. H BERGER & CO.. 47 Barclay St.. NEW YORK. Fern Balls. For spring delivery must be ordered now. VREDENBURG & CO., Ro chester, N. Y. >f some varieties of Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers. Sweet Corn, Lettui-e, Musk-mulon, Water-melon, Onions, Radisbi's. I'umpkin, Squash and Tomato Seeds. We hiive large stocks of Red and Alfalfa Clover, Meadow Fescue, Millet and other Grass Seeds. Sorchuni, Kaffir, Broom and Field Corn, Sunflower and Tree Seeds. If inten'sted. please correspond with us. KANSAS SEBD HOUSE, F. Barteldes & Co. Lawrence, ICans, GOLD FISH and AQUARIA SUPPLIES We Have a Surplus Goort Uold Fish, medium to lar^e 7.50 Uood Oold FIsn. small to medium 5.00 Select Silver FiBh. medium to laree 5.00 Large variety of t'aocy FlBh. CHRISTMAS WREATHING, wound on card, heavy quality, $3.00 per 100 yards. {ar-Casli with orders. Keenan's Seed Store. ''''-''■''^Sf^S^it^'''' Cyclamen Persicum Splendens Giganteum. Quest strain in the world, in four true colors, in bud and bloom, from 4-inch pots, $1.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. Chinese Primroses, fringed foliage. Gnest market vars. from 2 in. pots, $2 per 100; from 2V4-in. pots 82 50 per 100; from 3-in. pots, fine plants in bud $4 per 100. From 4-in. pots, extra strong, in seven colors, including double white, red and single blue, all well set with buds, $1 doz.; $8 per 100. All the iibove warninied A No. 1 stock. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. This improved strain, all the leading novelties included, strong bushy plants, ready now, 60c. per 100, by mail; $2.00 per 600, by e.xpfess; $4.00 per 1000; $7.00 per 2000: $10.00 perSOOO; $15.00 per 5000. Transplanted large plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORUf;R. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of Extra Fine Pansies. atAAAAiAU AAAAAAiAAAAAAAUiAAAaAA AiAAAAAiAiAiiAAAAAAAAAU UAAAiAAmAAAAAAiiiAAAAAiAiAiAAAiaAAa iAAJAiaie GREEN Ai HOLLY, | Evergreen Wreathing f Gathered under the supervision of our own men, experi- t enced hands, that for the past ten years have done E their share to make us absolutely head- ^ quarters for Xmas decorations. t I Holly Wreaths, Mistletoe, Christmas Trees, Etc. | The right kind at the right price, and last, but not least, E W. B. & Co., on case is an I nt tKn rinht tima I Send us your list of wints lor E 5 absolute guarantee lor select quality. S »« «"" •^■S"« "■""■ , BOTTOM FIGURES. E W. W. BARNARD &. CO., I ^ 161 and 163 East KInzle Street. OHIO.^00. | Goods That Sell On Sight. Every case inspected. Every yard guaran- teed. No number 2s in our lot. rSgg. The American Florist. 567 CHRISTMAS DECORATIVE EVERGREENS!! SABAL PALM LEAVES. HELLO! Evergreen, Ala., is connected by Long Distance Telephone with New York, Chicago, Baltimore and Washington. How's that for the Woods I Ring us up or wire your wants. Express rate, 25 per cent less than merchandise rate. We will see that you get it TERM8, CASH OB SATISFACTORY REFERENCE. "Evergreens of the Southland," handsomest Catalogue ever published in this trade, rendv. Write for it. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. CASE No. 1 $1.00 C.VSK No. 4 $3..'>0 CASE No. 2 a. 00 CASK No. 5 4.00 CASE No, 3 3.00 CASH No. 6 4.50 Carefully selected stock. Full cases. Wo oiill the attention of the trade to a specially packed box for lllling out-of-town orders— con- tains 75 square feet, handsonii-ly lalseled, extra clean and nie--J!l.0O dozen lioxes keep you sup|j|ied Willi fr.-sli stn.-k .v.-rv .lav. Send for a sanipl.- .iiii.-k. rnuiiT.l ili-hvcrv. LONG NEEDLE PINES. Please do not compare or confound our stock, even if it is cheap, with the wretchedly packed, miserably selected stuff that Hows into the cities during the holiday season. Every one of our Pines are selected with an eye to beauty, care- fully trimmed and the end of the stem of each covered with tin foil. Packed in clean, paper lined burlaps by express. Weight of one dozen assorted sizes, 30 pounds. PRICES— Each. Per Doz. 2 feet high lOc. $1.00 2i4c. 1.25 .15c. Per 100. $6.00 9.00 11.00 .'Vssorted sizes 2 to 4 feet. 1.25 Extra large sizes, strictly 5 to 6 feet, 25c. each $3 00 pcrdoz: if30.no per 1 no. CHAM/EROPS PALM CROWNS. Wrijilit ..r a d.,zcii a::»orted I'njwus, packed in ry li^ht wooden boxes, ranging from 3 to 6 feet gh, 40 pounds. PlilCEs — Each. Per.Doz. 3 feet 15c. 20c. $1.50 2.25 3.00 3.50 Assorted sizes Extra large specimens, .50c. to ifl.OO each Fine stock on hand. Per 100. $11.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 20.00 MAGNOLIA FOLIAGE. Very pretty in decorations. Can be made into beautiful wreaths that sell well at Christmas sea- son. Our Catalogue shows its use in many illus- trations. Packed in same size cases as Southern Wild Smilax. prices. Case No. 1 $1.00 Weight, 15 pounds 2 2.00. i.OO. 3.50. 4.00. 4.60. MANTEL DECORATION. We offer this pretty decoration, consisting of — 10 yards Southern Smilax. j 1 Palm Crown. 1 large bunch of nice Holly. Packed in nice box, lined with white news and waxed tissue paper; box labeled on each end with picture of the decoration and a list of contents shown. Altogether a very attractive seller and sure to be in demand. Order a box and judge for yourself. Price— each, $1.00; per dozen, $9.00. Weight. 100 pounds to tbe dozen boxes. PARLOR DECORATION. We also offer a very beautiful parlor decoration, put up with the same care as above mantel deco- ration. This box contains sufficient to decorate a large room handsomely and consists of — 12 Sprays Holly. 12 Sprays Southern Smilax. 12 Sprays Magnolia. 1 Long Needle Pine. 1 Chamjerops Palm Crown. 6 Chamierops Palm Leaves. 6 Sabal Palm Leaves. 1 Pound of Gray Moss. Weight, 15 pounds each. Price— each, $2.00; per dozen, $18.00. CHURCH DECORATION. ■\Ve also offer a very pretty decoration for a small church, it consists of — 1 Palm Crown 5 to 6 feet high. 2 Long Needle Pines. 25 Sabal Palm Leaves. 50 Sprays Magnolia. 12 nice bunches Holly. 40 Yards Southern Smilax. 2 Pounds Gray Moss. Packed in light, large box weighing 50 pounds. Price— $5.00 each, six boxes for $25.00. Sabal Palm Leaves. . .per doz.. 25c.; per lOO, $2.00 Chamsrops Palm Leaves " 25c.; " 2.00 Fern Leaves, dagger and fancy per 1000, 1.00 Galax Leaves " 1.35 Sheet Moss, $1.00 100 square feet, extra nice. Our goods are for sale by J. B. Deamud. Chicago; M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia; L. J. Kreshover. New York: Vail Seed Co.. Indianapolis. HANTEL DECORATION. MAGNOLIA FOLIAGE. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN COMPANY, Incorporated, Evergreen, Ala. 568 The American Florist. Dec. 9y Louisville. The demand for flowers has been ahead of the supply the past week. Chrysan- themums are now about out of the mar- ket. The florists all did a good business Thanksgiving week, but flowers are not in such demand here as in northern cities for Thanksgiving day. Another great day for flowers in the north that is prac- tically nothing here is Decoration day. F. C. Haupt and Mrs. C. W. Reimers have each decorated the Gait House for society events here. The laurel garland has been used in these decorations very extensively, also southern sniilax. Messrs. Coenen & Bohnnan have added two houses to their establishment this season, each 20x80 feet. They built the greenhouses themselves, putting in heat- ing and all, and the houses are constructed in first-class style. This firm grows bed- ding plants as well as cut flowers, and devotes one of their fourteen houses to palms. Mr. E. Morat was defeated in the race lor park commissioner. This was a pity .is he would have been a prac- tical man. Mr. Claude Shanks, formerly a florist of Elkhart, Ind., is now in the employ ot F. Walker & Co. December 4-th was the first snow of the season in Louisville. H. G. W. EJmmTTmTTmmTTTTTTTTTmTTmTmTmTTTT^ L. B. BRAGUE, I Hinsdale, Mass. | WHOLESALE DEALER IN | ChristraasTrees f AND BAILED SPRUCE ^ FOR CEMETERY USE. | Special attention paid to supplying in 3 Car Load lots. ^ : WRITE FOR PRICES. 3 XMAS GREENS Laurel Raping, Bouquet Green, nolly. Wreaths of all kinds. Xmas Trees, Hardy ferns, ,^ Galax Leaves, Etc. B. E. Hartford, *r 17 CHAPMAN PLACE. BOSTON. MASS. Please mention the American Florist when writing. iSf^^^^^^^^^^^^0^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^mm Sutherland's Special:;^ HOLLY for the New England trade has given full satisfac- tion each year. There is more of the same kind where it came from, and If YOl ORDER EARLY YOl WILL GET IT. Bright green, well-berried and cases chock full. One Case, $5.00. Two Cases, $9.00. ALL OTHER HOLIDAY GREENS IN QUANTITY. CALL AND MAKE YOUR SELECTION. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, 67 Bromfieid St., BOSTON, MASS. »^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^0^^^^^^^^^^^^0^^^^^a NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS, (The Giant Decorative Fern) originated with me. 4 large or 6 smaller plants free by mail for $1.00. Sena .cPHce List o. ||OLIDAY DECORATIVE PLANTS I N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C. fmmffffmmffmmmfffmmfmfmK Rooted Cuttings! PEL.\RGONIUMS, 1.5 varieties .Tfi 00 per 100 PETUNIAS. 30 " 1.25 HELIOTROPE, 15 " 1.00 VERBENAS, 40 " $5perl000. .60 Express prepaid except on Pelargoniums. Cash with orders. Do not send checl^s. For particulars « n DDtlir Clay Cenler, write. . Oi U. DKAN I , Kans. Plnii,- m,-Htn,H the A >il,i nan F:,'>l\l 7ili,-i, ici ililig. CINERARIAS! from Bennry , Cannell and Sutton's prize show tlowers saved, dwarf and semi dwarf, tlant flowered, finest shades and colors. We are headquarters, and can sup- ply any quantity In Hne, stocty plants-S)^ In.. S3 OO per lOO; *r>.OU per 300; 3-ln., J300 per lUO; large plants, 4 in.,$l OOperdoz. SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO., ....Orange P. O.. Baltimore, Md. Phau- mention Ihe Avinicaii Fiuiis/ :,'lien :iiit?ng. .^9&&&e&:e&&&&&&&&6i6&&&&%. ROBT. CRAIO & SON | Roses, Palms | and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th treet. PHILADELPHIA PA. LADY CAMPBELL VIOLETS. J5.00 per lOUO. Sample rr.ic. WILLIAM SWAYNE, Box 226. Kennett Square, Pa. CHOICE STOCK For CHRISTMAS Trade Per 100 CYCUMEN, 4 colors. S'.i-in. pots $5.00 ASPARAGUS SPRLNGERII, 2',4-in , extra strong, 6.0O 3-ia. pots, very large, 8.0^ PRIMROSES (Chinese), 3-in. pots 5.00 " 4-in. pots 6.00 6-in. pans.... $3. 00 per do?.. (Obconica grandiflora and hybridum), same size and price as Chinese Primroses. All in bud and bloom. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-grown, I5c per 100; Jl.OO per 1000; if by mail add 10c per 100. Write for prices on large lots for fall planting. LETTUCE, Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Curled Sim]>son, Grand Rapids and other var., 15o pi-r 100; $1 per 1000; if by mail add 10c per 100. PARSLEY, strong plants S.'io per 100; $1.50 per 1000; Jie.SO per 10,000 if by mail add 20c per 100. Other vegetable plants iii season. Cash with or0 1bs f3.50 Case of 25 lbs 2.00 HOLLY, well berried, case ot 50 lbs 2.50 SARS.\.P.\RILLA VINE, case of 4 cubic ft. 1.00 F. & S. LEE, Marion, Ala. Dealers in Decorative Evergreens. Please mention the A me> ican Florist -u.'hen ie> iting. Southern Wild Smilax S'. O. B. 35 pound Cases $1-50 nO pound Cases $3.00 LONG NEEDLE PINES, per doz. 50c.; per 100. $3.00 Jlv stock is first-class: carefully packed; full i.-ax'S. Orders by telegraph filled same day received Orders for the holiday trade solicited. J. R. McCREARY. The Forester. GORDON, ALA. Please mention the A nieitean Forist u hen u > itlng. 1000 DWARF CINERARIAS. 1- iiH', ;i-ini.-h poti will, fill a 4 or D-inch pot, at $3.00 per 100; 2L4-inch pots. $2,00 per 100. Cyclamen Persicum and Giganteum in bud and bloom, just ri^ht for Christmas from 5-inch pots at 20c.; will exchange for geraniums. Satisfaction guaranteed. Low express rate. J. S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. SEE THIS PRICE- 500 3-ln, Maids for forclcc or pot sales, worth $6, UO per JOO; we close them at $3 00. 50O Maids, 2^4-10, at j-^, 50. choice stock. CarDationB. rooted cuttluKS of best varieties of Carnations at 11.00 100. Place orders now. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. 570 The American Florist. Dec. p, Maiden, Mass. It is quite evident that interest in the cross fertilization of the carnation is on the increase and a great many of the growers are anticipating nice results from a favorite batch of seedlings. John Foote is showing two of the most prom- ising ones I have yet seen; one a white, Daybreak XMcGo wan, is certainly a fine sort, being a large pure white of good form and substance, very deeply fringed, borne on long, stiff stems, very much of the Daybreak habit of growth except that it shows no trace of bacteria, and flowers freely. The other is a cerise shade which Mr. Foote considers his best. It has much in its habit of growth to commend it; it is Scott X Foster. Some very fine Francis Joost are being cut and more of this variety are being grown at this place this year than all other kinds combined. I noticed a fine batch of Gen. Maceo. Mrs. Bradt is also grown but is splitting its calyx badly so far this season, owing, probably, to the tempera- ture running too low for it, for I find that it likes a fair heat. Mr. Foote grows for the market wholly and is con- sidered one of our best on carnations. Tap. Wakefield, Mass. — Charlie Tuttle is cutting some fine Edith Foster carnations and considers this the best white that he has grown. Violets are not as good here as last season owing to the extreme drought through the summer. Home Grown Palms Pots Perdoz. Per 100 Kentia Belmoreana R-in. $3.00 $S3.00 4-in. 5.00 40.U0 Size Char. Pots. Leaves. High. 5, 5-7 18-24, $9-$12 $70-$90 6, 7-8 20-25, 18 144 7, 7-8 36-40. 30-36 240-290 8, 7-8 $3.00 to $4.00 each. ••9. 7-8 n.OOto 7.00 " Kentia Forsteriana, 3-ia. $1 50 per doz.; $12 per 100 4-in. $3.00 " $23 5, 5-fi 24-30, $9-$l2 $r5-$95 - 144 24-30, 2.V30, 8 35-42, 28-30 8 $3.00 to $4.00 each 8 5 00 to 8.00 Latania Borbonica, 2-in. .50 3.00 1.25 12.00 3.00 23.00 5, 5-8 15-20, 5.00 40.00 6, 6-8 16-24, 8.50 65.00 7, 6-8 18-24, 18.00 90.00 8, 7-8 28-34, 22.00 175.00 9, 7-9 28-36, 34 00 272.00 Ficus Elastica.5-in. 50c: doz. $5.50: 6-in. $8.00 doz. LiMistonia Rotundifolia, 7 in., 12-14 leaves, $2.50 to $3.00 •■.i.h. Pandanus Veilchii, 4-in. to 14-in., 50o to*lii' ,iL-h. Boston Ferns, 50 to $2.00 each. Cycas, Dracaenas, Asparagus, etc., in large variety. Chrysanthemums, .stock plants, $10 per 100. We have 150,000 Tropical Plants on hand. Your visit invited. Term cash, but inspection allowed at express ollice. ALBERT FUCHS, 2059-73 JSr. Halsted St.. CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED [884. 300.000 VERBENAS :: Profitable Investment Orchids i and Junii over 100 I eath and bud, to bloom cost of plants. OdontoglOBBUni Cervantosll perdoz., JI,50. p8rlOO,$12 00 '" Uossll Mdjas, '• ■• 2 00, " " 1.5 UO Nebuloaum, " " 2.00, " " 15,00 Price includes preoayment byparcel post. J. A. Mcdowell, - cityofmexico. Field- Grown CARNATION PLANTS ALL SOLD EXCEPT 800 EMILY PIEKSO.N, lUO .SILVER SPRAY, 200 MORELLO, 100 SAGINAW. Will sell the above lot at one-half of cost price to grow, if taken at once. Plants are protected in cold frames and are in One condition. CHAS. CHADWICK, L. B. II, Grand Rapidi, Mich. THE CHOICEST VASIETZES IN CULTIVATION. Fina pot plants $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cutlingi, 60c per 100: $5.00 per 1000; $45 per 10,000. NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED UQHT. AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. W© are the Larerest Growers of Verbenas In the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed. J. I^. JDirvIvOiPr, :Blooxxist>u.]rs;, f>A. stock Plants. CHRYSANTHEMUMS! lOc. each, or SI.OO a doz. The followiii;^ varieties: Viviaud-Morel Pennsylvania Golden Gate Mrs. Et;an Mutual Friend Mrs. P. Thompson Kentuckj; Mayflower Mrs. H. L. Weeks Mrs. Robinson F. Hardy Mrs. C. B. Pierce Major Bonnaffon Mercer Floral Co. GflRL E. TflUBE, .TRENTON, N.J. Acalypha Sanderi FINE PLANTS, 21/2-inch, $8.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PA. Carnations. Chrysanthemums. We are headquarters for all new and stand- ard varieties. If you want anythint; write us. All inforraatiou cheer- fully t^iveu. Field grown plants all sold. Stock plants of the and standard sorts. Write for prices. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. WORTH RAISING PANSIES GOOD PLANTS In- express $2.50 per 500: $4.00 per 1000. SEED as C. SOLTAU &. CO.. 199 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus STRONG STUCK, 2-inch $4.00 per 100; $3.=i.00 per 1000 3-inch $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY. Chrysantliemum Stock Plants, W. and P. Ivory. Pacific, Rohinson and Berg:mann. $i;..'iO per 100, if ordered this month 67 Me LOYJELL,MflSS. Orchids. Orchids. F. SANDER & GO. Have the fiiu'st, and larKest stock in the world. St. Albans. England, & Bruges, Belgium. Agent: A. DIMMOCK. 60 Vesey St., NEW YORK. Orchids i ^ Just arrived in fine condition, a fresh lot of Cattleya Mendelii, also C. tabiata, C. Sfiect'osis- sima an0.60 each 25 " 50 " 50 " 30 " too " 25 " 1000 " 20 " Grafted Plants In 2>^-in. Pots. 12 plants $0.75 each 25 " 60 " 50 " 50 " 100 " 40 " 1000 " 35 " Satisfactory reference or deposit fromjall unknown correspondents. I HEREBY EXTEND A CORDIAL INVITATION TO ALL LOVERS OF THE QUEEN OF FLOWERS TO COME AND SEE LIBERTY GROWING. E. G. ASMUS, VAUOHAN'S SEED STORE, Cliicago. Ill WEST HOBOKEN, N. J. J. N. MAV. Su F R. PIERSON CO.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. V. ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^iiUiimtmt^^ MANETTI STOCKS! ENGLISH OR FRENCH ^ FOR DECEMBER DELIVERY. PRICE ON APPLICATION. g ^ Indications are that Manetti Stocks are exceedingly scarce this season, but can still offer good stock in quantity. p I HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 w 28th st , NEW YORK CITY. I Hydrangeas FOR FORCING. OTAKSA. THOS. HOGG. Fine, strong stock, with 4 to 6 crowns, $10 per 100; $90 per 1000. Orders goXdPor CARNATION CUTTINGS! For All Fancy Varieties. All Cuttings Guaranted Al. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., ^ Greenhouses and address, JOLIET, ILL. % New and Standard Varieties of ^ „?« ^ §; I CARNATIONS. | g F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, Ind. | FOR SALE a,"r Mrs. Fisher Carnation Cuttings now ready for shipment, $6.00 per 1000. ADDRESS CHAS. SCHWEIGERT. Niles Center, III. Finest Forcing Rosesi,t/Sii^.iSi BRIDE S2.50 $4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a (ull line of roses from 2ya-inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2!/„.in. pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus, 2i4-lu. pots, strong plants, $5 a 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Florists if vou have made any change in your firm name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to your establishment, either greenhouses or land. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn street, Chicago. Tell them where you saw the ad. GIV[ IS LIBERTY Will be the cry when the plants are all sold. Our stock of LIBERTY, the greatest crimson scarlet Rose ever introduced, IS ALL SOLD FOR MAROH DELIVERY. We are now booking for April, and as all orders are filled strictly in rotation, florists who have not as yet secured their stock, should order at once. OWN ROOT PLANTS, from 2V2-inch pots. 50 plants or more, and less than 100, 30 cts. each 100 plants and up to 1000, 25 cts. each 1000 plants and over. $200 per 1000 3-ini.'h pot plants, Eic each additional. GRAFTED PLANTS, from 2i/2-inch pots. 50 plants or more, and less than 100. 50 cts. each 100 plants and up to 1O0O. 40 cts. each 1000 plants or more, $350 per 1000 3-inch pot plants, 5<_' each additional. ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Delaware Co., Pa. Eastern Agents, ROBT. CRAIC & SON, I Western Agents, BASSETT & WASHBURN, 49th & Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. I 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. t t ETHEl CROCKER Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION ever offered the trade. Grown equally siicressfvilly Ijy Hill, Craig, and myself; you are not buying it on a "venture, but knowing that it i.s not a success in one soil and a failure in another. In color, size, fragrance and stem it is just what the "storemen" want. In habit, constitution and freedom of bloom it is just what the grower wants, never out of crop from September to .luly. more flowers to the square foot than any other known variety and practically no seconds. With 18,000 slock plants to work from there is no danger of over propagation, and you are not asked to wait until planting out time for your cuttings but can have them whenever wanted. Orders entrusted to me will have my personal attention, both in the selection of the cuttings and the filling of the order. Price per 100, $10: per 25. $2.50; per 1000. $75: per 250. $18.75. HERR'S PANSIES at $4.00 now. and a regular assortment of ,, -___ .« n^nn ■ , ^ CARNATIONS in a list ready Jan. 1st. ALBERT M, HERR, LancastGr, Pa. Rose Crimson Rambler. As a pot plant for retail sales this rose is incomparable. Its hundreds of blossoms all open together and seem to improve for at least two and even three weeks. The bri'.^ht crimson color holds without fading and contrasts finelj- with the glossy foliage. It Forces Easily. We have flne dormant stock. 2-year-old, 2 to 3 feet, well branched, own roots, per dozen, S2.00: per 100, SIS.OO. 3-year-old, 4 to S ft., well branched, budded or own roots, doz. S3. 00; per 100, $20.00. ,4 BARCLAY STREET. YflUGttflN'S SEED STORE. '^'^'J'ArrG"©^"'"'' NEW YORK. GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. AMCDI<^AN.T mi7AI TTPX/ Bridesmaid. Ferle. Bride, Stmset. Meteor, /ViTlClvl W/^l> DIIi/\LJ 1 I Morgran. Testout, Mermet, I>a France, Hi- i^^^^^""""""^""^^^"^^^™"*^^^^^^^^ii"^" phetos, Kaisarin. 3, 34 and 4-inoh. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD- 1 C MonOCAM I olrouinnil M I GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. Ai Oi llldUDCHnt LdKcWUUUi Hi Ji NEXT CENTURY'S BUSI NESS can be started now by advertising in this journal. Don't wait until January 1 to commence next year's business. The best orders are TRY THIS Pulr'^ "''" ''"'*"" " THE AMERICAN FLORIST 672 The American Florist. Dec. Cincinnati. state of market.— departure of the chrysanthejjlm not mourned. — wit- terstaetter's wagon smashed.— junketing trip planned. The supply of cut flowers has short- ened considerably since last report, while the demand has increased and conse- quently prices have advanced. Thanks- giving trade was far better than antici- pated. Cut flowers moved quickly and storemen made a rush for the wholesale houses and by nine a. m. everything was cleared out. Violets are and have been scarce, the reason we can not account for, as the weather this fall has been decidedly favorable. Chrysanthemums are about done, but a few choice blooms may be seen here and there; it seems as though the storemen are all glad that they are going. Roman hyacinths and Paper Whites are coming in plentifully with hly of the valley enough to meet demands. A lively Christmas trade in holly and evergreens is looked ior by dealers here. On the way home from market Satur- day night Mr. Witterstaetter's wagon collided with an electric car, corner Sixth street and Mount Hope; fortunately the driver escaped injury. E. G. Hill was a recent caller. (Juite a delegation from here will take a flying trip to Lafayette en route to Richmond, Ind., on December 13. Any one wishing to join the party may address E. G. Gillett, 113 East Third street for further information. H. Schwarz. NOVELTIES FOR 190O. Ready for delivery in Marcfi. HIBISCUS PEftCHBLOW. This is one of the finest plant novelties offered in recent years. The flowers are double and from 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Color, a clear, rich pink with a small, deep crimson center, an entirely new and most beautiful shade. 2>^-in. pot plants per dozen %\ 50; per 100, $10 00. ACERaTUM STEi-LA GURNEY. The finot of all Ageratums, planted out- side attains height of 6 to S inches, bushy, compact growth, early and continuous bloomer throughout the entire summer. Color is the deepest blue. Admired by all who saw it at our greenhouses. I'er do/en $1.25, per iCO, |s.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, S"e!vTo°rk 3 NEW FORGET-ME-NOTS, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 'SUTTON'S GEMS." IN 3 COLORS. PINK. WHITE. BLUE. The strongest Rtowers. The freest bhionier.-.. The loni;est sprays. Grows and flowers best in cold house or frames. Hrings double the price of any other. Large clumps, reaOy to divide, $5 per 100 or 25 for »1 50 by express. Smaller ones by mail pr-pai'l, -:im.' pri-r. A few hundred EXTRA LARGE CLUMPS, *1" I"-r III"- *l-'» f'T I-' n.-h, fine, $4.00 100; 3!4-in.-h $7.00 per too. A BARGAIN. Fine li-inch pots, will give lots of •jreen, S^ for »fl,O0; lO for $-J.50. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. $5.00 per 100: 25 at 100 rate. THE LAGE FERN, POLYSTICHUM PROLIFERUM. Some sav it's finer than "Hnslon Fern." Perfectly hardy; i:rows well under benches; fronds bring $1 per 12. last over one month in water. Young plants, 50o per 12, mailed; $4 per 100. Larger, *1 per 12 or $8 per 100. express. THE ORANGE VIOLET. (Browallia Jameson!). Fine plants ;f'.-iiich pots $1,25 p^r 12, e-\press. THE GENUINE EDELWEISS OR SNOW FLOWER. There is a world of poetry connected with this charming Ilower. to obtain which many travelers have sacrificed their lives. It blooms right through the snow and when cnt lasts /or years. Fine as a souvenir to your customers. 10 for $1, 25 for $2. mailed free. Send for sample How.r. A. BLANC, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Force! Force! Force! Per lOO SPIRAEA laponica $3.50 Compacta 5.00 Astilboides floribunda 5.00 iaponica aurea reticulata 5.00 Extra fine and decorative. PAEONIA Officinalis rubra pleno JO.OO This is the true dark crimson variety, the earliess flowering Pxonia in existence, and the only one good for forcing. Per 1000 LILY OF THE VALLEY, selected pips, (German ) $12.00 GLADIOLUS Colvilli The Bride 4.00 •' Rubra 4-00 May per 100. $2.50, 20.00 I'urc white, finely flaked rose, the best for greenhouse planting, Botobink & Atkins, RUTHERFORD. N. J. P/rar mriihun the A iiw, icaii Florisl -.clieii .uiitiiig. Verbenas... 75,000, all standard named sorts, much superior to the home made named seedling often sent out. Gauranteed all true to name. Rooted Cuttings, well rooted HOr per 100: *5..i0 per 1,000; 5,000 for $25.00 le.OOO for $45.00; 25,000 for $100.00. In larger lots, write for prices. We don't care where you live— guaranteed to reach you in good shape. Sent Prepaid. Pli-a^c m,-nlion Ik,- A m,i nan Fl.tyiit uhi-ii 7r> lllilg. )-inch pots all sold. Have some in thumb pots for growing on for next year, also fine plants in bud and bloom, iu 5 and ti-inch pots, yet to ofl'er. Further informaliaii cheerfully given. EDWIN LONSDALE. Wyndmoor. Chestnut Hill, Phila. Pa. IMPORTANT. Every retail Florist should have our descriptive wholesale price list of SPECIALTIES, there is money in it for every man in the trade, a few of the good things mentioned below. VERBS N«S, 20th Century set 32 grand mammoth varieties selected from over 100 of the choicest, including the latest Capt. Dreyfu', Helen Gould, .Melba and many others. Clean, healthy, vigor ous plants of the most faomating colors and shades. Extra strong 2-in. full of cuttings $2,00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000; extra strong rooted cuttings BOc. per 100; $5.00 per lOOO. DBL. FRINGED PE1UNIAS Dreers and Hender- son's latest, known the world over as the standard of perfection. 12 gorgeous varieties. True to name. Extra strong 2-in. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000; ex- tra strong rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100, $8 00 per 1000. NEW GIANT CALIFORNIA WHITE MARGUERITE and New Golden; they sell on sight, extra strong 2!4-in.$2.50 per 100; extra strong rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. SALVIA SPLENDENS. the old stand by, no other so good. Extra sivoiig 2' .-m. $2 50 per 100; extra strong rooted ruttiugs. $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM PRINCESS PAULINE, the great nov- elty of 'ftS, llie only one to grow. Extra strong •IVi-in. $2. .50 per 100;' extra strong rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. VINCAS, MAJOR AND VARIGATIA, extra strong rooted cuttinL's, $1.00 per 100. 1000 BRIDESMAID ROSES, strong 'Z'/,\n.a.Dd 3- I.. $2.50 per 100. *20.00 per 1000. t>r Ti:kms Stuictlv C-xsh With Oni.En. SOITH SIDE FLORAL CO , Springfield, III. VERBENA KING. The largest Verbena grower in the world (Bros. A Sisters); we have them, too, the very best mammoth named vara, on earth and sure to please ynu at the fol- lowing prices~60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000; 5000 for $22.00. 10,000 for $40.00. Write for prices on larger lots. Look here: we pay express charges on all Rooted Cuttings, and atisfaction in cverv shape ill do it tor T Cash, Ple.\sk. Clay Center, Kans. IN BEST .VARIETIES SPECIALTIES l^08E8t from .Vlnoli pots. CARNATIONS, foi all delivery. CHRV8ANTHEMUM8. 8MILAX. Price, low. Bend for list. VIOLET8. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL. N. Y. /'/,„..,■ m,„l,oH the A mri u a:, Fluriit when :c> itiitg. PANSIES I'lNK l'i..\Ni>. Lar^'c Mowing Strain, 5(lc. per 100, $2.50 per lOOli. Pansv Skeii. Noil plus ultra, $1 oil per ounce. * 'ASH Plkasi:. J OS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio . If you write to any advertiser anywhere mention tlic paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like you better for it. i8gg. The American Florist. 673 NICOTECN APHIS PUNK It Burns! The most convenient way of applying an insecticide ever yet devised. No cans required. No heating of irons. No trouble. Cannot injure the most sensitive blooms. Very effective. PRICE: 60c. per box of J2 rolls. All dealers sell it. SKABGURA DIP GO. ST. LOUIS. CHICAGO Made by Standard.?' .3* J^ A FLOWER \rO\S If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28lh and M SIreett N. E. WASHINGTON. D C. STANDARD FLOWER POTS First Quality. Cream Color. 1;K in.,per 100O..t2 4O SM in., per 1000, t 4 95 2 io., " .. 2 75 4 in., " (20 2H in., " .. S 35 5 in., " 10 80 1 in., " .. 4 70 8 in., " 18 50 Packafds extra. C. HENNECKECO.""-X;riy"' Standard Pots °°°' P^"Ih?pping.''"""' KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to Mail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS '^i=^ List and SAMPl-ES FREE. J. 6. SWAHN S SONS, minneapouI. minn. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTXTKEBS OF Flower Pots. Before buying writ© for prloei 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood ATe^ CHICAGO. ILL. /(."( tlu- A mci uan Floi :sl iLlieii :. i uiiig. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rep. 400 HOWARD ST. ALTERNANTHERA, !J^!^;l^L^i^^i ';. imi fO-. li.v 111(10 $4.00. Selaginella Oeuticulata. i-xtru llni-. -.'-in. ]..'r 100 J-J.OO. ' E. I. RAWLINGS. Quakertown, Pa. Kift's Adjustable Hanging Flower Vase and Plant Holder. Ornamental, practical and useful; just the thing for short-stemmed flowers such as violets, orchids, valley, etc. Indispensable for show window and house decorations. The clasps are adjustable and can be placed in any position or angle. The fixture is made of solid brass, heavily nickel- plated and is practically indestructible. A larger size for five to six-inch potted plants, such as Adiantum Farleyense, Cyclamens, etc., shows these plants to the best possible advantage. Kift's Individual Cut Flower Vase... A pointed glass tube fitted with a perforated rubber cap, through which the stem of the flower is placed. The cap holds the vase and the flower firmly together and prevents the escape of water in the tube, no matter at what angle it is placed. Useful for keeping flowers when sprayed on dinner tables, for basket handles, for orchid sprays which can be inserted in pots of Farleyense, etc., and is useful for hosts of decorative effects. WRITE fOR CIRCULARS AND PRICES. ROBT. KIFT, - 1725 Ghestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. PU-aie vu-iition Ih, . i >,:,-, nou l-l,.i,:l :, lirii :. i ilitlg. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ OiSLB^Xv i\.]lVI3' S \ Valley Guuer and DriD Gonducior. \ DO BENCHES OCCUfT ONLY ■ ; OF YOUR HOUSE? BENCHES SHOULD OC- CUPY 3_, OF YOUR HOUSE. DO YOUR GUTTERS DRIP? DOES GLASS BREAK? TWO f EET SPACE INDER OITTER DO YOU WANT TO ENOW HOW TO SAVE 5"c IN COAL, 10' . IN COST OF CONSTRUC- TION AND MAKE YOUR HOUSES LAST TWICE AS LONG? I WILL TELL YOU HOW? ^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4 WILL NET YOl $50.00 PER YEAR. ♦ PATENTED DEC. 27, 1898. \ ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦ ^ATALoa^Jg., An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. "NICOMITE" (PATENT) Vapor Insecticide I»0"W13EI«. RED SPIDER. GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pests. ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. i //;,- A n c-ati Florist iL'heti : • ting. Vinca Major Var. strong, lield-grown clumps, ^.00 per 100. Layers, well-rooted, $1.50 per 100. Cash. H. KINCSTON. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. 674 The American Florist. Dec. Cleveland. UNSATISFACTORY STATE OF TRADE. — LIT- TLE BUSINESS AND LESS STOCK. — .\ GOOD THANKSGIVING. — PROSPECTS OF HIGH PRICES FOR CHRISTMAS. The present situation of the cut flower trade is hardly satisfactory to anybody. Business has been somewhat quiet since Thanksgiving, but there seemed to be no flowers to do even that little with. Carnations could be sold at almost any price that was not prohibitory, but growers have but few to offer, so that price possibilities benefit them but little. Roses are likewise in short supply and are somewhat poor in quality. Chrysan- themums are out of it entirely. Violets, at least so far as local sources are con- cerned, have taken to the woods. Paper Whites and Roman hyacinths alone are left to us. Retailers all say that business at Thanksgiving was good, much better than last year, but the shortage of chrysanthemums cut down the stock on hand woefully and some stores were sold out early. Should the weather continue for any length of time as stormy and unfavorable as at present the outlook is for a most unusual dearth of flowers for the holidays. In fact there is a quite general opinion that flowers will sell higher this Christmas than at any time within recent years. A. Birmingham, Ala. — C. D. Henley, rep- resenting E. S. Nixon, of Chattanooga, Tenn , who has nine houses with 24,000 feet of glass and 6,000 additional feet over violets, has been in town making arrangements to have their stock handled here regularly. They make a specialty of American Beauties and have enjoyed some mail order business here. B^g^S? Xmas Stars made from Lufia to take the place of Immortelle Stars, fine red. Sample by mail, 15 cts. in stamps. Also all kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and aU ^ kinds of DECORATIVE GREENS. Send for Price List. S.J.LIMPRECnT,',VVv2r''' NEW WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF. Florists' Supplies now ready. '.■. Western KlorlatB will save monej by baying In Denver. COLORADO SEED STORE, UAUTKI.DKS A- CO., DF;NVER, COLO, BONE MEAL Made for my own use and for other florists who are looking for something good. ^ ^ ^ TRV A BAC NOW. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. John Conley & Son, Manafactarers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. Cypress Greenhouse Material. We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use. Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as experts in greenhouse construction. Write for Circula or Estimates. Lock land Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. ^^%^f%/%,^/%^/%/^^/%^/%,^,%,%,%/%^^%,%/^,^^^%/^^%,^^ '•sl^^s^^^te^^g^^T(7^^^1t^frTl1S'^^tit^7^T^^ 'd'WUMii OUR SPECMALTY, I LnRGE STOCK^ <=^ ^ <^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT, j A/\^>' Pore Linseed Oil Putty.Raintslrushes Etc.! |3K WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES. ^ Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of Vic. per hour. No danger of fire, no gases to injure plants, no odor, no smoke, no dirt. Over 125,000 in actual use every winter by Florists, etc. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. I Phm;)n Rrn^ Manufacturers, JAMES W. ERRINGER, LVlilllUIB Ul UOi; Gen. West. Sales Age 5UCC.™ N.STEFFENS. ""STEFFENSBROS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. NEW LIST FOR 1899 IS OUT and OURS RIVAL THE BEST IN THE MARKBT. 16-19 in $1.S0: SO-Si in. $1.40; 2-l-e7 in. IH.eO: 28-31 in. $1.90: IK-Si in. $2.; 36-39 in. $2.50; 40-43 in. $3 the doz. leaves. Note the rednctic t received, latest attraetivo styles, from 3.5 et3. npwards IMPORTED METAL DESIGNS. i"st AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 OEY STREET. NEW YORK. THE KINNEY PUMP. For HpuiylriK liquid manure It hna no equal. Sent pre- paid for f.' OU Without spraylnK valve. K,(W The HoRR ConnRctlon Ro . Kinooton. R. I. FOR SALE CHEAP Rl A^Q fortireeuhouses.Conservntories.Hot- IILHOO beds. etc. Also Hothed Sashes and Mats I'aints. Oils. etc. THE REEO GLASS » PAINT CO.. 456 W. Rrnadwnv. NEW YORK Please Mention Us To Our Advertisers. iSgg. The American Florist. 575 M. RICE & CO. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ARE EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF Moss Wreaths, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, Grasses, Immortelles, Pot Covers, Metal Designs, M. Rice & Co., Chenille, Prepared Palm Leaves, Plateaux, Pedestals, Cape Flowers, Palm Plants, Etc., Etc. Lace and Paper Handkerchiefs. catalogue foR the 918 Filbert St. Philadelphia, Pa. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANrFACTUREKS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and Tart nlshed* 18x30x13 made In two sectlonsi one for each size letter, g^lven away with, first order of 500 letters. Block Letters. 1 H or 2-lDch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters. $4- Fastener with each letter or word. Gsea by leading; florists everywhere and for sale b; all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. The Philadelphia ^ Wire Works. HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor. Manufacturers of all kinds of WIRE GOODS f*"" fioflsts' Use. UNY FLORAL. 807-809 No. Foufth St., %HORT,^oT,oB. PHILADELPHIA, PA. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catalogne of all FLORISTS' 8UPPLIBS on application. l3r"For the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. so, 52. 54 and 66 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. A. HERRMANN, Cape flowers, am. ,,„.,„;.; Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, AND All Florists' Supplies. Send for fricfs. 404-412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. Plant Pots =AND= CANTON CHINA PLANT-POT. Canton China Hall-Seat or Plant Pot Stand. Pedestals. We invite the attention of intend- ing buyers, or those interested in seeing the newest productions of the potter's art, to our importa- tions of English, French, German, Japanese and Chinese Plant Pots or Jardinieres, selected by our buyers at the places of production in the present season. They include all sizes and shapes up to the large and very large, from the lowest price up to $150, each. Our stock of China and Glass occupies seven floors and more than 10,000 bins. Wholesale and Retail. Jones, McDuffee&Stratton Go. CHINA, GLASS AND LAMP MERCHANTS, 120 Franklin Street, BOSTON, MASS. Tor Greenhouse Cultivating. IMPERIAL LIQUID PLANT FOOD. IT IS RICH IN WHAT PLANTS NEED. IT PRODUCES WONDERFUL GROWTH. IT IS CLEAN AND ODORLESS. IT PAYS FOR ITSELF MANY TIMES OVtR. We refer to John Barr, Jackson Dawson, W. W. Rawson, of Boston, etc., etc. USTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. 576 The American Florist. Dec. g. Index to Advertisers. Adverttalng Kates 6M AUen J K Ml American Rose Co — 11 Amllng E C 6ti3 Asinus B Q Wl Barnard W W & Co..6ti6 Bauett & Wash Dam ..6Vi Bayersdorfer H & Co. .515 Benthey i Co Ma Berger U H & Co 5W Bernard C 5tii Bemlng H Q ifH) Blano A & Co 572 Bloom ,T 8 Sra BobbiQK Ik Atkins 572 Boston Letter Co 575 Braifue L B 660 6ti8 Brants 668 Brown Peter atiti Budlonn J A t-'V Bunyard n A 571 Burpee VV AUee & Co. 11 Caldwell The Woods- man 5ti7 Carmody JD IV Chadwlok Chas 670 Chicago Carnation Co.5;l Chicago Wrecking Co. . 1 1 1 Cincinnati Cut Flo C0..V18 Cohen J M "'liO Coles W W VA Colflesh J W 6ii5 Collins ThoB 6i;a Colorado Seed Store.. 574 Conard A Jones Co — 67u Conley John 4 Son 571 Cottage Gardens 1 Cox Seed Co II Craig Bobt * Son Jia Cunningham Jos H...67:i Danley S T 572 Dayton Paper Nov Co. . 576 Deamud J B 6511 De Langbe-Verraene . 11 Uetrolt Plow Pot Mfg. 573 Dlet«chA*Co 57ii Dillon J L 570 DomerFred & Sons Co.571 Dreer H A I IV Eastern Chemical Co. .575 Hilchholz Henry 6ti5 HlUott W H 6«i) unison cS Tesson 660 Bmest W H 673 Ford Bros 661 Foster Lucius H 665 FuchB Albert 570 Oalvln Thoa F 658 Uardeners Chronicle., il Gardening Co The... II Garland Geo M 573 Gibbons H W IV Qlblln *Co IV Gorton & Lldgerwood..576 Gnllett W H & 8ona..5tia Gunther Wm II 661 Gomey Heater Co 676 Hagenburger Carl 561 Hail Ass'n 11 Hancock Geo 4 Son. . .670 Hart M A 661 Hartford H B 568 HelBS J B 661 Hennecke C Co 673 Herr Albert M 571 574 Herrmann A 676 IlewB A H & Co 673 Hlinnger Bros HI Hltohlngs & Co IV Holton & Hnnkei Co. .558 Hooker H M Co 674 Holmes H L 662 iioran Edw C 56; HortAdT II Hose Connection Co. .574 Uumfeld C 672 Hunt M H 669 Huscroft G L 4 Co. ..558 Jackson B B 6M Jackeon & Perkins — 671 Jacobs S 4 dons IV Jennings KB .5t>s Johnson 4 Stokes 662 Junes. 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IV Sutherland Geo A..56fl 568 SwahuBSonsJG 573 Swayne Wi Taube Carl E 570 Thorbum J M 4 Co. 662 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co 673 Tong U 561 Traendly 4 Schenck. . 661 Vaughan J C 562 569 671 672 I II Vestal Jos W 4 Son 570 Vincent R Jr 4 8on...6r.j ' Vredenburg 4 Co 566 Wabash R R. ill WatsonG C II Watson Perry & Co. . .6r.2 Weber H 4 oois 570 Weeber 4 Don II Welcn Bros 5t;o 669 WblUdln Pot Co III Wlboitt R ST! WIetor Bros .'>63 Williams W II 4 Bro 559 Windsor Flo Setd Co Mi Wlttbold Geo I Wood Bros .572 Wood B M 4 Co 1 Woodrofle M W 4 Co . .oifl Young J no '*'f\ YotmaThos Jr 661 Young 4 Nugent 561 It is not much trouble to mention the Ameeican Florist when corresponding with an advertiser. UGLY HOMES Are impossible if you follow the har- monious combinations of colors for house painting, which you can see on the sample cards of LUCAS PAINT. Send for them. They are practical. The Best Boiler on Earth tor Greenhouse Heating. ALSO MADE FOR STEAM. Water Section Made in One Casting. 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'^im likimmmm ^mm^f FUBUSBBD BVBRT SATUKCAY BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 384 Dearborn Street, Ctilcsgo. Eastern Office: 87 Bromfleld St., Boston. Bnbscriptioii, tl.OO a year. To Entx>pe, t2.00. Snbscriptlons accepted only from the trade. uasB.. secretary; n. a. DUi&iLit, uii i^ibyi ra-, treasnrer. The sixteenth annual meeting will be held at New York, Auifust. 1900. Offickrs-Elect [to be Inetalled January 1. 1900], B. M. WOOD. Natlck. Mass.. president; F. R. PIEBSON, Tarrytown. N. Y., vice-president: secretary and treas- urer as before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo. February. 15-16. 1900. ALBBRT M. Hbrr. Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Notes on holiday plants 577 A Cincinuiiti exhibition (illus.) 578 Carnations— Foroin); for Christmas 578 A house of chrysanthemums (illus.) .680 Rose Winnie Davis (illus.) 580 New York 580 Chicago 581 Boston (illus.) 582 Philadelphia 582 Cincinnati 583 St. Paul S83 Richmond . Ind 583 Scranton, Pa 583 Greenhouse building 584 Chrysanthemum committes 584 American Rose Society 584 Price of glass comos down 584 The substitution of soda for potash 584 lied forms of PrimuLi obconica 584 Publications recPived 585 obituary— S. C. Cause 585 New H:u-en. Conn 586 The seed trade 590 —Carbon-bisulphide lor insects in seeds S90 The nursery tr ide 594 —Trees forV'itv streets 594 Our pastimes— At Richmond 596 —At Flatbush 596 —At New York 596 —At Philadelphia 596 —At Denver 696 — Chas. Zeller, (portrait) 596 Orange, N. J 596 Buffalo 698 Worcester, Mass 598 Detroit 600 Minneapolis 600 Keene. N. H : 603 Milwaukee 604 Omaha 606 Notes on Holiday Plants. Among the Christmas oSerings this year, stands out most prominently the lovely Gloire de Lorraine begonia. This plant is the grandest introduction in its class for many years. Its wealth of rosy bloom charms every one and the persist- ency ol its flowers under changes of tem- perature and location makes it, whether in tiny specimens or large masses, the ideal house plant. As with many of our most popular commercial plants, we are indebted to the private gardener for hav- ing first demonstrated in this country the possibilities of Gloire de Lorraine, F. L. Harris, gardener at the H. H. Hunnewell place in Wellesley, Mass., having shown the first specimen of it at a banquet given by E. M. Wood, two years ago, and this fact having been duly noted at the time in the columns of the American Florist. The following spring Mr. Harris is recorded as having received a silver medal from the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society for a sjJecimen of Gloire de Lorraine exhibited by him, a rather inad- equate recognition in the light of the merits of the subject as now demon- strated. Already two forms are on the market, quite distinct as to color, the new- est form being much lighter in tint, more stocky and compact in habit and indi- cating in its heavier textured and darker green foliage a possibly greater vigor than the type. Edwin Lonsdale is the possessor of this light flowered stock and says that his customers prefer it to the deeper variety. Differences in cultural methods have been noted among the leading growers who have been doing this begonia on a large scale, such thoughtful and experienced men as W. W. Edgar and Robert Craig entertaining opposite views as to the advisability of disbudding the flowering sprays during the period of growth. The principal dif- ference between the two as compared now is that Mr. Edgar's plants, which were allowed to bloom naturally, are gracefully drooping, the masses of flowers hanging in profusion over the sides of the pot, while Mr. Craig's, which were pinched, are flowered in dense com- pact heads. Each of these forms being useful for special purposes, it might be desirable for the grower to provide him- self with both. It would be a great pity to ruin the reputation of this plant by giving it any other treatment than that best calculated to encourage its good lasting qualities, so over forcing should be carefully avoided. Red, red, is the universal demand now for Christmas plants. Thi§ fancy is growing and the proportion of red flow- ering or red foliaged plants called for by the public grows larger each year. Any- thing that will match nicelj- with the red of holly berries is eagerly seized and no florist need be afraid of getting too big a stock ahead in this line. Poinsettias, formerly grown mainly for cut purposes for which, however, their liability to wilt unfitted them, are now in big demand grown low and stocky in pots or in pans of from three to six specimens. Berried plants, such as solanums and ardisias, are enjoying a phenomenal sale thisyear, all the stock in hand with the big growers having been already disposed of. A new subject in this line has made its appear- ance. It is said to be a chance variety from seed of the Celestial pepper. It originated with Louis Schmutz, of Flat- bush, N. Y., who has had no difficulty in disposing of a large stock at a good price. Dracaenas seem to be coming to the front again as acceptable holiday plants. Certainly there is no more lovely jardini- ere plant than theoldDrac;Enaterminalis well colored and with perfect leaves. As a companion rather than as a substitute the Lord Wolsley variety can be highly recommended. Its long, narrow and bright-margined leaves would long ago have made it indispensable were it not for the scarcity and consequent high price of the stock, which has prevented its general dissemination hitherto. Azaleas for Christmas should be unusu- ally good this season owing to thefavor- able weather for bringing them on. Simon Mardner is the best of all the reds for holiday purposes. It comes in easily without special forcing and the plants seen in bloom now are equal to the best Easter varieties. Vervaneana is by far the best of the early pink sorts and there is really but one white for the holiday season, Deutsche Perle, which is good enough for anybody. Cyclamens are receiving more attention from plantsmen than ever before. Seed selection has so developed the variegated foliaged types that these are now almost equal to the finest Rex begonias. While not much progress has been made in recentyears in flower improvement it is yet true that the average of stock grown for commer- cial purposes is of a much finer type than was the case not long since. The so- called butterfly-flowered section has not given much satisfaction so far, the flow- ers being often imperfect and always soft and short-lived as compared with the old-fashioned kind. A prettY little novelty, one of Sander's 578 The American Florist. Dec. 16, late introductions, is Calamus cinnamo- mea, a small growing palm with foliage not unlike that of Areca lutescens. The young foliage is handsomely variegated with white, frequently flushed on the edges with soft pink. A Cincinnati Carnation Exhibition. Perhaps the most interesting of the small exhibitions of the year was that of the Cincinnati Florists' Society, held at the rooms of the society in the Jabez Elliott flower market, December 9. The rooms are admirably adapted for small displays of this character, being well lighted and easy of access. The society holds monthly exhibitions in connection with their meetings from November to April, inclusive, offering mostly cash prizes for cut blooms. At the close of the show the prize-winning exhibits are sold at auction for the benefit of the society, and as the stock is usually of the highest quality, good prices are the rule. Chrysanthemums were the special feature of the November exhibition and carna- tions the attraction of the December dis- play. Special interest attached to last week's exhibition for the opportunity of viewing the new kinds which it was expected to afford, the eold medal offered by Hon. J. R. McLean, publisher of the Cincinnati Enquirer, for the best seedling— to be exhibited twice— proving a considerable attraction to the experts. The show was in every way a success, all the new varieties now on the market being repre- sented, except Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson and The Marquis. In addition many excellent seedlings were exhibited, among the more prominent of which were Enquirer (Witterstaetter),No. 11 (Weber & Sons), No. 666 (Dailledouze), Irene (Crabb & Hunter), Dorothy (Graves), etc. The gold medal was won by R. Witter- staetter, of Sedamsville, O. , with Enquirer, a fine pink variety which scored 92-:! points. Enquirer had a close competitor in Xo. 11, fromH. Weber & Sons, of Oak- land, Md. The latter was a trifle the lightest in color, but so good in other respects that we imagine the judges had considerable difficulty in coming to the decision in which No. 11 scored 90 points. In addition to Enquirer and No. 11, the following varieties were awarded certifi- cates: Ethel Crocker (Hill) pink; No. ll.'i (Weber & Sons) pink; Estelle (Witter- staetter) red; Olympia (May) variegated; No. 666 (Dailledouze) variegated; No. 518A (Witterstaetter) pink; and J. Whit- comb Riley (Dailledouze) variegated. A number of other varieties were entered for certificates, including Irene (Crabb & Hunter) pink; California (Hill) vellow variegated; No. 51 (Walz); Elinore (Witterstaetter) white; and Dorothy (Graves) pink. It was unfortunate that the judges failed to score all the varieties entered for certificates, thus losing an opportunity to inform the trade as to the merits of the various exhibits in this class. At a business meeting of the society later in the day it was made evi- dent that the members approved of scor- ing all new varieties entered for competi- tion, and the secretary was instructed to inform the exhibitors that their pro- ductions would be scored if again sub- mitted at some subsequent meeting. The prize of $10 offered by the Glenny Glass Co. for the best vase of seedling carnations, any color, went to H. Weber & Sons for fifty blooms of Genevieve Lord. Prizes were awarded to Sunder- bruch Sons (or the best vases of commer- cial white, pink and variegated kinds, fifty blooms each, for Evelina, Wm. Scott and Mrs. Bradt respectively. With America Wm. Murphy secured first place for red. All the varieties certificated are shown on the opposite page. In this connection it should be remembered that some of the flowers illustrated traveled hundreds of miles and were cut several days before the photographs were taken. Four prizes for roses were distributed as follows: White, George & Allan, for Bride; pink, Sunderbruch Sons, Brides- maid; red, George & Allan, Meteor; yel- low, F. S. Walz, Marechal Niel. At the close of the exhibition Pres.Wm. Murphy ascended the improvised ros- GEORQE WALKER. iliar fi'^ure at the exhibitions of tiieCii nati Florists' Society. trum and in short order disposed of the winning exhibits. The judges were Theodore Bock, of Hamilton, O., George Corbett and Fred. Walz. Visitors: Geo. F. Crabb, Grand Rapids, Mich., Wm. Walker, Louisville, Ky., Henry Dailledouze, Flatbush, N. Y., J. S. Wilson, Western Springs, 111., E. G. Hill, J. A. Evans and Harry May, Richmond, Ind., H. Weber, Oakland, Md., Joseph R. Goldman, Middleton, O., E. H Giesy, Lockland, O., Mr. Brownstein, Coving- ton, Ky. CARNATIONS. FORCING FOR CHRISTMAS. Above all things do not attempt to force your carnations for Christmas; no matter what the condition of your crop, there is little to gain and everything to lose by forcing. I am speaking of forcing as meaning theemployment of additional heat; a little extra heat, judiciously applied, may bring in a few extra dollars if it is started about December IS and the temperature raised not over five degrees in the next two days, held at that for afewdaysand gradually lowered again. But even this is detrimental if not managed by a competent person. Recently I visited a grower who had a full head of steam in his boiler, with the sun out bright and a house up to 90°; he told me he wanted to get an exception- ally fine crop of buds open for Christmas, but instead he was ruining what would have been as fine a cut as any grower could wish for; weak stems and soft flowers were even then beginning to show. In contrast to this, I visited several of the best growers in the country and found their carnations in temperatures of from 45° to 50°, their plants the picture of health and the flowers heavy and well tiuilt, standing up like sentinels and, while not quite so plentiful as in the house first mentioned, they were worth more money to the square foot and a pleasure to handle, both for the grower and the buyer. These growers are as particular to have their houses at just the right temperature to produce good flowers as a rose grower is to avoid a crop of mildew, and therein lies the secret of their success. Another thing that impressed me on these visits was that the most successful growers were following Prof. Arthur's line of thought in "Water, the Carna- tion's Greatest Need," and with excellent results. They of course do not keep their soil soggy with moisture, but it is not left to get very dry, in fact scarcely moderately dry. This, combined with the low temperature, seems to be just what most varieties need to attain per- fection. I came home resolved to use a more liberal supply of water on my own stock, and already see an advantage. This system also requires an experienced hand and does not apply so well to vari- eties that are inclined to burst their calyxes. Where it is apparent that the plants will stand a little extra feeding, a very good method is to mix bone meal with an equal bulk of potting soil, let it lie for a week in a thin heap where it will not dry out, and turn once or twice. Whether or not this fill.f the mixture with microbes that assist in changing the bone into plant food I do not know, but I do know that this mixture put on a batch of car- nations with well set beds about ten days before Christmas is far better for bringing them into maiketable shape than any possible rise in the temperature. There is, however, great danger in this method of forcing unless you are thor- oughly conversant with your soil, the wants of your plants and the bone meal used. A very little is all that is needed, in fact rather less of the mixture than if you used the pure bone, as the mixture is at once available for food and the pure bone is only partly available. The application must be followed by a good watering and not too high a tempera- ture. Albert M. Herr. Freeport, III.— John Bauscher, Jr. now has about 30,000 feet of glass in operation, growing roses and carnations mainly, but also a stock of palms and house plants. He reports trade good. Cromwell, Conn.— The completion of A. N. Pierson'snew range of eleven houses gives him 350,000 feet of glass. Eight of the new structures, which are all 300 feet long and built of iron, will be used for roses, two for carnations and one for asparagus. Spencer, Mass.— Among the fine old trees in this town are a chestnut with trunk circumference more than seventeen feet at three and one-half feet above the ground, a sturdy oak with a girth of fifteen feet and a white birch with a diameter of two and one-half feet. tSgg. The American Florist. 579 CARNATIONS CERTIFICATED AT 1— Olympia. 2.— Ethel Crocker. 3.— J. Whitcomb Rilev 7— No. 666. S.— Estelle, CINCINNATI DECEMBER 9. 4-.— No. 51SA. 5.— Enquirer. 9.— No. 11 580 The American Florist. Dec. /6, A House of Chrysanthemums. The accompanying illustration shows a house of chrysanthemums grown by Gunnar Teilraann, Marion, Ind. The center bench is Major Bonnaffon and the side bench Ivory, white and pink. The former were propagated early and benched about the middle of June. They are grown with two or three stems to each plant, the object being to secure as many marketable blooms as possible from the limited space, nevertheless, blooms from this house won first premi- ums at the Chicago and St. Louis exhibi- tions. From the 358 square feet of bench space about SOO marketable blooms were cut, the first being ready October 20, two days before the photo- graph was taken. The average price was a good deal better than 10 cents per bloom, many of them wholesaling at Amling's in Chicago at from 20 cents to 30 cents each. Rose Winnie Davis. Nanz & Neuner, Louisville, Ky., have pleased the people of the Southland by christening theirnew rose "Winnie Davis" for the Daughter of the Confederacy. The rose was first shown at Richmond, Va , at the unveiling of the monument to the memory of Miss Davis and will not be oiTered for sale until next year. It is a cross between Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria and Mme. Caroline Testout. In color it is salmon pink, shading to pure white at the base of the petals. The bud is long. A two-years' trial has convinced the originators that the seedling is hardy outdoors in the southern and middle states. It is of vigorous constitution and the illustration gives a fair idea of the beauty of its bloom. New York. RO0SING MEETING OF THE FLORISTS* CLUB. — OFFICERS ELECTED.— RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.— DISCUSSION OF CUSTOM HOUSE MATTERS. — PLANS FOR A DINNER. — COMMITTEE ON EXHIBITS REPORTS. — BUSINESS BOOMING. — WEIR A TRADE BAROMETER — PROSPECTS FOR CHRIST- MAS. — OLYMPIA A VISION.— TAYLOR BREAKS A LEG.— VARIOUS JOTTINGS. One of the best attended meetings ever held by the New York Florists' Club was that of Monday evening, December 11. About sixty of the solid menof New York floriculture were present and an atmos- phere of contagious good-fellowship pre- vailed that could not but deeply impress every friend of the club and augured well for the enthusiasm that is expected to carry the convention preparations to a grandly successful issue. A splendid exhib- ition of carnation flowers and cyclamen plants filled the center of the room. Philip Breitmeyer, of Detroit, Vice-presi- dent of the Society of American Florists, was present and received a very hearty welcome. Officers for 1900 were elected as follows: President, Patrick O'Mara; vice-president, A. Herrington; secretary, John Young; treasurer, C. B. Weathered; trustees for two years, Wm. Plumb, John N. May and W. A. Manda. Messrs. O'Mara, Weathered and Siebrecht, as instructed at the previous meeting, pre- sented resolutions on the death of Wm. H. Brower, as follows: Whereas: After a long, useful and honored life, the late Wm. H. Brower was called away by the Great Creator, we the members of the New York Florists' Club believe it to be our duty to express to his son, Wm. I. Brower, and the rest of his family our deep and lasting sympa- thy in their sorrow. We knew him in life as an affable gentleman; we honor his memory as one of the pioneers of the flower trade in New York City, one who showed its possibilities, who had the confidence and esteem of business associ- ates and patrons, in every respect a credit to our business, and be it Resolved, that we spread the above on our minutes in full and send a copy to our friend and fellow-member, Wm. I. Brower. Resolutions of the same nature were also presented and adopted regarding the death of Mrs. John Morris and Mrs. J. H. Taylor. Quite a discussion was precipitated by the presentation bv F. W. Kelsey of reso- lutions looking to action by the club for the abatement of annoyances and delays which plant and bulb importers are sub- jected to in the Custom House but, it being explained by Mr. O'Mara, who is chairman of the committee in charge of such matters for the S. A. F. and the N. Y. club, that the committee are attend- ing to the matter and expect a conference with a similar committee representing the nurserymen's association at a later date with a view to co-operation, no decisive action was taken. Mr. O'Mara further explained that vague or general complaints of trouble do no good and that if parties wish to secure efiective action they must in all cases of complaint furnish definite details and dates of trans- ations; with such data in hand the HOUSE OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT QUNNAR TEILMANN'8 committee can accomplish something. Messrs. J. N. May, W. F. Sheridan and C. B. Weathered were appointed a com- mittee to arrange for the annual dinner of the club and instructed to fix the date of same to correspond with the time of the session of the S. A. F. executive com- mittee, which it is understood will take place here in January. Messrs. H. A. Siebrecht, J. W. Withers, W. F. Sheridan, E. G. Asmus and F. L. Atkins were appointed a committee to care for sub- scriptions from the florist trade for the permanent Dewey Arch. Four new names were presented for club member- ship. The exhibition committee made a report regarding the display of flowers and plants on this occasion, recommend- ing for carnation Gov. Roosevelt shown by C. W. Ward, a certificate of merit and highly commending a group of seedlings from the same grower; tor a seedling from Dailledouze Bros., a certificate and highly commending the varieties J. Whit- comb Riley and Lulu Fisher; for cycla- men plants from Lehnig & Winnifeld cultural commendation. The paplio- flowered form was included in this group and attracted much notice. Mr. Ward told of a visit to the greenhouses of Dail- ledouze Bros, and on his recommenda- tion, as a representative of the judging committee, a certificate of merit was awarded, in accordance with previous recommendation, to their carnation No. 666, of which a superb display was made at this meeting. Formal business being finished the entertainment committee took charge of the proceedings and two hours of social enjoyment followed. Mr. Cleary offi- ciated at the piano and furnished accom- paniment for songs by Messrs. Dimmock, Plumb, Butterfield, Wallace, Stewart and Bernie. Sam'lHenshaw contributed remarks on social customs and the use- fulness of the kodak in Porto Rico as observed in his recent visit to that island and his auditors have hardly got through laughing yet. If any of them should be missing in the near future it will be easy to tell where they have gone and why. A very pretty little speech was made by Papa Zeller, who, in reply to a question, stated that the famous old DeGraw car- nation was an American seedling intro- duced by Dailledouze & Co. and Zeller. Business has been humming during the past week, although at present writing there seems to be a temporary lull in the steady pull that has brought so much gratification to all branches of the busi- ness excepting those whose best hold is dependent upon a condition of surplus. "Johnnie " Weir's demeanor under pres- ent conditions is a stud}-. A downcast, dejected look on his face is unimpeach- able testimony that his favorite commis- sion man has just lost a grower, but the accession of a new grower makes him as sprightly as a four-year-old. If he can only create a diversion now that will bring about a brief era of good nature in Twenty-eighth street while he is making his purchases and the occurrence of such little curtain-raisers as the devouring of a dollar bill by J. K. Allen's pet office dog is a veritable god-send to him. Just at present he is feeling somewhat quizzical over the departure of James Weir on a holly collecting expedition to the south, carrying with him a gun and two dogs. The uninitiated reader may wonder what all this has to do with the cut flower trade of the metropolis but let him feel assured that "Johnnie" Weir is a very potent factor in the situation at all sea- sons, as everv New Yorker knows. The iSgg. The American Florist. 581 price of American Beauties now and for the holidays is a fruitful theme for discus- sion and takes precedence of all other questions wherever three or more may gather. Judging from the general appear- ance of the rose houses in this vicinity the supply of American Beauty or any- thing else is not likely to be burdensome at Christmas but it will be well to take the plant grower into consideration in deciding just how much premium can with safety be piled on to the ordinary price of cut flowers during the coming fortnight. John N. May has house after house of Oly mpia carnations that will be in superb form for Christmas. They are in superb form now, indeed, and to the visitor will prove a revelation in the possibilities of carnation culture. And there is no trouble with the stems either. All through Mr. May's place the same story is true; roses and carnations from first to last are excellent and their owner can congratulate himself with entire safety on the prospect of being right on top for the rest of the season. A bench of hand- some Bon Silene roses here looks very cheering and awakens interesting remin- iscences in the breast of the "old fellow" as he admires them. Stranger things have happened than that these old favor- ites should yet have another season of popularity. A nice lot of Cherokee roses also is full of suggestions as to the future. John H. Taylor was so unfortunate as to break his leg by a misstep in alighting from his carriage recently. A committee consisting of Messrs. Nash, Siebrecht, Dailledouze, Dean and Bums has been designated to visit him and carry condo- lence and cheerfulness on behalf of the Florists' Club. The Florists' Board of Trade has pre- sented the club with a neatly framed pho- tograph of the group of visitors at the Detroit convention of the Society of American Florists. W. H. Siebrecht has a superb lot of bulb flowers just in shape for holiday trade, a novelty in this line, for the early date, being good trumpet narcissi. A. Warendorf has opened a new store at Seventy-sixth street and Columbus avenue. Fleischman's window displays a beau- tiful arrangement of birch bark and green foliage. Longiflorum lilies are unusually good for the season. Cypripediums are piling up fast. Chicago. STATE OF THE MARKET. — VERY HEAVY DEMAND AND A SCARCITY ON MANY ITEMS. — PROSPECTS FOR CHRISTMAS. — BIG ORDERS PLACED EARLY. — SUN IS GREATLY NEEDED. — AMLING TO MOVE TO LARGER QUARTERS. — FLOWERING PLANTS NOT PLENTIFUL. — JOHNSON'S SUCCESSOR. — IRENE IN FAVOR. — PERSONAL JOTTINGS OF INTEREST. — DOINGS HEBE AND THERE. Business has been reasonably brisk all this week and the market has held firm on nearly all lines, with slight advances here and there despite the fact that qual- ities have deteriorated slightly because of dark weather. Growers and whole- salers are near akin to the sun worship- pers of old. The sun is what is wanted more than all things else to make the approaching Christmas the greatest on record. Advance orders were never so heavy and several big dealers are already sold up to the danger line and are refus- ing to promise anything further and in some cases are even declining to quote on big orders, several of which are in the market and as yet unplaced. One house ROSE WINNIE DAVIS. has an order amounting to $700 for December 22 and 23. But all this appre- hension will be for naught if the sun shines brightly next week, for almost every rose grower has a good cut nearly within reach and the carnation plants are loaded with buds which only require the light to be ready in fine form. The indications are that roses and carnations will be in equal supply. If the weather is bright and warm for the next few days all advance orders will be filled, but if it is dull and stormy the shortage of stock will be considerable, for at present the demand exceeds the supply on many items, good stock, in fact, of many^kinds being exceedingly hard to find alter the ship- pin % orders have been picked out. Beau- ties are in particular demand and very scarce. All the commission men are beseeching their growers not to pickle stock and to aim to have the big ship- ments in on Saturday rather than on Monday. E. C. Amling will move into larger quarters on January 1, having leased the commodious basement of the Trude Building at the southwest comer of Wabash avenue and Randolph street. The departure from 51 Wabash is neces- sitated by the pressure of increasing busi- ness and the change will put Mr. Amling in a position to take care of anything which may come his way. The new quarters are large, light, airy, have tiled floors and are better finished than any rooms heretofore occupied by a Chicago wholesaler. Mr. Amling has been in the field for four years and in that time has made no inconsiderable impression on the market. He has followed the strict- est business principles and has been suc- cessful in attracting several of the best growers consigning to this city. For upwards of two years Walter S. HeflFron has assisted in the management of the business and it is due in no small measure to his popularity and indefatigability that the patronage of the house war- rants the present step. The new rooms will be fitted up in first-class style, the old fixtures and lease having been acquired by another member of the trade, a fact which indicates an early change in the personnel of the wholesale district. The stock of flowering plants for Christ- mas is not adequate to the needs of this market, although several growers had something available, and the buyers will not have the opportunity to discriminate against cut flowers as they have been manifesting a tendency to do in the east. About the best thing in this line was the 500 or so plants of Cyclamen persicum giganteum from Mount Greenwood, which were in prime condition and were easily placed, most of them going to WienLoeber. Friedman aJso secured 300 582 The American Florist. Dec. i6^ cypripediums from the same establish- ment. Poinsettias are the most numer- ous of the Christmas plants and are in stock with most ot the retailers. There are otaheite orange trees in abundance and some azaleas, but these latter are not up to the usual standard. Wittbold and the smaller palm men have been experiencing a brisk sale for their pro- duct. Thos. G. Williams has been appointed successor to C. W. Johnson at the Mt. Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Williams has been foreman at the well known estab- lishments of S. C. Nash, Clifton, N. J., A. L. Thome and the John Henderson Co., Flushing, N. Y. Mr. Johnson and family are now at sea, having sailed from New York on Wednesday on the St. Louis. Crabb & Hunter are sending their new carnation, Irene, to Kennicotts and it has been bringing 5 cents this week. It is understood that the stock is being worked up preparatory to dissemination next year. It has strong fragrance in addition to the necessary color, stem, calyx, size and freedom of bloom. A few lots of Liberty from Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa., have found their way into the hands of retail- ers here and have been well received by the consumers. Ambrose Martell, a former Springfield and Peoria florist, who had achieved much notoriety, was sent to the Cook County Insane Hospital on December 7. A. L. Randall is the consignee for the production of ninety-eight 100-foot houses within a half mile of each other at Bowmanville, and the owners are all good growers, too. Violet boxes are in favor and all the retailers have good assortments of them for Christmas. Will Kyle, of Kennicotts, is suffering with his annual holiday complaint. Phil. Hauswirth went to Philadelphia last Monday but will return today. E. E. Pieser spent last Sunday with friends at Grand Rapids. Visitors: H. Dailledouze, Flatbush, N. Y.; H. C. Ostertag, of Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Boston. LULL IN CITY TRADE.— EVERY ONE SAN- GUINE AS TO CHRISTMAS.— PLANTSMEN ARE HAPPY.— A QUESTION OF POLICY.— ANNIVERSARY AT EDGAR'S.— WOODEN WARE AND MERRIMENT.— MOTTOES AND CHEER IN THE POTTING SHED.— ORCHIDS AT HORTICULTURAL HALL.— AN EXPLO- SION, A DINNER, AN ELECTION AND VISITORS. City trade is less active this week, cus- tomers apparently holding off in prepar- ation for the holiday season, as has been the experience every year. Among the various departments of the trade there is an air of expectancy and confidence that is very gratifying. No one doubts that the holiday trade will be equal if not go ahead ot the record and are making preparations accordingly. In the cut flower line the principal solicitude is in regard to violets, which have suffered severely in the warm fall season and are in bad shape in this vicinity. The rose growers have endeavored to stiffen up the price of American Beauty because Christmas was coming, but a revolt has been detected and the outcome is prob- lematical. The plantsmen are supremely happy. Everything in the way of a presentable Christmas plant has been bonded and the late-comer is informed that he is too late. The question comes up, in this connection, of the wisdom of letting the Gloire de Lorraine begonia out at all before the holidays. Specimens in the stores and elsewhere that have been working for a couple of weeks look rather dilapidated and it does the plant's reputation no good. It stands as well as and better than most flowering plants but is not made of china or iron and the conditions in most dwellings and stores are fatal to anything else. Next week will be a busy one everywhere, of that all are satisfied. The crowning social event of the season took place on Tuesday evening, at Waverly, in commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the wedding of Wm. Edgar and incidentally to celebrate fit- tingly that gentleman's success with Gloire de Lorraine. The invitation cards were accompanied by a coat of arms, which we herewith present as indicating the literary trend of all Boston events. Like all heraldic devices, this interesting EDGAR'S COAT OF ARMS. coat of arms is reminiscent rather than applicable to present conditions, for, unlike the original " pansy punch" occa- sion five years ago, which it commemor- ates, the affair this time was graced by the presence of the ladies. So that famous beverage having, like its intro- ducer, become subdued by the mellowing processes of time, it is to be under- stood that the rolling-pin has been relegated to its place in the pantry and the lightning flash has ceased to disturb the midnight serenity of Waverly, Win- chester, Dorchester, Waltham and other suburbs of the Hub. The boys did have a glorious time, however. They sent in advance a wagon load of tables, rolling pins, snow shovels, saw horses and other wooden ware appropriate to the occa- sion and when they reached Mr. Edgar's home they found the big potting shed transformed into a "salon" of most pretentious furnishings. Lanterns and bunting were profuse and two long, well loaded tables gave promise of hospitable fare. On the walls mottoes indicative of Boston culture were displayed, one of which will suflicefor example. Here it is, a clipping from Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene III. ■I 'iin' keeps his watch in every florist's eye; \\ hcri' nire lod<;es sleep will never lie. W'liere the poor florist with cares upon his niiiMi Doth couch his limbs, there golden sleepdotli liiul. Therefore your pleasure we can now assure He^rurdless of the outside temperature. " A tour of admiration through the greenhouses was followed by a most enjoyable social time around the tables and the punch bowl, Edward Hatch officiating as chairman. Among the notable events of the evening were P. Welch's response on behalf of the ladies and the songs by Messrs. Walter Mott, Warren Ewell and the graphophone in the corner. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar did everything in their power to entertain their friends and the event will long be remembered. May they live to celebrate many such anniversaries. At Horticultural Hall, December '.), J. E. Rothwell and Mrs. J. L. Gardner showed a number of fine orchids, most of the first prizes falling to Mr. Rothwell. Certificates of merit were awarded to Oakes Ames for Cjpripedium insigne var. citrinum and Cypripedium Deedmania- num, a cross between C. Spicerianumand C. Chamberlainianum. On the morning of December 11 an explosion wrecked the building on Boyl- ston street in which is located the store of the Calder Floral Co., Mr. Calder being one of the heaviest losers. On the evening of December 7 the Boston Market Gardeners' Association enjoyed their thirteenth annual dinner at the Quincy House, W. W.Rawson presid- ing. The recent election in Boston should be gratifying to the florists, for Mayor- elect Hart was one of the best friends the local club had at the time of the S. A. F. convention here in 1S90. Recent visitors: C. W. Ward, Queens, N. \.; T. |. Johnston, Providence, R. I.; Walter Mott, Philadelphia; Robt. John- ston and Robt. Laurie, Newport, R. I , and A. M. Rennie, formerly of Providence but now on his honeymoon. Philadelphia. CONDITION OF TRADE.— A RUSH FOLLOWED BY A BREATHING SPELL. — INDICATIONS OF A BIG HOLIDAY BUSINESS. — PRICES ON THE JUMP.— FAIR SUPPLY IN SIGHT.— STOCK OF GOOD QUALITY.— PLANTS AT CRAIGS'.— CRAWFORD HAS A HORSELESS WAGON. — LONSDALE PRAISES GLOIRE DE LORRAINE.— A SCOTT IN QUAKERTOWN.— VISITORS AND NOTES. Last week was one of the best of the season so far; the debutants' teas were crowded together and it took all the good roses the growers could send in to supply the demand. Things are quieter this week and perhaps it's just as well, as it gives the dealers a chance to get their stock in order for Christmas and arrange their stores for next week's rush. Prices have advanced above last week; one more step and they will have reached the posi- tion from which the final grand leap is made. Beauties are now $2.50 to $6 per dozen, about $1.50 per foot of stem. Teas are $S to $10 with a few extras at $12. Carnations are $2 to $6, the majority going for $2 00 per hundred. Violets 'bring $1 to $2 for the doubles and 75 cents to $1 for good Californias. Mignonette is now fine at $4-. Lily of the valley is $3 to $5, Romans and nar- cissi $.'i to $4. Cypripediums are not very plentiful at 15 cents. The prospects for a good supply of flow- ers for next week are considered very fair by growers who are generally to be depended on, although some say that the past two weeks of mild weather have brought out a lot of flowers that with a colder temperature would have held until Christmas. If the conditions are favor- able, however, from now on it is thought the supply will go as far toward meet- ing the demand as in former years. Prices were a shade higher, perhaps, one firm of Beauty growers saying that their specials will have to bring $18 pei dozen where they were satisfied last season with $15. They say they are a shade bet- iSg<;. The American Florist. 583 ter than last season and they think they can get the advance. Carnations will probably also range a trifle higher for the special stock, as it promises to be tiner than ever. Even now carnations are coming in wide open and of extra size and the houses are said to be a blaze of color. Robert Craig grew 1200 plants of Gloire de Lorraine for the holiday trade. They are all gone and he could have sold as many more. He has been training a lot of low, bushy-shaped branching rubbers as a feeler to see how this form will take among the buyers. They are certainly more attractive look- ing than the tall, ungainly specimens too often seen. Mr. Craig has rebuilt five houses this fall and reports the biggest business in the history of his establish- ment. Robert Crawford's name is now upper- most as the topic of the hour and his new automobile is anxiously looked for. It will probably be on the street Saturday. Well, Eleventh street is lookingup, surely! A real live florists' horseless wagon, the first of its kind in this city. Robert maj' well be proud. They come high but a little thing like a couple of thousand or so is not allowed to stand in the way of this pioneer. He has blazed the way and no doubt others will follow. Edwin Lonsdale is proud of his Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. He has made bego- nias a study for a number of years past but says he is now convinced that there is only one begonia. It is, he says, not a century plant, but the plant of the cen- tury. He predicts a great future for it. David Scott, of Buffalo, a son of William, is now a resident of Philadel- phia, having connected himself with the Craig nurseries at Forty-ninth and Mar- ket streets. In his leisure hours he will doubtless show the bo^-s a thing or two on the alleys, in which department of sport he is an adept. His brother Wil- liam was in town last week as was also Phil. Hauswirth, of Chicago, who stopped off for a few hours on his way to Washington. Smith & Whitely have dissolved part- nership. The greenhouse and store busi- ness will be continued by Mr. Whitely. K. Cincinnati. CHRISTMAS TRADE PROSPECTS. — ROSES AND CARNATIONS IN SHORT SUPPLY. — HARRISn NOW IN. — FLORISTS' SOCIETY MEETS. — COMING MEETINGS AND EXHIBI- TIONS. — TRIP TO INDIANA POINTS.— VIS- ITORS. Orders are received daily at the whole- sale houses witih large demand for carna- tions and roses. For Christmas bulbous stock such as hyacinths, narcissi and lily of the valley will at least be sufficiently plentiful to supply the demand. Carna- tions will be short, also roses. Lilium Harrisii is in and quoted froml2i2to 15, with good demand, but there is only a very small quantity of them. Violets will be short to the extent of about fifty per cent. Holly has a normal position while lycopodium is in brisk demand. Routine business was transacted at the regular meeting of the Florists' Society December 9. Two new members were elected. The date of annual meeting and election of officers was changed from January to June, the present officials to retain their respective positions until the latter month. The carnation exhibition held in connection with this meeting, full details of which appear elsewhere in this issue, was very successful. The special exhibition features of later meetings are as follows: January 10, violets; February 10, roses; March 10, carnations; April 2 1 , bulbous and market plants. Prize lists and full particulars may be had on application to the secretarv, George S. Bartlett, 34- Main street. A party, including Wm. Murphy and brothers, the Sunderbruch brothers and Messrs. Bartlett, Rodgers, Giesy, Bock, Gillett, Adrian, Schumann, Windrum and Jackson, left on Wednesday for a visit to Indiana points of interest, including Lafayette, Indianapolis and Richmond, and reports an enjoyable trip. Visitors: Fred. H. Lemon, of E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind.; Wm. P. Craig, of Robt. Craig & Son, Philadelphia. H. SCHWARZ. St. Paul. BEST TRANKSGIVING TRADE ON RECORD. — FINE PROSPECTS FOR CHRISTMAS. — PROS- PECT FOR A SHORTAGE. — CHRYSANTHE- MUMS MADE A GOOD RECORD. — COAL IS HIGH —VISITORS. Although it is rather late to report on Thanksgiving trade, we cannot let this opportunity pass without offering thanks for the best trade ever known for this holiday. Violets were very scarce, roses in fair supply, carnations fairly plentiful, chrysanthemums quite abund- ant and the demand for all exceeding the supply. Prices were higher than ever before at Thanksgiving, and both grower and retailer shared in the general pros- perity. There is a good crop of buds now coming on, which should make a good cut for Christmas, but if the dark weather continues good blooms are apt to be scarce. All of the large retail stores are using greens more extensively than ever, the general favorite being lycopo- dium for festooning. While it may be too early to predict Christmas trade, all indications point to an unusually good demand for all flowers, while advance orders for greens are heavy and a short- age at the last moment would not be surprising. Chrysanthemums are gone, unless some of the growers have a supply hidden away for the holidays. While their quality has hardly been up to the aver- age of former seasons, owing to the hot October weather, they have sold at good prices and have been profitable alike to the grower and the retailer. The mild weather still remains and, with soft coal at $5.50 per ton against $3.10 last year, is a subject for congrat- ulations on the part of the growers. Wm. Scott, who but recently returned from the Klondike, has set out again for those Elysian fields. Recent callers were J. McHutchison, representing Aug. Rhotert, of New York, and Mr. Currie, of Milwaukee. Feles. Richmond, Ind. There is now much to interest visitors at the establishment of E. G. Hill & Co. Many of the seedling carnations are coming into bloom, and already there is promise of much new material of first quality. Ethel Crocker looks well, pro- ducing flowers of good size and color very freely. Olympia as seen here is cer- tainly leader in its class. Mr. Hill has a high opinion of California Gold, one of Sievers' varieties. This is a variegated yellow and as it blooms very freely, will doubtless meet with considerable demand where there is a market for new and striking colors. Numerous new roses (Mr. Hill's own productions) will render a good account of themselves later in the season. At the time of our visit several interesting European varieties were in bloom, the most meritorious being Sunrise, of the same general character as Perle and Sun- set, producing flowers of a most attrac- tive but indescribable new shade in great profusion. This variety will prove a great acquisition for forcing as well as for outdoor culture. Queen Olga of Greece (Paul) appears to contain some China blood, with flowers of a reddish pink shade; free in growth and bloom, and good for general bedding purposes. Exquisite (Paul) is a very fine large- flowered hybrid tea having the propor- tions of the hybrid perpetuals. In England we presume this rose is very fine, but under our hot sun, indoors and out, the blooms are of a slaty purple color of no value. Scarcely a day passes in which some prominent personage of the trade does not put in an appearance here. In the past week the visitors included Henry Dailledouze, of Dailledouze Bros., Flat- bush, N. Y., Wm. Walker, Louisville, Ky., J. S. Wilson, of Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111., Wm. P. Craig, of Robt. Craig & Son, Philadelphia, Robt. George, of Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O., and from Cincinnati and vicinity, Wm. Murphy and brothers, the Sunderbruch brothers and Messrs. Bart- lett, Rodgers, Giesy, Bock, Gillett, Adrian, Schumann, Windrum and Jackson. Scranton, Pa. The prospect for a good Christmas trade is very bright with the Scranton florists. The good times that the rest of the country have been enjoying are just reaching Scranton. The opinions of the drummers of all lines on the prosperity in difl'erent sections of the city is a jjretty safe barometer on industrial conditions and the men with the carpet bags say that Scranton is the last city to feel the hard times and the last city to feel the good times. Just now the herald of activity is in the air. Stock is good. The growers on the Kingston flats are cut- ting some extra fine roses and carna- tions. Poinsettias will not be plentiful, but there will be some fine ones. Chrys- anthemums will nod their last farewell on Christmas day. Holiday greens from the south will be plentiful, as well as our native greens, which abound in this sec- tion. In plants a few nice azaleas will be in. Roman hyacinths, narcissi in 5-inch pots, with a fewforsythias, will be the principal blooming plants, besides cyclamens and primroses. The genial Mott and the persevering Skidelsky have supplied most of the boys with a fine lot of palms and other foliage plants for the festive season. The annual Bachelors' Ball on December 29 will be the most noteworthy social event and the decora- tions at this are always quite elaborate. St. Peter's Catholic church will be exten- sively decorated for Christmas. G. R. Clark. W. & T. Smith Co. report that the nursery trade in Geneva, N. Y., has been larger this fall than for several years past. In fact, all the nurserymen have had more orders than they could fill and at greatly increased prices. The outlook for spring i« certainly flattering, the only drawback to the business being the small amount of stock with which to fill orders. Roses, clematis and ornamentals are in great demand and it seems as though the nursery business was getting its share ot the general prosperity. 584 The American Florist. Dec. i6. Subscription, Jl.OO 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, Sl.OO per inch. Casta with Order. No Special Position Gnsranteed. Discounts, 6 times Spercent: IStimes, lOper cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. The Advertlfllng Department of the American Flohist la tor FIorlBts, SeedBmen, Nurserymen, and (tealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Orders lor leu than one-halt Inch space not accepted. Adverttsementfl must reaota us by Wednesday to se- cure Insertion In the Issue for the following Saturday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. There is plenty of poor holly and low priced bouquet green on the market. OuK Australian friends are turning out some exceedingly attractive chrysanthe- mum seedlings. While the price of iron and glass may fluctuate and fall, that of lumber is likely to remain firm or advance. The demand for many kinds of bego- nias, particularly Rex sorts and Gloire de Lorraine, continues unabated. Specimens of a dahlia have been pro- duced by E. J. Lowe, showing distinct evidence of a real helianthus cross. Cleary must look to his laurels; the eloquence of Murphy, of Ohio, makes him a dangerous rival in the auctioneering business. It is estimated that in England 1100 acres are covered by commercial green- houses, but of this only 350 acres is devoted to flowers, the rest to fruits and vegetables. The Illinois Central is the latest recruit to the ranks of the railroads which will embellish their station grounds with flowers. Greenhouses will shortly be erected in some Illinois town. Chrysanthemum Mrs. Alfred Tate, an English sport from Etoile de Lyon, is an excellent example of the short, flat- petalled section. It is large, very sym metrical and brownish-orange in color. John C. Meyer & Co., silkaline manu- facturers, formerly located at 87 Summer street, Boston, Mass., on January 1 will remove to much larger and more conve- nient quarters at No. 80-86 Kingston street of the same city. The manufacturing potters of the Western Association have decided upon a rise of ten per cent in prices of plain wares to take effect January 1. The increase on decorated wares will be deter- mined by a committee Among the new French and German roses for 1899 we note the following . charming names: Docteur Eugene Teix- eira Leita, Joao Borges Vieira and Palm- cngarten- Director Siebert. What would our commission men do to those names if they came in on a consignment slip? Two scholarships will be awarded by the director of the Missouri Botanical Garden, prior to the first of April next. Young gardeners and florists who are interested, and not over twenty years of age, may obtain full particulars on application to Prof. Wm. Trelease, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Mo. Greenhouse Building. Mansfield, O. — Berno Floral Co., car- nation house IGxlSO. Columbia, S. C— A. Stark, Jr., two houses 17x100. Islip, N. Y. — H. G. Timmerman, addi- tion to range. Hartford, Conn. — Stephen Delbar, one house. Thi Qirysanthemom Committees. New York, December 9. — Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited Superba, a silvery pink Japanese incurved, which scored commercial scale 90 points. Chicago, December 9. — Superba before this committee scored commercial scale 89 points. Philadelphia, December 9. — Superba before this committee scored commercial scale 90 points. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y. American Rose Society. Secretary Paul M. Pierson, Scarbor- ough, N. Y., is distributing the prelim- inary premium list of the approaching exhibitions of the rejuvenated American Rose Society, the first to be held at the Eden Musee, on Twenty-third street. New York, on March 27, 28 and 29, 1900, to be followed by a June show, the date and location of which are yet to be determined. The announcement is made that, although the preliminary list is large enough to secure the finest rose show which this country has ever seen, many additional special prizes are assured to lend additional attractiveness to the emoluments for exhibitors. It has been deemed wise to divide the list into classes open to all, open to establishments where not more than 20,000 feet of glass is devoted to roses, and open only to private gardeners and amateurs. In the several sections cash prizes aggregating $1164.50 are offered for the March exhibition, these supple- mented by no less than six silver cups valued at $225, certificates, etc. Already the June show is assured of $246 in money premiums and four silver cups. A gold and a silver medal have been offered by the New York Florists' Club the conditions of the competition for which will be announced in the final schedule. It is gratifying to every one interested in the advancement of the rose that the aid to the society and.its first exhibitions is so generous from all quarters. There can be no shadow of doubt as to the value of this movement to the florist trade and that awakened interest assures success is a matter for particular felicita- tion among commercial growers. Price of Glass Comes Down. The American Window Glass Com- pany has announced a cut in the price of glass of thirty-three and one-third per cent. This is most welcome news to greenhouse men, who have been suffering under the exorbitant charges of the combine, and is all the more encouraging in that leading jobbers believe that rea- sonable prices will prevail from this time on, at least until the demand shall have nearcd the point of the possible produc- tion for the season now approaching. "There are no greenhouse sizes now available in quantity," said Frank Hayes, of the li. M. Hooker Co., when interro- gated in the matter, "but such small lots as are in the jobbers' hands may be obtained at prices which appear very reasonable in comparison with the rates prevailing during the past year. "The American Window Glass Com- pany states that in 1899 its factories cut ten times as much greenhouse glass as in 1898, which in a measure accounts for the rise of fifty per cent in prices and easily explains the depleted state of the market, which is such that the indepen- dent factories have not yet accepted the reduction made by the combine. The present cut in prices was doubtless due to the effect of the large production of these independent factories, amounting to about forty percent of the total out- put, and the prospects are that the lower prices will hold unless the demand exceeds the possibilities of production, for the outside concerns are believed to have more than their due proportion of the blowers. "The American Window Glass Com- pany has ordered the fires started in all its factories, preparatory to resuming operations January 1, and, although the season will be short, it is probable that enough glass can be turned out in six months to afiord all the greenhouse sizes which will be required next year. There are now in this country 2800 pots but not more than 2200 blowers, so that at least 600 pots must lie idle; with a majority of these idle pots within the combine the indications are that the causes leading to the reduction will hold the prices down unless there comes an unprecedented demand. "The indications point to large build- ing operations among florists all over the country and since the telegraphic reports of the cut in price all jobbers have received numerous requests for prices for both immediate and future delivery. It will be impossible to make shipments of large lots until toward the middle of January." The Substitution of Soda for Potash. Anent the discussion of this subject, the following extracts from a report of Sir J. B. Lawes and Sir J. H. Gilbert in the "Proceedings of the Royal Horticul- tural Society 1899," (English) should be of interest: If potash be liberally available, the produce is much more stemmy, and the amount of soda, of lime, and to some extent of magnesia, will be less, relatively, to the potash. In defect of sufficient potash, on the other hand, more of soda, or of lime, or of both, will be taken up and retained; but the herbage will at the same time be more leafy and immature. That is to say, the constituents are not mutually replaceable in the processes of growth, but accordingly as the one or the other predominates, so will the pro- duct of growth be different. The report above noted deals with the results of experiments which have been carried on continuously for forty-four years. Red Forms of Primula Obconica. Primula obconica, introduced from China into our gardens at a relatively recent time, has largely and rapidly changed in character from the original. In 1892 the Revue Horticole published a description of its first iinproveraents. In 1897 one of its editors, who was men- tioning some of the newer and more important varieties, was not able to explain this progress, particularly the increase in the size of the bloom, except by attributing it to the influence of the pollen of the large Chinese primrose. Extraordinary as it may seem, this hypothesis does not correspond to the iSgg. The American Florist. 585 real facts. The numerous varieties pro- duced under the care of Verrieres arc all selections from variations of the original plant. AH attempts at the hybridization of P. obconica with theChinese primrose, as with garden primroses, have so far remained without results. Hardly was P obconica known before my lather pre- dicted the quality and future ol this plant. He foresaw a rival of the Chinese primrose and was continually seeking with unceasing interest for its perfect development. If death had not so soon claimed him, it is he who should to-day have had the honor of presenting to the readers of the Revue the latest progress realized in the amelioration of this beau- tiful species. The new, large, scarlet variety marked with purple, if I may so speak, is the commencement of a new era in the evolu- tion of P. obconica. We were already far from the original type; the plant, having lost none of its hardiness nor of its pro- fuseness of bloom, had produced larger and still larger flowers, sometimesfringed or fimbriated on the edges, and variable in color from rose to pure white. It now appears to move in a contrary direction, that is to say, towards the darker tints of its primitive color. Without being too presumptuous, we anticipate that in the near future it will be able to hold its own with the Chinese primrose. It has already the advantage over the latter of being more healthful, more hardy and florifer- ous, carrying its clusters of bloom on longer stems, with the foliage better separated. What more could we unless except in the size of the flower and the variety of its hues, two desiderata to which an intelligent selection bringsit nearerevery day. — Philippe — L. de Vilworin in the Revue Horticole. [The above article is accompanied by a colored plate of a handsome deep red variety of P. obconica. — Ed.] Catalogues and Cot Flower Price Lis's Received. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis, Mo., pre- pared palms; Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works, Fishkill-on-the-Hudson, N. Y., insecticide; Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia, Pa., flower seeds; W. W. Barnard & Co., Chicago, III., Christmas decorations; Archias Seed Store, Sedalia, Mo., Christmas decorations; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., Christmas decorations; [. H. H. Boyd, Gage, Tenn., trees and seedlings; S. T. Danley, Macomb, III , plants; John C. Meyer & Co., Boston, Mass., florists' thread; Herb & Wulle, Naples, Italy, seeds; lG4th Exposition Horticole, Ohent, Belgium, plants; Jacques Hasslach, Nimes, France, seeds; C. A. Kuehn, St. Louis, Mo., cut flowers and florists' supplies; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, III., cut flowers and florists' supplies; E. C. Amiing, Chicago, 111 , cut flowers; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut flowers; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N Y., cut flowers; J. B. Deamud, Chicago, 111., cut flowers. Muscatine, Ia. — Aug. Smith has opened a well appointed store on Iowa avenue. His greenhouses are on Eighth street. Carlinville, III.— George Biegert, for- merly of Biegert & Mueller, florists here, is now in charge of the Carlinville Ceme- tery. Sabetha, Kan.— G. Christ has added another house to his establishment and is now well equipped with a general stock. Publications Received. Practical Forestry in the Adiron- DACKS— Bulletin No. 20, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Forestry. — It may not be generally known that the Department of Agriculture has offered to make personal studies and prepare plans for forest preservation and management, and to supervise their execution, making no charge for such work upon small tracts, and charging only actual travel- ing and subsisience expenses for larger works. The present bulletin deals prin- cipally with the work done upon two such tracts. It is very full and complete and abundantly illustrated and should prove of value to all persons interested in the proper and profitable handling of forests. Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, Twelfth Annual Report — This report contains the most complete account of the San Jose scale, its distri- bution and methods for its destruction which has come to our notice. It is fully illustrated and should be of interest to all nurserymen. The balance of the report is devoted to matters of strictly agricultural interest. The Experimental Vineyard — Vir- ginia Agricultural Experiment Station, Bulletin No. 94. — This contains a very minute description of two systems of grape pruning and training fully illus- trated, also reports on varieties in the station vineyard. OBITUARY. S. C. CAUSE. Samuel C. Gause, the only brother of G. R. Gause, of Richmond, Ind., died at Asheville, N. C, November 27, and was buried at Richmond, December 2. The deceased was formerly in business with his brother at Richmond, and had gone to Asheville for the benefit of his health, having been subject to lung troubles. Peoria, 111. The prospects for Christmas trade are very bright. Chas. Loveridge has a magnificent crop of carnations in sight and Cole Bros, have a large house of azaleas which will be in. J. C. Murray also has a bench of azaleas and several thousand narcissi, also a good lot of car- nations and roses. Kuhl, of Pekin, has the best roses grown in this locality and Washburn, of Bloomington, the finest carnations, with good Christmas stocks in sight in both places. There will be a shortage of both American Beauties and violets. The plant trade is not heavy here and the prices of cut flowers are not so high as in larger cities. Peoeian. Portland, Ore.— S. C. Dennett & Co. have moved into their new store and are nicely situated. Baring Cross, Ark.— Frank Vestal reports good business with splendid prospects for spring. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. tlon. Cash must accompany order. Plant adrs. not admitted under thla bead. Every paid subscriber to the amIcrican Floribt for tbe year IKA) is entitled to a flve-llne want adv. (Bltnattons only) free to be aaed at any time durlDK the year. Situation WANTsn-sy young m»n of some experience In ffreenhoude wort Address for parUcuIara B. J. Winchesteb, Pecatoolca, 111. OITDATION WANTBD-By carnation speclaJItt of kD 18 years' experlei ce: single age :H Heferencee exchanged. Address 1) " i American h'lurlst. CjITUATION WANTKI)-8y young man as assistant kj In greeiiliouses Experience tqulvfilent to about four years. To begin about .Ian lut Address W. 8. Va.v Doukn, Marengo. Wash. SITUATION WANTBL»-By practical gardene-wllh '.j[> years' experience In growing rui-ei-. c.irnatton8. chry8anih..muiuH. plants and dowers of every descrip- tion, lorclng fruits under glass, and vegetaous, also landscapework IJestof referenc" "- " WANTED-A good propag"tor and grower. TETEK KLOUAI, Co . Ol.umwa. la. ANTED— A Ihorougli rose grower for a small, up to-dale end new p ant Address with refer- B.Mlt, (iLAtniEH, vioiitclalr. Colo. w )y of Isi-ue No 4 October 1. : . he AMEltlCAN H.OHIHT. In g„_, condition. Address 8 8, care American fo one No. 12 Myers boiler All the abjve are In good condllton and have been used In the well-k. own •'Trimble Graperies," and to be sold as they stand. Apply to Cuas. T. MChARi.ANi). Westchester, Pa. ness, located in oentral part of city of about 20,000 population. Have 1 1 ,000 sq. ft. of glass with all modern improvements, a fine stock :ind everything in first-class condition. Without a doubt a bargsin as to-day the glass couid not be boughtand putup forthe pncel will sell for. Any live florist with monev can purchase a Une range of glass very cheap. Good reasons for selling. Don't inquire unless you mean business. Address BU INEiiii, care AMERI. AN FL'jRIsT. FORCED SALE. OF GREENHOUSE PROPERTY. In "Spring Valley." 30 miles from New York, five minutes from R. R. D^jpot. The owner is unable to work the place on account of sickness and wishes to go to Florida, is willing to sell for half value. Two and one- half acres of h'gh land, dwelling house new; four greenhouses 12x100, one lSx2. in good condition and stocked with violets and carnations. Heated wiih Hitchings' boilers. Price $3,500, $1,000 can remain on mort- gage at 5 per cent. Apply at once to L. USSING,53W.28thSt..NEWY0RK. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the hne illustra- tions used in the American Floeist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 586 The American Florist. Dec. i6, New Haven, Conn. Business has been very good for the past few weeks, flowers of all kinds being very scarce and hard to get at any price. Bridesmaids of first quality are worth $2.50 to $3 per dozen, while carnations bring 50 cents for ordinary sorts and $1 for fancy varieties. At present all the local florists are very busy preparing for a large Christmas trade. Ludwig Wolf has finished a nice house 18x76 tor carnations and has com- menced cutting some very nice blooms. We are to have one more florist; Hull, the druggist, intends putting in a floral department as soon as alterations are completed. - Recent visitors: Stephen Horan, of Bridgeport; John Scott, of Brooklyn. G. H, Cincinnatiii frank w ball Cut Flower Co., SZlSto. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. G. L. HUSGROFT & CO., Wholesale Florists, 444 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Lone Distance CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Phone 2985. We comniiind a pood market. Wbol^ale flower/\arKjfe CLNoraNAH, Deo. 14. Boaei, Besuty, select 60 03380 00 medium aO.0O(a>3U.UO '• Bride, Bridesmaid 6 00® ti.uo Meteor 6 ooa li.OO " Perle 4.00® 5 OO C»ni»tlon» 2 00 fancy 3 00 Lily of the Valley 4 OU Violets 1.00 Narcissus 3 00 Roman Hyacinths 3 OU Callas 8 ®10 00 PolDsettlas "25 00 8ml IM 12.50@15 00 Adlanttim l.OO Common feniB .20 Galux Leaves .15 8T. Loms, Deo. 14. Boiei, Beauty 10.00®20.00 fancy 25.00^60. CO Bride, Bridesmaid 4.0O(a K.OO Meteor 6 00® 8 00 Perle. Wootton 3 00® 6 00 Carnations 1.60® 4 00 Lily of the TaUey 3 00® 4 00 Violet* 1.60® 2 00 Narcissus 2.03 Romans 2 00 Htevlas 60® .75 Bmllax 12,60®16.00 Adlantum 1.00 Asparaerus 60.00®15.00 MILWAITKSK, Dec. 14. Roses. Beauty,long perdoi. 3.0D® 5 00 medium " " 1 60® 3.00 short •• •• .60® 1.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 6 00® 8.00 Perle 4 00® 6.00 Meteor 6,00® 800 Kalserln 6.00® 8 00 Carnations 2.00® 4 00 Stevlas 1.00® 1.60 Adlantum 1 00 Common fema 25 Smllax 18.00 AsparaKos liO.OO PiTTSBtTBO, Deo. 14. Roses, Beauty 10.00®60.00 Bride. Bridesmaid 4. 00012.00 Meteor (i.00@l2.00 Kalserln 6 00® 10.00 " Perle 4.00® 8.00 " Cusln 3.00® 6 00 Carnations 2 00® 4 00 UlTOf tbeTalley 3 OOO * 00 Violets, double 1 OO® 2 00 •' California 60® 1.00 Chrysanthemums 12 00®26 00 Narcissus Paper White 8 00® 4 00 Roman Uyaclnths 2 00® 3.00 Harrlsll 20 00®26.00 Smllax 12 00® 16.00 Wild Amllsx per case 3.6030.00 Adianium 75® 1.00 Uardy ferns .10 AxparaKUs bunches 40o strlnun 35to60o RorenKerll. bunches. . .36 to 76o Galax Leaves .16 Orchids and Valley For The Holidays. The following prices apply to all orders except where contract is in force. CATTLEYA LABIATA, VERY LARQB per doz., $12.00 PERCIVALIANA, medium " 9.00 DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, large white " 7.00 CYPRIPEDIUM INSIQNB «• 3.00 LILY of the VALLEY, Owing to the limited amount of surplus over contract orders, the management of the "Rosebank" Nurseries advise the placing of early orders for this stock. 6 to 8 In.. 9 to 11 bells, with foliage. per 100, $3.50 W. A. MCFADDEN, "rosebank." CINCINNATI. ORDERS BOOKED NOW IN ORDER OF RECEIPT FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE FAMOUS MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, The $30,000 Queen of CARNATIONS Coj:in.ixx^ia.oiir».g: FOR SPRING DELIVERY. PRICES: terms: Str ctly cash or C, 3. D. from unki lown parties. Per dozen $3 Per 100 $14 Per 1000 $120 Per 5000 $500 Per 10,000 $800 The quoted prices are for THE TRADE ONLY and all orders must be from dealers. Cuttings will be carefully packed under the supervision and sent direct from the establishment of the originator and grower, PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to 124 Tremont St., BOSTON, MASS. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. wiioi6§ai6 Florists. 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Leather Bound copies of the new edition of our DIRECTORY of Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and alpha- betically. Price, $3.00; in board covers, $2.00. .^.^J-J- American Florist Company, 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. rSpp. The American Florist. 587 ■ttiiiiiiitiittuitiiiiiuitiuiiu iiiiii iiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiititiiiiiiiimiiiitituitititiiitiiii iiuuin e J. B. DEAMUD. ! SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO. 51 WABASH AVE.. CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST ITi.-.s l;ikiris;eirci-t Uec. Mth. IVr Do/. 11. AM. BEAUTIES, Ex. loug $ia.00 to .$1.^00 34-inoh 8.00 to 10.00 20 " e.UOto 8.00 15 " 4.00to 5.00 short 2.00to 3.00 Per 100 BRIDES, MAIDS 12.00 to 15.00 METEORS, KAISERINS 12.00 to PERLES 8.00 to CARNATIONS, good stock.... 3.00 to " fancy, including BRADT, CRANE, ARGYLE, I » nn f « JOOST, FLORA HILL, f "•"" "^° VALLEY 4.00 to VIOLETS, double 2.00 to single 1.50 to CYPRIPEDIUMS, CHICAGO. 15.00 12.00 5.00 CAl'TLEYAS. very 15.00 $8.00 per doz. ROMANS $2.C0to NARCISSUS STEVIA ADIANTDM ; 75to ASPARAGUS SMI LAX 12.50 to GALAX LEAVES, $1.25 per M. FANCY FERNS... $2.00 per M. IVY LEAVES LEUCOTHOB SPRAYS RED WINTER BERRIES, per case, $3.00. 3.00 2.00 1.00 50.00 20.00 .15 .30 WILD SMILAX. nt for Caldv AND D. AT COST. "Prices No. 1 contains 151bs. -$2..=>0 No. 2 " 20 lbs.. .3.50 No. 4 " 35 lbs.. 4,50 No. 5 " 40 lbs.. 5 50 No. a " 50 lbs.. 6.60 IPs Wild Smilftv. without notice. ubject to chanj a?TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTtTTTTTTTTTT»TTfTTTTTTTtTnTTTrnnTTTTTTTTTfTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTtTnTnTTTTT1S 1 McKELLAR i WINTERSON,] Wholesale Florists. ♦ ^^^ CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ^ ^ ^ ♦ t 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, OHXO^^OO. * \ STRICTLY PURE SHEEP MANURE, | ♦ gathered weekly at Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Order your supply now. ♦ X PER TON, $15.00; PER 1000 LBS.. S8.00. X ♦ nRRHin^ "'Bii.^ Rd^F^ full line or all ♦ X Our Specialties: «K»»"IU»» «''^o^ IfU^ti, cinri^k'^SiinnliPQ X I —— CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. ^'""^^^ ^"PP"^^ ! HOLLY and GREEN. We can meet the quota- tions of any reputable Western House. ^ ^ ^ KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Wholesale Gut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 4S-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. GEO. A. KUHL, Grower ot Got Flowers ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. GALAX LEAVES. Beautiful Green and Bronze, SO cts. per 1000. Address W. H. WILLIAMS & BRO.. Victoria, Macon Co., North Carolina. Plfase mention the A mi> lean Fiot nt -wlun ui itmg. FLORISTS****^ IF you have made any change in your firm name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, either greenhouses or land. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Wbol^ale pbwer/\arKjfe CHICAOO. Dec. 15. Rosea, Beautf, extra long stems 12 " 8 " " BrldR, Brldeamsld 7. Perle 6, " Meteor 7. " Ealserln 5 " La ti'ranoe 7. GoldenGate 10 Camatlonj 3. fancy 5 400 ».60 3 10 !.00®2.50 Lily of the Valley 4, Cattley.8 per doz. 6 UO Uendroblums •• " 3.00 ChrysanthemumB, medium 2. long Narcissus 2( Adlantnm Common femj Fancy Ferns .00@ 7.0O ao@io.aa ao® 8 00 ao®io.oo ao®:3.ao ,00® 4.(0 ao® B DO CO® 2.00 50® 1 DO ,00® 5.00 00® 6,00 ,aO@25 00 00a?loe ILrAa'tta ynf»i le- J . :Bole»iiic, 222 So. Main St., AKRON. OHIO. PUII.ADBLPHIA, Dec. 13. Boses. Tea •' extra " Beauty , extra. . Carnations. fancy 2 Lily of the valley, Romans 3 Vloets Mliinonelta 3. HumaoB, Narcissus 'A AsparaKUB 35 Smllax Adlantum BOSTON, Deo. 13. BoBOB, Beauty, extra 50. " " medium 25. " '■ culls 5 Bride. BrldA^mald, Meteor 8 Carnations, ordinary 1 " fancy 2 Lily of the valley 3 Violets. slnKleand double I Homans. Paper White Narcissus Cbr aantbemums 8 Mignonette 4 Smllax lU. AsparaKUB Adlantum 00(0,15 00 60<» 2 00 501* B.OO 1X1® 5 W 75(3 2.0O 00(3 4 00 00(3 4.00 Utl@6a.00 ,00®75.00 00(g35.C0 COgl .00 00(8 20 00 £0® 2 (0 W® i 00 GIVE US A TRIAL.!' WE CAN PLEASE YOU. .^^^VN YORK Roses, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Com- mission Florist, Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs. WM. F. KASTING, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, I1S2 PINB STREET, .^ ST. LOUIS, MO. 'A oomplete Une of Wire Ueslgna. LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist, N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ^=??Bri"^'"5'?94 D. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Consignments of Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. ivi. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1^-20 D. Consignments of Roses. Carnations. Violets tolicitei). Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. : Successors to WM. C. SMIIH, Wholesale Florist, 1604. LUDLOW 8TREET. •Phone 1-42 69-A. PHILADELPHIA. ConHlgnments SoUrlted. Wm. J. Moore, WHOLESALE FLORIST . 36 Soutn 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments of First-Class stock solicited. g^WI should like to hear rroni a few jjood carna- tion growers. Long Distance Phone. ELLISON & TESSON, Wholesale Shipping FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ^ ^ ,^ St. LOUIS, MO. HOME CROWN STOCK. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... Largest .Grower^.f„. Q^^ fiOWerS Give us an order and we will please you. Our Greenhouses at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store. 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. |^"L0NG niBTANCE 'PHONE AT EITHER PLACE J. M. COHEN, WHOLESALE FLORIST, -ALWAYS ON HAND- ROSES, PINKS AND VIOLETS. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 22 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS. iSgg. The American Florist. 589 TOP GRADE Carnations BEAUTIES, BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, METEORS VIOLETS and LILY OF THE VALLEY. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. I No. 199« Mmlls ...Wholesale Florist... SPECIALTIES: AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND VIOLETS. SPECIAL STOCK. '"'"''I^X'ou.f'v^^S^r^''- 57 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY. THOMAS YOUNG, Jr. Wholesale Florist , Hew Telephone No. 1803 ISadlson Bqnare. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. VyflLTER F. SHERIDftN. -j^^ FLORIST ''Z^nt.oT^l°- 39 West 28tb St., NEW YORK. Roses shipped to all points. Jt Price List on application. JOHN TOUNG, ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY and all other choice cut flower stock. 51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. New Telephone No. 1905 JIadison Square. Price list on application. Pliaie mt-nlion th,- Amet icdii Florist iiheti -.it!li>ig. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets % Carnations. GROWtRS and BUYERS make a Dote of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER, 30 West 29th Street. New TelepboDe No. 551 Madleon Square. Please Mention the American Florist. FRANK MILLANGs CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE COMMISSION, 408 E. 34th Streof, Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK. Telephone 299 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 404-412 E. 34th St. NearFerrjr. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Momlnii: DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please Mention The American Florist. YOUNG NUGENT, WHOLESALE Commission Florists. SUPERB VIOLETS. ORCHIDS, ROSES, CARNATIONS. 42 West 28th Street, ^^l&%T NEW YORK CITY. FINE SMILAX ^i?ADY. 12"-. c.'uts full striim. H. TONG, Wholesale Grower, Ashtabula, OhIO. Choice Carnations Choice Roses .^ .^ Traendly&Scheflck NEW YORK CITY New Telephone No. 270 Madison Sq. 38 W. 28th Street Cut Flower Exchange Wbol^ale flower/\arK^ NBW YORK, Deo. 13. Bosea, Beauty select 30 00@i;o.00 medium 20.00025 00 CQlla 5(0®1000 Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor 6 00<9l5 00 CamatlouB 1 10® 2 00 fancy 2.60® 6.1)0 Lily of the valley 2 CO® 3 lO VlolHts 1.00« 1 60 Uomans. Paper White Narcissus 1.00® 2.00 ( bryHanthemums U i^iatVl 00 Mliinonette 6 no® 8 03 Callas 8 0OSIJ0O Cattleyaa 60.00^60 OO Smllax 8 00612 00 Aaparagua 35 OCa50.00 BeFFALO, Deo. U. Boses, Beauty 10 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 'i. Perle. Nlphetos 3 " Kalsertn 4 Carnations, ordinary 1 " fancies 2 Lily of the TaUey 3 Vlo'ets 1 NarclsBUs Paper white 2 Koman Hyacinths 2 Harrlsll 20 8ter Chrysanthemums gmliaz Adlantum — Hardf Ferns. Qalax Leaves. . Asparaf^B .75 .00®60 00 OC@10.00 00® 6.00 oa#^>^»^^^%^^^»^»%^»^>#^^»#»^»#^#»#»^»^>^>^»^#^^^^^^> K- Bros. Go. WILL FILL all orders for Christmas, except Beauties, at current Chicago market rates. KENNItOTT BROS. CO. 42 and 44 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. -v>3-^l^(yvs- CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. METEOR per 100, $10.00 to $18.00 'MAIDS BRIDES PERLES CARNATIONS " Fancy., VALLEY, the best VIOLETS 10.00 to 10.00 to S.OO to 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to IS.OO 12.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 2.50 ROMANS per 100, $3. NARCISSI " " 3. STEVIA " " 1. ADIANTUMS " " 1 COMMON FERNS per 100, 25c.; per GALAX " " 20c.; " LEUCOTHOE " " $1.00; " 00 to $3.50 00 to 3.50 50 to 2.00 00 to 1.25 1000, 2.00 1.50 7.50 The best of our knowledge, inside prices for medium grades. A few our selection ROSES, mostly weak stems and short, f'l 3.00 per 100. Yours Respectfully, KENNICOTT BROS. CO. »^»^>^^^#^^^^^^^»^^^^^^^^^#»#%#^»%^>^ ^ »^^^#»#»^>#^»^^^%^fc#^^^»^»^»^»#ii HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS I bring them into bloom yourself! Save duty and risk of receiving them dead from the other side. 25,000 growing; come and see them. Palms and Decorative Plants in Quantity* all sizes and prices. New price list will be ready Sept. 15th. Anton Schultheis, cowJi nt. New York City Dreer's Strain, budding, extra large and heavy pots $2.00 per dozen 31/2 '■ 1.00 In., $5.00 per 100. CASiB PLEASE. CINERARIAS, Geranium Mars, HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. GOLD FISH and AQUARIA SUPPLIES 8EN1. FOR PRICE LIST VvT UK) Select Gold FlBh. medium to lartie $10 00 Good Gold Kl8h. medium to lar-e 7.51) Good Gold Fisri, Bmali 10 medium 5.U0 Select Silver KiBh, medium to large 5.00 Large variety of Fancy Fish. CHRISTMAS WREATHING, wound on card, heavy quality, $3.00 per lUO yards. ^^Cash with orders. ...PALM PLANTS... LATANIAS. 4-in. pots, 18 to 22 in. high, 4 and 5 leaves. $2 per doz., $15 per 100: 6-in. pots. 30 to to 24 in. high, 6 and 7 leaves. $6 per doz.. $45 per 100: large, 4 to 414 It. in height and diameter, $5 per plant. ARECA LUl ESCENS, 6-in. pots, 2V4 ft. high, 2 and 3 plants to pot. $12 per doz.; 10, 11 and 12 in. pots, several plants to pot, 6 and V ft. high, $7.50, $10 and $12 50 per plant. KENTIAS. several sizes: prices on application. PANDANUS VEITCHII, 6-in. pots, nicely variegated, $1 per plant. j ^ GOi.FL.ESH. 53d St. and Woodland Ave.. Phila. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. CASE No. 1 $1.00 CASE Xo. 4 J3.50 CASE No. 2 2.00 CASE No. 5 4.00 CASE No 3 3.00 CASE No. 6 4.50 Carefully selected stock. Full cases. Write for an cataloeue -'EverKreens of tne S'luth land" which every flcrlBt should have In his store to Bhow cujtomera Ulustratlona of beautiful riouthern EvergreenB Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Inc., Evergreen, Ala. 1>. S.— The cow IS dead. Smilax killed tier. THE BOSTON FERN A Specialty. Extra fine plants cut from bench for 7-in., 8-in. and 10-in. pots, at $60, $75 and $100 per 100. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., DORCHESTER, MASS. NephrolepisExaltata Bostoniensis... THE CELEBRATED BOSTON FERN. in all sizes from $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 to SPECIMEN PLANTS at 75c., $1.00, $2.50, $5.00 and $10.00 each. Further information cheerfully given. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. DEUTZIA GRACILIS. Strong, bushy plants for forcing, $6.00 per 100. SAMUELG. MOON, "°Tb'u'c^^s^co.).pa. Send for price list of Hardy Shrubs and Trees. 592 The Amer ^ icAN Florist. Dead, ] 1899. The American Florist. 593 A esse© V w^u\,lLMW>>*"'y'-|'i'/' /^ T/'liM^X 000 r -e \^ O e^ 'o Oi pd a-» c«> CO H^ -< CT) Cu Q^ {-U l-U s e s s B .2 .2 .2 .3 .2 *0 "O T) TJ •O E e E a B > > > > > .2 «r ^ j<; S J2 -5 ^ 3^!^ V'l ►L, ^J w l-i O M H Z o 9 " 1^ Q tn O J 2; ar: l::;^ - w S K % S^ . M ii^ ■^ nO CO e. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. At Tangent, Ore., H. W. Settlemire, has planted a ton of peach pits. The nurserymen universally report unprecedented fall planting of orna- mental stock. Parsons & Sons Co , Flushing, N. Y., have sent a consignment of nursery stock to Eastern Siberia. Charles L. Sterns, North Syracuse, N. Y., has a seedling apple which experts consider of high promise. Irving Rouse, of Rochester, has returned from France, where he made arrange- ments for large importations. The Western Association of Wholesale Nurserymen will hold its serai-annual meeting at Kansas City, Mo., December 20. The Carolina poplar, a tree of quick growth is recommended for planting in cities for its power of resisting smoke and gas. W. T. Hood, of Richmond, Va., does not believe that the increased demand warrants nurserymen in excessive plant- ings. The nursery of Richnian & Mills, Ful- lerton, Cal., is to be doubled in capacity. They are experiencing a strong demand, especially for apricots and walnuts. Trees for City Streets. The proposition to make a grand boulevard on Broad street, Philadelphia, shaded by lines of trees, has drawn much attention to the subject of street tree planting. A great deal of discussion is going on as to the proper kind of. trees to employ, and very properly, too, but at the same time the most important matter is the provision of suitable situa- tions for them. It is useless to expect trees to thrive where the whole surface above the roots is air tight, as is the case in many of the streets in our large cities. With asphalt-covered streets, cement sidewalks and but a little space, perhaps but eighteen inches square, around the tree, how is the tree to grow? That it is this alone that makes so many of our street trees an eyesore is evidenced on very many of the streets of every town. I would call the attention of any one to Girard avenue, of our city, as an illustra- tion. Many of the residences along it have little gardens attached to them, and in these gardens are trees of various kinds thriving as well as any one could wish. And very often these trees are not many feet away from miserable looking "street trees." In fact, wherever there is a little spot with a reasonable space of surface soil free to the air, sun and rain, a tree will thrive, if the soil be of reasonable quality. The tendency of the times is to have both street and sidewalk made impervi- ous to water, and this means a harder struggle for trees. In former days trees along our streets did much better than they do to-day. Those were days of macadamized roads, cobble stones and Belgian blocks, which we are glad to be rid of, even at the expense of losing our trees. Hut those pavements permitted the growth of roots, and trees thrived. The only hope for trees on our " improved" streets is to have a considerable space of iincovered soil. Should the sidewalk be cemented, as so many are, a space, say two feet wide, parallel with the curb, should be left open. If desired that it be covered in some way use bricks, which would permit of air and moisture finding a way through. There are, no doubt, certain trees much better fitted than others, there being among them some reckless fellows, apparently glad to be permitted to grow anywhere, but some of these, the ailan- thus for one, are not just what are wan ted. I venture the opinion that if more atten- tion were paid to the requirements of the roots, there would be much less discus- sion needed as to what kind to plant. Not only should more exposed surface be given about the roots, but the nature of the soil itself must be considered. Many city streets have been filled in, which means loads of ashes, tin cans, bricks, and all manner of rubbish; others have been graded below their original level and top soil has disappeared, and a sub- soil of stiff clay is what the trees are expected to grow in. The city of Washington is often cited as showing what can be done in the way of street trees, and certainly there are some valuable hints to be received there. The famous avenue ofginkgo trees leading to the Agricultural Building do not have to depend on a coveredin street surface for their existence, and along the other streets my recollection is that quite large spaces are left open around each tree. Besides this, the care of the city streets is under a commission of practical men, who make sure from the start that they provide tor the requirements of the tree for the present and the future, as far as it is possible to do. Joseph Meehan. Philadelphia. Grand Island, Neb— Brewster & Wil- liams, who now have 8,000 feet of glass, arc having a good trade and expect great things of Christmas. Trenton, N. J.— C. Ribsam & Son report holiday orders far ahead of past years, both for plants and cut flowers, and prices much better. YouNGSTowN, O. — E. Hippard says that holiday business will be big but that roses and carnations will be scarce because of the warm autumn. Brampton, Ont.— H. Dale states that there has been more than the usual inquiry for Christmas stock. There will be a fair supply of good quality, violets being the only exception; these are good but scarce. South Hadley, Mass.— The plant houses erected by Hitchings & Co. in the Talcott Arboretum at Mt. Holyoke Col- lege, cover a ground space of 6,500 square feet, and consist of a curvilinear palm house and three other houses each 50 feet long, with work rooms, class room, laboratory'and propagating house. In the center of the palm house is a large tank for aquatics. i!« MODEL isri" Extension Carnation be -AxcAyTEK, PA.,Junel7.'99* Mh. Theron Parkbr, Broofelyn. N Y., OnarSIr:— TourModelCar- ailon Support Is ail ilnht In very way and will no doubt sldpred as neceBcary Kood plants with growers when belter known _ Biderltthe best on the mar- ket, and If your other bp&- clRltles are equally as Koud, thev should oiake another addition to the money mak- Kenpectfully. i of 1900 ALBE ' M. HBRR. t'LATBUSH.BROOKLrN.N.Y. Keb. IB 97. MR Theron Parker. Dear Sir.— Your wire stake 1b certainly a nem Without besltatlDK we iDdorve It aa an up- to date carnation sap- lort. Yours truly. DAILLEuOUZB BROS. W. BOBOKEN, N. J., Feb 18. 'UT. Mr. Theron Parker, Dear Sir : — It Rives me much pleasure to corgralu- late you upon your success In getting up carnation sup- Eorts. 1 think that those I ave had from you are about as perfect as anybody will be able to make them. They certainly AM my bill for an Ideal carnation support, a you avery success In th« sale of them. 1 b Yours truly ifi. ASMUS. Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for Early Orders. The Model Plant Stake Co., IHERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. SPECIALTIES ' *^^'^3 Amoena. Rhododendrons. I Kalmias. Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr. |^~Catalogue free. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PiEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. J.A.C3C31S XV. i^.A.srxvxzrO', The Beading Nnrsery. READING, MASS. EBTABLI8HBD 1S5«. PIfiiu- me::lioii lit,- .\>ii,i u-iiii F/misl -.lIicu uriting. NURSERYMEN.... I F you have niiiUe any change in your firm * name or address, please send us your corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions vou niiiv have made to your estab- lishment, "fithcr lireenhonses or land. AMIRICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. .American Florist when vou write to an advertiser. THI5 STOICKS A: IIAIEKISON <0., Box 935 . PAIM:s VILLE, OUIO. FRUIT and' dRNASfrrf rE^^ 4« Yiiira. 4i Greoiiliou..!.. 1 0OP Acre-.. <»rr.»p..niKiico s,.ll..|ti-.l. «„tiil.,ir Fr.-,-. III Mill] leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to ' lO feet. 100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes. Cutiiluuui- on uppliciitiuii. .SrQ.l fsluimt.' of Hunts for i)rices. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA. i8gg. The American Florist. 595 im^[l^^l^[l^^^[l^^^^^^^[l^^[l^^[l^^i3[l^^^m[l[l^^^^ WE WILL HAVE LARGE STOCKS OF Choice Flowers For Christmas. NOT ENOUGH FOR ALL, BUT ENOUGH TO FILL ALL ADVANCE ORDERS. THIS WE WILL DO. LET US HAVE YOUR ORDER NOW. Quotations furnished on application. E. C. AMLINQ, W. S. HEFFRON, Manager. 51 Wabash Ave., ...CHICAGO. 3 L^ L^ u:^u&a L^ L^ lu^ LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS JAMESTOWN. N. Y WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. VE CAN FILL SHORT NOTICE. ^^^^3 Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the finest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for $1.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for .... 5.00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, Good Hope, WASHINGTON, D. C. \jruers Booked For CARNATION CUTTINGS! CHICAGO CARNATION CO., ^ Greenhouses and address, JOLIET, II % New and Standard Varieties of .M ^ .^ |; CARNATIONS. I f. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, Ind. | 800.000 CUT FLOWERS We can flil all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and CARNA- TIONS. We are headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST. AHERICAN BEAUTY i:xtr:i loi)^' per doz., $12.00 :!0-in. stem '■ 10.00 i.OO 20 " " 6.00 15 " " 5.00 12 " " 3.50 sh.Tt " 2.00 nETEOR per 100, $15.00 BRIDBSnAID. BRIDE aOLDEN GATE LA FRANCE PERLE CARNATIONS fancy . 13.00 15.00 SO. 00 15.00 12.09 '4 to BOO • 6 to 8.00 Extra select and second grade stock billed accordingly. on a subject to change without notice. NEXT CENTURY^S BUSI NESS can be started now by advertising in this journal. Don't wait until January 1 to commence next year's business. The best orders are TRY THIS pTan."'^ ""^ ''"'''"" " THE AMERICAN FLORIST 596 The American Florist. Dec. i6. Our pasTiMES Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowline, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 334 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At Richmond. There was an interesting game at the Monarch alleys, Richmond, Ind., Decem- ber 11, when the following scores were made, E. G. Hill being among the specta- tors: Player Ist 2d 3d Av J.S.Wilson .•.121 142 154 139 Wm. P. Craig 110 128 98 112 Harry May 131 85 104 107 P. H. Lemon 109 131 77 li6 W. Hawekotte Ill 85 111 102 M. Barker 85 97 102 95 H. Shepperd 82 61 89 77 At Flatbush. The attendance last Thursday at the bowling alleys was light. The following scores were recorded: Player )st 2d Av Prosser 133 143 138 A. Zeller 148 125 137 Wocker 114 158 135 E. Dailledouze 115 144 130 ButterBeld 121 121 Schmutz 87 128 108 Stewart 121 107 Woerner 102 lf6 104 Papa Zeller.... 87 82 85 At New York. Monday afternoon, previous to the Florists' Club meeting, a very pleasant time was spent at the Fifty-seventh street alleys by the following named aggregation who put up the several scores as recorded: Plivyer 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Av Lang 145 112 135 197 147 Burus 140 143 159 133 131 141 Norris 139 139 Atkins 123 133 128 155 1.35 Marshall 125 143 134 Hariier 163 130 100 131 Roehrs 112 126 152 130 Traendly ....: 129 R3 122 149 139 128 Stewart 124 124 ButterBeld 132 124 109 124 94 117 Penman 113 113 Siebrecht 96 115 113 108 At Philadelphia. There was a small gathering of gunnerf at Wissanoming Tuesday to shoot for the monthly club prize. The score: Known Unknown angles, angles. Hdp. Total. Barrett 23 13 19 55 Park 24 20 7 51 Bell 20 22 8 50 Harris 18 21 10 49 Westcott 19 17 13 49 McKaraber 15 15 11 41 Kedifer ' 22 2U 42 Butts : 20 25 40 TEAM HATCH, 25 TAItOETS, KNOWN ANQI.KS. Broke. Broke. Park, capt 24 Redifer 23 Bell 13 Butts 18 Harris 19 Smith 21 Westcott 19 McKaraber 15 Total 75 Total 77 On the alleys the good work is kept up bj' the enthusiasts, who pever tire ol try- ing for the 200 mark. Hamilton is the greatest ofl'cnder, scarcely a week pass- ing that he does not put up one or more games that eclipse the double century. Geo. Moss is often a suspect and fre- quently is found guilty of the same offence. Old Man "Bake" will have to get a move on or that long line of two hundreds wiU no longer appear to project so far. K. At Denver. The following scores were made Tues- day evening, November 28, at the alleys of the Denver Florists' Bowling Club: Player 1st 2d 3d A v. A.K.Mauff 237 177 170 195 Robt. Kurth 185 214 170 190 >:eil Jakobsen 187 197 171 185 Chas. MaufT 188 143 183 171 Geo. Brenkert 187 152 174 171 DonScott 190 151 160 167 Chas. Franz 194 137 164 165 John Berry 194 146 151 164 Geo. Zimmer 136 188 143 l.'ie Ed. Emerick 148 194 121 1.54 A. A. Ben«on 123 124 163 137 John Ferris 1.53 115 128 i;)2 E. C. Fiohr 128 137 101 122 Wm. Lingenbrink 130 96 101 109 E. C. F. Charles Zeller. The genial president of the Flatbush Florists' Bowling Club, whose portrait appears herewith, needs no introduction to many of our readers. Although now seventy-three years of age he is rarely missing from the weekly meetings of the club and is as enthusiastic a bowler as the youngest. The boys all love him, for 1 CHARLES ZELLER. President Flatbush Bowlit his heart is in the right place, his good nature is inexhaustible, his kindly smile an inspiration and there is a warmth in his companionship that is irresistible. Mr. Zeller stands high in his profession and his rare attainments as a cultivator were recognized more than a generation ago, but "that is another story." Although, as with most of his colleagues, his life has been one of toil, yet he is always ready, at the proper time, to enter heartily into the soci^'l pastimes that count for so much in the existence of the hard- worked gardener. We hope he will be able to bowl for many years to come. Orange, N. J. At the annual meeting of the N. J. 1-Moricultuial Society, Peter Duff was electetl president; (. B. Davis, vice-presi- dent; Geo. Smith, secretary and Malcolm Macrorie, treasurer. The selection for the presidency was a particularly grati- fying one, lor Mr. Duff's character as a man and ability as a gardener, his long service in the interests of the society, his sound judgment and wide popularity make him the ideal man for the position. The vice-president's extreme modesty caused him to protest against being selected for the honor but the club knew best and insisted on giving him a unani- mous vote as the successor of John Haynes, who had declined a re-election. George Smith's sunny disposition will make him a popular secretary. He holds the responsible position of superintendent of the estate of the heirs of Samuel Col- gate. Mr. Macrorie is an able executive officer, having served the society as presi- dent for two years, and the treasury will be in good hands. With such able officers the society has the brightest ol prospects for the coming year. The next meeting will be the installation dinner, which takes place on January 3. A very interesting address was given before the club after the election formali- ties by J. I. Donlan, on "Ancient and Modern Floral Art," whose acknowl- edged skill as a floral decorator was a guarantee that the talk would be well worth listening to and a good sized audience was present. Mr. Donlan's remarks were illustrated by practical demonstration with flowers, foliage and ribbon which had been provided, and covered the topics of the wreath, the garland, hand bouquet, corsage bouquet, boutonniere, table decoration and hall decoration. A hearty vote of thanks rewarded the lecturer and the entertain- ment was declared to have been one of the pleasantest in the society's history. Racine, Wis.— A.J. Fidler has his six llOfoot houses well stocked for the Christmas trade and expects good business. FiNDLAY, O.— On the night of December 6 fire caused by over-heating destroyed the greenhouse, 18x26, at the county infirmary. Sedalia, Mo. — Chas. Koeppen has been attracting many flower admirers to his greenhouses by the excellence of his public chrysanthemum shows. Lexington, Ky.— John A. Keller reports business excellent this fall. Chrysanthe- mums were good, plentiful and in demand. Violets are scarce but stock looks well. Allentown, Pa — A. B. Ellsworth remarks that he has never yet been able to supply the holiday trade and that he expects this year to prove no exception to the rule. Lancaster, Pa.— H. D. Rohrer notices an increased demand tor well grown car- nations, especially red. As a wholesale grower he finds the supply sadly inade- quate to meet the calls. Fort Fairfield, Me.— The Aroostook Co. Pomona Grange Seed Association has been organized here with the follow- ing officers: President, F. P. Grant; Treasurer, A. F. Haines. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson has just finised installing a 150-horse power boiler in a new building 20x50. During the season he added a violet house 8x125, a plant house 22x100 and a cold frame of 150 sash. He now has 20,000 feet of glass. Bangor, Me.— The annual flower festi- val at City Hall opened on November 23 and continued for two days. The decora- tions, under the direction of Carl Beers, were the most beautiful ever seen in Bangor, and the whole aSair was a pro- nounced success. /cJpp. The American Florist. 697 SPECIAL PRICES Ofcen and Holly .oi«r>Ki« quiok:. XMAS HOLLY. ied. Case Strictly Delawa'e Selected, Well Ber ..jH.OO. RrMses 118.(111 lOcuscs SOUTHERN HOLLY. Very Good Quality. Well Berried. ■Case 83.00 h uasps jrj.oii lOciis.^s HOLLY WREATHS. Well Made of Selected Holly. Perdoz. Per lOO Per doz. Per 100 Per doz. 10-in $1.00 $'00 le-in $1.25 Jfl.uO 14-in $1.60 Select Double Sided, per dozen, J3.00. WIRE RINGS FOR WREATHS. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 1 10-in 60c. $4.60 ll-in....S5c. $5.00 12-in ... .600. 14-in 65e. 6.00 16-in....75c. 6.50 MISTLETOE. Per lb 25c. 6 lbs $1.C0 Per bbl., about 25 to W lbs.... .$5.00 XMAS GREEN^. stock is Finer Than Ever. Crate, 100 1bs....$.X.50 6 crates. 600 lbs... $16.25 10 crates, 1000 lbs. ..$30.00 WREATHING, well madb by hand. lOOvds. 1000 yds. 100 yds. lOOO yds. 100 yds. lOOn ytls. Light.... $2.,50 $22.00 ;Mediuni... .$3.00 $27.60 Heay y. . .J4.00 $37.50 Green Wreaths, ^yell made, \vith few red and yellow Irninortellej dotted throu^jh them, same price as Holly AVreaths elsewhere priced. RATTAN, Tor making rings per lb., 25c.; per 25 lbs., $5.00 XMAS TREES. Can Furnish No. I Trees as Follows: 4 to 6- foot Trees per Doz., $2.00; per 100, 6 to 8 •• ■• 3.00; 8tol0 " •■ 4.00; 10 to 12 " " .5.00; 12 to 15 " •• 8.00; Church Trees, fine. 25 to 30 feet high, from $2.50 to $10.00 each. 25.00 36.00 50.f)0 PAMPAS PLUMES-SELECT. CAPE FLOWERS. Special Low Prices on Wild Smilax for Holidays- Parlor Brand, case each, $3.00 Medium size, " " 4.50 Large size, *' '* 7.00 Needle Pines, sraa'l dozen, 1.50 ** medium " 2.25 •• large " S.ciO Sabal Palm Leaves Per 100, 4.00 Palm Crowns Perdoz., 3.00 Sheet Moss Per bale, 1.00 Perbbl., S.OO Laurel " 4.00 Laurel Wren thins Per 100 yards, 5.00 Florida Gray Moss Per bbl., 4.00 PLACE ORDERS ON ABOVE EARLV. Can fill Cut Flower orders with best slock the Chicago market affords and at 'r orders packed wilh the most careful .-ittention and shipped at proper time. , Lavender, .13 50 SPECIAL.... iVPOINSETTIAS. We are headquarters on Poinsettias for the ChicaKO market. Our stook is extra Hdc. as sup- ply of these beautirul Xmas decorative liowers is quite limited, we advise eaciv orders. Small size Per doz., $1.00 to $1.50 Medium size " 2.00 to 3.i0 SHe t size " 4.00 Extra Select — verylargest. " 5.00 $1.50 per 1000 Common Paocy Ferns, larket prices. ) for prices on Cut Flo McKELLAR & WINTERSON, 45, 47, 49 Wabash Ivc, CHICAGO. THE GRAND NEW ROSE I^I^^^EM^'TP'^^ 1 FOR APRIL DELIVERY. All Orders Filled Strictly in Rotation. THE brishtfst crimson forciua rose in existence. An all year around bloomer. Read record of out of one house containing 1035 plants for sea- son of 1898. 1898. Cut, Sept. 84T9, Oct. 7435. Nov. 1681. Dec. 4105. Agents- VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago, III. Prices are as rollows.... 1899. Cut. 1899. Cut. Jan. 2570. May. 5"i2fl Feb. 3120. .lane. 4106 I .50 Mar. 3008. July. 7688 100 April. 5006 Aug. 5146 I 1001 A^aSlVKUSi*. -West OWN BOOTED PLANTS IN 2i4-IN. POTS. GKAFTED PLANTS IN 2i4-rN. POTS. 12 plants $u.6Ue!ich 12 plants $0.75 each J. N. MAY, Summii. N. J. 1000 Hoboken, IV. P R. PlhKSON CO.. Tarrytnwn-on-Hudson, N. Y. MttiitiiiiiiiimmmiimiUiiHmiiiiiiimiiiiimimmtiiiHiimiii^^ MANETTI STOCKS! ENGLISH OR FRENCH ■ ndicatic FOR DECEMBER DELIVERY : that Manetti Stocks are exceedingly PRICE ON APPLICATION. this season, but can still offer good stock in quantity. RRY A. BUNYARD, 42 w 28th st . NEW YORK CITY. Cyclamen Persicum Splendens Giganteum, fioest ■.strain in the world, in four true t-olors, in bud and bloom, from 4-inch pots, $J.5U per dozen; %\-l.m per 100. Chinese Primroses, fringed foliage, finest market vars from 2 in. pots, $2 per 100; from 2V^-iD. pots $2 50 per 100: from 3-in. pots, fln** plants in bud -$4 per 100. From 4-in. pots, extra strong, in seven colors, including double whitp. red and single blue, all well set with buds. $1 doz.; $8 per 100. All the above warranted A No. 1 stock. PAUL MADER, East Stroudaburg, Pa. Please mt-ntiou the Ame> ican Florist u-heu -u-yiling. PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. This improved strain, all the leading novelties included, strong bushy plants, ready now. 60c. per 100, by mail; $2.00 per 500, by express; $4 00 per 1000; $7.00 per 2000; $1000 per'3000; $15.00 per 5000. Transplanted large plants in bud ^nd bloom, 41.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of Extra Fine Pansies. Please mention the American Florist when wriling. ANOTHER YEAR'S RECORD FOR VAUGHAN'S "FANCY" XXX HOLLY QUALITY ON TIME. Pioneer Headquarters For VAOGHAN'S XXX HOLLY Its Average High Quality Never Beaten. Every case re-inspected by us. DEEP WOODS BOUQUET GREEN. From Little Rib River Black River, Red River and Evergreen Creek. Indian picked. WE MEET THE MARKET. Write or wire for latest quotations. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. PLACE YOUK and your specialt by advertising in SEND ADVT. NOW. NAME s before the purcbusing florists of the entire country THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 598 The American Florist. Dec. i6y Buffalo. TRADE QUIET.— GOOD PROSPECTS FOR CHRISTMAS.— GREENS IN DEMAND. — CLUB PUTS BAN ON DONATIONS. As is usual before a holiday, trade is rather quiet; we expect it is the lull before the storm. The advance orders are numerous, especially for greens for store decoration, fully up to last year. Roses and carnations are again becoming scarce; the growers are evidently prepar- ing a stock for Christmas. At the last club meeting a resolution was adopted that no florist donate plants, flowers or services to an employee after December 15 and the dealers are generally agreeing to the decision; it is certainly a step in the right direction. W. F. Kasting has been at Erie, Pa. Recent visitors: Arnold Ringier, repre- senting W. W. Barnard & Co., Chicago; S. B. Smiley, Lancaster. W. A. Worcester, Mass. Since Thanksgiving all trade has been very good and flowers have been scarce at times. The quality of the blooms and plants sent in has never been surpassed at this season of the year, with the one exception of violets, which are very short and of poor quality. At this writing the prospects are for an enormous Christmas demand and not enough flowers to supply it. We shall have agoodsupply of plants. The trustees of the Worcester County Horticultural Society, at their annual meeting, voted to hold no chrysanthe- mum exhibition next year. This is cer- tainly a backward step. Chas. D. Thayer and wife celebrated their silver wedding December 9 and were the recipients of many tokens of esteem. A. H. L. GIVE US LIBERTY! will be the cry when the plants arc all sold. Order at once. Robert Scott & Son, SHARON HILL, DeL Co.. PA. Please moilnin tit,: American FloriU when writing. Finest Forcing Rosesi-/-?rjai BRIDE $2.50 J4.00 Also Soupert, Ilermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2!4-inoh pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. Asparagus Sprengerii. SH-in. pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus, 2/j-iQ. pots, strong plants, fe a 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. ROOTED CUTTINGS Garnailons. SEND FOR PRICES. ALL THE NEW AND STANDARD VARIETIES. Geo. Hancock & Son. Grand Haven. Mich. ALTERNANTHERA, S.;^^.^^^°^::; 100 rlperdiz..$1 50 perl00,tl20D RbbIMbJus, •■ " 200. " " LiOU Nebu OBum. " " 2.00 " " 151)0 Price Includes preoayment by parcel post. J. A. Mcdowell, - citv of mexico. Field- Grown CARNATION PLANTS ALL SOLD EXCEPT 800 KMILY PIKKSON, lOOSII.VKU SPRAY, 200 MORKLLO. 100 SACilNAW. Will sell the above lot at one-half of cost price to crow. If taken at once. Plants are protected in cold frames and are in fine condition. CHAS. CHADWICK.L. B. II, Grand Rapldt, Mich. 300.000 VERBENAS THE CHOICEST VAHIETIES IN CUIiTIVATION. Fine pot plants $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000; $45 per 10,000. NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED UQHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SENO FOR CIRCULAR. We are the Lareest Growers ofVerbenaH In the cooiitry. I^. Our plants canaot be surpaNHed. I*a. stock Plants. CHRYSANTHEMUMS! lOo. each, or si.OO a doz. The following; varieties: Viviand-Morel Penusylvania Golden Gate Mrs. Eiraa Mutual Friend Mrs. F Thompson Kentucky Mavtlower Mrs. H. L. Weeks Mrs. Robinson F. Httrdy Mrs. C. B. Pierce Major BonnaflFon GflRL E. TflUBE, Mercer Floral Co. ..TRENTON, N.J. Acalypha Sanderi FINE PLANTS, ZV^-lnth, $8.00 per 100. THE CONARD &. JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. Carnations. Chrysanthemums. We are headquarters for all newandsiand- ard varieiies. If you want anything write us. All information cheer- fully given. Field grown plants all sold. Stock plants _ of the leading and standard sorts. Write for prices. H WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. PAIVSTRS WORTH RAISING GOOD PLANTS by express $2.50 per 500; $4.00 per 1000. SEtO as C. SOLTAU «S, CO.. 199 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus STRONG STOCK. 2-inch $4.00 per 100; S35.00 per 1000 3-inch $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, Chrysanthemum Stock Plants, W. and P. Ivory, Pacific, Robinson and Bergmauu, J2.50 per 100, if ordered this month GHflS. L. AHflRSHflLL, row^'L^Ayk Orchids. Orchids. F. SANDER & CO. Huve the finest and largest stock in tiie world. St. Albans, England, & Bruges, Belgium. Agent: A. DIMMOCK. 60 Vesey St.. NEW YORK. Orchids! «## lust arrived in fine condition, a fresh lot of Catlteya MendfUt. aUii c. ladtaia, C. Speciosis- sima an.l C. J/arnsunui: LAGER & HURRELL, s"m*"t. n- j. Orchid Qrowers and Importera. Dr. W Remember us to our advertisers. PRICES WILL ADVANCE JAN. 1st. 1900. 20 NCWCOUUS. Ihey are Beautirs—Dr Nelson. Dr. Anderson. Dr. Erickson, Dr. rett-rson, Dr. Steven- son, Dr. Osmanson, Dr. Kraerson, Dr. Olson, Dr. .Johnson. Dr. Pattison. Dr. Matterson, Dr. Davidson. Dr. Carlson, Dr. Wilson Dr. Thompson, Dr. Siverson, Dr. Jackson. Dr. Knutson, Dr. Furgeson. The 30 Drs. for $1.00. or $4.00 per 100. CoLEUS Standard. South Park Gem, Carsiour, Queen Victoria, Crimson Hedder, Black Hird, Cri-t Beauty. John Good, Rainbow. Moonbeam, Hiawatha. George Simpson, VHrna] Beauty. Enip of Germany. Fmp. Victoria, Princess Irine. and ten others just as good. 2y-inoh pots, $1.50 per 100. Rooted Cuttings. 40 varieties, 50c. per 100. Unrooted Cuitings, 60 vari-ii.-s. 25c. per 100. PETUNIAS— 10 varieties of Dreer's, 2 varieties from Australia, 9 varieiies from France, 4 varieties from Germany, 5 varieties from England, the 30 varieties all mixed together, 2H-in., $2.00 per 100. Per 100 Feverfew, Little Gem, 2Min $1 60 " Golden Leaved, 2Ji-in 1.50 Velvet Plant, 2H-in 1.50 Geranium Harmine and La Favorite, 2J^-in.. 1.50 Hardy PJnk Clumps Pansy Phuils. $3.00 and $4.00 per 1000. Primula ruinensis, 3 in " from tlats 75 Primula Obconica, S'A-ia 3.00 2!<-in 1.50 ForKei-Me-Not, winter blooming. 2!^-'n 3.00 BBQOMAS, Flowering— White Rubra. Augus- ta, Galatea, Sandersoni, Semperflorens Rosea, Fu- chews, Kucheoids, Red Vernon, Erfordii Pink, and 10 other varieties, in small lots, all 2',i-ia., $1.50 per 100. C»NNAS— Florence Vaughan, Australia, A. Bouvier. Mme. Charatt, Mme. Crozy, Statia, and 10 others, all mixed together, single eyes, $1.00 per 100. $5.00 per 1000. Meserabr3'anthemura F.rectura, Basket Plant, r. c, $1 per 100; California Moss, r. c, $1 per 100; Cigar Plant. 2;4-in.. $1.50 per 100: Alternauthera, 4 colors, yellow, red. pink and large leaved variety 2V4-in., full of cuttings, $2 per 100, $18 per 1000; 2K in., »1.50per 100; *12.50per lOOJ: Dur.>oted Cut- tings. 4 varieties, 25c. per 100, $2 per 1000, $8 per 5000. $15 per 10,000. Lvcopodium DKUt, 2;i-iu., $1.50 per 100; Iresin- es, 2 colors, 2y-in.. $1.50 per H 0; Dustv Miller, 2H in., $3 per 100; Golden leaved Feverfew, r. c, $1 per 100. R. C. CARNATIONS READV. G. H. Crane, 1899 $6.00 per 100 Glacier, 1899 4.00 Argyle, 1898 2.00 Empress, 1898 150 " Bon Ton, 1898 1.50 " Maud Adams, 1899 4 00 " Daybreak 1.50 " Morcllo 150 " ^^We are now booking orders for 1900 vari- eties, and all other good ones for future delivery. Large orders from above plants. We ask for list to estimate. Prompt shipments or money re- turned by next mail. CASH. W. H. MURPHEY, - Minooka, III. 2.00 3.00 CHOICE STOCK For CHRISTMAS Trade ■ 100 CYClAMtN, 1 enl.irs. 2' ;-ln. pots $5.00 ASPARAbUS SPRLNGCKII, 2'/s-in , extra strone. 6.00 '• 3-in. pots, very large, 8.00 PRIMROSIS (Chinese), 3-ln. pots 6.00 4-in. pots 8.00 6-in. j/ans $3.00 per doz. " (Obconica grandillora and hybrldum), same size and pnce as Chinese I'fimrosos. All in bud and bloom. ^ NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. iSpp. The American Florist. 601 VMrictiRs ^"■'' ■'I'iKl''- thar. I'lir I'ot laches Leaves Cfich Uo/. Latania Borbonica....2-in { .So Latania Borbonica... 3 " t.SO Latania Borbonica... 4 " 3.00 Latania Borbonica... 6 " 18-22 5-7 I .75 9 00 Latania Borbonica... S " 28-30 7-8 1.50 18 00 Latania Borbonica... 8 " 28-34 7-,s 2 50 30.00 Latania Borbonica. ...9 " 30-36 8-9 3.00 36,00 Cocos Weddeliana....3 " 14-18 4-6 .25 2.00 Cocos Weddeliana....4 " three plants in pot 5.00 Cocos Weddeliana....5 " ' 600 Cocos Weddeliana....6 " " " " 10 00 Height Leaves K.ieh Do/, Kentia Belmoreana...3 " 5-7 3-4 .25 2.00 Kentia Belmoreana...3 " 8-10 4-5 3.00 Kentia Belmoreana...6 " 20-25 5-7 1.50 18.00 Kentia Belmoreana...7 " 34-38 6-7 2.50 30.00 Kentia BeInioreana...S " 3.25 Kentia Belmoreani 10 " 8.00 Kentia Forsteriana....5 " 25-28 4-6 l 00 12.00 Kentia Forsteriana,...6 " 26-30 6-S 1 50 18 CO Kentia Forsteriana ,,.7 " 36-40 5-6 2 50 30.00 I iTiuii DADDnuiPl Kentia Forsteriana. .10 " tliree plants in pot 8 00 LAIANIA DUnDUNIliA. Livistonia Rotunditolia 3!^-in 3.00 Livistonia Rotundifolia 5-in 9,00 The Latania is largely used for purposes of decoration. Although its place has, in a measure, been taken by the Kentia, it still is in Uvely demand. Our stock is in a fine, clean condition. We have now growing for next year's trade not less than 100,000 of these desirable palms. Oeo. Wittlbold, PALMS ^ FERNS. l^OS IVo. Hoisted ®t.. .OHIOA.OO, Vnriptioo Size Price per Price per ^*"'''^"'* Pol, Dozen Hundred Cyrtomium Falcatum 4 inch J2.00 Pteris Serrulata 2 " ,50 $4.00 Pteris Serrulata Cristata 4,00 ^T^isoellarxeottLS, Araucaria Excelsa 5 Araucaria Excelsa Araucaria Excelsa 7 Ficus Elastica 5 Ficus Elastica 6 Ficus Elastica 7 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 3 " Asparagus Sprengerii 2 " Cyperus Alternitolius 4 " Hiioh per Doz 1.25 15.00 1.50 18.00 2.50 30.00 .50 5.00 75 9.00 1.00 12 00 Dozen. Per 100. $0.50 $4.00 1.00 8.00 .50 4.00 S.OO Peperomia Argyrea, 3-inch pots dozen, $1.50 Dracsna Fragrans, 4-inch pots, fine plants " 3.00 Draca;na Fragrans, 5-inch pots, fine plan s " 5,00 Dracsna Fragrans, 6-inch pots, fine plants " 900 isanseviera, Jav. var., 4 inch pots " 2 00 Sanseviera, Jav. var., 3-inch pots " t.SO The demand for KENTIAS has increased wonderfully and they must be counted among the indispensable articles of the Ornamental Plant Business. Wc devote much space and the most careful attention to Kentias, and always have a large and vigorous stock on hand. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. When in need of larger Plants than quoted, ask for Special Prices on a lot of Miscellaneous Specimen Plants that we have in stock. 602 The American Florist. Dec, i6. Keene, N. H. Disagreeable weather did not deter a large gathering at the establishment of Ellis Bros, to witness the illumination of their houses and grounds at the close of their second annual exhibition. The firm has eleven houses, some 25,000 feet of glass, of modern construction. The illumination was accomplished by using over 1,000 candles, while the grounds adjacent to the houses were lighted by Chinese lanterns, making a novel and pleasing effect. Guides were stationed about the houses to explain to many an interested visitor the habit and growth of the various plants. The most brilliant show was the chrysanthemum house, well filled with its mass of blooms. The color efiects under the lights were really fine. The rose house also presented an attractive appearance, with a fine crop just on. Several houses devoted to car- nations are looking well, with a good crop coming on. The remaining houses are devoted to the stock usually found in a retail place. An exhibition of this kind may be a novelty to a good many growers but has much to recommend it to the trade. This is the second show held by this firm, who find it a splendid advertise- ment. Tap. Shamokin, Pa.— Two of the green- houses of Joseph Harris were destroyed by fire December 7, entailing a loss of $1,500. Columbia, S. C. — August Becker is foreman for A. Stark, Jr., who is starting into business with excellent prospects. Two houses are soon to go up, with boiler shed and accessories. TULIP ByiBS IN PRIME CONDITION. Single or double mixed, from named sorts. Per 1000, $3.50 Per 10,000, - $30.00 This is a genuine bargain. Opder quick. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. THE EARLIEST GARQUEIRANNE BULBS! in ripe perfection and of the highest quality. Roman Hyacinths, Narcissi, frcesias. Etc. ^^ W rill- fcir K.w.-sl .|iii,t:,l i..iis 'lir".-l, frmii tlir thrower. A. BERNARD, Garqueiranne (Var) France. I'lrasr mniliun llie Am,-, uan l-luriU -.vlieii urllitif; Hydrangeas FOR KOKCIISG. OTAKSA. THOS. HOGG. Fine, strong stock, with ( to 6 crowns, $10 per 100; $90 per 1000. Traendly & Schenck Still Maintain THE SUPREMACY IN HANDLING THE VERY BEST. SPECIALS in Beauties, 'Maids, Brides and all other Roses. OIR BILBOLS STOCK is the best produced; Valley, Narcissus, Romans, Etc. J- J- J- J- J- GOOD VIOLETS AND GOOD CARNATIONS. We ship all over and select only fresh stock. GOOD GROWERS KNOW IT. BUYERS MUST KNOW IT. TRAENDLY & SCHENCK, 270 Madison Square. :g;&:&&g;&6&&&&&&6&&&&g-;&;g-:&g-:g:g&&eg:&&6&g-:! WIETOR BROS. 5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. METEOR BBIDESMAID. BBIDE FEBLE CABHATIOHS. .per 100 $15.00 1.^.00 15.00 8.00 to 12,00 4.00 to 5.00 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ R. WIBOLTT, Seed Grower, NAKSKOV, DENMARK. SPKCI4LTI»;S: Cabbage Hull Head aud Caulillower Wiboltfs Snowball. n„lh,-An 1,1 Mil I uh,-ii : ,U„g. Begonias, hMl))s, separaU- i-olor.s, ^ , .,^.. :innix Reclinata 4-in. $8.00 1000 " " 2-in. 5.00 45.00 5000 Pteris Tremula " 3.50 20.00 2000 •■ Ensifolia " 2.50 20.00 2000 " Serrulata Max... " " " 3000 " Longifolia " " 3000 " Serrulata " " 2000 " " CompaotaNana" 3.00 25.00 1000 " Onardia " 2.50 20.00 1500 NephrolepisBo9toniensis.2V4-in. 300 40.00 2000 " Cordata Compacta " 4.00 35.00 2000 " Exaltata " 400 3.i.00 Would exchange for 500 .\diantum Cuneatuiu. CASH WITH ORDER. THE E. HIPPARD CO., Youngstown, 0. PANDANUS VEITCHII. Extra fine stock in 6-inch pots, $1.00 each. Cannas in all the leading varieties at lowest rates if ordered now. Carnation Cuttings ready soon. W. W. COLES, Koitomo, Ind. HEADQUARTERS FOR Palms # Ferns. Fiue, clean, home •jrown stock, grown cool. Give us a trial and be convinced. Write for Price List. J, Q, HEISS. The Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. HIGH GRADE CHRISTMAS GREENS, ENGLISH and AMERICAN MISTLETOE, LAUREL, PINE and HOLLY WREATHS and FESTOONING, SOUTHERN SMILAX, NEEDLE PINES, PALHS and HAGNOLIA FOLIAGE. Order now while you have time. We will suit you as to... Perfection, rice and romptness. Telephone 2161 Boston. ^Woloh ^Br-ojs., 15 Province St.. BOSTON, MASS. I EVERGREEN WREATHING | I XMAS TREES f I HOLLY AND GREEN WREATHS | I NEEDLE PINES | I PALMETTOES3 Etc.. Etc. | 1 Special facilities for prompt execution of telegraph orders. £ I W. W. BARNARD & CO., I i 161 and 163 East Kinzie Street, OHIOi\.00. t ^nTTnTTTTnT m TTTTTTTTTTTTT n TTTTTTTntTnT » T»! HH THHfM» n tt H f»TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTTTT»TTt^g BOSTON FERN... 314-iu., $5.00 per 100; I 8 and 10-in. pans, from ,=) -in., 50.00 per 100. I 76c. to $1.50 each. Neohrolepis Cordata Compacta. 2!^-in.. $5.00 per 100, Sand 10-in. pans, fine, $1.00 to $1.50 each. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, etc.. rooted cuttings from soil, $1.50 per 100, $15.00 per lOOO. Asparagus Sprengerii, 2!.i-in., $5.00 per 100. CASH TLEASE. CARL HAGENBERGER, W. Mentor. 0. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In an.v quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD, - CONN. McFADDEN OFFERS AOIANTUM FARLEYENSE. W e are head.iuarters tor this most beautiful of all .\diantums. 2-inch pots $10 00 per 100 3-inoh pots $3.00 per dozen, 20.00 per 100 4-inch pots 6.00 per dozen, 40.00 per 100 5-inch pots 9.00 per dozen. 6-inch pots 15.00 per dozen. EMERSON C. MCFADDEN. Wholesale Florist & Seedsman. SHORT HILLS, N. J. r.FnAMIIIIViC Hlchard Biett, Beaute Polt€vlne. ULH/tlllUITIO Mrs E. G. Hill, Wonder. Braantll. Marguerlle de Layers, {20 per 1000; i'H In. pots of the name, t30 per lOOO. J3 25 per 100. S A. N uti. La Favorlle. .las. Garr, Double Grant and several other cood bed- ders, J15 per lOOOi 1hi-\a. pots, $;2 per 1000. t2 50 per 100. Rose Ceraniums, *2.00perl00. Skeleton Rose, 12 00 per 100. COLE US. Crimson Verschafleltll and Golden Queen, S7 per 1000. 75c per 100; 2-ln. pots, $1 50 per 100 > oleus In variety, $5 per 1000, BOc per 100; 2-ln pots, tl.25 100. ACERATUM. Blue and White, "5c per ICO Princess Pauline. Jl UO per 100. CIANT ALYSSUM.SIOO per 100 SALVIA, Splendensand Bedman, $1.25 per 100. HELIOTROPE, •■ varieties, named, $1.00 per 10?. CUPHEA (Cigar Plant), ;i 00 per 103. FUCHSIAS, S1.60 per 100; 2^ In. pots. S3 00 per 100. The above are rooted cutt ngs. except when noted. CASH MUST ACCO.Ml'AXY ALL ORDERS. J. I. f ELTHOUSEN. Schenectady, N. Y. HOLLY. = HOLLY. Get our prices on Holly, as we are going to sell Choio*- Delaware Holly at prices that defy competition; it is of dark foliage, well berried and with dark green leaves. Also Galax Leaves, Mistletoe. Running Cedar, Laurel Roping and Decorative Greens at low prices. Orders of 5 cases or more at jobbers' prices. Special Express and Freight Rates. A. K. SAVACOOL, Lewes, Del. 604 The American Florist. Dec. 1 6, Milwaukee. PROSPECTS FOR CHRISTMAS— MOST LINES SELLING CLEAN NOW. — PROSPECT FOR A SHORTAGE.— FOUNTAIN IN BUSINESS IN SEATTLE. This season is encouraging although it is quite evident that every one will not be satisfied. Most flowers are selling clear now. The principal growers who supplj this locality have been painstaking and have a better prospect for high grade flowers than usual at this season. The sun, over which they have no con- trol, will determine whether orders can be filled completely or in part. Stevia of high grade is quite popular and those who grow it will fill contracts, but with none to spare. Cypripediums, poinset- tias, begonias and primroses and the bulbs in pots are mostly engaged now. Florists are booking orders for holly and .Alabama smilax to a larger amount than usual. Smilax is scarce. Fred Fountain, once a popular florist at Racine, Wis., and well known through- out the state, after spending a few years in Hamilton, Wis., in mercantile business, has returned to the florist trade, opening a store at 1232 Jackson street, Seattle, Wash. " C. B. W. Alton, III. — Rock Spring Park is to have a commodious greenhouse for the propagation of bedding plants. Dayton, O. — ^^J. B. Heiss reports that the wholesale palm trade has been iinpre- cedented this 3'ear and that the prospects are for the biggest Christmas on record. Cut flowers are apt to be inshortsupply, especially carnations and violets, and palms are already moving lively, the lavorite sizes being those which retail at from $2 to $5. NOVELTIES FOR 190O. HIBISCUS PEACHBLOW. This is one of the finest Dlant novelties oilered in recent ye.ars. The flowers are double and rrom \ to 5 inches in diameter. Color a clear, rich pink with a small, deep crimson center, an entirely new and most beautiful shade. 3V4-inch pot plants, per dozen, |1..^0; per 100. JIO.OO. March. AQERATUM STELLA GUBMEY. 111.- lliii-.l of all .\'.;.-r:ili]lTis, planted oulsi0 per 100; extra strong rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 1110. Verbenas. 75,000, all standard named sorts, much superior to the home made named seedling olten sent out. Gauranteed all true to name. Rooted Cuttings, well rooted ( 1 ic.ted rliltiU'Js, $1.00 prr 10(1. 1000 BRIDtSMAID ROSES, strong 2!^mu. and 3- u.. $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. SMILAX SEEDLINGS, extra strong, bushy plants seed sown August 1st), 50c per 100; $4.00 per 1000 v mail. Extra strong, 2V4-inch, 2c. six foot trings. I2!4c. 1^-Teums Sthictlt Cash With Ohoeu. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. liOc. per 100; J5.00 per 1,000; 5.000 for $32.00 le.OOO for $40.00; 25,000 for $75.00. In larger lots, write for prices. We don't care where you live— guaranteed "NOT A CtNTURY PLANT, BUT THE PLANT OF THE CENTURY" to reach you in good shape. Sent Prepaid. Send for Price List ol Other Stock. iwia.cojvi:b, ir^r^. is Begonia GLOIRE^ LORRAINE Our plants are fine and in very thrifty condition. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Our stock is sportively inclined. We already have a delicate pink variety and one with partly white flowers. EDWIN LONSDALE, •^""'"".^.p",;',',:*. p*. PANSIES Fine Pi,.\nts. Lar-c MowinR Strain, ."iOc. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. Pansv Seed. Non plus ultra, $4 00 per ounce. Cash Please. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. SPECIALTIES — ^08E8. from S-lnoh pots. 1 A SMALL OUANTITY OF FANCY CYCLAMEN FOR SALE I'.-mrli $ li 00 per d.izrli 7 UH-h l.-,.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Priceilow. Bend (or list. VIOLETS. M/OOO BROTHERS, FISHKIUL.. N.Y. Tell them where you saw the ad. (10 to 20 inches diameler. ) All in good bloom and spiendul shape. rAI nilQ RDflQ Cor. Drake Ave. & School St, ^ALUUo DnUOi staii.u, g. Chicago, ill! Tellyour wants in the American Florist /%. The American Florist. 005 < 80 4.8(1 4.60 Send for price net iKlng BaskeM, I^awn STANDARD FLOWER POTS! Packed in sniull ..-rati'S, easy to handlw. Price per crate Price per crate 1600 2-ln. pot« In orate, M.88I 120 7-ln, pot« In oraie, H -SO 1600 2M " •• 5.26| (JO 8 " " 3.00 1600 2« •■ ■' 8.00 48 9 " ; fW 1000 3 '• " 6 00 48 10 " " 481 800 3>i" •' 6.80I24II ■■ 600 4 " " 4.601 24 12 3206 " " 4.61 12 14 144 6 " " 3.161 Ollj Seed pans, same price as pots. of Cyltnaers for Cut Flowers. Ha-^—„ . Vases, etc. 10 per cent for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. V. ACGUBT BOLKKB A SONS, New York Agents 62 DBT 8TRKST. NEW TOBK CITT. Standard .36^ T^ A FLOWER \rO\S It your greenhouses are within 500 miles ot the Capitol, write us ; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets N. E. WASHINGTON. D C. STANDARD FLOWER POTS First Quality. Cream color. W io.,per 100O..t2 4O 2 In., " .. 2 75 2M in., ** .. SS5 t in.. " .. 4 70 3H in., per 1000, t 4 85 4 in., " «20 6 in., " 10 80 6 in., " 18 50 Packacea extra. C. HENNECKECO.""-^;,':^*"' Made by Standard Pots ""'^ Fof iMppingf'"""' KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to ^'^^^~~^^~^^^ irfail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN, PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application. FLOWER POTS ALL KINDS. STANDARD POTS "-^ List and SAMPLES PRBB. Jc cu/iuu'c cnuc p- o- boz ts, • Di onAnn o ouno, Minneapolis, minn. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANXTPACTUUEHS OF Flower Pols. Before bnylng writ* for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrigbtwood Ave., CHICACO. ILL. lion the American Florist iL-heu 717 iling. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WTDB BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALBA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH., Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ j ELECTROS... ^ X For Catalogue Purposes. I strictly high- which we can supply electros suitable for catalogue illustration. If you need anything in this way, state 'yoiir re- w Price for cash only 16 cents per square inch. X THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. ^ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Kift's Adjustable Hanging Flower Vase and Plant Holder. Ornamental, practical and useful; just the thing for short-stemmed tlowers such as violets, orchids, valley, etc. Indispensable for show window and house decorations. The clasps are adjustable and can be placed in any position or angle. The fixture is made of solid brass, heavily nickel- plated and is practically indestructible. A larger size for five to six-inch potted plants, such as Adiantum Farleyense, Cyclamjns, etc., shows these plants to the best possible advantage. Kift's Individual Cut Flower Vase... A pointed glass tube fitted with a perforated rubber cap, through which the stem of the flower is placed. The cap holds the vase and the flower firmly together and prevents the escape of water in the tube, no matter at what angle it is placed. Useful for keeping flowers when sprayed on dinner tables, for basket handles, for orchid sprays which can be inserted in pots of Farleyense, etc., and is useful for hosts of decorative effects. WRITE fOR CIRCULARS AND PRICES. ROBT. KIFT, - 1725 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ valley Giiuer and Drip Gonflucior. I DO BENCHES OCCUPY ONLY Ji OP YOUR HOUSE? BENCHES SHOULD OC- CUPY }^ OP YOUR HOUSE. DO YOUR GUTTERS DRIP? DOES GLASS BREAK? TWO fEET SPACE INDER GUTTER WILL NET YOl $50.00 PER YEAR. PATENTED DEC. 27, 1898. DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW TO SAVE 5' ; IN COAL, 10' IN COST OP CONSTRUC- TION AND MAKE YOUR HOUSES LAST TWICE AS LONG? I WILL TELL YOU HOW? ►♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦**•*••*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ «i|jjg 3'T'^^ • (L-LCi-r; ,^ oNY. ^ An advertiser feels better when he knows he is getting direct returns for his money. Mention the American Florist. Jersey (mfK J l^CTORY ri3=719 Wharton •St.- " 10NGl$LA^lD(lIT,^IY■ 'Y-^ eo6 The American Florist. Dec. 1 6, Omaha. ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK FOR THE HOLI- DAYS—STOCK IS SCARCE.— CHRVSAN- TBEMUMS DISAPPEAR— GREENS IN GRO- CERIES.— JOTTINGS. The outlook is ior a good Christmas trade, as cold weather has set in and people will now appreciate blooming plants and cut flowers. Flowers will be scarce, but not more than in former years. Beauties and violets will be the especially short items. Roses and carna- tions are of good quality. Bulbous stock is plentilul. Chrysanthemums are all gone and none could behadafterThanks- giving. In blooming plants the florists are well stocked with azalea?, primulas, and poinsettias. The latter sell well if grown with three to four flowers to a plant. Holly and green are remarkably cheap and the grocery stores are full of them, to the disadvantage of the florist; in fact, it is hardly worth while for a florist to handle them. C. H. Frey and E. Eider, of Lincoln, were recent visitors. They report a good business and are shipping in some fine carnations and violets. The Douglas County Agricultural Society has elected E C. Erfling a mem- ber of the board of directors. Grippe. St. Peter Minn. — The new lOOfoot greenhouse at the state hospital is com- pleted. The structure is valued at $2,500 and was built by the labor of the inter- ested patients. PIPE FOR HOT HOUSE HEATING. We areconstantly supplyingboiler fluesof a second-hand nature but which are practi- cally as good as new, to be used as pipe for hot house heating and other purposes. We guarantee it to be in first-class condi- tion, uniform size and we can make very interesting prices. We carry in stock at all times Florists' Supplies of every kind, and can save you from 30 to 50 ner cent. WRITE for our catalogue No. 47. Wehave just purchased the Omaha Exposition and and are in possession of over $10,000.00 worth of plants. Description and list fur- nished on application. Also sundry other material which we will close out at low prices. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th & Iron Sts. - - - CHICAGO, ILL. ' xmm^»-mh*m'V'*mM-'m.J^ Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of y^c. per hour. No danger of fire, no gases to injure plants, no odor, no smoke, no dirt. Over 125,000 in actual use every winter by Florists, etc. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. Lehman Bros., ^ji^^^^^-i^ 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. JAMES W. ERRINGER, Gen. West. Sales Agent, 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. NEW LIST FOR 1899 IS OUT auJ will b.> mailed on iipplicatioii. OURS KIVAL THE BEST IN THE MARKET. lC-19iu $1.20; lia^-if in. J11.40; 24-;7 in. JI.60: 28-31 in. $1.90; Si-ffi in. $2.20; 36-3ti in. $3..50; 40-43 in. $3 thf doz. leaves. Note the reduction. IIVIPORTED METAL DESIGNS, just received, latest attractive styles, from S.'Scts. upwards. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPP LIES. CYCAS LEAVES. THE KINNEY PUMP. For applying Liquid \| Manure it lias no equal! Sent prepaid for $2.50. Without ajiray- Ins! valve $2.00. The HOSE'CONNECTION CO/'t'i.°'- REAL ESTATE. Land with or without green- houses, in different parts of the United States. Bargains can be had and opportunities opened ior profit. Write for particulars and state your requirements. SMITH & SMITH, 345 Sixth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Brokers In lieal Kstnte, OlasB, Pipe, ISollers, Etc Please rrit-ti/ion the A h I Florist when nt lUng. i8gg. The American Florist. GOT M. RICE & CO. ARE EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Moss Wreaths, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, Grasses, Immortelles, Pot Covers, Metal Designs, Chenille, Plateaux, Cape Flowers, Prepared Palm Leaves, Pedestals, Palm Plants, Etc., Etc. Lace and Paper Handkerchiefs. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTTTRERS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and van nished, 18x30x13 made In two sections, one for each size letter, g:lTen away ^Ith first i-rder of 500 letters. Block Letters. IH or 2-lnch size, per 100, K.0O. Script Letters. W- Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawlnv St.. BOSTON. MASS. Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. The Philadelphia ^ Wire Works. HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor. Manufacturers of all kinds of WIRE GOODS For florists' Us e. ANY FL.ORAL. 807-809 No. Foufth St., tlVRTNOTioB. PHILADELPHIA, PA. NEW WnOLESAlE PRICE LIST OF Florists' Supplies COLORADO SEED STORE, DENVER, COLO. ISAKTELDES A. HERRMANN, Cape flowers, ".i. cm.,n:-: Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, '"<" All Florists' Supplies. Send for Prices. 404-412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. Please mrnlion the American Florist when iv) iling Plant Pots -AND^ Canton China Hall Seat or Plant Pot Stand. Pedestals. We invite the attention of intend- ing buyers, or those interested in seeing the newest productions of the potter's art, to our importa- tions of English, French, German. Japanese and Chinese Plant Pots or Jardinieres, selected by our buyers at the places of production in the present season. They include all sizes and shapes up to the large and very large, from the lowest price up to $150, each. Our stock of China and Glass occupies seven floors and more than 10,000 bins. Wholesale and Retail. Jones, McDuffee&Stratton Go. CHINA, GLASS AND LAMP MERCHANTS, 120 Franldin Street, BOSTON, MASS. "NICOMITE" (PATENT) Vapor insecticide r» o w ii> E I-* . No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pests. ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. John Conley & Son, Manufactnrers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, LIQUID PLANT FOOD For Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTER^ CHIMICAL COMPANY, ;:iii'';ii:o t Hli.-.': 620 Allaniic Ave., Boston. II. K'. .sMiii K, .Sink. -I0;i L'liO Clark St. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. 608 The American Florist. Dec. i6 Index to Advertisers. Adverttalng Rates 6S4 AUen J K 589 American Rose Co 59S 1 1 Amllng K C 695 Asmus B G 697 Barnard W W & CcMli Bassett & Washburn . .5S7 Bayeradorfer H & Co. .699 Benthey & Co 58T Berger U U & Co, Blanc A 4 Co tiOi Bobbink & Atkins tm Bolanz B J 688 Boston Ijetter Co BOT Braffue L B 588 598 Brants D 699 Brown Peter .597 Budlong J A 687 Bun;ard U A 597 Bnrpee W Atlee & Co. II Caldwell The Woods- man Co 591 Carmody J D Ill Chadwlck Chas tiOO ChlcaKO Carnation Co. 595 Chicago WreoklngCo..6t»i Cincinnati Cnt Flo Co.58(i Clare & Scharrath 599 Cohen J M 588 Coles W W MS Colflesh J W 691 Colorado Seed Store.. :pwi I* E> i« E> i« FOR WARMING SYRINGING WATER, TO HENRY W. GIBBONS, 134 Liberty Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. IIOILKR AND liUII.DINO CATAI.OlKiK 4 <^ENTS. SASH HOTBED. GREENHOUSE. VENTILATOR GULF CYPRESS BARS. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Manufacuired by S. JACOBS & SONS. Office 406 W. 13lh SI . New York. AT WHOLESALE. (Cata- logue and BsttmatoB fumlsbed \ Holds Class Firmly See the Point *B" i The Vnn l!i} p.r Tcp. < IVc't tiluzlnu IVilnlaare f the best. No riithtB or lefts. B..I of Ii:(Op»iiits 75 centH, postpiiid. IIEMtY A. DKKKIi. AmErica is "the Prow of the I/essel; thEre may bs more comfort Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 23, 1899. No. 603. IfLiiiiE Lkmrnrnm fmmmi PCBLISHBD BVBRT SATUHDAT BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Baatem Ufllce: 07 Bromfleld St., BoRton. SnbKrlptlon, Jl.OO a year. To Europe, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— W. N. Rri>D, Mount Greenwood, 111., pretildent; P. Breitmeyek, Detroit. Mich., vice- president; W. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass, secretary; H. B. BEATTT, Oil City, Pa, treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting will be held at New York, Auttust, 1900. OFFICERS-ELECT [to be Installed January 1, 1900], B. M. WouD. Natlck. Mass.. president; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y,, vice-president; secretary and treas- urer as before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THIS ISSUE 28 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Some hints about the salesroom 6(19 Superintendent J. 1'. Cleary (portrait) 610 Carnations— With Long Island growers 610 —Stem rot 611 Otncers of the New York Florists' Club (portraits) 611 Philadelphia 61i New York 613 Boston 613 Chicago 613 St. Louis 614 Buffalo 614 Indianapolis 614 San Francisco 615 lialtiraore 615 f'lovc-hmd 615 l-rovidciv... K. 1 615 K"rh.>l.r. N. V 615 Tor..ril.. 615 Mr. Donalds chrysanthemums 616 Greenhouse building 616 Keeping hardy cut ferns in winter 616 Woodlice orsowbugs 616 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine 616 The matterof prices 616 A spring show at Philadelphia 616 Helpful reminders 617 Obituary— E. Grifflths Hughes 617 — Chas. Held 617 —V. Ebbeson 617 Salem, Mass 618 The seed trade — New York seed house sustains damage 622 Maiden, Mass 622 The nursery tr ide 624 — Western Association of Wholesale Nursery- men 624 Lynn, Mass 624 Our pastimes 626 Pittsburg 636 Helena, Mont 628 Nashville 630 Some Hints About the Salesroom. How to secure new customers and how to retain their patronage afterwards is the first consideration with any trades- man deahng direct with the public. The florist, especially, from the nature of his business, can do much to make his place inviting and the memory of a first visit there so pleasant that the caller will be influenced to come again, or he can, by careless neglect of his opportunities, as readily produce an eifect directly the reverse. What a pity it is, when we consider the possibilities our business affords for attractive embellishment of the sales- room, that in so many instances we find this place turned into a rough workroom, where possibly the first feature to catch the eye of a customer may be the unavoidable details of preparation for the construction of some grewsome funeral design. Remember that constant famil- iarity with anything, however revolting it may be, soon hardens a human being so that sentiment is calloused; that the physician or the undertaker can enjoy peaceful sleep or relish a good meal after attending to duties that would spoil the appetite and sleep of the ordinary mor- tal for a week; so, also, the florist, by reason of long association, can turn from the construction of a casket cover to a bridal bouquet with entire equanim- ity, while over his head hangin company the equally unsympathetic wireforms for occasions of all kinds. But how about the customer, whose days are not spent in constant companionship with these reminders of the saddest events in life? He wants, perhaps, a "true lovers' knot" as a token of joy over some happy engagement; think you he looks on with easy composure as he sees you pull down the wire form from between a broken heart and a vacant chair or listens with- out a shiver as, picking up the very roses you have prepared for a funeral piece, you describe to him their adaptability for that lovers' knot? I often think that we are all wrong in giving such prominence to the funeral uses of our flowers, in associating with such scenes so constantly the sweetest of the products of our greenhouses that their very odor in the dwelling house is so distressingly reminiscent to the sensi- tive inmates as to be almost unbearable. It cannot be denied that funeral work is one of the main supports of our busi- ness and the largest source of revenue to many country florists, but who shall say that the use of flowers for other and more joyous occasions would not have been increased manifold were it not for this unsavory association of our business with the sorrowful side of life? While we cannot, if we would, discour- age the use of flowers to deck the dead, we can do much to keep this feature in the background, so that it will not intrude itself unnecessarily upon the pub- lic. It is not too much to say that all funeral designs should be made in secluded workrooms. And not only funeral work, but cheap design work of any kind, such as every florist is called upon to put up more or less frequently, and which does him no credit. You explain to your nice customer, when you see his look of suspicious disapproval: "Oh, this is just a cheap order; they won't pay anything for it and it uses up my rubbish," but nevertheless you and your business have fallen a point in that man's estimation. By all means make up this kind of work in the cellar or back room, anywhere out of sight. And if you will make all your design work, whether good or bad, in the same place, where the materials can be handled with freedom and the litter of wire clippings, scraps of moss, stems and butts of flowers and splashing of water can do no harm, it will be another step in the right direction. Your salesroom can then be easily kept in such a con- dition of dainty attractiveness that the passer cannot get by without look- ing in, and eventually stepping in, and it will not be long before he will make a purchase instead of waiting until some member of his family dies and then come reluctantly on a disagreeable errand. Other things being equal, it is certain that the establishment where the great- est cleanliness, cheeriness and taste are displayed will in due time get the lion's share of the business in the neighbor- hood. Chrysanthemums in Japan. An American lady in Tokio, Japan, has sent to her friends in this country a very entertaining account of the home of the chrysanthemum, its people and theircus- toms. Among other matters reference is made to our favorite autumn flower, and we are indebted to E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., for permission to print therefrom the following descriptions of a chrysanthemum exhibition and one of the finest private collections of these plants in Japan: "Last Wednesday we went to Dango- zaka to see the famous chrysanthemum show. Dangozaka is a park in the city, about six miles from here, full of interest- ing temples, trees, etc., but the most 610 The American Florist. Dec. 23, attractive thing at present is the street. All along down this lane or street are side shows, admission to which costs five cents, and there one finds all sorts of legendary history carried out in chrysan- themums. There are wire forms, for instance, of a man, woman, boat, house, etc., and the chrj'santhemums are trained from the beginning over these wire forms. The roots being inside, the dress, for example, of a woman, sleeves, sash and all, are one mass of color, and at a dis- tance look like changeable silk. Very small kinds are used, but in all colors imaginable. The forms are all life size. For instance, one very fine figure was that of a Japanese warrior slaying a mammoth dragon, all in flowers except the face and hands, which were of wax. In one place they have represented the famous waterfall at Nikko all in white chrysanthemums, and the spray and waves at the foot of the fall are almost perfect. Then there was a big boat, all of the flowers, in big waves, with life- size figures in it, and the whole thing, figures and all, worked by machinery. A man sat down and told the history of all these things. All I can say about it is very far short of the reality. No one can form any idea of the real ingenuity of these people, unless one really sees it. The individual flower they do not care for; it is the way they can train them that receives their admiration." Referring to the gardens of Count Okama the writer continues: "The entrance to the grounds is beautiful, such hedges, such trees were never trained in America, such picturesqueness was never seen out of Japan. I cannot go into detail, but will try to tell about the chrysanthemums. The plants are in sheds of a sort made of bamboo and immaculately clean and tidy. There were six sheds altogether, one devoted to wild chrysanthemums entirely, one to those that are trained up to bear one flower only, but not one kind anywhere near equals those we have seen in Mr. Hill's greenhouses. Count Okama's sec- retary says they care least for that part of the cultivation of these plants. Each flower is on a wire frame and the petals all combed out on the frame. In one shed were three plants, a white ragged kind and two red ragged ones; they are trained in a wire frame, and one plant has over a thousand blooms, each bloom is at the end of a single stalk, and all this from a single root. It is fully fifteen feet across. In fact, a short distance ofi it looks like one mammoth bouquet of flowers, or rather like one big flower. The flowers themselves all are about the size of the palm of the hand. Another shed has each plant trained to fourteen blooms arranged as a picture; they are rare kinds and the plants are raised in back and in diagonal rows. It is a beau- tiful sight and very pleasing after one gets used to the conventional way. Another house has one big plant and from a single root there are lorty kinds and colors of flowers, all having been grafted upon the single root. It is mar- velous and there is no sham about it, for one can see the root and trace the flow- ers. It looks like a huge bouquet of all colors and kinds. Then there were two immense balls at least four feet in diame- ter, each color in sections like an orage, with a bow knot of flowers at the bot- tom, all growing inside, but a solid mass of bloom on the outside." Macon, Ga.— The East Side Florists' and Gardeners' Club was recently organ- ized here with D. B. Lumsden as pres- ident. Superintendent John P. Cleary. J. P. Cleary is the nominee of the New Vork Florists' Club for superintendent of the trade exhibition in connection with the S. A. F. convention. It goes without saying that the executive committee of the national society will endorse the selection and that the gentleman whose portrait appears herewith will officiate as superintendent of the exhibition of 1900, which promises to be the largest displaj' of this character ever made. Mr. Cleary was born in Haverstraw, N. Y.,in 1872, and his first horticultural experi- ence was when he went into the employ of Wm. Elliott & Sons, in 1S91, in the plant auction department. In the fall of 1896 he severed his connection with that JOHN p. CLEARY. Nominated by New York Florists' Club for super- intendent of the .S. A. F. e.\hibition next year. house and in the following spring opened a horticultural auction house on his own account. He is popular, as his nomina- tion for this important position testifies, and his success in his own business is the best augury for his future in the impor- tant ollice to which he has been assigned. The trade exhibition of 1900 is safe in the hands of John P. Cleary. CARNATIONS. WITH LONG ISLAND GROWERS. On a recent search for information I tnade a trip to Long Island, and saw sights to gladden the heart of any carna- tion grower. At Dailledouze Bros', one finds a range of houses that are just right to bring the very best out of a carnation plant and, coupled with the careful man- ner in which everything is grown, these houses bring out a little more than most of us manage to get. The motto here seems to be to grow carnations just a little better than any one else does; then the three brothers get under the prices and give them a push and up they have to go. This is a method we might all practice to advantage; first have something that is worth a good price and then don't let go for less money. Most of us make a mistake in accepting whatever we can get for our product instead of establishing a price and stick- ing to it. We have to do this if our pro- duct comes into competition with the | general stock on the market but when we have something that has practically no competition on account of its superior quality we should set our own price. The Dailledouze brothers adhere to the bench method of growing carnations and claim that benches give them forty per cent more flowers than do the beds in one house which they have by way of experiment. This ratio may be reversed by the entire cut of the season but it cer- tainly looks as if, in their case, benches are a matter of economy instead of an item of expense. When it comes to varieties they prefer those with which the majority of grow- ers make a failure; at least that would be the natural inference from the fact that they are growing Hector and Eldo- rado in quantity. Hector, with most growers, was simply no good, bursting its calyx and going to grass without making blooms, but here it is the finest- colored carnation on the place and quite good enough otherwise to place it in the special class. Eldorado shows very little rust and the stems and flowers are as nearly perfect as one could wish. White Cloud seems to be made for theirsoil and treatment and G. H. Crane is also quite a success, excepting that a few are being lost by stem rot. Mrs. Bradt is found very productive and gives these growers longer stems than are usual with this variety. Triumph, my favorite pink up to this season, is also well done and while those on the benches may have produced more flowers than those in the solid beds, the latter were far the finer flowers and looked quite as good as the cr.ack pinks at last season's shows. A number of seedlings are on trial here and, judging from their No. 666, one must expect some good things from this place in the near future, for that variety was bringing $25 per hundred flowers at the time of my visit and this was to be doubled for Christmas. The variety seems, in addition to its extreme size, to have good habit in every particular and also seems quite free in bloom, so that it gives promise of becoming a standard sort when they are ready to let it go. They are also growing J. Whitcomb Riley successfully, a lightly penciled fancy which seems to have a place in the inter- jacence between the whites and Mrs. Bradt. Cerise Queen is one of their pets; it has not been taken up by the general line of growers and this is, perhaps, one of the reasons why so many of them are found on their place. After my departure from the Daille- douze establishment my next stop was at Queens, the Cottage Gardens. Here are more model houses and in addition to thorough construction there is auto- matic ventilation and sub-irrigation, which, with the management given by Mr. Ward, make carnations a splendid success at this place also. To enumerate varieties here would take up too much space, but we find the same results with White Cloud and G. H. Crane as at Flat- bush, with the latter grown largely. As seen growing here Crane may fall a few points short of being the ideal scarlet but It certainly is ahead of everything in its class. Gen. Maceo and Gen. Gomez are, of course, grown in (juantity and the amount of bloom and buds on the plants warrants the assertion that they are profitable sorts. The seedling hou.ses here are perhaps the greatest attraction to the carnation grower, as in them are to be found sev- eral which give promise of being the long- wanted, model white, some .scarlets that promise to outclass all of the present day i8gg. The American Florist. 611 IICK OMARA, PRESIDENT. HERRINGTON. VICE-PRESIDENT. JOHN YOUNG. SECRETARY. C. B. WEATHERED. TREASURER. OFFICERS OF THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. scarlets, other colors withoutend of com- bination, and the grandest crimson it has been my pleasure to look upon. This variety has been named Governor Roose- velt and is head and shoulders above all competitors. In color and habit it seems just right, in size and form a little ahead of most carnations, virith stem and calyx that are perfect. Coupled with all these good points is the fact that it is early in coming, looks as if it might be perfectly continuous and quite as free blooming as any other variety. Unfortunately the stock will not be on the market for a few years, but it is not likely, even with the rapid strides in carnations, to be out- classed for some time to come. Mr. Ward, like the Dailledouze broth- ers, believes in growing first-class flowers and then demanding first-class prices for them, and in these two points lies the main secret of their business success. In attempting to follow their lead, however, it is well to bear in mind that the first thing is to have the class of flowers that are worth good prices, and to have these we must have good houses, good culture and good varieties. Albert M. Herr. STEM ROT. Messrs. Card and Adams, of the Rhode Island E.xperiment Station, have been making quite extensive experiments in this little understood disease, which at the present time has perhaps more terrors for the carnation grower than any of the other numerous ills to which the plant is subject. The experiments were designed to show the influence of clean sand versus old sand for propagating, vigorous as against diseased cuttings, and manure versus chemical fertilizers, as influencing the prevalence of disease. Tests were also made of the use of Bor- deaux mixture. The experiments were begun in the spring of 189'.J, some 1,500 cuttings of the variety Flora Hill being used. A part of these were obtained from plants among which stem rot had been very prevalent, while the others were from healthy stock. Although the experiments have not progressed far enough to be regarded as conclusive, certain indications are pointed out as well worthy of note. The most marked is the great importance of using fresh sand for propagating, some of the lots propagated in old sand show- ing losses of over one-half from stem rot. It IS unsafe to dip the cuttings in Bor- deaux mixture, and no special benefits seem to result from it. The experiments do not show any increase of the disease in soil fertilized with stable manure. One of the fungi causing the disease is thought to be the same as that causing the rot of sugar beets and the damping oS' in other plants. It would seem safer, therefore, to avoid soil in which beets have been grown and not to use sand in which cuttings of any kind have been rooted, that is, use a new, clean lot of sand for each lot of cuttings. The conclusions in regard to propa- gating sand are in accord with the prac- tice of many of our best commercial growers and should be heeded by all. It is to be hoped that these gentlemen may be able to continue and complete their experiments. Officers of the New York Florists' Club. We take pleasure in presenting here- with portraits of the gentlemen whom the New York Florists' Club has selected asits standard bearers for the important year of 1900. Many of our readers are already well acquainted with them per- sonally and many more will be before the close of the year of the great convention in the metropolis. Patrick O'Mara, president elect, is the well-known business manager of the plant department of Peter Henderson & Co. Mr. O'Mara is 4-1 years of age, hav- ing been bom in County Tipperary, Ire- land, October 16, 1858. At the age of eight years he came to this country and when eleven years old went to work for Peter Henderson, at first only during the busy spring season and three years later as a regular employe. From 1SS3 to 1887 he traveled for the firm and in ISSS Peter Henderson made him his assistant in office work. At Mr. Henderson's death he assumed the position he now fills. Peter Henderson's good judgment in the selection of men for special advancement in his employ was never better demon- strated than in the case of Mr. O'Mara. His manliness, fidelity and sound com- mon-sense have commanded for him the respect and love of his business associ- ates, and his keen wit, his sagacity and diplomacy make him a popular compan- ion. It would be impossible to find in the ranks of the New York club a man com- bining in greater degree the requisites of a safe and popular leader and in his selection the success of the greatest year in the club's history is assured beyond question. A. Herrington, the vice-president-elect, has been in America but four years, hav- ing come from England in December, 1895, immediately thereafter assuming the position which he still holds of super- intendent of the estate of H. McK.Twom- bly, at Madison, N. J. His gardening career began in 1878, when he worked for four years under his father. Later he spent four years in the Royal Horti- 612 The American Florist. Dec. 23, cultural Society's gardens at Chiswick and two years superintending the laying out of the estate of William Robinson. After a term of four years in charge of Shrubland Park Gardens, at Ipswich, he returned to Mr. Robinson and in addi- tion to his gardening work was engaged on the staff of The Garden. That Mr. Herrington has in the brief period of his sojourn here made himself so well and favorably known as to be selected for so important an official position speaks sufficiently for his abilities. In placing him where they have, the New York club has gone far toward securing the cordial co-operation of the private gardener ele- ment in this section. Messrs. John Young and C. B. Weath- ered have held the positions of secretary and treasurer, respectively, for many years and so faithful have they proved that their re-election each year is prac- tically unanimous. Our readers are thoroughly familiar with their features and their characteristics through many introductions in the past. In work or recreation the visitors to New York next summer will find them "jolly good fel- lows." Philadelphia. MR. WATSON HAS A FLING AT HIS FRIENDS. — THE MATTER OF PRICES. — CRAWFORD'S AUTOMOBILE BEATS THE WONDERS OF OLD.— DAVID SCOTT REFUTES A CALUMNY. — MAULE GETS HIS CATALOGUE OFF TO THE SOUTH. — MICHELL AND THE PROOF SHEETS. — SEEDSMEN PUSHING GREENS IN LOCAL DAILIES. — RETAILERS ARE CHEER- FUL. — CAMELLIAS IN FAVOR. — MAKING A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLE HILL. — A MAT- TER OF FREE ADVERTISING — THE QUES- TION OF what's in a NAME. Esteemed reader, you will get no prices from Philadelphia this week, for two rea- sons — first, because iny friend Robert is too busy to write his usual budget of news and gossip, and, second, because the present scribe don't know. For that matter what he don't know would fill a book, but he does know that if he quotes prices too low the grower will kick, and if he quotes them too high the retailer will kick, and if he should, by accident, get them just right, both might kick together with both feet at once, and might thus fall down and hurt them- selves. So you see it's sometimes best not to know more than is good for you, as General Otis would say, and if you don't like it you can send a round robin to the editor. Prices are a delusion and a snare, anyway. The sensation of the week is Robert <^ra wford's new automobile. It's a dandy. Battles, with his prancing grays, and Habermehl, with his proud Kentuckians and plate glass, sink into comparative insignificance before this new wonder. Robert is nothing if not up-to-date, and this new proof of his enterprise only emphasizes the claim. The wooden ele- phant inside the walls of ancient Troy or the German Emperor's war chariot were both eye-openers in their way, and we now have a faint idea of how the ancients felt when confronted with such wonders. Now, then, altogether: Hats off to the first automobile in the florist trade of Philadelphia. (Will yours truly get a pansy punch or a punch in the ribs for this send off? The latter, most likely.) John Smith, late of Smith & Whitely, has gone up the Hudson on a holiday. He carries with him the best wishes of the trade here for his speedy recoverv to renewed health. After his return to Phil- adelphia he will take a temporary posi- tion with Robert Craig & Son. It is understood to be his intention to get back to private gardening as soon as cir- cumstances warrant. According to latest reports David Scott was succeeding in getting up on time in the morning, and, far from being slow in that respect, as has been hinted, he is a shining example to the Craig forces. Per- haps the notion was engendered by the old calumny about a slow town. No, sir! We all rise with the early bird down here, that is, all those who don't work all night to catch up with the rush of business, or get out a catalogue to be ahead of New York, Buffalo or Chicago in catching the early trucker in the wilds of Florida. Wm. Henry Maule mailed his first batch of catalogues on Thursday to the far south, where the bulbul or some other tropical sparrow is already piping the lay which tells of the advent of spring, while up here the snow ought to be cov- ering tired nature in a mantle of purity, but isn't. If it had been I could have rounded off that sentence in a work- man-like manner. Indeed, so far from it that I'm not at all surprised as I look up from my desk and see a dandelion blossom in the buttonhole of Secretary Stewart, who has just dropped in. The said blossom was one of many that went not by the calendar in their desire to adorn the by-ways of suburban Philadelphia and show carping strangers how smart and go-ahead everything was in these parts. Speaking of catalogues reminds me that I called on H. F. Michell the other day, and he wore a worried and care-worn look which spelled weary night vigils over refractory proof sheets. I've been there myself and know something of what that means. In the meantime the Christmas trade in plants and greens is lively, but there is probably not a great deal of money in it, as the newspapers charge "like sixty" for space, which now- a-days seems to be considered indispens- able in running this line. Johnson & Stokes and Landreth are two other seed houses, both pushing the plant trade this year, the former especially having put up a lively campaign in the daily papers and street cars. Their ads are bright and catchy and ought to bring them lots of trade. All the retail florists are apparently cheerful over this year's holiday pros- pects and the growers are already count- ing their chickens. All kinds of stock have sold well and there is very little surplus. John Westcott was as chipper as you please on Tuesday. Sales had been excep- tionally good and, although prices had not advanced in comparison with other lines, the clean-up really was equivalent to a twentj per cent advance in his esti- mation. Robert Craig & Son had a cheerful tale to tell, also — everything cleaned up at good figures — and this is the general index of the state of trade here among the growers. Sweet seventeen is bubbling over the white camellia which Battles has a little corner on this season and is getting about as much out of as if it were the newest of the new in flowers — and to the rising generation I suppose the camellia is as much of a rarity as if it had just "arrove" in this land of Liberty or Death — I mean Liberty or Gruss an Teplitz, of course. By the way, Messrs. Scott and Asmus need not be so scared about Death— I mean Gruss an Teplitz — it looks to me like "much ado al)Out nothing," and half of the protestations would have been c|uite sufficient to squelch effectually the miserable spuriosity. But then what a glorious chance for some free advertising! I've succumbed to that temptation occa- sionally myself, so I suppose I should not throw stones. One can see the effect of the Galvin-Lawson crusade in this and other things. For instance, here's friend Dailledouze working the Associated Press to this effect: New Yukk, Dec. 16.— A new o:.rnation RrowD for the purpose of rivaling tlie famous "PO.OOO Lawson Fink." was put on exhibition in this city yesterday. It was grown i>y Dailledouze IJros.. o"f Flatbush, for .T. Fleischman, florist, who now has it on exhibition. The experimentation, whicli has taken up a year, was intended to produi-i' a pink bloom, but the unexpected result was a white carnation striped with cerise, a combination more highly regarded by florists than the solid pink. The flower is very stilT-stenimed, has a peculiarly curly foliage, and has that flufRness of blossom so much sought for, and produced, in the ordinary carnation, by artilicial loosening and wiring. It is said that this carnation will last for from eight to ten days, and that it opens out as it grows older, instead of closing as do other flowers of the species. The present exhibit of sixty odd flowers is the first considerable output of the new plant I suppose that now that P. O'Mara is proudly walking the quarter-deck of the New Y'ork Florists' Club he will have no time to lie interested in "what's in a name." But if this should happen to catch his eye he can ring "half speed" for a minute while he reads the following extract from the Horticultural Adver- tiser, of Nottingham, England: Whatever our relative merits as cultivators may be. there is no question that our cousins over the waterbeat us in finding popular titles for Iheir wares to catch the public eye. We are all pretty familiar with the old Erica gracilis, but we do not think it has occurred to any one here to attract the crowd by labeling a batch of it as "Heather from South Africa." And just think how that canny and versatile Scot, Wm. Falconer, has devel- oped since he left the sacred precincts of Picadilly to enable him to do that label- ing that so excites the admiration of his erstwhile English compeers. And, for the matter of that, see how the said "W. F." has developed from his nomenclature committee days, when he was after us with a redhot poker for little things like Ball of Snow and Celandine poppies! I hope Robert will be still busy this day week. I haven't got a whack at half the men and things this column opens to me and to be bottled up until next Easter will really be a very serious matter for yours truly. G. C. Watson. New York. .MORE LIKE MAY-DAY THAN CHRISTMAS.— CUT FLOWERS SHOW UNMISTAKABLE SIGNS OF AGE.— MAY BE A GLUT OF OLD STOCK.— FRESH FLOWERS IN DEMAND.— THE HOLLY SITUATION. — VARIOUS JOT- TINGS. — VISITORS. New York is at sea so far as the cut flower business is concerned. The mild. May-like conditions prevailing are so unusual at this season that all past records fail to give any precedent on which to base action regarding the approaching Christmas. But when this report has reached the eye of the reader Christmas will be practically over and its story indelibly written, so further consideration of present conditions might as well be dropped. The florists' win- dows are fairly ablaze with holly or ilex, ribbons and red immortelles, poin- settias, ardisias, solanums and azaleas, with a generous contrast in white lilies and heaths. Enormous ([Uantities of green festooning have been used in exte- rior decoration this year on stores and buildings of all classes giving, with the many spruce trees, a very green and cheerful aspect to the thoroughfares. Holly, up to date, has proved to be only fair in tjuality and moderate in i8gg. The American Florist. 613 quantity received. Really Kood holly is scarce. It brings readily $3 .")0 to $5 per case in open market and it would not lie surprising if it should jump to $G belorc the end. At the same time there is he illy, so-called, on the docks that can bebouj^ht Jor a shilling a case and it would be hij;h even at that. No domestic mistletoe is seen anywhere in this market. One hun- dred cases of French mistletoe frold at auction on the dock at $2.37 per case; $10 pel case seems to be the prevailing figure to buyers and it is none too good at that. The most noticeable thing in the cut flower market is the scarcity of first- class, fresh, bright stock and the abund- ance of laded material, showing unmis- takable indications of storage. The vrarm weather has made the stock short- lived and it is brought in apparently becauseit is impossible to hold it till Sat- urday. Judging from present facts it looks rather dubious for the flower mar- ket, at the finish, on this occount. Should a wintry spell come just in the "nick of time" the result maybe all right, but as yet there is no sign of such a change and wholesalers are fairly trem- bling at the prospect of an overwhelming avalanche ot roses, carnations and vio- lets of more or less uncertain age. Fresh- cut material in the higher grades will go all right, however, all agree, and shippers of that kind need have no fear for the outcome. Frank Traendly has been ill with acute laryngitis for a week but hopes to be out in season to attend to the holiday business. James Weir, Jr., is going about on crutches, nursing a broken leg. Roman hyacinths and narcissi are over- stocked badly at all wholesale places. Visitors in town: Geo. E. Fancourt, Wilkesbarre, Pa.; Mr. Broadhead, James- town; G. T. Sambrook, Troy; Mrs. J. V. Clark, Nyack; P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, and W. A. McFadden, Cincinnati. Boston. ALL ATTENTION CENTERED UPON THE CHRISTMAS TRADE. — WEATHER A GREAT FACTOR. — PLANT DEALERS CLEANED OUT. — EDGAR'S BEGONIA TAKES THE LEAD. — AZALEAS ARE FINE — ANOTHER PLANT OF COMMERCIAL VALUE.— CUL- TURAL METHOD OF ITS DISCOVERER. — MUCH HOLLY, BUT MOSTLY RUBBISH. At present all eyes and all thoughts are turned toward the close of the week and Christmas prices and prospects for trade are the main topics of conversation and speculation. A warm, September-like December, such as we are now enjoying, is a new experience, and the views expressed regarding its ultimate effect on the product for the holidays vary greatly, so that ideas as to values of leading cut flower specialties are widely different. Regardless of whether crops are off or on, it is argued by the old heads that unless a sudden change to cold and dark weather intervenes, we can depend upon the warm sun to bring out all the stock the market will stand. A flurry was created in the American Beauty camp last week by an organized effort on the part of local growers and wholesalers handling this rose to advance its price. As usual, the retailers put up a vigorous protest and are said to have succeeded in supplying themselves at cut rates through the kindly medium of Philadel- phia wholesale sources, so the upward movement received a somewhat rude repulse for the time being and the manip- ulators are not exactly in love with this practical demonstration of brotherly love toward the poor retailers of the Hub. The plant dealers in this section are practically sold out on all desirable Christmas things. Local growers are, indeed, far from supplying the demand for flowering plants and a great many plants are seen in the retailers' windows that bear the ear-marks of New York or Philadelphia growers. The leading home- grown specialty is naturally Gloire de Lorraine begonia, in which Mr. Edgar takes the lead, there being, other than his, none grown here, commercially, worth mentioning. The demand for this plant is very widespread, Mr. Edgar hav- ing filled orders as far west as Montana. He finds a fine sale for small poinsettias in pans this year. Azaleas are in remark- ably fine condition for Christmas, owing to the warm weather. For an early red azalea Mr. Edgar prefers Pauline Mard- ner to Simon Mardner as being more even in its blooming and a little more pleasing in color. He is trying some pots of lily of the valley, but as to their recep- tion by the public it is impossible to tell till after Christmas, the retailers declin- ing to stock up, in advance, on white flowering plants for the holiday season. Warren Ewell is elated over the remark- able demand he has experienced for azaleas, primroses and Jerusalem cher- ries, on all of which he is completely sold out, and Thos. W. Dee reports equal suc- cess on cyclamens and primroses, which have been called for as fast as they could be induced tounfola their blooms. Bock, Foster and others making a specialty of ferns or palms all tell of unprecedented prosperity in their line. George McWilliam, who grew the plants of Luculia gratissima, illustrated in this journal some time ago, exhibited a speci- men, bearing thirty-six flower heads, at Horticultural Hall on December 16, ior which he was awarded a certificate of merit This plant was three years old, but Mr. McWilliam asserts that fine plants in 4 to 6 inch pots and bearing from two to a dozen heads of bloom may be had for Christmas from cuttings struck the previous season. We are indebted to the private gardeners for having introduced to our attention many plants valuable to the commercial florist, and it would seem that this was another instance where the commercial plant grower cannot go wrong by following the lead of the private gardener, ior the lovely pink blossoms and delicious fra- grance will surely make Luculia gratis- sima popular. Mr. McWilliam's cultural rules are very simple. The flowering wood makes good cuttings and the hard wood roots as well as any. He says it is unnecessary to waste wood in taking two-eyed cuttings, as one eyed cuttings are just as good. They are rooted in the same place and with the same general treatment as carnations, and are watered overhead twice a day while in the cutting bed. They are potted in light sandy loam and about June 1 are planted out in the gar- den in a location that azaleas would do well in. About last of August they are lifted and potted moderately hard. If potted too late they do not set buds well, and after buds are set a temperature of 50° to 60° is indispensable, otherwise they are apt to drop the • bud. Mr. McWilliam has no stock to dispose of, so it will be useless to write to him for any. His calanthes are in for Christmas, as usual, and are finer than ever before. Holly sells well enough, but even the street fakir demands the privilege of peeping into comers of the case before he will buy it, so rank is some of the stuff sent here by the shippers or by some of the dealers who are trying to supply this market from a distance. Local dealers are obliged to inspect every case before sending it off to their country customers and it is becoming more ot a problem every year to find sources of supply that can be depended upon as uniform in quality and honestly packed. Despite the insistence ot the treight lines upon prepaid or guaranteed charges, which it was hoped would keep most of the tramp stuff out ot the northern market, it is a fact that the docks and market places are obstructed with huge quan- tities of holly which is being sold in single case lots at figures lower than our whole- salers can buy in quantity, but as a rule the stuff is the veriest rubbish. The closing meeting of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society for 1899 was held December 16, when final reports of the various working committees were presented. The committee on gardens awarded the Hunnewell triennial pre- mium for the best laid out and planted estate ot not less than three acres to A. F. Estabrook. First prize for house of trained chrysanthemums went to Mrs. B. P. Cheney, for benched chrysanthemums to Chas. Pfaff, for house of carnations to F. A. Blake, tor house of roses to Waban Conservatories, and house of tomatoes to \Vm. Nicholson. This committee vis- ited Waban Conservatories last week. E. M. Wood starts this week for a ten days' vacation on a yachting trip in southern waters and will be ready for hard work as president of the S. A. F. on his return. Before going he concluded a contract with the Lord & Burnham Co. for the erection of two rose houses, each 700 feet in length. The Gypsy Moth Commission will ask the legislature for another appropriation of $200,000 for continuing the war against this pest during the coming spring. Pansies are blooming in many of the gardens and strawberry blossoms in the warm nooks in the woods are occasion- ally found. Chicago. WEEK STARTS WITH A CALM — RUSH BEGINS ON FRIDAY. — PROSPECTS FOR SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES. — BEAUTIES A GREAT SCARCITY. — BULBOUS STOCK TO SPARE. — SIGNS OF PICKLED ROSES — REINBERG BROTHERS DISSOLVE THEIR SELLING RELATIONS. — WITTBOLD BUSINESS INCORPORATED. — WINTER HAS A SIEGE.— LAWSON TO BE LARGELY GROWN. — TOWN FULL OF HOLLY. — GOOD CARNATIONS FROM INDI- ANA.— VARIOUS JOTTINGS. The first of the week was very quiet in this market, there being little local trade and no great pressure of shipping busi- ness. However, stock was very short and prices were inflexible, in fact advanc- ing day by day until the Christmas scale was reached. Some long distance ship- ping orders went out on Wednesday and more on Thursday, but the rush did not begin until Friday afternoon. It prom- ises to hold through Sunday. As the days have succeeded each other the pros- pects for supply have improved until on Friday afternoon it looked as though there would be enough ot everything to go around except of American Beauty; of these there are not one-third what are asked for at prevailing rates. Meteors are another item which may run short. Of other roses, particularly Bride, there will probably be a sufficiency. It is to be regretted that many growers have resorted to the old practice of holding 614 The American Florist. Dec 23, back their cut. That they have done this is shown by many consignments which came in Tuesday and Wednesday simply because they would not stand another twenty-four hours. Of course such stock was well sold at 3 cents on days that the best fresh blooms brought 20 cents; they would have easily aver- aged 8 cents if shipped when cut. The supply of carnations seems to be adequate for all advance orders and of violets there was a sufficient supply up to Friday night. Of bulbous stock there is a decided surplus. Romans, Paper Whites and lily of the valley are all too plentiful and are well sold at prices prevailing last week. With the new year George and Peter Reinbergwill sever the relations by which they have marketed their output for the past eight years. Their great ranges of glass at Summerdale have always been conducted independently ol each other, the partnership only relating to the sale of the stock. The old quarters at 51 Wabash avenue had become too small for both brothers and, as intimated in last week's issue, George Reinberg has pur- chased the Amling lease and fixtures and will open across the hall from his brother, who will remain in the old quarters. Archie C. Spencer, who has managed the sale of the product of the Summerdale establishments, which have a combined glass area of 800,000 square feet, will remain in charge for Peter Reinberg, and Robert Northam, for some time one of Mr. Spencer's assistants, will attend to the management of the new establish- ment. The George Wittbold Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $^8,000 and the stockholders and directors, Mr. Wittbold and his five sons, have elected George Wittbold president and Louis Wittbold secretary and treas- urer. This move was the method adopted by Mr Wittbold to admit his sons to a share in the business. He retains the controlling interest. The young men have for some years borne the cares of the big trade which their house enjoys and this recognition of their services can- not but add to the prestige of the rapidly growing establishment. S. Blair Winter, who figured in the wholesale market up to last May, has been confined to his couch since August 25 and since that date has undergone five severe surgical operations. He is now reported on the road to his usual health. Mr. Winter is a nephew of J. I. Blair, the multi-millionaire New Jersey railroad magnate who died last week. All the local growers are going to plant a few Mrs. Lawson carnations for next year and several of the larger ones are going in to the extent of a few thousands. Lange has had the cut blooms from the east in his window this week but they have hardly attracted the attention which they did last season. State street has been full of holly this week and the overflow has extended to the limits of the town. It is a mystery where all the stuff comes from and a greater problem where it all goes. Most of it was poor enough to be within the reach of all. Some of the finest carnations which have ever come to this market are the White Cloud which Mrs. Graves is send- ing up from Richmond, Ind. Her pink seedling, Dorothy, is also good enough to command the top price at Amling's. Mrs. Emily Dunham, mother of Mrs. A. L. Vaughan, ditdlast Saturday morn- ing at her residence, 30r> Campbell ave- nue, and was interred Monday at Forest Home cemetery. Kennicott Bros. Co. received thirty-one dozen poinsettias on Thursday and the buyers took all but three dozen on sight at $-i per dozen. The rest went quickly at 20 cents each. A. C. Kohlbrand, having completed his education in wholesaling at Kennicotts', has taken up retailing at T. D. Moscone- sotes, in the Masonic Temple. Klehm's Nurseries are sending in some very good Papa Gontier roses, which are well received as a break in the usual diet. J. B. Deamud received 1500 orchids Wednesday, said to be the largest ship- ment ever made to this city. The unexpected announcement of the death of Charles Held came on Wednes- dav. 6. P. Bassett moved into his new home at Hinsdale during the week. Visitor: Mr. Underwood, of Under- wood Bros., Columbus, Ohio. St. Louis. MEETING OF THE CLUB — PREMIUMS ORDERED PAID. — A EUCHRE PARTY. — AN EXHIBITION. — WEBER ENTERTAINS. — STATE OF THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. The Florists' Club held its monthly meeting December 14. The attendSttce was rather slim. The show committee presented a preliminary report and was given until the January meeting for a final statement. The show premiums were ordered paid in full. A euchre party will be given some time in February and the money will go to help pay the show orizes. The president appointed John kunz, F. C. Weber and J. J. Beneke to help the trustees in arranging the aflair. Resolutions were offered expelling a member, but action was deferred until the next meeting. At the next meeting, on the afternoon of January 11, a carna- tion exhibition will be held. Chas. Con- non, Sr., was proposed for membership and Mr. Kruse was elected to the society. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Weber entertained at euchre last Saturday night, only florists and their families being present. Miss Meinhardt, Mrs. Kunz and Mrs. Meinhardt won the ladies prizes and John Young and Carl Beyer won first and second prizes among the gentlemen. C. C. Sanders won the booby prize. Refreshments were served and John Kunz, Miss Lulu Beneke and Herman Weber contributed to the entertainment of the guests. The cut flower market was rather dull just before the holiday rush. The com- mission men gave out their Christmas prices to-day. American Beauties of the first choice will be very scarce at from $12 to $15 per dozen. Other roses will range from $10 to $20 per hundred. Carnations, fancy, will be $8 and com- mon $4- and $5 per hundred. Bulb stock will be plentiful and smilax and aspara- gus will remain at the old price. Louisiana. Buffalo. PLEASING PROSPECT FOR CHRISTMAS.— FAIR SUPPLIES OF STOCK IN SIGHT. — CARNATIONS THE PRINCIPAL SHORTAGE. — AGREEMENT TO REFUSE ALL DONA- TIONS. — OTHER NOTES. Up to the hour of writing every indica- tion is for" an excellent Christmas trade. Roses will be in fair supply but carna- tions are scarce. Violets we hope will be equal to the demand. Bulbous stock will be plentiful. Plants, it seems, will again be in favor, especially palms, poin- settias and azaleas. Trade has not been heavy the past week but the presence in our city of Admiral Sampson and Capt. Chadwick gave one of our stores a good order. One of the best things gotten up for the occasion was a center piece of poinsettias. Continued pressure has at last caused the worm to turn and the local florists all have reluctantly agreed to make no more donations to societies or charities. They have signed an iron-clad agreement which provides for a forfeit of $25 for every violation of the compact. The drain had grown to be a severe one. S. A Anderson has put in a new ice box which is a great improvement to his already pretty store. W. A. Indianapolis. PROSPECTS FOR A BIG BUSINESS. — SHORT- AGE OF STOCK WILL HURT. — COMPLAINTS OF PRICES. — VISITORS FROM CINCINNATI. — THIRTEEN MEN HAVE THIRTEEN KINDS OF FUN.— BERTERMANN AND HIS THER- MOMETER. Prospects for the holiday trade in this vicinity would be excellent if it were not for the great scarcity of cut flowers. For many years past December has not been so short of cut flowers as is the month this season, and, as the supply of bloorn- ing plants is not larger than usual, it is feared that the florists will not be able to secure their full share of the heavy Christ- mas trade. Some of the retailers say that growers' prices are too high to enable them to handle the goods with profit, but this opinion is not generally shared, because we have had higher Christmas prices before, when the retail- ers were well satisfied with their profits. The fact remains, however, that the pre- vailing condition gives the small grower who retails his own goods an oppor- tunity to undersell the storemen and still make a handsome profit. Some of the former take this advantage in gaining new customers. In this city the trade in Christmas greens can no longer be con- sidered a branch of the florist business. The party of thirteen Cincinnati florists arrived in Indianapolis as per schedule last week and our people enjoyed an evening with them at the Walhalla Bowl- ing Alleys. After leaving Cincinnati the discovery that thirteen were in the party caused some uneasiness. Finally they selected one man to drop by the way- side, but as he wouldn' t have it, they had to take their chances. All went well until their train was pulled out of Indian- apolis by engine No. 213, which proved too much of a hoodoo, causing a brake- down between here and Lafayette, which delayed their arrival in that city so much they had only about thirteen minutes to look at Dorner's large carnation plant. Jackson proved his wisdom in resisting their dumping proposition by taking all prizes in the bowling contest, his highest score being 13x13, 169. John Bertermann spent part of the only zero night we have had comparing his pet thermometer with that of the weather bureau. Hehad the satisfaction of establishing the correctness of his instrument but caught a cold. H.J. New Haven, Conn. The prospects for the holiday trade here are very encouraging, more orders having been placed for Christmas greens than in any of the recent years. The holly this season is of exceptional quality and finds ready sale. Cut flowers will be quite plentiful, but will command very good prices. Violets are the only scarcity, but they only bring $3 per hundred for the first (luality. G. H. iSgg. The American Florist. 615 San Francisco. BUSINESS GOOD ON THE COAST. — STOCK SCARCE AND PRICES FAIR. — CHRYSAN- THEMUMS INJURED BY RAIN. — THE FAVOR- ITE VIOLET. — BATCH OF BREEZY PER- SONAL JOTTINGS. — DOINGS IN THETRADK. Business has picked up very much lately and every one seems to be busy. Prices are very good for there is a great scarcity of first-class stock. This is par- ticularly true of roses. Beauties are in good demand, also Brides and Brides- maids. There were some very fine Presi- dent Carnot at Pelicano's last week. There has also been quite a call for Brunners. Chrysanthemums are about over. A great many were sold on Thanksgiving day, particularly yellows and reds, the occasion being the annual football game between the University of California and Stanford University. The rains came much earlier this year than in seasons past, consequently large quanti- ties of out-door blooms were destroyed, but the Chinese growers are still bring- ing in some small outside whites, chiefly used for funeral work. The weather has not been favorable for violets. Princess of Wales is the leading variety and is in good demand. The demand foi Califor- nias has fallen off considerably since other varieties have become known. Marie Louise and Swanley White enjoy a steady demand. Carnations of good quality may also be said to be in short supply, Sievers' being about the best stock to be had at present. Some very good Roman hyacinths are to be had but at the present price they are not a very profitable crop. Quite a number of cat- tleyas are to be seen in the different stores and seem to move fairly well. E. W. McLellan & Co. are now perma- nently located on Grand avenue. Emil Serveau spends several days each week at his ranch at Menlo Park. Chas. C. Navlet, of San Jose, was a recent visitor, on his way to his branch store at Sacramento. Mr. Navlet says trade is good in that city. Raymond T. Crocker has succeeded to the cut flower business of the Garden City Floral Co. at San Jose. The com- pany, however, still conducts their nur- sery on Tenth street, under the manage- ment of Arthur Cann. Tony Rossi has resigned his position with Pellicano & Co. and has entered the employ of E. W. McLellan & Co. Joseph Carbone is now head gardener for Mrs. Kohl at San Mateo. Podesta & Co.'s store, since its rrtnod- eling, presents a very fine appearance, the show windows being especially effective. The Sutter Street Florist is the name of a new store afew doors off Kearny street. Geo. Nunn i3»now gardener to Mrs. Franks at Burlingame. P. O'Hearn has resigned his position as head gardener to D. O. Mills and is again growing carnations for this market. Thos. Mclntyre, gardener to C. W. Smith, of Menlo Park, and well known as a chrysanthemum grower has sus- tained his reputation of former years as a grower of prize blooms. M. Schmidt is now in charge of M. Lynch's range of glass at Menlo Park. Meteor. Baltimore. the CHRISTMAS RUSH IS ON. — INCREASE IN THE USE OF IMMORTELLES. — EARLY FOR CUT FLOWER BUYERS. — SCARCITY OF STOCK —MANY PLANTS. — HALLIDAY BROS. VERY BUSY. The streets and shops are thronged with eager buyers, but business is still rather quiet among the florists at this writing. The places that do a large cemetery and funeral business report a very encouraging improvement over last year, Fred. G. Burger rating it as high as twenty-five per cent, chiefly in immor- telle work, the demand running even more strongly to plain red than last year, with perhaps a spray or two of statice or something else to break the monotony. Among the dealers who handle natural flowers more exclusively and do family or party work, the improvement, if pres- ent, is not so marked, though it is hardly possible to estimate Christmas business until within a day or two of the holiday, as far as plants and cut flowers go. The supply of both seems rather short. Some very tine stock is in sight, but the quan- tity is anything but large. As might be imagined, prices are good and well sus- tained, the brisk demand taking up every- thing offered. Halliday Bros, have had the largest ball decorations so far this season and are busy as bees at both stores. The window decorations on Charles street are not yet completed but promise to be elaborate in all the plate-glass fronts. • The markets have a genuine holiday appearance, with stacks of wreaths, trees, hol'y and wreathing everywhere, and many ot the stalls have nicely grown azaleas, primulas and solanums, besides the usual assortment of palms, rubbers and ferns. Mack. Oeveland. Sea Bright, N. J.— Robert Millican has opened a branch store at Lakewood. Crestline, G. — Nicholas Amos and others desire information as to the pres- ent location of Otto Schubert, also known as Otto Schwarz. As has been previously intimated, the outlook is for a scarcity of flowers here for the holidays. The fact that, here and there among the growers, carnations were not doing as well as usual has not tended to relieve the situation so far as staple flowers are concerned. Add to this the fact that the return of prosper- ous times puts people in a better buying mood and the situation seems to be a better demand than usual, with less on hand to satisfy it with. There will prob- ably be a somewhat larger supply of potted plants than has heretofore been the case. In addition to the usual stock there will be solanums, poinsettias, etc., which have not been much used in past years. Holly is plentiful and appears to beot pretty good quality. Undoubtedly, however, the usual quantity of rubbish will be dumped here sooner or later. A. Providence, R. L A ladies' night and complimentary entertainment was given by the retiring president of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club, William E. Chappell, at the hall of the society, December 14. The program was: Overture, Miss Corena Clegg; quar- tet, Y. M. C. A. Quartet; reading. Miss Lillian Macrae; solo, Mr. Lamson; zither. Miss Lillian Metzger; club swinging, Grace Patterson; reading. Miss Annie E. Wallace; quartet, Y. M. C. A. Quartet; piano solo. Miss Clegg; quartet, Y. ^L C. A. Quartet; reading Miss Lillian Macrae; club swinging. Miss Patterson; solo Mr. Nicholas; zither. Miss Metzgar; reading. Miss Wallace; quartet, Y. M. C. A. Quartet. Mr. Chappell was assisted in receiving by several members of the club and during the evening refreshments were freely served. The prospects are for a good Christ- mas trade and plenty of stock, but no surplus; for the past two weeks every- thing has been consumed. It looks as if the trade in green goods would be overdone as all the provision men are handling them; we may have to put in meats and canned goods to get even. Wm. Appleton, Jr., has opened a branch store in Westminster street for the holi- days and makes a good display. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Rennie have returned from their honeymoon. Little Rhody. Rochester, N. Y. Good flowers of every description are decidedly scarce and have been so ever since chrysanthemums went out of the market. Prices rule much higher than usual, and the advance is a serious draw- back, reducing the profits of the retailer to a minimum. Thesupplyof carnations is entirely inadequate, and the same may be said of violets, which are badly dis- eased in our section. The prospects for a Christmas supply of roses is more encouraging, but prices will be stiff. Bulbous stock is more plentiful and excel- lent in quality, but the demand for white is rather limited. The outlook is bright for a largely increased plant trade, and the stock of flowering plants is much larger and perhaps more varied than in former years; still our leading florists express the opinion that there is not enough in this line to supply all and that they will have to fall back on palms, though to look at the gorgeous display in their windows seems to contradict these statements. There are azaleas in variety, begonias, yellow and white Mar- guerites, poinsettias, ericas, primroses, one firm exhibiting a fine lot of well flow- ered Primula farinosa; cyclamen and blue daises, and the berried plants, such as ardisias, solanums and dwarf oranges, are represented everywhere. Palm and similar decorative plants are very plenti- ful, but bright flowering plants will nat- urally have the preference at this season, and it is possible that these will sell out cleaner than ever. The season so far has been a prosperous one all around. Even in the height of the chrysanthemum season, with the rather unfavorable warm weather, good flowers sold readily at a very fair price. J. B. K. Toronto. The remarkably mild weather is not favorable to the florists' trade, but the principal dealers report that not only has business been excellent, but the indi- cations are that the hoUday trade will be exceptionally good. There is a fairly large supply of cut stock in sight, the quality of which would be somewhat improved if we could get a little more sunshine. Roses are coming ia well. Some growers have kept back a small stock of chrysanthemums specially for Christmas and there will be a few good blooms on the market. Violets are scarce and prices high but the stock com- ing in is of excellent quality. Freesias are early and fine, carnations good but somewhat scarce. Dunlop appears to be the first on the market with some good azaleas in bloom. S. P. Pittsfield, Mass. — Fern picking has been very heavy in this section the past month. 616 The American Florist. Dec. 23, 8nb8Cription, $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. SI. 00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Gnaranteed. Discounts, 6 times 5percent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 36 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at Jl.OO per inch, net, in the case of the tvfo front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the back pages. "The Advertising Department of the AafBRiCAN FLORIST iB for Florists, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Ordera tor lets than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to se- oure Insertion in the Issne for the following Saturday. Addreo THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. Independent tnannfacturers say that the present prices of glass are close to the cost of production. Dean Hole, the well known English rosarian, celebrated his eightieth birth- day early this month. An independent glass factory, with $45,000 capital, will be started by the citizens of Bellaire, O. Veitch & Sons, of England, announce a white form of Caryopteris Mastacan- thus, otherwise known as the blue spiraea. Wm. Turner, foreman to J. A. Peter- son, of Cincinnati, grows lily of the val- ley very successfully in a mixture of coke breeze and sphagnum. It is now a common opinion with growers of roses that erafted plants of Bride, Bridesmaid and Kaiserin are more profitable than those on their own roots. We are in receipt of calendars from Mrs. E. A. Williams, Pittsburg, Pa.; Bertermann Floral Co., Indianapolis, Ind.; Otto Fehrlin, Galveston, Tex.; Lord & Burnham, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. George Kimball, Chicago managerfor the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co., states that the cost of production of greenhouse glass has increased fifteen per cent in the past year, labor receiving one-half the increase. Growers will bear in mind that the annual meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society takes place at Buffalo, February 15-16 next, and arrange accordingly. Full particulars may be had on application to Secretary Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. We have lately seen disastrous results from the use of a new insecticide sup- posed to be of the same strength as sim- ilar preparations. The manufacturers of such commodities should include with every package concise but complete directions for their use, and growers should always be careful to test a small portion of each new remedy before exten- sive employment. Mr. Donald's Chrysanthemums. Ed. Am. Florist:— I have been much interested in the magnificent specimen chrysanthemum plants grown by Mr. Donald and illustrated in your columns. Please state whether these were grown in jadoo or ordinary compost? Alpha. [Mr. Donald, no doubt, will impart the desired information for the benefit of our correspondent.— Ed.] Greenhouse Building. Randolph, Vt. — Totman Bros., house, 18x100, with office 12x18. Allentown, Pa. — A. D. Yeager, one car- nation house. Brunswick, Me. — ^John McManus, one commercial house. Philadelphia, Pa. — S. E. Stokes, one conservatory. Colchester, Conn.— C. F. Mcintosh, one greenhouse. Sparrowbush, N. Y. — ^J. R. Patterson & Son, one forcing house. Norwich, Conn. — H. Wilskey, one green- house. Gregson Springs, Mont. — Butte Floral Co., two houses, 20x150. Newark, N. J. — Branch Brook Park, three houses. Danville, 111.— F. B. Smith & Son, hou^e 25x150. Stratham, N. H.— J. F. Emery, one greenhouse. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Chas. Chadwick, four carnation houses. Crabb & Hunter, violet house. Eli Cross, five houses. Henry Smith, four houses. Keeping Hardy Cut Ferns in Winter. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please inform me of the best way to keep the wild fein leaves in good condition for use in winter. Ohioan. Pack in boxes, 3,000 to 10,000 in each, with holes bored in the sides, top and bottom, say four or five one-inch auger holes on a side. Pack with damp, fresh sphagnum between each thousand and around the sides, and then place boxes in cold storage at a temperature of 30°. L. B. Brague. Woodlice or Sow^bugs. In reply to several requests for informa- tion as to the best method of exterminat- ing these pests, we cannot do betterthan repeat the advice already given in these columns, as follows: "To a quart of cornmeal add enough brown sugar to sweeten, mix well together and add two tablespoonfuls of Paris green. Moisten a little with water, just so it will hold together. Place the mixture about in small quantities on or under the benches, or wherever the bugs may be." Other remedies: " The sowbugs maybe expelled by placing gas lime about their haunts. Slices of carrot poisoned with some arsenite are also said to be effica- cious." Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The plants when used in the dwelling- house or mansion for decoration are apt to be upset a little, and to lose a quan- tity of blooms from various causes. Some growers may be inclined to prune off the flowering shoots rather than have bedraggled specimens. This begonia is a winter-flowering species, however, and to cut off the flowering shoots at so early a date as this is equal to spoiling the plants as producers of cuttings. The basal shoots which spring up after the cutting back process, almost certainly will produce flower buds, and such short flower-bearing shoots can hardly be expected to withstand any detrimental influence whatever. They do not develop into sturdy and serviceable plants either. What is proved to be the better plan is to let the plants flower on and on until their strength in this direction is spent. Then cut them back, slightly rest them for a fortnight and restart them. If the old plants are to be grown on again into larger specimens, they may be shaken from the old pots and repotted. Stout cuttings, with a strong foundation from which to start, are then to be obtained. Leaf cuttings and stem cuttings produce plants of quite distinct habits. The plants from leaf cuttings are by far the most graceful, their flowers being larger, though paler, and the shoots themselves longer. From stem cuttings very bushy and floriferous plants develop, but they lack the free style of those grown from the leaf. — Gardening World. The Matter of Prices, Ed. Am. Florist:— I would like to ask why the prices of flowers here in the east do not rise in proportion to the increased price demanded for merchandise which the florist has to purchase? Our prices do not rise, however, and I fail to see the reason, especially as most lines of stock are scarce here. Violets are 50 cents per 100, carnations 25 cents per dozen, with no distinction as to color or quality, and roses 50 cents to $1.00 per dozen. If anyone can see a profit in growing flow- ers at these prices I would like to have it figured out so as to afford six percent on the capital invested. The above prices are retail and just the same at Christmas as at any other time excepting spring. G. C. Goodwin. West Hartford, Conn. A Spring Show at Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at its monthly meeting December 19, decided to hold a spring flower show' March 20, 21, 22 and 23, upon Hnes similar to that of last season. The com- mittee on establishing premiums is com- posed of Edwin Lonsdaie, W. Atlee Bur- pee, John G. Gardner, John Westcott, W. K Harris and John McCleary. Letters were read from the Department of Agriculture at Washington and the Division of Pomology, asking for photo- graphs of Horticultural Hall and the officers of the society, to have place in the Department's exhibit at the Paris Exposition, and advising of arrange- ments in progress for supplementing the show there of apples of 1899 with the eariy fruits of 1900 in their season. Premiums were offered by Henry F. Michell for competition at each of the monthly meetings of 1900; also at the March and November shows. Fourteen new members were elected and fourteen others were proposed for membership. The exhibit of the meeting was of seed- ling orchids from George B. Wilson, West Philadelphia, Alphonse Pericat, gardener. Five of the lot were imported; one, Cyp- ripedium G. B. Wilson, very dark and eflective, was grown by the exhibitor. The judges, Edwin Lonsdale, J. D. Eisele and J. M;Cleary, recommended a silver medal for Cattleya Percivaliana alba, a certificate of merit for a cattleva cross, C. grandiflora and C. eldorado alba, and honorable mention for the others; also a vote of thanks for the superb display. Oflicers were chosen as follows: Presi- dent, James M. Rhodes, Ardmore; vice- presidents, Henry F. Michell, Robert Craig, George Goebel, M. D., Edwin Lonsdale; treasurer, Sidney W. Keith; secretary, Havid Rust; botanist, Thomas Meehan; entomologist. Dr. H. C. Mc- Cook, D. D; chemist. Dr. Persifor Frazer; executive council, John Westcott, Dr. J. Cheston Morris, Moses Paxson, W. K. Hnrris, Chester Davis, Thomas Long and John McCleary. iSgg. The American Florist. 617 Helpful Reminders. Christmas is upon us again and it occurs to me that to the florist should its recur- rence be particularly welcome, for it marks the beginning of longer days. To have flowers when sunlight is most scarce has taxed curingenuity. Although we have the most severe weather of the season to experience during the next two months, Christmas really marks the beginning of spring to the plants in a general stock. Plants seem to know, without sun-dial or calendar, that the shortest day has passed and time for wak- ing up has come. The quality of your output from now until July is dependent on your judgment now. As new leaves show signs of form- ing, plants should be provided sufficient light, the temperature should be main- tained and an increased amount of water made available as the newly formed foliage develops. Perhaps one of the greatest mistakes commonly made is to allow dormant plants to start up and make considerable foliage and new roots before they are placed on the bench where they are to grow. Every lime you change the position of a plant which is making new growth you retard it. If you will notice the arrangement of leaves on a plant that has not been disturbed, you will find that they are spread out so as to secure all the light possible and, when the plant is moved, every leaf is obliged to shift its position more or less before it is in working order. Plants moved frequently or crowded can never come to maturity in a perfect condition. Such plants as acacias, genistas, hydrangeas, lilies, geraniums. Marguer- ites, libonias and linumsshouldbeallated the requisite space for perfect develop- ment and given that spate at once. Now is the time to guard against the errors of crowding and frequent shifts. Take best careofyoui plants and your customers will take best care of you. C. B. W. (:lEWS (^OTES. Plainfield, N. J.— Charles L. Stanley rented a down-town store for the holi- days and disposed of a good stock. Columbus, O.— Albert Knopf states that the indications are that Christmas trade will equal that of any previous year. Syracuse, N. Y.— L. E. Marquisee reports the prospects rather below par, flowers being very scarce, especially car- nations. Hamilton, Can.— E. G. Brown, expects fair crops to meet a heavy holiday demand but says that sunshine would be appreciated. Nashua, N. H.— G. E. Buxton reports that his carnations are right in crop for the holidays and that other supplies are fair to meet a very brisk demand. Jersey City, N. J.— C. Soltau & Co. say that cut flowers are off crop very generally in this section because of the warm autumn. Plants have the call for Christmas. Butte, Mont.— Law Bros, report that stock is scarce and that the heavy holiday trade makes prices high. There is large demand for holly. All stock is generally good. Danville, III.— There are nine florists, big and little, in this town and the holi- day season brings them all they can do; n fact, this year it will bring too much, for roses and carnations are oft' crop. Swami'SCOtt, Mass.— E. G. Blaney, Jr., has a splendid house of callas and some fine violets. He considers Princess of Wales the money maker. Houston, Tex. — Trade is very good and Mrs N. E. Westgate voices the gen- eral opinion when she predicts an unpre- cedented holiday trade. Stock is plenti- ful. The first white frost of the season come December IG. West Hoboken, N. J.— E. G. Asmus states that there was a strong early demand for holiday stock and that many orders were booked ahead. The weather conditions make the matter of filling them quite uncertain. Watertown, N. Y.— W. R. Skeels states that because of the past two months of cloudy weather cut flowers for Christmas are in only one-half the usual supply. There promises to be a heavy sale of both flowering and decorative plants. Manchester, N. H.— G. A. Campbell, treasurer of the Ray Brook Garden Co., reports that they were all sold out for Thanksgiving and expect to dispose of everything for the holidays, although they have a large supply, thanks to their nine new houses. Malden, Mass.— E. D. Kaulbach reports trade good. He usually sells everything he can grow and buy at Christmas but says that he gets little profit out of cut flowers as the wholesale prices are so high. This year he expects stock to be scarce. Fall Rh'er, Mass. — The outlook is good for Christmas, as there is a fair sup- ply of roses and carnations. Violets are scarce. There is a limited supply of aza- leas and Roman hyacinths in pots. The call for palms and lems is excellent, according to C. Warburton. Louisville, Ky. — F. Walker & Co. predict that this year's holiday season will be the best on record, with short supplies of flowers and high prices, American Beauties retailine ten days before Christmas at from $10 to $12 per dozen. Plants of all kinds will be in demand. Several large decorations are in sight for Christmas week. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Chas. Chad- wick reports that holiday trade promises to be the heaviest, and at the highest prices, ever known here. Carnations and American Beauties are very scarce, other stocks in fair supply. The Grand Rapids Floral Co. has a large number of cypri- pediums, the only stock here. Henry Smith has a fine lot of potted plants, par- ticularly azaleas. Crabb & Hunter are strong on lilies and violets. James Han- cock, of Grand Haven, has a good stock ready. OBITUARY. E. GRIFFITHS HUGHES. Evan Griffiths Hughes, the inventor and manufacturer of the insecticide known as fir tree oil, died at his home in England December 2. CHARLES HELD. Charles Held died at his home, 920 North Campbell avenue, Chicago, on December 20, after an illness of two years' duration. For the past two months he had been at Thomasville, Ga., in hopes of recruiting his failing energy. The end came quite suddenly and his demise was caused by dropsy. Mr. Held was 45 years of age and was widely known in the trade. He was very popular and many close friends mourn with his widow and four children, three boys and a girl. The funeral will be held from the res- idence on Sunday afternoon, December 24. v. ebbeson. This former member of the firm of Rice & Co., Sparkill, N. Y., died at Liberty, N. Y., December 7, after an illness of seven months' duration. Mr. Ebbeson was a member of several secret and benevolent societies and his obsequies were with the rites of Odd Fellowship. He leaves a widow and a two-year-old child. Champaign, III. — Thos. Franks is anxious to learn of the whereabouts of his former employe, James Griffith, an Englishman about 45 years of age, who left here for parts unknown December 1. SITUATIONS. WANTS FOR SALE. tlon. Cash must accomp&ny order. Pl&ot advs. not admitted under thlB head. Ererr paid subecrlber to tbe AMIBICAN FLORIST for the year ISaa la entitled to a flye-llne want adv. (Bltnatlons only) free to be used at any time daring the year. SITUATION WANTED-By a thoroughly reliable, all-around grower, competent to All any posltloo In either commercial or private place Address J A T. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By young man as assistant In greenhouses Experience equivalent to about four years. To begin about Ja" '- '^^ SITUATION WANTED— As grower ol rofes. carna- tions, etc , by young man 25 years of sge; 11 years experience, sober. K. L Keller, 1310 So. 6lh bt.. Paducah. Ky. WANTED— A copy of Issue No 4. October 1. 1885, volume lot the American clorist. In good condition. Address S S, care American Florist. ANTTD- Agood all-around rlorlst. one who un- derstands his business and Is willing to work— will sell half Interest w L. B. Carter, Shreveport, La. trade In the largest cltvla the west will sell one- half or whole Interest. Doing large butlnese. Good reasons for selllDg. Addresi C D, care American Florist. about 80 miles from Chicago. Have 11,000 square fi'et of slass and considerable valuable ground. Located in central part of city of aljout SO.OOO population makes the property quite high priced. Any live florist with small capital can purchase a fine range of glass very reasonably; doing a flne business. Can give long lease of ground with privilege of buying or wlU sell part of ground. Everything is as good as new and a bargain— a chance you won't often get. Good reasens for selling. Dont inquire unless you mean business. Ads Florist, care Am. Florist. FORCED SALE. OF GREENHOUSE PROPERTY. In "Spring Valley," 30 miles from New York, five minutes from R. R. Depot. The owner is unable to work the place on account of sickness and wishes to go to Florida, is willing to sell for half value. Two and one- half acres of high land, dwelling house new; four greenhouses 12x100, one l8x2C0 in good condition and stocked with violets and carnations. Heated with Hitchings' boilers. Price $3,500, J1,000 can remain on mort- gage at 5 per cent. Apply at once to L. USSING, 53 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK. Catalogue Illustrations. We sell Electros of the fine illustra- tions used in the American Florist at 15 cts. per square inch. Send list of your needs to THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 618 The American Florist. Dec. 23, Salem, Mass. At Mrs. J. M. Julyn's active prepara- tions are being made for a large trade on pot plants. Carnations are good but oft' crop. Roses are good but violets poor; this I find a very general complaint throughout this section. Chrysanthe- mums have been a very unsatisfactory crop this season, especially as pot plants. This may be because of the extremely hot weather experienced hereabouts so late in the season and this, too, may have something to do with the present condi- tion of the violet. H. T. Conant & Co. and McGee, Geary & Co. are as busy as usual and report trade better than a year ago. Potted plants will be an important factor this season. Wm. Walke is cutting some fine stock and finds an eager market for it. This is his first season and he is highly pleased so far. Tap. Stevens Point, Wis. — A. V. Bmome & Co.'s loss in the recent fire was $2,500 with insurance of $750. uincinndtiii fra>kwhall Cut Flower Co., f^w-'S-Tt'o. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Vhol^ale flower/\arK?fc CLNCtNNATI, Deo. 21. BOBes, Beauty, select ICO 00 medium 50. UU Bride, BrtdeBmald 12.00(418 00 Meteor 15.00(620.00 Perle 8 rn@io 00 CamatlonB 3.(0 a 6.00 faucy ti.OU® 8.U0 Lllyof the Valley 4 Ou Violets 2 00 NarclBsUH -. 3 00 Roman Hyacinths 3 OO Callas, Harrlsll 15.00 PolnsetUaB 25 OO Bmllai 12.50 Adlantnin l.On Common fems .15 Oalax Leares .15 St. Louis, Dec 21. BOBe«, Beauty 16 00® 25 on fancy 3().0Oa"5.CO Bride. Bnauamald 10.0n@i80i> Meteor ;« (0@18.00 " Perle. Wootton 8.0O®16 00 CarnatlonB 3 00(4 6 00 Lily of the vaUey 4 CO® 5.00 VIoieU 2 (Oia 3 00 NarclsBUB 3,01® 4.00 Romans 3.00® 4,00 titevlaa 60® .76 tfmllBX 16.0ll@18.lX) Adlantam 1.00 AsparagUfl 60. 00(876. 00 MrLWAUKEK. Dec. 21. RoBes, Beauty, long perdoz. 10.033 Ij. 00 medium " '• S.OOeiO.UO " short •' '• 2 00(51 3 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 12 00(sI5.00 Perle 12 00@16.00 Meteor 15.00&18.00 Kalserln 4.00® li 00 Caniatlona 1 50® 2.00 Stevlas 1.60® 2.00 Roman Hyacinths H 00® 4 10 Nnrclscui. Paper White 3.00® 3.. M) Polueettlas .. .per doz , S5.0O Adtanium I 00® 1 50 Cofhmon fem» 25 Bmllax 15 0031S.OO AsparaKUB 75.00 PiTTSBtmo, Dec 21. Roses, Beauty 10.00(4 50 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 4.00®12.00 Meteor (1.00®I2.00 Kalserin ti 00® 10.00 Perle 4. HI® 8.00 CuBin s.uoa (1 00 Caraatlona 2 OOc* 4 00 Lily of the valley :i Ktm 4 OO VIoleiB. double 1.00® 2 00 Calirornia 60® I.OO Chrynantheni'imB 12 00(425 00 Narcvui. Pappr White 3,(IU(» 4.00 Roman LlyacinthB 2 OU® 3.00 HarriBll 20 00®26.00 Bmllax 1200®I6.00 wild timllax per case 3.50®U.Oa Adiantum 76® 1.00 Uardy ferns .10 AjparaRUs. bunches 40o Btrin«i 86to6Co Hprentieril. bunches. ..35 to 7to Galax Leaves .16 I Orchids and Valley For The Holidays. The following prices apply to all orders except where contract is in force. CATTLEYA LABIATA. VERY LARGE per doz., $12.00 PERCIVALIANA, medium " 9-oo DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, large white '• 7-oo CYPRIPEDIUM INSIQNE " 3.00 LILY of the VALLEY, ge'.?s?;".th V,?,lU Per Joo. $3-50 Owing to the limited amount of ,., . .._,^.,»,^,^»i surplui over contract orders, the «• ^- MCFADDEN. management of the "Rosebank" "rosebank," Nurseries adv ise the placing of ^ , ^, ^ .»,»,. .... early orders for this stock. CINCINNATI. ORDERS BOOKED NOW IN ORDER OF RECEIPT FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE FAMOUS MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, FOR SPRING DELIVERY. Corxourxaeiioing: F<'et»r'i;a^ry 1st:, 10OO» The $30,000 Queen of CARNATIONS PRICES: terms: Strictly cash or C. O. D. from unknown parties Per dozen $3 Per 100 SI4 Per 1000 $120 Per 5000 $500 Per 10,000 $800 The quoted prices are for THE TRADE ONLY and all orders must be from dealers. Cutting* will be carefully packed under the supervision and sent direct from the establishment of the originator and grower, PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to 124 Tremont St., BOSTON, MASS. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale nori§ii§. 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. "^immfm^nmf^nnfmmmmmmmfmmmfmfmmfmffmmmmm JOHN B. FERGUSON, 444 SIXTH AVENUE. Wholesale Florist, PITTSBURG, PA., Dei-, llth, 1811SI. ANNOUNCEMENT. I take pleasure in announcing 1.0 ynu tliat 1 have thisdiiy pun-hased the Wliole.-iale (Jut Klower and Commission Husiness of G. L. lluscroft & Co., No. 444 siMli Ave., I'ittsburg, I'a., and shall continue the business at tlie same address. I trust I shall receive from your hands the same fair I reatrnent and patronage which you extended to the old firm, and take this iiieasuro of solicitint; your patronage. Respectrully, JOHN B. FERGUSON. Rkferences— City Deposit Hank. I'lttsbnry; liawreiiee liiUvmih. nl' Dihvorth Uros. iSgg. The American Florist. 619 a niiiitmiiiiimtiiii iiiimtitiiiimt ititiiit iiiiiiiitiiiiiii iiaiiiiiiitiiitiiaiiiiniiiiiiitmtu ie ! J. B. DEAMUD. I SUCCESSOR TO ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO 51 WABASH AVE.. ; CHICAGO. Per Dozen. AiM. BKAUTIES, Ex. long $12.00 i;4-inch 8.00 20 " 6.00 15 " 4.00 short 2.00 Per BRIDES. MAIDS 12.00 to IIETEORS, KAISERINS 12.00 to PERLES 8.00 to CARNATIONS, good stock.... 3.00 to fancy, including BRADT, CRA>!E, ARGYLE, I JOOST, FLORA HILL, f VALLEY 4.00 to VIOLETS, double 2.00 to single 1.50 to CYPRIPEDIUMS CATTLEYAS, very scarce $8.00 pe: P. AND D. AT COST. IS.OO 115.00 12.00 5.00 6.00 to 8.00 Per lUO. ROMANS $2.00 to .ja. NARCISSUS 3. STEVIA 2. ADIANTDM 75 to 1. ASPARAGUS ^■ SMILAX 12.60to 20. GALAX LEAVES, $1.25 per M. FANCY FERNS... $2.00 per M. IVY LEAVES LEUCOTIIOB SPRAYS RED WINTER BERRIES, per case, $3.00. f No. 1 contains 15 lbs . $2. I No. 2 " 20 lbs.. 3. WILD SMILAX. -i No. 4 " 35 lbs. 4 I No. 5 " 40 lbs.. 5 I, No. 6 " 50 lbs.. 6. Agent for Caldwell's Wild Smilax. nbjp without noti' ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ I McKELLAR & WINTERSON, 1 HWMMMMMiA Wholesale Florists. ^^^ CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ^ ^ .^ 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHIOA.OO. Plenty of Stock for New Year's Trade. Headquarters for Poinsettias. Our Specialties: ORCHIDS, gr^de ROSES, =— CARNATIONS and VIOLETS. rUUIINEOFALl Florists' Supplies I HOLLY and GREEN. >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< We can me£t the quota- tions of any reputable Western House, j* jt ^ ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ REINBERG BROS. ., . WHOLESALE ... Growers 2! Cut Flowers SOO.COO I'EET OF G-L-A.SS. We can fill orders on short notice with all leading vari-'tifs of Roses and Carnations. We ARE Headquarters forfine AMERICAN BEAUTIES. SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. KENNIGOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 42-44 RANDOLPH ST., OHIOAGO. WIRR WORK A SPECIALTY. GEO. A. KUHL, Grower ot 6ui Flowers ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. I^^ltin, 1 11x11. ois. ]f your Business Methods are right you can make a protit on an advertisement here. Wbol^ale [lower/\arl^fe CHICAGO. Deo. 22. ROBdB. Beaaty, extra long stems Bride, Bridesmaid 12 Perle 10 Met«or 12 '• Katserln 8 " La France '■ Golden Gate Carnations 4 fancy Lily of the Valley 4 C»ttley«8 per doj. 6 00 Uendroblums ■• " 3.U0 Mignonette 1, Roman UyaclnthB ... 3. NnrclasUB 3 Adlantam Common fern* Fancy Ferns 12,(10 10 00 8,00 2 00 .OOSIS 00 .00(^12.00 oo®;>i.oo 00® 15 00 15.00 20 00 00® 5.10 (10® 3 00 to® 2,00 50® 1 00 m® 5 0O 00® 2.00 00® 4 00 00® I 00 60® 1.00 E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE- CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. mmfmffwmrmmfmmwmmw Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and Oii4 Cl«ft lu t^m^ Growers of llUI rlOWOrS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALL ^ Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special Quotations on large orders. WHOLESALE GROWER OF ROSES. DEALER LM CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey&Co. r. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, piy~Consignments solicited 1. G. PRINCE S GO. Wlioiesaie Gui Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attantlOB paid to shipping orders. 76 &. 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 504 LIBERTY ST. 'PHONE 2IS7. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Florists' Supplies ' Please mention the American Florist. 620 The American Florist, Dec. 2j, Samuel S. Pennook. Wholesale Florist, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow Street, .PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WILL BE OPEN FROM G:00 A. M. TO 11:00 P. M. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. BOSTON... .^ FLOWERS Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. E>irloe I^lst^s zxi^Lli^d. &T :Bx*oam£leld JSt., :BO!STO:Pf, AJ:ii\.S9S CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ' "^'To'J^S'.i' £S '""'• WELCH BROS., Proprietors. NOTICE: WELCH BROS,, Sole Agents for FREYSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems, Block Letters, S2.00 per 100. Script Letters, $4.00 per 100. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR. Cut Strings 8 feet long, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... J322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. 1 Ith St.. Telephone 63-64. PIULADELPHIA. CoBBlRDmentB of ^ood etocfe solicited. HARDY CUT FERNS FAMCY DAGGER InlOOOIols. $1 per M. nispount on lar-ir or.l.-rs. AlHodeultT m Sphdgnum Moss, BouquetGreen. Also wholpsali- il.Ml.r in uhrislmas Trees and Baled Spruce for .■i-Miit, TV n,!'. S|ji'ci:il atU'ntiiin p.-iid to supplying; III ■•arloiiil lots. L. B. BRA6UE, Hinsdale. Mass. If you wiite to any advertiser anywhere mention the paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like you better for it. Wbol^ale power/\arK5fe l^BZLADSLPHLi. USC. 20. EOBOS.Tea 8. " ■' extra " Beauty, extra 40 ttrsts 20 '* " becuQds 8. CaniatlonB 1 fancy 2 t-Uy of the vailey. Remans 3 VIo'eta Mlpnonetle 3. Humans, NalclasuB 3 AaparaKUs .35 Smllax , Adiantum Boston. Dec. 2 Bofles, Beauty, extra 00@10.00 li (0 00®>0.00 COS2V0O 0(IS15.00 50a> 2 00 Ma, tf.OO 00® 6 00 75® 2.0O 00® 4 00 OOO 4.10 0(I®&0.00 Carnations, ordinary " fancy z Ulyof the valley 3 Violets. BinKle and double. I Komane. Paper White Narcissus Chr.santhemums 8 Mignonette 4 rimllax lu AaparaKus Adiantum ).00@76.00 ),00®35.CO ) CO®lil,00 i,00 iling TULIP BULBS IN PRIME CONDITION. Single or double mixed, from named sorts. Per 1000, $3.50 Per 10,000, - $30.00 This is a genuine bargain. Order quick. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Perry NA/atson & Co. CALIFORMAN SEED HOUSE -SPECIALTIES- Lima Beans Salt Bush Grasi Hollyhock Verbenas Asters Mignonette ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHO LESA LE O N LY. SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA / .. ,, ■..■ m,nl2,in II, r A mo uiln Fun lit ulirti .rt ilttig. SKNI) for our NEW listof sIol-U of plants lor EASTER Foicina (Caliloruia grown flower seeds). Ready January: Asparu- gus Spren^eri seed, 100, 75o; 1000. $6 00. .Vsparagus plumosus nanus seed, 100, $1.25; 1000, $10. Latania borbonica seed. 100, 40c; 1000. $3.50. Pandanus iitilis, 100, $1.25: lOOO, SIO. Cocos Wed- deliana, lOO $1: 1000, $7.50. NOW Ready: Tuber- ous Begonias, finest strain, sin'.;le. in il\e separate enlors. do/,., 50c; 100, l|3: double. ^\ni.. 7.V; 100. Jn. Extra large bulbs, f-maller bulbs 10 i.er cent less. Glo.xiniiis. ilnz finest bull>s, ."".(i.-,: mo, m. A.ldress H. H BERGER & CO , 47 Barclay St.. NEW YORK. SEEDS OF Asparagus Sprengerii, jr.M per ICllU se..,|s Sll el.s. per ||ll) seedS. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Less 10 per cent for Cash with Order. August Rolker & Sons, 52 oe, si.. New York. ESTABLISHED 1802 T 'S SEEDS Japan Lilium Longiflorum. Per 101) Per 1000 5 to7 in. circumTerence $C.50 $30.00 6 to 7 in. " .... 2.75 25 00 7 to 9 in. ■■ .... 4.50 40.00 lily of the Valley and Lilium Auratum. Prices on appIic:ition. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Late of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ R. WIBOLTT, Seed Grower, X X NAKSKOV. DENMARK. T T SPE/ ;.//,« .i>,liiig. THE EARLIEST GARQUEIRANNE BULBS! in ripe }iLiltLtioii and ol the highest quality. Roman Hyacinths, Narcissi, frcesias, Etc. j^j^ A. BERNARD, Carqueiranne (Var) France. JWase in, i:l.-.,ii llu . I,,.. i.,uii l'.,iii.'l wlieii willing. i8gg. The American Florist. 623 1900 PRICES Per 100 tOOO Obconica, in bloom :iin.$.'!.00 7000 Obconica, strong, 214-in. 2.00 5000 Chinese Primula, 214111. 2.<>0 2000 Forget-Me-Not, winter-flower- ing 214-in. 2.00 10000 Feverfew Little Gem " 2 00 5000 Begonias, flowering, 15 varieties named 2i4-iii- 2.00 lOOOO Alternantheras, 4 varieties, named 214- in. 2.00 6000 Standard Coleus,'0 fine bedders," 2.00 10000 •' " R. C, strong, per 1000, $(". 00, .75 5 Plants at 100 Rates. Cash. W. H. MURPHEY, - Minooka, III. 'NOT A CtNTURY PLANT, BUT THE PLANT OF THE CENTURY" is Begonia GLOIRE^ LORRAINE Our plants are fine and in very thrifty condition. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Our stock is sportively inclined. Wc already have a delicate pink variety and one with partly white flowers. EDWIN LONSDALE, "^""'"".^p";','^,. p,. PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. This improved strain, all the leading novelties included, strong bushy plants, ready now, 60c. per 100. by mail; $2.00 per 5C0. by express: $4.00 per 1000; $7.00 per 2000: $10-00 per'3000; $15.00 per 5000. Transplanted large plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Grower of Extra Fine Pansies. Plt-ase meiiliot! the American F/ornt luheti uriling Orchids. Orchids. F. SINDER & CO. Have the finest and hirgest slock in the world. St. Albans. England, & Bruges. Belgium. Agent: A. DIMMOCK. 60 Vesey St., NEW YORK. Orchids! jp~ Just arrived in fine condition, a fresh lot of Cattleya Mendelii, also C labtata, C. Spectosis- stma and C. HatrtsonicE. LAGER & HURRELL, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. GOLD FISH and AQUARIA SUPPLIES HEN.. fOK I'KICE LIST Fer 1110 Select Gold Fish, medium lo larue {10 00 Goon Uold Ush, medium to larwe 7.50 Good Gold Find, small to medium 6.U0 Select Silver FlBh. medium to lar^e 5.00 Large variety of l-aocy Fish. CHRISTMAS WREATHING, wound on card, heavv quiility, 83.00 per lUO yards. ^"Cash with orJi-rs". Keenan's Seed Store, "'-"*'l*^il5SSo' ""^ • i next years Directory. 8 To the Flower, Seed, Nursery I and Allied Trades. ■' I ^HE next edition of our Directory will soon be ready for the press, j^ X This book is in constant use by all the leading wholesale and retail 8 seedsmen, nurserymen and florists of the United States and Canada, and there are many thousands of them. The names and addresses are in £■ process of revision, and the new edition will be issued promptly on January jz 1. An advertisement in this publication will largely increase your trade; ffl and to insure good position and display, we should have the order early. S A copy of the book will be mailed free of charge to all advertisers. 8 Many of our patrons have expressed the highest satisfaction with the a increase of business due to having their names on the alphabetical list in /2 large type. This feature will be continued in the next edition at the small 2j cost of $1.00. For $2.50, sent with order, we will place your name in S large type (in the alphabetical list in which it appears), and mail you a J^ copy of the next edition. The book will save you many times its price in the course of the year. a g ADVERTISEMENTS. VS, EACH INCLUDING FULL PAGE : : HALF-PAGE : : QUARTERPAGE EIGHTH PAGE $25.00 J 5.00 9.00 5.00 These rates do not apply to cover pages. 2 The various spaces are outlined ou the other side of this circular. g g POSITION. g Every advertisement will be placed on a page opposite import- tf S ant reading matter that will be frequently consulted by buyers g of the book. g Send your advertisement early in order that it may be given 6 2 good position and display. All orders should be accompanied by ft a remittance. 2 i AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, i 324 DEARBORN STREET, g g r..,.ol our Dire, ory circular. CHICAGO. U. S. A. S LiiyoFTHEValley Vaughan's London Market. Ask for samples. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. V. LEMOINE & SON'S Nurseries, - Nancy, France, are headM^'arters for novelties in greenhouse and hardy plants and shrubs, as well as for the celebrated QLADIOLUS LEMOINEI and NANCEIANUS. CATALOGUE OX APPLICATION. Hydrangeas FOR FORCING. OTAKSA. THOS. HOGG. Fine, strong stock, with 4 to 6 crowns, $10 per 100; $90 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS CO, ilW.'i.. We Have a Surplus SSS Corn, Lettuce. :\lusk-nielon. Water-melon, Onions, Radishes, Pumpkin. Squash and Tomato Seeds. We have large stocks of Red and Alfalfa Clover, Meadovc Fescue, Millet and other Grass Seeds. Sorghum, Kaffir, Broom and Field Corn, Sunflower and Tree Seeds. If interested, please correspond with us. KANSAS SEED HOUSE. F. Barteldes & Co. Lawrence, Kans. 624 The American Florist. Dec. 2j, The Nursery TRSiib. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. The Northwestern Fruit Growers' Association will meet at Tacoma, Wash., January 16 to IS. [. Cole Doughty, for years manager of the Jewell Nursery Co., will take a ■winter's rest in New Mexico. At Riga, Russia, more tons of pine seeds are put on the market each year than at any other point in the world. The F. & F. Nurseries. Springfield, N. j., are now the property of Wm. Flemer, O. H. Felmly having retired Irom the firm. Stephen Crane, Norwich, Conn., has been the victim of one of the individuals who extract commissions from nursery- men by means of forged orders. Col. U. B. Pearsall, secretary and treasurer of the Western Association ot Wholesale Nurserymen, will, on January 1, become quartermaster of the Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth, Kas., but will con- tinue the general supervision of his nur- series at Fort Scott. The .Association of Horticultural Com- missioners of Southern California has drafted a bill to be submitted to Congress proposing the establishment ol a national quarantine against infested nursery stock of all kinds imported from foreign countries. The bill contains provisions ot similar nature to operate as an inter- state law. 'Western Association of Wholesale Nur- serymen. At its tenth annual meeting at Kansas City, Mo., the Western Association of Wholesale Nurserymen discussed an alleged discrimination in the laws of cer- tain states which unfairly protect home nurserymen from outside competition. Another subject, one which will be taken up by a committee, is the matter ot freight rates and classification. Itwas developed that stocks are lower than for many years and that prices are fully twenty-five per cent above those of a year ago. The plantings next spring are estimated to be about as usual on apples, peaches and grapes but considerably below the average of pears and cherries. The following officers were elected: President, A. L. Brooke, North Topeka, Kan.; vice-president, R. H. Blair, Kansas City; secretary and treasurer, U. B. Pear- sall, Leavenworth, Kan ; executive com- mittee, .\. Willis, Ottawa, Kan.; Peter Yonngers, Geneva, Neb.; E. S. Welsh, Shenandoah, la.; J. L. Bagby, New Haven, Mo.; E. J. Holeman, Leaven- worth, Kan. Following are the firms which were rep- resented at the meeting: Bates Bros., Floral, Kan ; Blair & Kauffman, Kansas City; R. H. Blair & Co., Kansas City; Brewer & Stannard, Ottawa, Kan.; A. L. Brooke, North Topeka, Kan ; A. H. Griesa& Bro , Lawrence, Kan.; Holeman & Bente, Leavenworth, Kas ; D. S. Lake, Shenandoah, la.; New Haven Nurseries, New Haven, Mo.; Peters & Skinner, Topeka, Kan.; Stark Bros." Nursery and Orchard Company, Louisiana, Mo ; L. R. Taylor & Son, Topeka. Kan.; Sedg- wick Nursery Co., Sedgwick, Kan.; H. S. Welsh, Shenandoah, la.; A. Willis, Ottawa, Kan.; J. Wragg&Sons, Waukee, la.; F. W. Watson & Co , Topeka, Kan.; "Voungers & Co., Geneva, Neb. The next meeting will be at Kansas City on July 10, 1900. Lynn, Mass. Lynn has never seen such a general use of Christmas greens as is in evidence this season. All that is lacking is snow to make this a real, old-fashioned Christ- mas. Gibb's Bros , at their down-town store, are disposing of a big lot of greens and are booking many orders for Christmas boxes of cut flowers. They had a wed- ding decoration last week that called for some fine work. Their houses are looking well but tell the same violet story as most of the growers. Wm. Miller & Son are cutting a fine lot of carnations and report trade better than a year ago. Wm. F. Newhall has as fine a lot of Campbell violets as one could find and is cutting a fairly heavy crop. W. B. Newhall, H.G. Wyman & Son, S. H Davenport, Quinlan i5ros.and S. T. Good all report trade as better than a year ago, and the holiday demand is con- siderably ahead of the supply. Miss A. G. King is about the only one in town who has any chrysanthemums left and so is holding on to them. Miller & Sons have a few BonnaflTons and expect to get a good price for them. Tap. Fern Balls. For spring delivery must be ordered now. VREDENBUR6 & CO., Rochester, N. Y. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. cDcz-ii, Ticc ' Azalea Amoena. Rhododendrons, bPbClALiits- Kalmias. Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton, Mgr. ;^~Catalogue free. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. PjEONIES, phlox, iris, DELPHINIUMS, ETC., ETC. The Beading Nnnery, BEADING. BIA88. Established iS6«. PUasf m,-n!ion the American Florist -^lieu -.Lilting. NURSERYMEN.... IF you have made any chaDge in your firm name or address, please send us j'our corrected business card so that vou may be properly listed in nest year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, either greenhouses or land. AMLRtCAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. dormant stock. i MM- li.-l 1 .-hiiiips. ^'vOOper 100. I'ine \..unL' pkiiii.-^. tield lirown. $1.50 per 100. Tasu. ■ HENRr K'NGSTON. Council BluHs. la. NephrolepisExaltata Bostoniensis... THE CELEBRATED BOSTON FERN. in all sizes from $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per looo to SPECIMEN' PLANTS at 75c., $1.00, $2.50, $5.00 and $10.00 each. Further information cheerfully given. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. nut Hill, , PHILA., PA Grandest Geranium AIIFDIPA Under the Sun, /ilTlLKIl/ZI, flowers laTL't. opening whiti*. chan^'in^' ihroughall salmon ana rose shades into deep, clear rose color. Habit verv dwarf: the most Moriferous Geranium of the day— ,tOc. each. $5.00 per doz. Geranium Mais. e>4-in. pots. J5.00 per 100. 1 ASB Please. HENRY EICimOLZ, - Waynesboro, Pa. HEADQUARTERS FOR Palms § Ferns. Fine, clean, home grown stock, grown cool. Give us a trial and be convinced. Write lor Price List. J. g. HEISS. The Exolic Nurseries, DAYTON. OHIO. Named varieties of GERANIUMS. 4000 S. .i. Nutt. 1000 La Favorite, i per 100. 1000 J. Y. Murkland. i' »2.00 A few 4-inch pot plants 16.00 " 3-inch ■• 4.00 8000 rooted cuttings 1.50 All Geraniums and rooted cuttings have been planted in flats for 6 weeks past. Cash with order. WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 State St.. Water own. N. Y. STORM KING DAHLIA §?t"^Por Forcing. Pure white; perfect form: an early and profuse bloomer on very Ion? steins. 30c. each; 53 per dozen; *20 per 100. W. p. PEACOCK. Arco. N. J. Plrasf m.iiti.ni the Amtiican Florist -.then .tilting. ^ ROBT. CRAIO & SON | I Roses, Palms | 3* and Novelties in Decorative Plants. DEUTZIA GRACILIS. Strong, bushv plants tor iorcing, $6.00 per 100. SAMUEL Ci MOON, (Bucks Co.). pa. Send for prii?e list of Hardy Shrubs and Trees. THE STOKKS A. HAKKI»>0\ CO., B€>l 935 . F VIMCNVILLE, OHIO. FRUIT ANDORNAMENTirTRK^ 46 Team. 44 Greenhouxa. 1000 .Vcr... rorro.pon.K n.-o •ioll.-lli- il. laliilog Free. -_ Pin, Scarlet, Red, White Willow ID 000 l'^'^'^^' English and Tarkey, 4 to 100,000 Nor.vay, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes. I r F.:'*i,'i zch^n :^ t :!:rig-- CINERARIAS! from Benary. Cannell and Soiton's prlie show flowers saved, dwarf and aeml dwarf, slant dowend flneet shades and col ra We are headquarters, and can cup- ply any quanlltv In fine, etocfey plants— 2H In . f2 00 per lOO. S) CO per 300; 3 In.. $3 00 per ICO; large plants, 4 in., SI 00 per aoz SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO., ....Orange P. O.. Baltimore, Md. /Vfiist- mfiil:o'i !ht A met ;.\j ;; F., •> at u hen -. > ilitig. ALTlRNANTHERA, Rooted Cuttiujs. per 100 ou^-. r itmg. WIETOR BROS. 5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. AKEBICAN BEATTTT M£TEOB 30-36 in. stem per doz. 113.00 I ■■ •• 9 00 » " '• 7.50 BBIDESMAID.. BBIOE FEBI.E CABHATIONS. .per 100;i5.00 15 00 15 00 8.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 5.00 6.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. Allother stock at lowest market prices. 3000 POINSETTIAS!! Grown to single stems, measuring from i8 to 26 inches in diameter. American Rose Company, I "W-riti^ fen* i3ric!^s. WASHINGTON, D, C. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 6TKOSQ STOCK. 2-inch M.OO per 100: IK.OO per 1000 3-iDch 57.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY. 730 Pine Street, PHILADELPHIA. Meotlon American Florist Remember us to onr adTertdsers. CABBAGE PLANTS. F:-.i-_T.'.v- KV p^r iiVr. Ji.CO rer UXO: '..' by nia;; aid 10c f.?r 1*. Write .'or prices on larse iots for fall planting. LETTUCE, Boston Market. Tennis Ball. Cnrled Simpson. Grand Rapids and other var.. 15c per 100; Jl per 1000 if by mail add 10c per 100. PARSLEY, strong plants »c per 100; 11.50 per 1000; |Ii;.50 per 10.000 if by mail add 20c per 100. Other vegetable piants in season. Cash with R. VINCENT, Jr.. & SON, White Marsh. Md. 626 The American Florist. Dec. 2j, Our Pastimes Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and ovcling readers are solicited ana will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Bobt. Kift, \T2h Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At Minneapolis. The following scores were made at the last session of the Twin City Bowling Club: Plavcr. 1st 2d 3d Av G. Will 155 146 184 161 J. Hartman 163 112 159 HI E. Nagel 150 125 141 13« E.Wessling 125 90 123 112 Hoppe 119 84 114 105 Aug. Swauson 62 112 64 "9 H. Barsh 76 72 59 69 At Chicago. The Florists' Bowling Club played its first match in the America League on Friday evening, December 15, and sub- mitted gracefully to defeat, three straight games, at the hands of the Amhersts. The score follows: Florists 1st 2d 3cl Geo. Asmu» 168 148 I6ti H. Coulson 158 1,55 153 Chas. }5allutt 100 168 120 Eobt. Schenk 106 143 126 John Degnan 162 156 163 Total 694 7S8 728 Amhersts 757 818 857 E. C. Benthey, of Benthey & Co., was a participant in a pretty fair game put up by the Cuyler Bowling Club upon a recent evening. This was the score: Quitzow, 220; Stamburg, 190; Ravent, 197; Labrinsky, 185; Benthey, 200; total 992. At Denver. The foU'Twing are the scores made on Tuesday, December 5: piiivcT 1st 2d 3d Av. Al.E. Mauff 312 222 182 205 Chas. Franz 168 189 179 178 Geo. Brenkert 190 144 201 178 Chas. Thiess 128 236 169 178 Chas. Mauff 210 145 179 178 JohnBerrv 179 222 122 174 J. X. Jakobsen 203 169 1.53 172 Ed. Emerich 124 194 165 161 Geo. Zimmer 146 160 16? 153 DonScott 162 139 149 150 Chas. Meyer 128 151 133 137 Rob't Kurth 117 134 169 137 JohnFerris 149 104 134 129 A.M.Lewis 131 143 111 128 E. C. Flohr 106 140 129 125 A. A. Benson 141 110 115 122 Bernard Bear Ill 82 146 113 Wm. Lingenbrink 80 129 99 103 Oliver Wheatley 52 97 102 84 Wm. Clark 116 113 114 Following are the scores rolled at the bowling club on December 12: Player 1st 2d 3d Av. JohnBerry 224 196 191 203 Chas. Mauff 197 160 210 189 A.E.Mauff 197 192 170 186 Ed. Emerick 169 211 165 181 DonScott 178 179 163 173 Robt. Kurth 139 176 179 165 A. M. Lewis 129 185 180 165 Chas. Meyer 185 168 165 JohnFerris 146 164 151 153 Geo. Brenkert 148 150 1.56 151 J. N. Jakobsen 194 114 127 145 A.A.Benson 124 105 150 126 Geo. Zimmer Ill 158 101 123 E. C. F. At Philadelphia. A match game between teams captained by John Westcott and William Baker was rolled on the club alleys Thursday night, Baker's team winning by eighty- nine pins, A. L. Brown rolling the high single and total scores. With the first of next year the florists' team will arrange a number of games with other local bowl- ing clubs. The score: WESTCOTT'S TEA.M. Player 1st 2d 3d Total. Westcott 105 123 132 360 Conner 160 1.57 125 442 Walker 134 174 157 465 Starr 128 144 137 409 Watson 143 140 119 402 Ti'!l 111 totals 670 738 670 2078 BAKER f &M. Player 1st 2d 3d Total. .107 176 174 Bake Hrown .• 176 180 190 Anderson 135 114 153 stoneham 109 133 126 Craig 126 136 132 Team totals 635 739 775 At New York. The number attending the customary services at the alleys on Monday evening was small, holiday interests evidently keeping the usual attendants otherwise occupied, but there was a deal of fun enjoyed nevertheless. The only man who took a melancholy view of life was Mr. Hafner, whose ball seemed unac- countably endowed with the peculiar characteristics of the Mexican jumping beans which one frequently sees at the country fair. Scores as appended were made: Player 1st 2d 3d 4tli 5th 6th Av Lang 153 162 118 147 145 Uonlan 132 122 131 139 144 155 137 Burns 139 119 133 141 115 147 132 Hafner 158 98 115 120 123 Siebrecht 120 151 109 112 105 136 122 Stewart 128 100 90 167 101 123 118 Shaw 91 97 133 110 108 The next meeting of the Bowling Club will be on the evening of Tuesday, Jan- uary 2. Pittsburg. HOLIDAY BUSINESS BRISK. — TOO EARLY TO MAKE ESTI.MATES OF RESULTS. — HUS" CROFT SELLS OUT TO JOHN B. FERGUSON. Trade is good this week. Everyone has all that he can attend to in sight for the days preceeding Christmas but at this writing it is impossible to state how far the supply will go toward meeting the demand or how the cash volume of busi- ness will compare with previous years. But we are all sanguine. The principal item of interest is the sale of the business of G. L. Huscroft & Co. to John B. Ferguson, who will continue it at the old stand, 444 Sixth avenue. Mr. Huscroft's retirement, it is stated, is necessitated by his health. Mr. Ferguson is well known to the trade, having a prosperous business as landscape gar- dener and florist, with greenhouses at 5515 Fifth avenue. He gives it out that he will conduct his new venture along the strict business lines which have made his success in previous undertakings and prosperity should be assured him thereby. PooGHKEEPsiE, N. Y.— W. G. Saltford reports Thanksgiving trade as very good and bright prospects for Christmas. American Beauties will be scarce. His carnations are in full crop and he gave a free carnation show in his greenhouses December 18 to 20. Two or three grow- ers have excellent violets but several others have closed up their houses. Black fly seems to be a bad fellow to get rid of. Rose Crimson Rambler. As a pot plant for retail sales this rose is iDcomparable. Its hundreds of blossoms all open together and seem to improve for at least two and even three weeks. The bright crimson color holds without fading and contrasts finely with the glossy foliage. It Forces Easily, We have fine dormant stock. 2-year-old, 2 to 3 feet, well branched, own roots, per dozen, S2.00; per 100, SI5.00. 3-year-old, 4 to 5 ft., wetl branched, budded orown roots, doz. S3. 00; per 100, S2O.0O. '*5*h-^"y^o'^''k"'- VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. ^^^^c^A^g^i^^o!""'' GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1000 MRS. LAWSON $14.00 $120.00 G. H. CRANE 5.00 40.00 AMERICA 5.00 40.00 MELBA 4 00 30.00 LESLIE PAUL 4.00 30.00 GOV. GRIGGS 4.00 30.00 MRS. BRADT 3.00 25.00 FRANCES JOOST.. 2.50 20.00 EVANSTON 2.50 20.00 JUBILEE 2.50 20.00 VICTOR 2.50 20.00 WHITE CLOUD 2.50 20.00 Per 100 Per 1000 FLORA HILL $2.00 $15.00 GOLD NUGGET 2.00 15.00 TRIUMPH 2.00 15.00 DAYBREAK 1.25 10.00 ARGYLE 1.25 10.00 ARMAZINDY 1.25 10.00 LIZZIE McGOWAN. 1.00 7.50 EVELINA 1.00 7.50 MAYOR PINGREE.. 1.00 7.50 WM. SCOTT :. 1.00 7.50 NIVEA 1.00 7.50 MORELLO 1.00 7.50 ROSE CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1000 AM. BEAUTY $3.00 $25.00 KAISERIN 2.00 17.50 METEOR 1.50 12.50 Per 100 Per 1000 BRIDE $1.50 $12 50 BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50 PERLE 1.50 12.50 5 All plants and cuttings sold with the express understanding that if notsat- 5 isfactory they are to be returned at once, when money will be refunded. Peter Reinberg, 'mffmmtmmmmmmfmmm 51 WABASH AVE. GMcago. i8gg. The American Florist. ♦)27 THE GRAND NEW ROSE All Orders filled Strictly in Rotation. 1898. Cut. SK|)t. 8l7i). Oct. 7435. rvi:BE>i^^^x^i FOR APRIL DELIVERY. Aqknts- Prices are as Follows.... own kuotki WM. Cut. iHSm. Cut. !•; plums. .Tan. 2r>70. Miiy. 5520 'S> - su •• a> •■ m Feb. 3120. .June. 4100 50 " 30 " 50 " 60 ' Mar. 3008. July. 7688 [ 100 " 25 " 100 " 40 Deo. 4105. April. 5006 Auir- 514(1 1 1000 " 20 " lOOO " V> KFeiV^TT C^. A.«IWHJaS. ^West Hot>ok©n, JV. J. VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago, III. J. N. MAY, Summit, N. J. P. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. THE brightest crinison rurciiiK rose in i)\istencfi. An all year around bloomer. Read record of cut of one house containing 1035 planls* for sea- son of I fiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiU^^^ MANETTI STOCKS! m GLISH OR NCH FOR DECEMBER DELIVERY. PRICE ON APPLICATION. Indications are that Manetti Stocks are exceedingly scarce this season, but can still offer good stock in quantity. HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 w 28th sr . NEW YORK CITY. Orders Booked For CARNATION CUTTINGS CHICAGO CARNATION CO., J- Greenhouses and address, JOLIET, II % New and Standard Varieties of ^ ,M .^ |i i CARNATIONS, i I F. DORNEH & SONS CO., LaFayefte, Ind. | Finest Forcing Rosesss BRIDE $2.50 J4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2y4-inch pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2'/:-in. pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus, 2i^-in. pots, strong plants, $5 a 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. ROOTED CUTTINGS Field- Grown Garnaiions. SEND Fni: I'lilCES. ALL THE NEW AND STANDARD VARIETIES. 6eo. Hancock & Son. Grand Haven. Mich. CARNATION PLANTS ALL SOLD EXCEPT 800 EMILY PIERSON, 100 SILVER SPRAY, 200 MORELLO, 100 SAGINAW. Will sell the above lot at one-half of cost price to grow, if taken at once. Plants are protected in cold frames and are in fine condition. CHAS. CHADWICK.L. B. II. Grand Rapids, Mich. FOR SALE. Good, healthy MRS. FISHER CARNATIONS, rooted cuttings for summer blooming, 11,00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. WM. SCOTT, $1.00 per 100. ANDREW CHRISTENSEN. Stoneham. Mass. Cyclamen Persicum Splendens Giganteum, finest strain in the world, in four true colors, in bud and bloom, from 4-inch pots, $1.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. Chinese Primroses, fringed foliage, finest market vars. from 2 in. pots, $2 per 100; from 2V4-in. pots $2 50 per 100; from 3-in. pots, fine plants in bud $4 per 100. From 4-in. pots, e.xtra strong, in seven colors, including double white, red and single blue, all well set with buds, $1 doz.; $8 per 100. All the above warranted A No. 1 stock. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Vt^l^... Vm CAMPBELL VIOLETS. $5,00 per 1000. Sample free. WILLIAM SWAYNE, Box 226. Kennett Square, Pa. Carnation Cuttings! Per 100 Per 1000 G. H. CRANE $5.00 $40.00 MRS. BRADT 3.00 85.00 WHITE CLOUD 2.50 20.00 MRS. JOOST 2.50 2O.C0 TRIUMPH 250 20 00 EVANSTON 2.50 20.00 GOLD NUGGET 2.00 15 00 JIRS. MrBURNEY 2.00 15.00 .TUBILEE 2.00 15.00 FLORA HILL 125 10.00 Per 100 DAYBREAK $1.25 ARGYLE 1.25 ARM\ZINDY 1.25 McGOWAN 1 00 EVELINA 1 00 MAYOR PINGREE 1.00 P.UNTED LADY....' 1.00 WM. SCOTT 1.00 TIDAL WAVE 1.00 MORELLO 1.00 Per 1000 $10,00 10.00 lO.fO ROSE CUTTINGS. AMERICAN BEAUTY per 100, $3.00; per 10C0, $25.00. Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 100 Per 1000 KAISERTN $2.00 %\T.'m METEOR $1.50 $12.50 LA FRANCE 2.00 17,50 BRIDE 1.50 12.50 PERLE 1.50 12,60 | BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50 All rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned at once and money will be refunded. GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. ETI1EL CROCKER have them whenever wanted. Order the selection of tbf '.-utiiu^s and the Price per 100. $10; per 25, $2.50: now, and a regular assortment of CARNATIONS in a list ready Jan. 1st. Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION ever offered the trade. Grown equally successfully by Hill, Crais, and myself; you are not buying it on a venture, but knowing that it IS not a success in one soil and a failure in another. Id color, size, fragrance and stem it is just what the "storemen" want. In habit, constitution and freedom of bloom it is just what the grower wants, never out of crop from September to Jul3', more flowers to the square foot than any other known variety and practically no seconds. With 18,000 stock plants to work from there is no danger of over propagation, and you are not asked to wait until planting out time for your cuttings but can 3 entrusted to me will have my personal attention, both in filling of the order. per 1000. $75: per 250. $18.75. HERR'S PANSIES at $4.00 ALBERT M. HERR, L ancaster, Pa. ^TmmTTTTTmTmmTTTTnnTTTTTTTTTTmmTTTTnTTTmTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT GIVE US LIBERTY Will be the cry when the plants are all sold. Our stock of LIBERTY, the greatest crimson scarlet Rose ever introduced, IS ALL SOLD FOR MARCH DELIVERY. We are now booking for April, and as all orders are filled strictly in rotation, florists who have not as yet secured their stock, should order at once. OWN ROOT PLANTS, from 2i/2-inch po!s. 50 plants or more, and less than 100, 30 cts. each 100 plants and up to 1000, 25 els. each 1000 plants and over, $200 per 1000 3-inch pot plants, 5c eaoli additional. GRAFTED PLANTS, from 2V2-inch pots. 50 plants or more, and less than 100, 50 cts. each 100 plants and up to lOOO, 40 cts. each 1000 plants or more, $350 per 1000 -inch pot plants, 5o each additional. ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Delaware Co., Pa. Eastern Agents, ROBT. CRAIC & SON, I Western Agents, BASSETT & WASHBURN, 49th & Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. I 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. A W CJOI/^ A NT DE7 A I IT'V Bridesmadd. Ferle. Bride. Snnset. Meteor, /\iTlIIiIvl^/\l> XjxZiiWJ \ I Uorg'an, Testout, Mermet, la France, ni- — •^^-^^•^^^^— i^.^— •— ^^^^^^^^— phetos, Eaiserin. 3, 3y, aiiJ 4-inch. ASPARAGUS PLUMOsus, all sizes. SMiLAX. FIELD- A MapREAM I alrouinnH M I GROW^ CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. Ai Oi mdUDLMIl, LdncWUUU, Hi Ji 628 The American Florist. Dec. 2S, Helena, Montana. This section has apparently been favored with much the same kind of weather this fall that most other parts of the country have experienced. The mildness of the past three months brought in chrysanthemums earlier than usual and Thanksgiving Day practically saw the last of them. The first crop of roses and carnations irom new plants was also earlier, owing to the same cause, and the supply for Christmas will be accordingly small. The demand for flowers promises to come up to the standard of former years, while the call tor decorative greens ot all kinds is heavier than usual. Win- ter has just arrived. The Wells Conservatories, now man- aged by Mr. Allen, are reported to be in excellent condition. Charles Horn is still doing business at the old stand, the Sixth Avenue Green- houses, and has Mr. Rustler as head man. The lattergentleman's name seems to be a most appropriate one. Mrs. Mattie Miller, at the Broadwater Greenhouses, is turning out some of the best Scotts we have seen in a long time. The State Nursery Co. recently com- pleted a violet house 8x130 which will be used for tomatoes temporarily. A. J. Our Brand of SELECT ...HOLLY is $5.00 a case. Two cases for $9 00. It is more profitable to buy than the loosely-packed, on- selected rubbish noisily offered at a few cents less, for our cases contain 25 per cent more Holly and the quality is uni- form from top to bottom. If you want it, don't wait till to-morrow, but place your order NOW. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., 84 Haailey Street, Telephone 734. BOSTON, MASS. All riorists' Supplies. n,->,lion the A mrncan Flotiit -ulien :<» ding. 300,000 VERBENAS THE CHOICEST VAB.IETIES IN CULTIVATION. Fine pot plants $2.60 per 100: $20 per tOOO. Rooted Cultingi. 60c per tOO: S5.00 per tOOO: $45 per 10,000. NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED LIGHT. AND SATISf= ACTION GUARANTEED. SENO FOR CIRCULAR. We are the Lttreeet (Irowers of VerbeiiHH In tlie coDuCry. Our planla cannot be Borpaftsed Mil rliedp e, KIO par 10 t;! 2.) per 100 S A. N utv. La Faiorlle. .jas. Garr, Double Grai.t and several other good bed- deri!,J16 per 1000; 2H-ln, pots, $;2 per 1000. »2 50 per 100. Rose Ceraniums, $3.00 per 100. Skeleton Rose,«.'00 per 100. COLEUS. f'rlmaon Versfhaffeltll and Qolden Queen, $7 per 1000, "00 per 100; 2-ln pots, $1 60 per 110 • oleus In varlcly. JO ptr 1000, l»c per ICO; 2-ln pels, $1,25 ICO, ACERATUM, Blue°Ba Wh'te, 76c per 100, Princess Pauline, U 00 par 100. CIANT ALYSSUNl.tlOO per 100, SALVIA, Splendensand Bedman, tl,25 per 100, HELIOTROPE, e varieties, named, $1,00 per lOD. CUPHEA (Cigar Plant). $100 per 100, FUCHSIAS. $1.50 per 100: ^M: In, pots, $3 00 per 100, The above are rooted cutt ngs. except when noted, CASH lursT ACCOMI'ANy ALL OBDEHS. J. E. rELTHOlSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. ,2-in. TO CLOSE OUT tor ;i shift, •100 Phii'uis EecUnata. . . , 1000 5000 Pteris Tremula 2000 ■■ Ensitolia " 2000 •■ Serrulata Max.,. " 3'W " Longifolia " 2000 " Serrulata " 2000 *' " CorapactaNana" 1000 " Onardia " 1500 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis.2Vi-i 2000 " Cordata Compacla " Exaltata., for want of room, the fotlowins plants, ready Pots. Per 100. Per M. ..4-in. $8.00 5.0O 2.50 3 50 45.00 80 00 20,00 25.00 20.00 40.00 35.00 35.00 Would exchange for 500 Adiantum Cuneatum. CASH WITH ORDER. THE E. HIPPARD CO., Youngstown, 0. Stock Plants. CHRYSANTHEMUMS! I0c> each, or SI. 00 a doz. The followintJ varieties: Viviand-Morel Pennsylvania Golden Gate Mrs. Eiian Mutual Friend Mrs. F Thompson Kentucky Mayflower Mrs. H. L. Weeks Mrs. Robinson F. Hardy Mrs, C. B. Pierce Major BonnaffoD GflRL E. TflUBE, Mercer Floral Co. TRENTON, N. J. Mention The American Florist, Acalypha Sanderi FINE PLANTS, 2V2-inch, $8.00 per 100. THE CONARD <&, JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. Carnations. We are hejidquarters for all new and stand- ard varieties. If you wiirit anvthiuK write us. All information cheer- fully an'vii. Field grown plants all sold. Stock plants of the \\ rite for prices. H WEBER & SONS. Os)kland, Md. Chrysanthemums. PANSTFS WORTH RAISING GOOD PLANTS bv ev press $2.50 per 600; $4.00 per 1000. SEED as G. SOLTAU & CO.. 199 Grant Ave. JERSEY CITY, N. J. THE BOSTON FERN a specialty. llnlv orders bonked at J5,00 per 100, $40,110 per lOUl). L. H. FOSTER. 4S King St.. DORCHESTER. MASS. Home Grown Palms Pots Per doz. Per 100 Kentia Belmoreana 3-in, Sfl.OO $23.00 4-in, 5.00 40.00 Size Char. Pots. Leaves, High. 5, 5-7 18-24, $9-$12 $70-$90 6, 7-8 20-25, 18 144 7, 7-8 36-40. 3(1-36 240-290 8, 78 $3.00 to $4,00 each. 9, 7-8 5,00 to 7.00 " Kentia Forsteriana. 3-in. $1 50 per doz.; $12 per 100 4-in. $3.00 " $23 24-30, $9-$12 $75-1 7-8 7 8 i-30. 144 35-42, 8. 7 8 $3 00 to $4.00 each. 9, 7-8 5 00 to 8,t0 ■■ Latania Borbonica. 2-in, .50 3.00 3-in. 1,25 12.00 4-in. 3,00 23.00 5, 5-8 15-20, 5,00 40.00 B, 6-8 16 24, 8,50 65.00 7, 6-8 18-24, 12.00 90,00 8, 7 8 28-34, 2200 175.00 9, 7-9 28-36, 34 00 272 OO Ficus Elaslica 5-in. 50c; doz. $5,50: 6-iu. $8,00 doz. Livistonia Rolundifolia. 7 in.. 12-14 leaves, $2.50 to $3,00 ea.-h. Pandinus Veitchii. 4-in, to 14-in., 50c to $10 each, Boston Ferns. 5c to $2,00 each. Cycas. Dracaenas. Asparagus, etc.. in lart;e variety. Cnrysantttemums. stock lilnnts, $1U per 100, We have I50,UU0 Tropical Plants on hand. Your visit invited. Term cash, but inspection allowed at express olTice, ALBERT FUCHS, 2059-73 N. Halsted St.. CHICAQO. ESTABLISHED 1884. CHOICE STOCK For CHRISTMAS Trade Per 100 CYCLAMEN. 4 colors. 2y2-in. pots $5.00 ASPARAGUS SPRtNGEKll, '.^ys-in , extra strong. 6.00 3-in. pots, very large, 8.00 PRIMROSES (Chinese), 3-in. pots ;.. 5.00 4-m. pots 8.00 6-in. pans $3.00pprdoz. '■ (Obconica fjrandiflora and hybridum), same size and price as Chinese Primroses, All in bud and bloom. NATHAN SMITH & SON. Adrian, Mich. PLANTS. ..PANSIES.. SEEDS. ....THE JENNINGS STRAIN.... Uarse Flowering, Superb Colors. Fine, stocky, fleld-^rown plants now ready in any quantity. If you want first-class plants, these will till the bill. Finest mixed in threat variety of colors, by mail, 60c, per 100 by express, $4.00 per 1000; 5000, $17,00. White, same price. Seed of above, $1,00 per pl;t, ; $.5,00 per oz. ^^CASH WITH OIIDEB, E. B. JENNINGS, '■"Ib4""' Southporf, Conn. Crower of the Finest Pennies. BOSTON FERN... 2!4-in,, $5,1X1 per 100; | Band 10-ln, pans, from 5 -in,. ,n0.liO per 1011, I 76c, to $1,50 each, Nenhrolepis Cordata Compacta 2t4-in,, $5.00 per 100, 8 an. 1 lll-iii, imns, lliif, »1,0« to $1„50 each. Geraniums, s. A, Nutt, l■t(^, moled cuttings from soil, $1.5(1 |«T 100, $!,'■,. (Ill |i.T 1000, Asparagus Sprengerii, 2S-in,, ,$5 00 per 100, CASH i-LKAKE, CARL HAGENBERGER. W Mentor, 0. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In anv .|iiantity, lor the least money. STAMFORD. - CONN. i8gg. The American Florist. 629 IMPORTANT. Every n't.'iil I'l.risl sIkiuI.I 1i;ivi' mn- descripUvp wholesiilc pri.-f lisl ol' SI'IOl'l A LI'I KS, there is mi'in-\' in it f.>ri'\tT\' iii.-iii in tlif Irudis a lew of til., u.'.u.l llllll-s lMi-i',tioll,-d below. VEKB N4S, ■.'iiili (■.•iiturvset 8a {.Taiid mammoth varietic-s scl.rted from over 100 of the choieest, incbidiiii; the hitest Capt. Dreytua, Helen Gould, Melba and many others. Clean, healthy, viyor ous plants of the most faci nation: colors and sh.-ides. Extra strona 2-in. full of cuttings $2.00 per 100, S18.00 per 1000; extra strong rooted cuttings liOe. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. DBL. FRINGED PETUNIAS Ureers and Hender- son's latest. known the world over as the standard of perfection, \'l gorgeous varieties. True to nauH'. Extra strong 2-in. $2.00 per 100, $18 00 per 101)0: ex - tra strong rooted cuttings, $1 per 100, $« per 1000. 5000 GERANIUMS. Hruanti (the gre:it scarlet bcd.ler). S, .\. Null, La l'a\..rite, .\tlilelR and Sweet heented str(.T.L'.2y,-in.,:le ; %-n.Ui per 11)110. NEW GIANT CALiFORM; WHITE MARGUERTE and Nowllolden; thrv sell on sight, extra strong 3(4-in,$2..Wper 100; extra strong rooted cuttings $1.00 per 100. SALVIA SPLENDENS.the old stand by, no other so eood. Extra strong 2''o-m. $2 .50 per 100; extra strong rooted cuttings. $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM PRINCESS PAUi INE. the great nov^ elty of '98, the only one to grow. Extra strong 2V^"-in. $2.50 per 100; extrti strong rooted cuttings, $1.00 tier 1110. VINCAS, MAIOR AND VARIGATIA, extra strong rooted i-ultin-s, $1.00 per 100. 1000 BRIDtSMAiD ROSES, strong 2y2-iu. and 3- in., $2.60 per 100. $'30.00 per 1000. SMILAX SEEDLImGS, extra strong, bushy plants (seed sown August 1st), 50o per 100; $4.00 per 1000 bv mail. Extra strong, 2K-inch, 2c. Six foot strings, 13i4c. I^i^^Tekms Stkictlt Cash With Oudeu. SOUTH SIDE riORAL CO., Springfield, III. Please vu-iitioii Ihr Amniiaii Flinist ifhni :i:ili!ig. McFADDEN OFFERS Boston Terns 6-m 75c. 6-in., extra heavy $1.00 S-in. pans 1.50 JO-in. pans 2.00 ^ 12 and J5-in. pans 5.00 p Adiantum Tarleyense | 4-in 50c. i 5-in 75c. g 6-in $1.50 g 7-Jn 2.00 5 Emerson C. Mcradden .swoy iia^s. | Telephone, 10 II. Sliort Hills. ^ VERBENA KING. ^-^Jlft The hirgest Verbena i^rowfr in the world (Bros, it Sisters); we have thpm, too, the very best mammoth named vars. on earth and sure to please you at tlie fol- Inwintc prices— 60c. per 100. $5,00 per 1000: 5000 _for $2:2.00,10.000 for$40.00. Write for prices on f larger lots. Look here! we pav ■^'Vi-^-v jPfPF" express charges ou all " " Rooted Cuttings, and beside, we guarantee satisfaction in every shape or manner and we will do it for That Cash, Please. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans. Pr.ast- m.iilwii the A me, ,ea „ Fli'iisl :, lieii 7. . ilhicr. HOOTED CUTTINGS. Prepaid Geraniums, good assortment, $1.2.t per lOU; liron/e Leaved. Uismarek, McMahon, Cloth of Gold. $1.50 per 100; scented, Shrubland Pet and Penny- royal, $1.00 per 100 Tradescantia Multicolor, 8O0 per 100. White Daisies, $1 per 100. 2i<-in. plants by express, purchaser's expense. Boston Fern. Tl per 100, Oyrlomium Falcatum, $3 per Ko. Farlugium Grande, $ii a liio. Cash with order.G. W. WEATHERBY, Chillicothe, Mo. •SUTTON'S 6EMS." 3 NEW FORGET-ME-NOTS, IN 3 COLORS. PINK. WHITE. BLUE. 'I'ho strongest growers. The freest bloomers. The longest sprays. Grows and llowers best in cold house or frames. Hrings double the price of tmy other. Large clumos, ready to divide. $5 per lOOor 2.t for »I .'iO by e,\-|,ress. Smaller one, i,v mail prepaid, same prie,,.. A lew hundred EXTRA LARGE CLUMPS, $10 per 100, %\.M for 12. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI£;H3-K A BARGAIN. Kmm- i\ i,,el, |„,i,,. will give lots ol green, e-. r,,r if.Miii; 1 j r.,r |;.r,o. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. $.5.00 per 100: 25at HX) rate. THE LACE FERN, POLYSTICHUM PROLIFERUM. Some say it'sflnerthan "lioston Kern." Perfectly hardv; grows well under benches; fronds bring $1 per 12. hist over one month in water. Young plants. 50c per 12, mailed; $4 per 100. LarL'er. *1 j.er 12 or $8 per 100. express. THE ORANGE VIOLET iBrowallia Jamesoni). Kinc plants THE GENUINe'eDELWe'iSS OR SNOW FLOWER. There is a world of poetry connected with this charming flower, to obtain which manv travelers have sacrificed their lives. It blooms right through the snow and ivhen cut lasts /or years. Fine as a souvenir to your customers. 10 lor $1, 25 for $2, mailed free. Send for sample (lower. A. BLANC, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Force! Force! Force! PeriOO SPIRAEA Japonica $3.50 " Compacta 5.00 Aslilboid s fioribunda 5.00 " Japonica aurea reticulata 5.00 Extra fine and decorative. PAEONIA Officinalis rubra pleno 10.00 This is the true dark crimson variety, the earliest flowering Pa^onia in existence, and the only one good for forcing. Per 1000 LILY CF THE VALLEY, selected pips, (German) $2.00 GLAOIOLUJColvilli The Bride 4.00 " Rubra 4.C0 May per 100. $3.50, 20.00 Pure white, finely fiaked rose, the best for greenhouse planting. Bobbink & Atkins, RUTHERFORD. N. J. Pleaie menlwntlie Ameiican Flomt when wiUiiig. Verbenas. 75,000, all standard named sorts, much superior to the home made named seedling often sent out. Gauranteed all true to name. i*b;i:>uce;i:> x>riobs. Rooted Cuttings, well rooted 60c. per 100; »5.00 per l.OOO; 5,000 for $22.00 16,000 for $40.00; 25,000 for $75.00. In larger lols, write for prices. We don't care where you live— guaranteed to reach you in good shape, sent Prepaid. Send for Price List ol Other Stock. PANSIES Fine Plants. Large Flowing Strain, 50c. per 100. $2.50 per 1000. Pansy Seed. Non plus ultra, $4 00 per ounce. Cash Please. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. SPECIALTIES « ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots. CARNATIONS, foi &U delivery. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. PrtoeBlow. Bend for list. VIOLETS. WOOD Bt^OTHt^RS. FISHKIUL. A/. V. Tell them where you saw the ad. NOVELTIES POP 190O. HIBISCUS PEACHBLOW. Tlii-. is one of the finest Dlant novelties oileiv.l in recent years. The flowers are double and from 4" to 5 inches in diameter. Color a clear, rich pink with a small, deep crimson center, an entirely new and most beautiful shade. "iV^-iDcli pot plants, per dozen. $1.50; per 100, $10.00. March. AGERaTUW STELLA GUBNEY, The finest of all A^eratums, planted outside attains height of 6 to 8 inches, bushv, com- pact jirowth, early and continuous bloomer throughout the entire summer. Color is the deepest blue. Admired bv all who saw it at our izreenhouscs. I\t d<",/en, $1,25; per 100, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. S^IvToSk REAL ESTATE. Land with or Ts-ithout green- houses, in different parts of the United States. Bargains can be had and opportunities opened for profit. Write for particulars and state your requirements. SMITH & SMITH, 345 Sixth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Brokers in Real Estate. Glass. Pipe. Boilers, Etc. 630 The American Florist. Dec. 2j, Nashville. DOINGS IN TENNESSEE.— MANY ADVANCE ORDERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. — PROSPECT FOR FAIR SUPPLIES. Florists in this city are looking for- ward to a big business lor the holidays, for advance orders are numerous and several of the leading dealers report a larger booking than for several years past. The fine weather of autumn hurried on the stock to such a degree that there will be no surplus for the holidays. But, allconditions considered, theleading dealers think they will have plenty to supply all demands. Prices will be higher than formerly, but buyers seem to realize the conditions and are meeting the rise with good nature and liberality. One dealer reports that he will have an unusual and abundant stock of American Beauty. Kaiserins are very fine and will come in just in time for the holiday trade. Another grower, whose specialty is car- nations, says that he will have a good stock, particularly of Scott. The smaller flowers, Romans and narcissi will be abundant and will be sold comparatively cheap. Plants are abundant. Joy & Son have had a palm sale for the past ten days, working off at good prices all the young plants that they did not desire to keep for stock. We are well supplied with all the nov- elties in baskets, jardineres and violet boxes. M. C. DoRRis. Mansfield, Ohio. The first thing that attracted my attention upon alighting from the train, was a handsome delivery wagon, drawn by a pair of spirited horses, an outfit that would compare favorably with the best I have seen in larger cities. A neat inscription showed that it belongs to the Berno Floral Co. That enterprising firm, with young Mr. Berno at the head, seems to have achieved its success by leaps and bounds, as the saying goes. In 1892 they made their start with one house; a year later a second one was added, and, little by little, as business began to show some signs of improve- ment, other structures were built. The addition during the past summer consists of two houses, one lO-ifiO and the other one 16x40. All told their establishment consists of 10,000 feet of glass. Another house, to cover 10x180, especially adapted to carnations, will be built in the spring. Homo. Green Silkaline^^ — la agUB. also behad colors to match the nat I flower shades Send saoiples atid prices. JOHN C. MEYER & CO.. Mfre. and Wholesalers, St. Boston. Mass. i!!5 MODEL ISri! °''"""°° tLATUrSH, BROOKLVN, .MH TiiKiinv Parker. n. Y . Keb l» '.17. DeHT -*lr.-V lur wire BtaketB certainly aeeni. Wlth- (lut heBliMtlDK we Indorne It as an up-tr)-date carna- tliin Klip ort Tours truly, DAiM.EDorzE Bros. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO., IHCRON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET. BROOKLYN, N. V. l,oxc-J8- STEVENS & CO., 107 Ch.imb.r8bt.,N.Y. City. Simplicity in Greenliouse Construction. During our long experience we have not only made many improve- ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that buildmg a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent mechanic. Our Clear Cypress Building Material is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi- nary capabilities can put it up correctly. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. ^^•'•'•^•^•'•'•'A^*'^^*'^^*'*^*'*^*'^^^'*'^^*^*^'*'^'* igSTAB. STINDIRD FLOWER POTS! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per cratei Price per crate ISOO 3-ln. poU In crate. UM 120 7-ln. pots In crate. U 2(1 • 5.2S; 60 8 " " :i.00 B.OO' 48 « " ' :) iM 6 no 48 10 •■ •■ 4 .80 6.8O1 24 U " ■■ 3 HO 4.6O1 24 12 ■• •■ 4 SO 4 61 12 14 •• •• 4 80 3 16| tilH " •■ 4,50 , same price as pots. Send for price list :fi0 5 " 144 1) ■■ Seed pa HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, DR.... FORT EDWARD. N. V. AUGUST ROLKKR & SONS. New York AKentB : PET STREET GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUPACTURKRS OF Flower Pols. Before buying write for prlcei. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave.. CHICAGO. ILL. •.Um-i ua>i Flut-isl .,/;,■« .culiiig. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT MT'Y, HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH,, Rep. 4B0 HOWARD ST. TELEGRAPH CODE AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION In either stiff or flexible oover. address orders to AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO. Jersey (mK J ■^CTORY. 713=719 Wharton ' ■ St.- l()NC^|sj .A^p(nT. NY. 'y.^' Standard.^ .96 T^ 2 FLOWER t^OXS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money, W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M <;i.e»l. N. E. W«SH|NGTnN. D C. STANDARD FLOWER POTS First Quality. Cream color. 1er 100O..)2 4O | 8H in., per 1000, t 4 95 2 In., '• .. 2 75 4 in., " « 20 ZH in., " .. S SS I S In., " 10 80 8 in., " .. 4 70 I t in., " 16 BO Paokaceg extra. C. HENNECKE CO.""-^;/:^.'"- Standard Pots °°°' Fof Ih°rppinr'""" KELLER BROS. Special Attention Given to "~~~ ' ^fail Orders, and Special NORRISTOWN. PA. Sizes Made to Order. Price Lists Furnished on Application, FLOWER POTS all kinds. Made by STANDARD POTS "^ List and SAMPLES PRBB. J. 6. SWAHN S SONS, MINNEAPOl'iS.^MINN. rSgg. TiiF American Florist. 631 M. RICE & CO. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ARE EXCLUSIVE IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF Moss Wreaths, Baskets, Wheat Sheaves, Doves, Grasses, Immortelles, Pot Covers, Metal Designs, Chenille, Plateaux, Cape Flowers, Prepared Palm Leaves, Pedestals, Palm Plants, Etc., Etc. Lace and Paper Handkerchiefs. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St. Philadelphia, Pa. Boston Florist Letter Go. MAXUFACTITRKKS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. This woodeD box nicely stained and vais ntshedy 18x30x12 made In two sections* one for each size letter, given away w^lth first order of 50O letters. Block Letters. 1 ^ or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters, $4- Fastener with each letter or word Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Trcas, and Manager. 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASSr Florists' Boxes AND Mailing Packages The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., DAYTON. OHIO. The Philadelphia ^ Wire Works. HENRY RAJSIK, Proprietor. Manufacturers of all kinds of WIRE GOODS ror Florists' JJse. ANY FL.OKAI. 807-809 No. Fourth St., OESIGfii AT mill Anr-i Miii> —. > SHORT NOTICE. PHILADELPHIA, PA. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Cycas Wreaths, Moss Wreaths, Ferneries and Jardinieres, Wheat Sheaves and Immortelles. New Catalogue of all FLORISTS' 8UPPLLB8 on application, ^rror the trade only. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. 60. 62. 64 and 56 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. A. HERRMANN, Cape flowers, all chl ,.. Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, AM> All Florists' Supplies. Send for Prices. 404-412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFENS> SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS. "OSTEFFENSBROS. totcej^ The most convenient wav W of applying an insecticide 1 ever yet devised. No pans »^ required -No heating or" P irons-No trouble-Ginnof k^ injure the most sensitive f/ blooms-Very effective. ^ Price 604: per box of 12 H rolls. All dealers se/ fit.' ■ i 5kabcura Dip Co. ?i St. Louis — Chicago. ^S C. C. POLLWORTH CO., IlEAI)*,'rARTKKS FnK Florists' Supplies, 137 Oneida St., MILWAIKEE, WIS, "NICOMIir Vapo r Insecticide No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certaia killer of REDSPIDER. GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pests. ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW WilOLESAlC PRICE LIST OF Florists' Supplies now ready. ■.■. Western Florists will save money bybuyinRln uenrer. COLORADO SEED STORE, BAKTELDES * CO.. DENVEK, COLO. BONE MEAL Made for my own use and for other florists who are looking; for something good, jt jt jt TRY A BAG NOW. ALBERT M. HERB, Lancaster, Pa. LIQUID PLANT FOOD Tor Greenhouse Cultivating. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, Chicago Office: 620 Atlantic Ave.,Boston. H. K. .SxiDEu, Suite 4S3. 260 Clark St. John Conley & Son, Mann&ctnrers of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET. in car lots. MANURE Pulverized, $8 DO per ton. Natural, $4.00 per ton. IN SACKS OR BARRELS BY THE TON Pl'LVERIZKU, $12.00. N.4Tt tS.iL, $8.00, f. O. I). E. C. NEWBURY, Mitchell, So. Dak. PLACE TOUR NAME. and your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country by advertising in SEND ADVT. NOW. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 632 The American Florist. Dec. 23 Index to Advertisers. J* AdvertlslDK Kates filii Allen J K ...liJi ^unerlcan Rose Co t'23 il AmllnK K C UiS Asmus B (} i>2" ttassett & Washburn . .>>I9 Bayersdorfer H & Co. .031 Benthey &CO liisi Berger U H & Co 623 Bernurd A ti" Bemlng U Q 62U Blano A & Co Ii2'.i Bobbink * Atkins wa Boston Letter Co «)! Braiiue \. B MO Brants O t;25 Brown Peter Wii Budlong J A ein Bunyard II A b-'. Burpee W Atlee & Co. 11 Carmody J U 1\ Chadwlck Chas t>~' CbtcaKO Carnation Co.6.:7 CI1IO8KO WreoklnK Co. . Ill ChrlBtensen Andrew. .62. i;lnolnnaU Cut Ho C0.B18 Clare &' Scbarrath 62o CiarS Wm A & Son. 1.24 Coben J M 62U Colorado Seed store.. b.il Conara iu Jones Co — 628 CODle; John & Son 631 Cottage Gardens J Cox Seed Co II Craig Bobt & Son. .y . . . 624 Cunningham Jos H. ..62a Danley S T... ...■■■.. -.tBa Day ton Haper Nov Co. 'jJI Ueamnd J B i'19 De Langbe-Vervaene . 11 Beuolt t'lo'w Pot Mlg.6.)-' DletschA&Co 6.iu DlUon J L v;-Sn? DomerFred & Sons Co.b2. Dreer H A..... ■, „ I ' v Eastern Chemical Co. .Ml Ktchbolz Ueory 624 Elliott W U 620 Kllleon & Tesson 6jU Bmest W H t^ Feltbousen J K 6i& Ferguson John B....6JS Fora Bros ^ 621 Foster Lucius H 6« Fuchs Albert 6Jb Galvln ThoB F ■•••61» Uardeners Chronicle.. 11 Gardening Co The.... H Garland Geo M Ill Gibbons H W 1\ Qlblln 4 Co ...JV Gorton i Lldg6rwood..632 Gunther WmH.. 621 Gumey Heater Co 632 Hagen burger Carl WB Hall Ass'n I'J Hancock Geo & Son. . .627 Hart M A 621 nasBlach Jacques H Uelss J B 624 Uennecke C Co.... — .630 Herr Albert M 627 631 Herrmann A 631 Hews A n& Co 630 Hllflnger Bros 63U HlUB G A Co -ij-,,} HlppardB 628 111 Hltohlngs * Co....... IV Holton iHunkel Co.. 618 Hooker H M Co II I Uolmes II L w^ uoran Edw C 6.1 Hort Adv... ...... ..■■•■ 11 Hose Connection Co. .Ill Humfeld C 629 Hunt K H 619 Jackson E B.... 6^ JackBon 4 Perkins.... 623 Jacobs 8& Sons IV Jennings B B... 628 •lohnson & Stnkes 622 Kansas Seed House.. 623 lasting W F.. 620 Keenan'B Seed Store.. 623 KeUerBros 63u Keller Qeo*Son 630 KeUogg Geo M 62IJ Kelsey Harlan P 621 Kennlcott Bros Co 6U Kingston II 6„4 KnoplI Oscar 11 Kjoeecheil Bros Co... IV Knehn C A 620 Kuhl Geo A 619 Lager & Hurrell 623 Lakev'w Hose Garden. 625 Lang Julius 621 L«hman Bros 632 Lucas J & Co.. 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ERRINGER, LVIIIIIUII inyjOmj Gen. West. Sales Agent, 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. Rmsrica is "ths Prow of ths UbssbI; therB may bs more comfort Mmidships, but we are the £rst to tnucb Unknown Seas," Vol. XV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 30, 1899. No. 604. ITiMii l^msmmm fujmm^ Published bvhry Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 324 Dearborn Street, Chlcsgro. Butem Office: 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. SnlMcrlptlon, tl.OO a year. To Bnrope, 1)2.00. Sabscriptlons accepted only from the trade. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— W. N, Rudd, Monnt Greenwood, 111., president; P. Brkitmetek, Detroit. Mloh. vlce- 6 resident; W. J. Stewart, B7 Bromfleld 8t^ Boston, lass, secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Ftk, treasurer. The sixteenth annual meeting will be held at New York, August. 1900. Officers-Elect [to be Installed January 1. 1900]. B. M WOOD. Natick, Mass.. president; F. R. PIKRSON. Tarrytown. N, Y., vice-president; secretary and treas- urer as before. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Convention at Buffalo, February, Ifr-16. 1900. ALBERT M. HKRR. Lancaster, Pa., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meeting at New York, August, 1900. Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich.. Secretary. THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. COJVTEJVTS. The Christmas trade 633 Horticulture building, etc., of Pan-Americ;in Exposition (illus ) 63.^ The propagation of ferns 63.t Christnms advertisinsin rhiladclphia (illus.). 637 Carnations— Lime for carnations 637 Revie«' of worli of Chrysanthemum Society of America for 1899 638 With the growers— Peter Keinberg, Chicago.. .639 Devflopraent in the south (illus.) 610 New York- 640 Philadelphia 641 Boston W; Chicago M'j Saginaw, Mich 64^ Grand Rapids. Mich 643 To prevent Irosting of windows 64-1 Greenhouse building 644 Mr. Donald's chrvsauthemums 644 TheC. S. A. cup contest Mi About fungicides |>j< Society of .\inerican Florists 644 Chrysanthemum Society committees 614 Cape flowers and immortelles 644 Obituary— Lord Penzance 615 — G. C. Stedman Mr> —Alfred Ontram 64d — .\. R.Starr , 645 —,Tohn Gibson (portrait) 645 — B. K. Bliss (portrait) 64o The seed trade 6™ Cincinnati 6^0 The nursery Ir de b^^ —The Calilornia privet 6Sj. Minneapolis 6.52 Our pastimes— The Hitchings ball 6.o4 —At Denver 654 — .Vt West Hoboken, N.J 654 Orange, N. J 654 San Francisco 6.iO Tiffin, O 668 THE CHRISTMAS TRADE. THE considerable number of reports of the Christmas trade which have come to hand represent nearly the entire country and are generally optimistic in tone. Few fail to specify an increase and in not more than one or two instances is there complaint of decrease in the volume of business and, these isolated cases being proba- bly the lesult of local causes, it may safely be asserted that the season has been the best on record. There was some scarcity of stock but increased glass area has done much to overcome the usual Christmas shortage. Beauties were very generally in greatest demand and shortest supply but Meteor was a close second in favor. Car- nations, particularly bright colored sorts, were in stronger demand than ever before and, even with greatly increased production, were in short supply at many places. Violets were scarce but bulbous stock was plentiful. It is noted that qualities were generally of the best. Nearly all reports indicate increased sale for plants, particu- larly flowering or berried subjects, and in many cases prices, both for cut flowers and plants, are reported slightly higher than in recent years. Several correspondents mention largely increased sales of holly. A number of the reports follow; Laramie, Wyo.— Mrs. G. A. Hertzog states that Christmas trade was twenty- five per cent ahead of a year ago, and that stock was scarce. Atchison, Kan. — R. J. Graves says Christmas was big, but only about equal to other years. There were too many roses; everything else sold clean. Ferns were in particular favor. New London, Conn.— Trade was one- fourth heavier than last year, according to John Spaulding. There was enough stock, but prices were higher. The call was for carnations and cheap plants. Oklahoma City, Okla.— There was not enough stock to supply the trade and prices were very good. There were two calls for carnations to one for roses, according to the Oklahoma Floral Co. Toledo, O.— Geo. A. Heinl estimates trade as ten per cent better than a year ago. Roses were very scarce but the supply was of better quality than usual. There was an increased sale for plants of all descriptions. Birmingham, Ala. — H. A. Lindsay reports double the flowers sold but at half the usual Christmas prices. There was a heavy demand and shortage of red carnations and roses. There was but little call for plants. Providence, R. I.— Violets were the short item and carnations the favorite for Christmas, says W. E. Chappell. The increase in business was twenty-five per cent. Plants sold well. There were more lilies than ever before. People made no complaint at the prices for good stock. Paducah, Ky. — C. L. Brunson & Co. say their Christmas sales were more than double those of a year ago. Prices were about the same. Carnations were the greatest shortage. Flowering plants were in marked favor. Nashua, N. H.— August Gaedeke & Co. report a small increase in trade but prices were low. There was enough stock, most of it good, except carnations, which were much sought. Poinsettias and primroses led the plants. Ottawa, Ont. — Trade was one-third greater than last year and prices advanced slightly. Carnations were in especial demand. Graham Bros, report a great trade on flowering plants, a trade which is increasing year by year. Pittsfield, Mass. — Trade was one- fourth greater, both on plants and cut flowers. John White says that there was stock enough, and good, except violets. Palms, cyclamens, primulas and begonias were in favor in the order named. Wilmington, Del.— Harry P. Potter writes it down that sales were double last year's, with prices about twenty per cent higher. There was enough stock, mostly very good, except violets. Twice the usual number of plants were sold. Detroit, Mich. — J. F. Sullivan esti- mates the city's Christmas expenditures for plants and flowers as one-fifth greater than last year. Prices were not higher, but selling was easier. Beauties were very scarce, violets and good carna- tions only less so. There was sale for all flowering plants, and poinsettias and other novelties sold easily at good prices. 634 The American Florist. Dec. so, Springfield, III. — Trade was about the same as last year and that means that it was good. Louis Unverzagt reports that he could not sell poinsettias at any price. Omaha, Neb. — Hess &Swoboda report that the Christmas business in this city exceeded any previous year. There were enough flowers of improved quality and prices did not advance. Lancaster, Pa.— H. D. Rohrer says that the supply of carnations was far short of the demand but that the sales equalled last year. Stock was better than usual all through. Kennett Square, Pa. — Christmas busi- ness was a fourth larger than a year ago. Supply equalled demand. Stock was better than usual. Wm. Swayne noted that orders came early. Lynn, Mass.— Stock was short but business increased ten per cent. Carna- tions and chrysanthemums were much sought. J. L. Miller reports Begonia Gloire de Lorraine in great demand. KoKOMO, Ind. — There was a marked increase in Christmas calls for carna- tions and W. W. Coles estimates busi- ness as ten per cent greater than last year. Palms sold best among plants. Pontiac, III.— W. A. Miller reports a Christmas trade ahead of any previous year, although roses were scarce. He had plenty of carnations and Jubilee was an especial favorite because of its color. Waterbury, Conn. — A. Dallas sums up the trade as follows: Fifteen per cent increase; supply all right; same old com- plaint of salted stock; carnations in unusual demand; plant sales increased one-half. Trenton, N. J.— There were enough flowers except Beauty, say C. Ribsam & Sons. Beauty was in greater demand than ever. Qualities were generally good. Bulbous stock did not move. Plants were in greater favor, especially rubbers. New Haven, Conn. — Business was double last year's; priceshigher although stock was plentiful; f|ualities were good; red carnations and Meteors had the call; flowering plants in fancy receptacles sold better than ever. Knoxville, Tenn.— Everybody is sat- isfied with an increase of about twenty- five per cent; supply equalled demand; largest call for Beauties ever known. A very noticeable decrease in the sale of plants is reported by C. W. Crouch. Bridgeport, Conn. — Five firms have started in business here since last Christ- mas and did well but the old houses sold as much as ever. There was less call for flowers, more for plants. Jas. Horan & Son note a special call for narcissi. Topeka, Kan— The Bates Floral Co. say that business was about the same as last year. There was a shortage of pink roses, carnations and violets, tor which there was increased call. Fewer bloom- ing plants were sold, more decorative. Milwaukee, Wis.— C. B. Whitnall reports that the trade as a whole enjoyed the best Christmas on record and that there were neither flowers nor plants enough to go around, although the call for the latter seems to assure a better supply ne.xt year. There was much good stock and an increased call for orchids, poinsettias and stevia. The demand for Beauties was far beyond the possibilities of supplying. New Bedford, Mass. — Christmas trade was double last year's; prices were the same; stock was good, carnations and violets particularly scarce. There was a big call for azaleas and primroses and E. S. Haskell reports great trade in greens. Fort Wayne, Ind. — Markey Bros, report trade in this city one-third heavier than a year ago, with an adequate sup- ply of flowers but higher prices. There was an increased demand for carnations, for flowering plants and for greens of all kinds. Indianapolis, Ind — H. W. Riemansays trade averages twenty-five per cent bet- ter than last Christmas. Supply was adequate as a rule and prices and qual- ities the same as a year ago. Blooming plants of all kinds were good sellers; so were palms. THE LATE BENJAMIN K. BLISS (See iia^rC-J.M Lincoln. III.— W. H. Gullett & Son enjoyed a Christmas trade sixty per cent greater than a year ago. There was suf- ficient stock but prices were slightly higher. To quote them: "People had money and let loose of it without roar- ing over prices." Champaign, III. — Thos. Pranks thinks trade fifty per cent better than last year and prices twenty-five per cent higher. Stock was short but good. The special calls were for carnations and flowering plants. Large quantities more of greens could have been sold. Bangor, Me. — The holiday trade was as good as could be wished. Cut flowers were plentiful and popular, but there was sale lor more blooming plants than could be supplied. Carl Beers says that the sea- son has been excellent and that the out- look for spring is bright. St. Louis, Mo.— Ostertag Bros found their Christmas trade double that of a year ago and believe that their experi- ence was no exception to the rule. There was enough stock and the quality was better than usual. The marked prefer- ences were for Beauties and Meteors in flowers and palms and rubbers in plants. They sold a great many Christmas bells, three to ten inches high, made of thin wood and covered with immortelles. Hartford, Conn. — D. A. Spear says trade showed a twenty-five per cent increase. Stock was short and prices higher. Violets and carnations were favorites. There was decreased call for flowering plants but better sale for deco- rative stock, especially ferns. Adrian, Mich.— Nathan Smith & Son say that Christmas trade was half again larger than last year. In cut flowers qualities were high with supply equal to the demands. There was increased call for decorative and flowering plants. Greens, like everything else, sold well. Baltimore, Md. — E. A. Seidewitz says that trade was about the same as last year, with enough cut flowers and lower prices, except for carnations. There was a decided increase in the call for bloom- ing plants, the medium values of which Mr. Seidewitz says are taking the place of cut flowers. Oswego, X. V.— The Christmas sale ol cut flowers was something unprecedented and decorative plants sold well at good prices. W. M. Mattoon reports his trade double that of last year. There was enough stock, nearly all good, and it cleaned up well. Violets and Roman hyacinths were favorites. Utica, N. Y. — The Christmas trade was one-third better than last year according to Wm. Matthews' estimate. Prices were higher but there was not sufficient stock to go around. The special calls were for violets, orchids, red roses and fancy carnations. Medium priced pot plants were in demand. Iowa City, Ia. — Christmas trade showed a fifty per cent increase accord- ing to James T. Aldous & Son and prices were a great deal higher, although there was enough stock. The qualities were fine. There was a marked increase in calls for carnations and plants of all kinds sold better than ever before. Elmira, N. Y.— Everything sold which was in shape for Christmas. Prices were reasonable and (|ualities good. Palms and blooming plants went well. Grove P. Rawson had about 2,000 late chrys- anthemums, Wm. H. Chadwick, Eclipse, Mrs. S. T. Murdoch and Cullingfordii, which brought good prices. Cleveland, O.— Fifteen per cent is A. H. Graham's estimate of the increase in Christmas trade. F. R. Williams places it at ten per cent. There seems to have been enough stock, but with none to spare. Carnations were in big demand and flowering plants in increased popu- larity. People paid the price with better grace than usual. Salt Lake City, I'tah.- P. T. Hud- dart estimates the Christmas trade as one-third ahead of last year, with a shortage of stock, good qualities and bet- ter prices. There was extra call for vio- lets, carnations and good roses. Plants sold no better than heretofore. People were ready to pay for good stock, but poor flowers would not go at any price. Grand Rapids, Mich.— J. A. Creelman estimates the holiday trade of this city at twenty-five per cent more than last year, largely due to better prices. There was a supply of cut flowers about ec|ual to the demand, violets leading in favor, red carnations and roses following. In plants all flowering stock went, Henry Smith making a hit with azaleas. The Grand Rapids Floral Co. did well with a large supply of poinsettias. iSgg. The American Florist. 635 :^^t^ HORTICULTURE, GRAPHIC ARTS AND FORESTRY BUILDINGS OF THE PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION. Albany, N. Y. — Goldring Bros, found trade about the same, plenty of stock and prices a little lower. There was lively sale for flowering plants but not at big prices. People will not stand the high prices for the holidays and those who buy throughout the year use other merchandise for Christmas. Syracuse, N. Y.^The consensus of opinion is that the Christmas trade was the best on record. R. H.C. Bard reports an unprecedented call for blooming plants, which the mild weather made easy of delivery. Meteors and red car- nations were in short supply, ffolly was in demand and most of it fine. Harrisburg, Pa. — There were flowers enough and to spare for a Christmas trade which G. Hanson estimates as nearly a third greater than last year's. Flowering plants sold well, but the call was for cheap goods, due perhaps to a department store's precedent estab- lished with some over-forced stock. St. Joseph, Mo. — L. J. Stuppy says that the holiday business was greater than usual and prices higher. Roses at $2 to $3 per dozen were a little too much for most people and carnations at 75 cents to $1.50 went better. Azaleas were in favor and there was increased sale for all plants in pots and pans. Worcester, Mass.— The increase in Christmas prices was twenty per cent, according to A. H. Lange's estimate. Prices were high, stock good, but there was a shortage of red flowers. There was increased sale for both decorative and flowering plants, and for berried sub- jects, such as oranges, solanums and ardisias. Boston fern was also a favor- ite. Lincoln, Neb. — The business for Christ- mas was the best ever known here, fully forty per cent ahead of last year. Stock was good and higher prices prevailed. According to Chapin Bros, trade has exceeded the supply quite regularly of late, despite the fact that pretty nearly every one built last year, and the indica- tions point to extensive building again next summer. Rochester, N. Y'.— J. B. Kellar reports that the Christmas trade here was very satisfactory. Prices were very high on cut flowers and the sale for plants is increasing every year. Violets were $5 per hundred. Beauties $18 to $24 a dozen and no carnations sold for less than 75 cents while fancies went up to $4. Poin- settias were in high favor. The call was for bright colored flowering plants but the scarcity of the usual subjects com- pelled recourse to many things not ordi- narily popular at this season and good prices were the rule. Pittsburg, Pa. — The wholesalers had a big Christmas and the retailers were rushed, trade exceeding expectations. Extra Beauties retailed as high as $36 a dozen; violets, which were fine, brought $4 to $6 per 100. There was an over- stock of poinsettia?. The demand for good holly far exceeded the supply. Plants of all kinds sold better than in previous years. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.— M. J. Lynch believes that the volume of Christmas trade was ten per cent greater than a year ago. There were plenty of good flowers except Beauties, which were higher. Carnations were in greatest demand. There was more call for flow- ering than for decorative plants. Twice as much holly was sold as last year, and at good prices. Des Moines, Ia. — R. L. Blair says that Christmas trade was cut down by advance reports of scarcity and high prices. Buyers refused to place orders and at the last minute there was suffi- cient stock and prices were lower than quoted in advance. There was a greater demand for blooming plants and Boston ferns. Palms and rubbers sold well but azaleas were not in it. Toronto, Ont.— Holiday trade was greater than ever with John H. Dunlop. Beauties and select stock were higher in price. Supply was not equal to demands and qualities were not high because of much dark weather. Violets and Meteors were the especial favorites. Flowering plants were chiefly called for. G. H. Mills says that everything salable was taken and orders went begging. Horticulture, Graphic Arts and Forestry Buildings of Pan-American Exposition, The three buildings for horticulture, graphic arts and forestry at the Pan- American Exposition of 1901 form a picturesque group at the end of the west garden. The largest of these, the Horti- culture building, stands between the other two on an axis with the garden. The Forestry building is on the north side; the Graphic Arts on the south, adjoining the lake. Arcades connect the three buildings, forming in front a semi- circular court. Between the arcades the ground rises slightly to the level of the Fountain of theSeasons. The area of the Horticulture building is 45,000 square feet. The Graphic Arts and Forestry buildings each cover 30,000 square feet, and are similar in design. In plan, the Horticulture building is square, with central lantern, rising to a height of 240 feet at the intersection of the tour arms of a Greek cross, which includes in its angles four small domes. On the center of each facade is a deeply recessed arched entrance. The Graphic Arts and Forestry buildings have four corner towers, and on the cast facade a vaulted loggia of three arches forms the main entrance. Above the red roofs of Spanish tile numerous, lanterns, pinnacles and Vene- tian flagpoles bearing gaily colored banners add a festive picturesqueness to the sky line. The broad white wall surfaces of the buildings are ornamented with colored bas-reliefs. Arabesques of twining vines of fruit and flowers, among the branches of which are children and birds, decorate the numerous pilasters of the facades and arcades. Above the eastern entrance of the Horticulture building are two colored compositions representing Ceres, the goddess of the harvest, bearing in her arms a sheaf of golden wheat. Her chariot is drawn by three lions led by two mythologic figures. The decoration of the Graphic Arts and Forestry buildings is chiefly confined to the vaulted ceilings of their logeias, where the brilliantly colored decorations remind one of the famous example of the Villa Madama. The Propagation of Ferns. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the cultivation of ferns is their propa- gation. This is effected along two chief lines — (1) vegetatively, or (2) by means of spores. There are various ways in which ferns may be vegetatively repro- duced. Some, like adiantums, nephrole- pis, platycerium, produce tiny plants and bulbils on their roots, which, at the proper time, may be severed from the parent plant and made to start life on their own account. Others, again, develop young plants at the tips of their fronts, such as some aspleniums and adiantums. These, if the parent fronds are pegged down to the soil, will emit roots in a short time, and soon after being severed from the frond, grow into plants resembling their parents. Other aspleniums, as A. bulbiferum, and a few other ferns, such asCystopterisbulbifera, produce tiny bulbils on their fronds. This mode of vegetative reproduction differs from the last in the fact that the 636 The American Florist. Dec. 30, young plantlets do not develop foliage leaves until after they have established themselves as independent units, and put lorth roots into the soil, and in the (act that while in the former case the offspring become fixed by their roots in the soil before severance from the parent fronds takes place, the bulbils drop off at an early period, and having food substance J stored up in their fleshy tissues can set j about emitting roots and establishing themselves, preparatory to developing into ordinary individuals, at their leisure. |. APOSPORY. There is a species of aberrant vegetative reproduction termed apospory, in vyhich, not as in the asplenium, etc., a "fern plant," but a sexual plant or prothallus, is produced in the place of spores. In the Athyrium filix-focmina var clarissima and Pteris aquilina, the sporangium suspends its usual Junction of spore production and develops a green prothallus in their place. In Polystichum angulare var. pulcherrima, Scolopendrium vulgare, and Trichomanes alatum, the prothalli are produced quite independently of the sporangia, as outgrowths from the edges of the pinn;e. An abnormally moist environment may be one of the factors inducing this phenomenon. Ferns with underground rhizomes, such as some adiantums and struthiop- teris, as also those with creeping sub- aerial rhizomes, such as davallia, may be propagated by careful division of their rhizomes, care being taken that each severed portion is provided both with a growing point, root, and fronds, and has not yet started into new growth. Plants such as Adiantum cuneatum and A. Farleyense, as also some of our common hardy ferns, such as the polystichums and lastreas, which form a number of distinct crowns, may be easily multiplied by careful division and pulling apart of these crowns, so that each new piece which is to form a fresh plant shall be possessed of plenty of roots and leaves wherewith to start its independent existence. Lastly, the nephrolepis, and a few others, send outrunners or sarmenta bearing bulbils at intervals, which, eventually rooting, start life on their own account, and become severed from the parent stem. APOGAMY. I have spoken hitherto of vegetative reproduction; i. e., in which the special reproductive organs of this generation, known as spores, take no part as it occurs in the "fern plant." But in the sexual plant vegetative reproduction is also known to occur under certain condi- tions, in which a young "fern plant" is developed as an outgrowth of the prothallus quite apart trora, and inde- pendently of the sexual organs. This phenomenon is known as apogamy. It must be regarded as an abnormal species of reproduction, due, probably, to the peculiar conditions to which the prothalli are subjected. Apogamy is known to occur in Pteris cretica,Aspidium filix-mas var. cristalum, A. falcatum, A. frondo- sum, Lastrea dilatata var. cristata gracilis, Scolopendrium vulgare var. ramulosissima, Athyrium filixitcmina, Todea Africana, T. pellucida, and T. rivularis. In Trichomanes alatum apog- amv and apospory are combined, the prothalli produced on the fronds being apogaraous. In Scolopendrium vulgare var. ramu- losissima and Lastrea dilatata var. cristata gracilis prothalli have been dis- covered assuming partially the r6le of "fern plants," for they bore sporangia like those produced normally on the fronds of the asexual generation. In Gymnogramma leptophylla the "fern plant" is annual; but the pro- thallus is perennial, forming adventitious branches, which subsist as tubers in the ground from year to year. In the hymenophyllaceae, or filmy ferns, the production of small gemma;, or buds, from the prothallus, is of frequent occur- rence, as m hyraenophyllura and Tricho- manes alatum. In vittaria, one of the polypodiacea;, peculiar chains of gemmae are formed at the ends of short stalks. In all these cases, the gemmje on germina- tion give rise to new prothalli. This formation of gemmae is no doubt con- nected with the damp habitat of the plants concerned. It will thus be seen how ferns, like many other plants, have adopted numer- THE LATE JOHN QIBSON. (See page 645.) ous methods of reproducing themselves vegetatively, i. e., without the aid of spores or sexual organs, whether it be by means of bulbils or tiny plants pro- duced on the fronds, stems, roots of the asexual or "fern plant," or on the thallus of the sexual plant or prothallus, or by means of the lateral extension of the rhizome, whose newly formed portions may or may not become eventually detached from the original parent stock. It would seem also, that, as in the case of many another plant, so also with ferns, many of those species which for a long period have become addicted to this vegetative method of propagation, have in some degree, lost the power to repro- duce themselves by means of spores or sexual organs. This, however, as in the case of some of the higher plants, may be partly a result of the long treatment under cvltivation to which they have been subjected. The species with an upright caudex or stem, such as the tree ferns, some lomarias, and many of our hardy forms, such as the lady and male ferns which are naturally incapable of having their stems divided, must always be propa- gated by means of spores. PROPAGATIO.V FROM SPORES. The circumstances connected with the development of ferns from spores, are among the most captivating and inter- esting in the whole history of plant-life. The ordinary fern plant, consisting of stem, roots, and leaves, so well known to everyone, can hardly, strange as it may seem to say so, be considered as representing the ordinary normal stage of the plant's life-history; the latter must rather, as in the moss-plant, and all flowering plants, be that in which the sexual reproductive organs are developed — organs which in the "fern plant," as "the man in the street" knows it, are entirely absent. The fern plant is rather to be regarded as a new stage — a new generation, as it were— intercalated into the life-history, when the ancestors of these plants first assumed a terrestrial habit of life. On adoption of this terres- trial mode of life, the plant, which before was a simply built organism, gradually became a highly complex being, with strongly differentiated tissues, which eventually, in the course of ages, culmi- nated in the "fern plant" as we know it to-day. The main object of this greater differentiation of the various organs, and their increase in size and number, was the production in as large numbers as possible of asexual reproductive organs, known as spores, adapted by their minute size and lightness for trans- portation by the wind to a great dis- tance. But the original, simply built sexual generation, still, of course, per- sisted, although it, too, assumed a terrestrial life, though confined always to situations sufficiently moist to allow of the antherozoids, or male reproductive bodies, swimming about and reaching the female organs. Every new individual developed sexually from the simple primitive generation gives rise to the "fern plant," or asexual generation. Each spore thrown off from an asexual "fern plant" develops in its turn into a sexual plant, bearing antheridia and archegonia, and commonly termed a "prothallus." This is the highly inter- esting and absorbing cycle of the life history of the fern. The multiplication by means of spores enables the plant to spread itself widely over the face of the earth; but there must always be the con- stant cyclic return to sexual reproduction at a given period, or else the vigor and extensive distribution of the race could not be maintained. The compost used on which to sow the spores should consist either of the mixt- ure of loam, peat, leaf mould, and sand above given, when the soil should be well sterilized, so as to destroy all spores of other ferns or of fungi, etc., which may be lurking therein, or it may consist of finely broken bits of peat, sandstone, brick, or loam; we used a mixture of chopped sphagnum moss and finely broken crocks. The surface of the compost in the pot or pan, after being moistened, should be thickly covered with spores, and the pot or pan then covered with a glass shade or lid, so as both to keep the surface moist and to prevent the entry of anj- foreign bodies. The pots or pans should thereafter stand in saucers, and be watered from below, so that the water rises from the saucer up through the soil to the spores on the surface, and thus constantly keeps the latter damp. It watered from above, the spores are sure to get displaced and disturbed. After a certain period the spores will begin to develop, by the extension of its tissue, and the production of chlorophyll therein, each into a green body, the prothallus bearing the sexual reproduct- ive organs, the antheridia and the arche- gonia on its lower surface. Each such sexual plant exhibits no differentiation rSgg. The American Florist. 637 into stem and leaf, like the asexual plant, but consists simply of a flat thallus, like a liverwort, in which stem and leaf are united in one, and roots emitted from the lower surface of the latter. The moisture in which these prothalli must constantly be bathed by means of adequate water- ing from below, aSords the medium in which the spermatozoids, escaping from the antheridia, are enabled to swim about and reach the archegonia, whose ova they fertilize. Small areas of the mass of prothalli, after they have reached a certain age, must be separated, and placed in pans, and when the young fern plants which have developed from the fertilized arche- gonia have attained a certain size, they require to be pricked out in rows in pans or boxes until they are large enough to be planted in some suitable shady situa- tion out-of-doors. Thus we see how different must be the cultural treatment of these lowly crypto- gamous plants from what obtains in the higher circles of plant life, and a careful study of their life history will necessarily greatly aid us in acquiring a right com- prehension of the why and wherefore of their peculiar mode of culture. — W. C. Worsdell in the Gardeners' Chronicle. Christmas Advertising in Philadelphia. The samples reproduced are interesting as showing the tendency to an increased use of the daily newspapers in pushing business among the retail stores. At the rates which the papers charge I doubt whether spasmodic advertising in this direction pays. Ifitiskept up continu- ally and judiciously the outlay would be money well spent eventually. This in addition to a well written, well displayed advertisement. Fox's offer on the upper left is an example of good advertising, Crawford's at the lower center of bad. If the Crawford advertisement had been in the possessive case it might have been harmless even it it was a waste of money. It is but fair to this house to state that they usually do much better. G. C. Watson. CARNATIONS. LIME FOR CARNATIONS. There are few soils which will not be benefited by an application of lime and practically none that will be injured by it. To ascertain the exact amount required have your state experiment sta- tion analyze the soil and find out just how much available lime it contains, then add sufficient to bring the analysis up to two per cent. If you do not care to be so exact give the soil an applica- tion of lime about as heavy as you would of bone meal and you will be pretty nearly right. Lime has a direct chemical action on the soil and aids in making nearly all the fertilizing constituents of the soil avail- able for plant food. This is especially noticeable in soils that have been heavily manured and yet do not seem to bring the flourishing growth one would expect. A good application of lime to such a soil will act almost like magic and will stiffen up and exhilarate the plants almost beyond recognition. Lime also has the power to sweeten and bring back into shape for use soils that have been soured by the over application of fertilizers. Some soils are not porous enough to allow the water to pass through them freely, and in consequence the air, which is necessary tor the healthful develop- ment' of the roots, is excluded. Lime is an effective remedy for this condition, and whenever it exists in a carnation house the antidote cannot be applied too quickly. About the only place where lime would prove injurious would be on a very light soil which contains only a small amount of plant food, as in such a case it would hasten the decomposition of what little fertilizer the soil contained and leave it practically barren. It is from the application of lime to such soils that the adage, "liming makes rich fathers and poor sons," originated. I do not suppose that there is one carnation bed or bench in this whole country filled with soil so deficient in organic matter that it would come under this class. Some growersclaim that a liberaldust- ing of lime over the foliage of a rusty plant will check the growth of rust. I cannot say that I have ever seen a case where such a remedy really did check the rust, but I have seen numerous cases where rusty plants were in soil which needed lime and the heavy dusting proved so beneficial that they practically out- grew the rust. The best form of lime to use for carna- tions is the ordinary air slacked lime produced from quick lime, obtained by burning oyster shells or limestone. For greenhouse use have it well slacked and it will then be in a powdery condition, easily applied and ready for immediate action. Next of value is unleached wood ashes, which can be obtained almost any- where and which contain about thirty- five pounds of lime to every hundred pounds of ashes. They also contain from five to seven per cent of potash, one to two per cent of phosphoric acid and from three to five per cent of magnesia, and on this account should not be applied more than twice as thick as you would apply the pure lime, although they contain but one-third the quantity of lime. Wood ashes should never be allowed to lie on top of the soil, but should be well stirred in and watered at once, whatever maybe the practice with the first mentioned form. Do a littleexperimenting with lime and see if your flowers do not come a little •brighter in color, with a much stifier stem and some addition to their size. Albert M. Herr. Lenox, Mass.— J. O'Brien has brought suit for $0,000 damages against Lena D. Babcock, lessee of the Livingston place, alleging that she falsely charged him with the larceny of palms to the injury of his business standing. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion has taken legal measures to collect a bill from a Vale student who ordered flowers sent to a chorus girl. The defense is that the young man is not of age and flowers for a chorus girl are luxuries for which his father cannot be compelled to pay. FLOWEES AS GIFTS. Special Holiday Offer *. -.,„.... s, ... ... ,„.. .■j" '' '-"®W rJS'uS'fS.. '-':" Flower, or plmt. .. Cl.rlslmiui itft. Asparagus Fern 25c. r Vj A Cor. 21st i. Colimiliia A«e. jj;^ ."."LT^lyr.. SPECIAL SALE OF jardinieres} ^iP 1.50 Mf&SMiSifSi REGULAR PRICE t2-S0 13111 Be Kept nmii IMAS IP Desired, MICHELL'S &'k ""^iiT"- 10 eQual anywhere In the c Large Assortment ot Palms, Ferns, Rubber Plants, Jardinieres, Fern Dishes, etc. Theu are most suitable nd ilwtTt u ceptaUe X.WAS PRESENTS. MICHELL'S t,%lPsB 101$ Market Street, PhUa. But Qui loll, , Crawford e«i Tlowirs and firowing Plants 233-235 S. lull SliesI Parisian Baskets of t GROWING PI ANTS &fc.'V- Kift&SoB SOME SAMPLES OF CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING IN PHILADELPHIA, 638 The American Florist. Dec. JO, Review of the work of the Chrysanthemum Society of America for 1899. Monrovia. Orizaba . . . Nesota . No. 72.! Pluma . Goldmine (exhibited asStelleta).... White Bonnaffon. Intensity Lavender Queen . Superba. Walter Molatsch. Georgina McDonald Marguerite Mrs. Geo. C. Jenkins Admiral Schley. No, 38 No. 125 Winona ENo. S.. Kulalle.. Ool. D. Appleton. Chestnut Hill Margaret Enrlght. . Mrs Edw. Salyer. . Plorence E. Denzcr Cinci'ti Chic'go Phila, Cinci'ti Chic'go Phila Cinci'ti N. Y Boston Phila. Phila, Chic'go N, Y Phil Chic'go Boston Phila, Boston N. Y. Phila Chic'go Boston Cinci'ti N. Y. Boston Phila, N. Y. Phila. Phila. Boston N. Y. Phila. Cinci'ti Phila, Boston! Oct. Nov. Exhibited by Grove P, Uawson, Elmira, N. Y N. Smith & Son, Adriiiu. Mich. Dec. Dec, Dec, Oct. Nov. Oct. Nov. Nov. H. A, Molatsch, Brooklyn, N. Y, Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md. John N, May, Summit, N, J. White Yellow Light bronzy yel low Bronze Light Pink Delicate Pink Light Pink Pink Ricb Yellow Yellow White Crimson Deep laven der pink Pink POINTS SCORED. Jap. Dbl. Jap, Ane, Jap. Ref. Jap. Jap, Inc. Jap, Jap. Ref, Jap, Inc. Jap. Inc. Inc. Jap. White Lemon white Pale pink Light pink Pink Pale pink Light pink White Bronze and gold Bronze John Marshall, Purchase, N. Y. 4 Jas. Carstair, New Rochelle, N.Y. II M. Hansen, New Durham, N. J. White 1 Robt.G. Corey, Gard. toThos. ) Nov. 18 ■( C. Price, Esq., Chestnut Hill, )■ Yellow 1 1 Pa. i Nov. 28 Mrs. J. G. Robinson, Santa Clara, White, s Y I Cal. I lemon I J Edw. Sayler, Wilkes Barre, ( White / Pa., carelraG, Marvin, Florist (I III A. C, Zvolanek, W, Hoboken, N.J. Light pink 20 " " ILilac pink Jap. Jap. Inc. Inc. Ref. Jap, Jap. Inc. Jap, Jap, Inc, Jap. Ref. Jap, 22 20 22 22 23 23 20 23 23 23 22 13 13 22 21 13:13 21 23 1313 32! 18 13 12 •30|23 11 14 ■3n'32 12 13 irliii 10 11 21 23 9110 12 T 8 13 9' H 12 9 10 1.5' 14 2; 8 8115 13-3; 9 9 Hairy, Hairy, Mrs, A, Hardy type. Bright Color. 06 Sport fromEr Waxy white reHex, ED. AM. FLORIST: — Herewith find resume of the work of the committees of the Chrysanthemum Society of America. It would have been best to have published this last week, and this would have been done but for the late exhibits of Mr. Zvolanek, the reports on which did not reach me until the latter part of the week. ELMER D. SMITH, Secretary. j8gg. The American Florist. 639 -1 i 20-«- -JO-O _ RA^bACE. WITH THE GROWERS. I'KTEK KEINIIERG, CHICAGO, ILL. The largest grower about Chicago says that this is really his first year with car- j nations. To be sure, he has grown them by thousands in previous seasons, but he has thrown the plants out early to make room for new ro>^e stock and has always considered the "pink" a side issue. The manifest rise of the carnation in popular favor induced him to go into this specialty in good earnest this year and now he has more plants under glass than any one grower in the west if not in the United States. And the whole cultural method has been changed. "There is no use denying," said Mr. Reinberg in a recent conversation, "that the people prefer high grade stock, even at high prices, to the inferior grades at little (jr nothing. I have produced both kinds and I know where the profit lies. One can always sell stock that is strictly good. That's why I am giving my car- nations the very best attention that I know how to give." And the plants show their appreciation of the careful handling they are receiving. There is not a weak spot in the house after house of plants and the thousands upon thou- sands of buds promise a tremendously heavy cut as soon as there are a few con- secutive days of sunshine. The spirit of progression has seized Mr. Reinberg and is leading him to seek the best in everything. His latest move has been to install an engine and dynamo in his main boiler room, string- ing incandescent lights throughout the great range, with an occasional arc light above the glass. This, of course, entailed a considerable expense, but this sum Mr. Reinberg states that he expects to save during the first year by lengthening the working day of his employes in the dark days of winter, when labor virtually ceases some time before 5:30, the regular hour for closing. The electric lights are only another step in the policy which led Mr. Reinberg to last spring invest many hundreds of dollars in stock of the newest carnations, which caused him to try Golden Gateand make it the most profitable rose on the place, producing with Perle and selling at nearly twice the price; which has caused him to order 3000 plants of Mrs. Lawson, 2800 of The Marquis and 5000 of Liberty for earliest delivery. There are probably more varieties of carnations in the Reinberg houses than in any other in the west, and the fact that all the new sorts are growing there makes it the Mecca for scores of those who wish to compare the various vari- eties before making their selection of sorts for next year. This great interest has induced Mr. Reinberg to go into the cutting and plant business on a scale vastly greater than before. What he is prepared to do is shown by an incident which occurred a tew days since during a conference between the grower and his selling manager, Mr. Spencer, who pre- dicted a great demand for cuttings of a certain sort and wanted to know how large a supply he could depend upon. "Go ahead; sell all you can," said Mr. Reinberg. "But how many can you root?" insisted Mr. Spencer. "Oh, eight or ten thousand a day," replied the pro- prietor. "For two or three days?" interrogated the manager. "Yes, for two or three months," smiled Mr. Rein- berg, and Mr. Spencer subsided. Triumph is the favorite carnation of both Mr. Reinberg and Mr. Spencer, as 640 The American Florist. Dec. JO, the records show that it is the c'^citest money maker on the place, but M r Kein- berg hastens to add that Mrs. Bradc and O. H. Crane are not far behind. Mrs. Bradt has a reputation for unproductive- ness, but Mr. Reinberg affirms that this is a libel upon one of the finest flowers ever grown. He says that plant lor plant it may not produce with some of the most floriferous sorts, but that it may be planted close enough to bring the producing capacity of a bench up to the record of any other sort. He saj'S that he believes the variety to be improving from year to year in vigor and strength ot stem, and says that the selling price ■of the blooms is the top of the market, second to none unless it be G. H. Crane, -which has averaged better than 7 cents for the past two weeks. Crane has been leading America up to date, but Mr. Reinberg states that the latter sort is now showing rapid improvement and that he rather expects it to forge ahead. Leslie Paul and Gov. Griggs are other new sorts which please Mr. Iveinbergand his many guests, and Frances Joost is a variety which is rapidly fattening his bank account. Melba was not at first in favor, but the rea?on was found by a reduction of heat, and this sort is now coming after a fashion which gives the grower much pleasure. He states that he will use Evelina for an out-door white next season, believing that it will pro- duce three to one of any other sort. Mr. Reinberg had troublein his Beauty houses early in the season, and the dark weather of November and December did not hasten the growth of the plants in the range of twelve big houses put up last summer, but one could not find a finer lot of plants than are now setting buds, and the prospects are that another month will bring on a Beauty crop the like ot which has never been known on the place, at least that's what the fore- man, George Collins, says, and appear- ances bear him out. The Brides and Bridesmaids are in good crop now and for Christmas this establishment was well fixed for Meteor. Over at George Reinberg's preparations are being made for a big business in car- nation cuttings. White Cloud is a joy there and the stock of it is very large. MouNDSViLLE, W. Va.— Chester Wright has again opened his store for the season. Development in the South. John WoK embarked in the florist busi- ness at Savannah, Ga., in IsOfi with the investment of bis entire capital, $36, in a hot bed. Since then he has prospered greatly. In 1890 he admitted Frank E. Keilbach to partnership and the two soon had a range of ,'),000 feet of glass. On March 20, 1899, Mr. Wolf bought his partner's interest and now is the sole owner of the fine establishment shown in the accompanying illustration. He has a paying business and has already made a bargain for the purchase of the land on which his houses stand when his lease expires next near. The range now covers 13,000 square feet. New York. CHRISTMAS A DISAPPOINTMENT TO CUT FLOWER GROWERS.— ONLY THE SELECT GRADES FOUND READY SALE. — POOR STOCK OF ALL KINDS SUFFERED ON THE t NCERTAIN MARKET. — SPECIALTIES DID WELL. — PL.VNTS A FEATURE EVERY- WHERE. — RETAILERS REPORT GENERAL SATISFACTION. — SOME OF THE NOVEL- TIES. — MANY VERY FINE WINDOW DEC- ORATIONS. — EVERYBODY MADE MONEY. — NOTES. The result of the Christmas business is equivalent to a notice served on the cut flower people that the plants, as a factor in the situation, have come to stay and summed up, as seen from the standpoint of the flower grower and flower whole- saler, was simply a disappointment to all excepting those making a specialty of high grade stock and desirable novelties. The dividing up of the immediate holiday business into two days caused uncer- tainty as to the final demand, with a consequent fluctuation of prices. The condition of the greater part of the roses and carnations received on Saturday was poor, the same unmistakable evidences of senility as seen earlier in the week being present. Bridesmaids lacking color and carnations ready to go to sleep. In fact this is true of the majority of roses, even iuLluding those shipped on Sunday after- noon. The market was weak from the start and roses hung fire at low prices excepting for Bridesmaids of extra and fancy grades of good color and size. Notwithstanding Saturday's disap- pointing experience all looked forward hopefully to Sunday, but when at 6 a. m. en that day rain began to come down, ESTABLISHMENT OF JOHN WOLF, SAVANNAH, GA. continuing all day, no one out and stock coming in heavily, the set-back was very severe for those whose business it was to find a good outlet for the vast accumula- tion. Buyers were very exacting and would touch nothing but the best stock. There being only a limited supply that could come under this head it went briskly at high figures. American Beauty more than held its own as compared with last year, the supply of specials being less. The longest stemmed buds found the readiest sale, $1.50 each being the top notch. Meteors, along with spe- cial Bridesmaids, touched 25 cents and Liberty, of which Thorley got Asmus' entire cut, brought big figures, the entire sale of this rose being about $1,000. In carnations there was no trouble to dis- pose of red varieties and superior stock of fancy kinds and such specialties as Olympia brought high prices. Orchids also sold in the liveliest manner. The balance of the story, and that covers the greater part of the receipts, is oneof extreme glut and asurplus difficult to move at any figure. This included all white flowers such as narcissi, Roman hyacinths. Bride roses and heaps upon heaps of white carnations, together with violets and mignonette, a large propor- tion of which was left over as unsalable and had to take its chances in the every- day trade of the balance of the week. Many violets had to be unloaded as low as $4 a thousand and carnations of ordi- nary grades were well sold at $1 per hundred. Violets had been lingeiingall through the week and the slump in their case was not unexpected, but it was much worse than any one had looked for. As to quality there were all kinds but the general run was good. The lower grade roses had to be sold very cheap but they did sell for something, which was not the case with much ot the other stuff. At the retail stores general satisfaction with the Christmas trade is expressed. The cut flower trade gave them no solici- tude and all interest in it was deferred until Saturday afternoon, when the usual rush was experienced and a brisk busi- ness, estimated at twenty-five per cent over that of last year, was done. Holly wreaths and material of that class, with the enormous plant trade, fullv occupied their time for the entire week previous and they all made money. The demand for Parisian baskets of growing plants showed an increase of fully thirty per cent in the establishments where they have been a feature in past years and they were seen in many localities for the first time this season. The windows of the leading Broadway and Fifth avenue stores were exceedingly beautiful as a rule and electric lighting was freely used to add to the brilliant eflects obtained by the display ot bright flowering and foli- aged plants. Thorley displayed ardisias and arauca- rias in white wicker pots, each decorated with a bow of scarlet ribbon; ericas, including melanthera and Wilmoreana in baskets and hampers, and fruiting oranges in baskets with orange satin trimmings. Here, as in other leading establishments, the soil in the flower pots was invariably hidden by green moss. Theeffectof Fleischnian's window decoration was exquisite. It was framed with a garland of asparagus with pendant clusters of coral berries. Birch bark pots with scarlet sashes held spec- imen ericas, and Dailledouze Bros.' big No. (UiCi carnation occupied a central place. Only one thing marred the picture — a little pot of the common "lobster cactus" (Epiphyl- iSgg. The American Florist. 641 3um truncatuni), labeled "Century plant, blooms once in 100 years." One ol Small's big windows was ablaze with poinsettias arranged in asloping tier, and the other was massed with ("iloire de Lorraine begonia. Erica melanthera and oranges, with big wreaths of evergreen and scarlet bows, suspended above. Thco. Lang's Sixth avenue store was a perfect bower of green and scarlet Christmas bells. The sidewalk was like a dense Maine forest. Mr. Lang superin- tended the Christmas tree department, while Mrs. Lang presided over the indoor fineries. All the Filth avenue establishments were deeply engrossed in the plant trade, some of them finding an extra store necessary to accommodate the stock, as at Easter. In fact, the general effect was similar to Easter, the lilies alone being noticeably absent. Some establishments were so filled with plant arrangements as to leave only a narrow passageway open down the center for customers. George Stumpp had in one window an elaborate arrangement of Japanese curios, with a fantastic cave in the center, its depth illuminated by a wierd red light. Combination baskets were, as in the past, a leading feature here, the azaleas being among the best ever seen at this date. Primula obconica in low baskets and adorned with lavender rib- bon, made a very delicate and pretty effect. Here another novelty was also seen — prunus branches in full bloom. Hodgson's big new store windows were resplendent with azaleas, primulas and ponisettias and some large baskets of Erica Wilmoreana arranged with Adian- tum Farleyense were exceeding rich. An electric fountain danced in the center of one of Alex. McConnell's win- dows, and the handsome combination baskets, which Mr. McConnell claims were first made popular here, were arranged in high tiers on all sides. Many of these were filled with bright dracsenas as center plants and heaths of the mel- anthera, regerminansj and Wilmoreana sorts were also used largely. Two ladies were constantly employed giving the finishing touches with bright ribbons, etc. Mr. McConnell reported the biggest advance order trade in his history, and he had just completed the work of dec- orating the Gould establishment at Lakewood for the great Christmas fete. Another, and one of the handsomest window displays in the city, was that of "Wadley & Smythe. A mass of Gloire de Lorraine, ericas and oranges filled the front, and this was flanked and backed by a little forest of poinsettias and dra- casnas, while overhead an enormous clump of mistletoe was suspended with scarlet ribbon. The Gallatin, a new place next door, had its show window filled with azaleas, over-dressed and -smothered in colored tissue paper. Siebrecht & Sons' place was very elab- orately decorated, magnificent pyramids of bay, holly and box giving dignity to the exterior, and a brilliant massing of poinsettias, azaleas and heaths filled the interior. Choice orchids here and there added a rich effect to the display, and overhead hung heavy festoons of laurel and mistletoe. The busy crowd of assistants gave a good impression of the big holiday business being done. At the Rosary, Begonia Gloire de Lorraine looked very attractive in hampers with cover halt opened, and Mr. Troy reported a large call for them in this form. Cat- tleyas and cinerarias were among the special things seen here, and some pyra- inidal box trees looked quite cheery with branches o( red ilex berries introduced among their foliage. These ilex branches were generally used with effect in plant baskets where color was otherwise lack- ing. Dards' Madison avenue store was almost impassable with plant baskets in great variety of combinations. Mr. Dards stated that he found his custom- ers rather afraid of Glorie de Lorraine on account of previous experiences with all begonias, and asserted if it could only be shown that this lovely thing could be kept in perfect form (or one week in a store window he couldforeseeanimmense popularity for it. One of Mr. Dards' windows was exceedingly pretty and spring like in a delicate framing of yellow and white daisies, Paper White narcissi, hyacinths and lilies. Further up the avenue the McDonald Company and Hanft Bros, made a big displa3'. Mr. Hanft stated that the business, both reg- ular and special, had been unprece- dentedly large, and the activity shown in and around this busy place proved his statement to be true. A novelty here was some well-flowered genistas. The weather remains still exceedingly pleasant for the season. One Brooklyn firm reports having done a job of sodding last week, and the ground is scarcely crusted anywhere yet. Alex. McConnell shipped on the St. Paul recently a box of thirty-six Ameri- can Beauties which are said to have arrived in England in good condition, and were presented to the Queen. A. Schultheis reports the most exten- sive plant trade ever experienced by him. All heaths and other flowering plants were sold out clean two weeks before Christmas. The violet cords and tassels did not take this time among the swell florists of New York or their customers. Foley has given up his up-town store. Philadelphia. ANOTHER CHRISTMAS BISTORY. — SATISFAC- TORY TRADE ALL AROUND — RETAILERS REPORT BIG BUSINESS. — ADEQUATE SUP- PLY EXCEPT OF BEAUTIES.— PALMS AND AZALEAS IN FAVOR. — GREENS WENT WELL — HABERMEHL HAD A GOOD ORDER. — DOINGS AT BALA. — HUEBNER RECEIVES MUCH PRAISE. — RAILROAD GARDENING. — GOOD TALK FOR THE TRADE. — A NEW year's GREETING. The great holiday has come and gone and leaves the flower trade here fairly well satisfied with results. In some cases the trade was, perhaps, not as large as was anticipated and prepared for but on the whole it has been satisfac- tory. The only item which could be said^ to be on the scarce list was Americrfi' Beauty, the crops of several ot the prin- cipal growers, notably Heacock and Bur- ton, being off. Anderson had a fair sug- ply and C. J. Price was in good form, while quantities of medium stock came from many smaller growers and helped to keep figures from soaring to any great altitude. Mr. Heacock says it's a hard condition, not only for the pocket-book but because regular customers are suspi- cious that they are not getting a fair proportion of the cut. They think that maybe Baltimore or Washington are getting some and are apt to glare at you in a warlike way very disconcerting to a timid person. Robert Craig says, "Joe, why don't you invite them out to your place and show them how little you've got?" But Joe says, "No, that wouldn't work because each one would want the whole lot to himself." There's one con- solation, it's no trouble to get rid of the stock and that's a problem indeed when there's too many around. Besides, look at the bigcutsand good prices all through the early part of the season. Good violets were hard to get at the last moment, although quite plentiful all the early part of the wtek. Carnations were in ample supply, especially whites, and on Saturday and Monday there was a glut of stock that had rather a salty look. Extra fine flowers sold readily of course and brought good prices, V2.\- cents being the maximum. In plants palms and azaleas had the call, the latter being verj good for the season, and were picked up quickly. Many more could have been sold if they had been forthcoming and in good flower. Lorraine begonia was, of course, thestar novelty at most places and, although there were some lelt over, they sold well considering the rather high price. Mr. Cartledge is enthusiastic over this plant and thinks it one of the grandest things of recent introduction. He is inclined to favor Mr. Lonsdale's pale pink form becauseitholdsitsflowers better than the other when put into their greenhouse. The blossoms are larger also, and open out more. Cyclamens did not go so well but solanums and ericas were in good demand — the latter when fixed up with a bit of tartan ribbon hit the popular fancy to a dot and more of them could have been sold than were around. John Westcott's solanums were an exceptionally well fruited lot and at $5 a dozen gave the retailer a chance to offer an elegantly berried plant at $1.50 and big value for the money. Holly, mistletoe and other greens sold fairly well, although there was a good deal of poor stock around, t. hristmas trees were a drug. One consignment of twelve car-loads were left untouched on the Huntingdon street siding and there were lots at every street corner late on Saturday evening begging for a buyer at half and quarter regular prices. One of the notable events of the oast week was the Irving reception by the Clover Club at the Bellevue. The dec- orations were by Hebermehl and were on a magnificent scale. Artistically they were all that could be desired and did credit to Mr. Habermehl's high reputa- tion in this line. There were innumerable other receptions and parties of private, semi-private or public character and all the principal stores had their share of this class of trade during the week. Joseph Kift & Son put in the busiest Christmas in their experience and the radiance around that neighborhood was so rubicund that one was not at all sur- prised to hear snatches of a glee song early on Christmas morning as the sun peeped over the horizon. "Hail, smiling mom, whose rosy fingers tip the hills with gold. Hail, Hail," and other reful- gent outbursts of a similar character. Pennock Bros, also report a splendid trade, their cash drawings being fifty per cent ahead of last year, which was up to that time the best in their history. Gra- ham, Battles, Craig, Crawford, and Fox also report very satisfactory trade and are entirely happy, and I fancy most of the other stores are well pleased, so that on the whole, Christmas, 1899, will go down in history as one of the best the trade has yet experienced. Jno. Haulbert, at Bala, has just com- menced the erection of a three story stone dwelling for himself on Bryn Mawr ave- nue and has made extensive alterations on his greenhouse property to make room for this improvement. "The next thing 642 The American Florist. Dec. 30, we will be likely to hear from this grow- ing suburb will be a similar improve- ment on David Beam's estate there. If the little blind god only knew what a fertile field there is here there would be some building going on in short order, sure. Paul Huebner has received and is still receiving a gratifying amount of atten- tion from the press on account of the paper on railroad planting which he read at the last meeting of the Florists' Club. To-day the Record quotes extensively and approvingly from it and adds the following interesting bit: .\n Interesting anecdote, illustr-ating the change ot heart experienced by railroad oflicials In the £a8t concerning this subject, is related of .J. owrie Bell, now general traDic manager of the Jersey Central. Jlr. Bell was fcr years general freight agent of the Reading, and in that capacity had occasion to visit Palmyra, a station on the Lebanon A alley branch. The agent in charge of the station at that time was Mr. Jletzler, the present assistant transportation master, who. being a great lover of flowers, had devoted his spare time to planting flower beds about the sta- tion. When Mr. Bell saw these he apparently did not take kindly to them, and he suggested to Wr. Metzler that a station agent of the company had better devote his spare time to nustUng for business rather than planting flower beds. Mr. MetzUr acted upon the suggestion and planted no more flower beds at Palmyra. Ten years elapsed, and Agent Metzler hud in the meantime been transferred to the station ut Germiintown. Here, Mr. Bell, in a visit one day, much to the agent's surprise, suggested that he secure some flowers and plant them about the station. :Mr. Metzler called his attention to what he had said to him years before, and asked hiin if he had for- gotten it. With characteristic candor, Mr. Bell replied: "No, I have not forgotten it, but you were just ten years ahead of us, and we arc just catching up."" What is being done on the Read- ing in the way of station landscape gardening is done even more extensively on the Pennsylvania lines and ili»-re are comparatively few of the more'iraportaut lines that do not give more or less attention to it. The Michigan Central has sained an enviable reputation lor the beautitully-kept gardens at all its stations. At Ypsilanti the dis- play in summertime is equal to thiit made by many ambit ous parks, and every woman passen- ger on the through trains is presented with a little nosegay from a heaping basket kept for that pur- pose. All of which is not only interesting but is the kind of talk every one in the trade should make it his business to foster and encourage. The Florists' Club here did a good thing in getting the Reading's gardener to talk before them, it added to his and the company's prestige and inci- dentally encouraged them and others to go on with the good work. It was good advertising for the Railway Company and just as good for horticulture. Now then, what's the matter with other flo- rists' clubs going and doing likewise? Verbum sat sapienti, gentlemen, twiggez vouz? Get to work. By the time this greets the eyes of my esteemed readers in Philadelphia, New Year's day, 1900, will have dawned and a general holiday in all lines will be in force. To the average florist New Year's day has more time for recreation than Christmas and I know of no better place to spend a few pleasant hours among congenial friends than at the Florists' Club. Chairman Jno. Westcott will be, as usual, master ol ceremonies for the day and with his force of willing satel- lites will do the utmost possible to make things agreeable for everybody. Every one is welcome to come and sample the Commodore's punch and enjoy them- selves, greeting friends, taking a hand on the alleys or in some other pastime to make the hours pass swiftly and agreeably. It will do you good. Don't make the mistake of supposing that the golden sands of time are naught but gravel or that the angels we meet are only angels after they are gone. Put on your seemg bpectacles, not the wooden ones most of us usually wear, but the .\ ray kind that will infallibly find the good points which, take my word for it, pre- dominate in most humans if we only had the wit to find them— the good points, I mean. Wishing each, and all, happiness and prosperity for 1900, and that they may live till they knock out their brains, as Paddy said, with the silver knocker of their own door, I remain, yours in all sincerity, G. C. Watson. Boston. AN UNPRECEDENTED CHRISTMAS TRADE. — PLEASANT WEATHER AND MANY BUYERS. — LOCAL TRADE REMARKABLY HEAVY. — SHIPPING BUSINESS NOT AS GREAT AS USUAL — NO RUSH OF ADVANCE ORDERS. — WHOLESALERS BEAR THE BURDEN. — FIGHT AGAINST HIGH PRICES.— WHITE STOCK SUFFERS.— PLANTS IN FAVOR. — AFTER CHRISTMAS STOCK SHORT. — MANDA EXHIBITS CYPRIPEDIUMS. — NOTES. Nobody on the ground disputes the fact that Boston's Christmas trade beat the record. Beginning with greens, fol- lowing with plants and ending with cut flowers the business was unprecedented in its steadiness and volume. For this the remarkable weather was largely responsible. With the exception of a few rainy hours on Sunday afternoon, it was as pleasant as September out of doors. Everybody went shopping and the flo- rists got their full share out of the multi- tudes that thronged the city streets and madethemalmostimpassable for awhole week. What it would have been had the financial flurry not occurred when it did no one can say, but the shrinkage in hold- ings in Boston alone is estimated at nearly two hundred million dollars and this must have affected the flower buying more or less. The retail stores all employed extra help and found all they could attend to right along up to Monday afternoon. The holly trade was limited only by the capacity to make it up in bunches and wreaths and all other green material, mistletoe alone excepted, enjoyed an tqual demand. Plants were in better qua'ity and fuller supply than heretofore at this season and the liberal way the various stores stocked up on Gloire de Lorraine, azaleas, primroses, etc , showed their confidence in this feature, which events proved to be not misplaced. On cut flowers they seemed so easy in their mind that with the exception of certain special stocks that are always in short supply, they refrained from giving orders ahead, being content to leave the respon- sibility of carrying the stock with the wholesalers who,in the absence of ad vance orders, were at a disadvantage all through and unable to foresee the out- come with any certainty. This careful policy left the retailers pretty well cleaned out when closing time came on Christ- mas day, with empty ice chests and depleted windows and if a belated cus- tomer showed up the necessary material to satisfy him was easily located by tele- phone. The wholesalers once more learned that the market is no longer inclined to respond to the demands of the growers for advanced prices on flowers at the hol- idays. A few specialties such as prime Beauties and scarlet carnations finished up in good order but on most other goods rates were maintained with great difli- culty and on white stock such as Roman hyacinths, white carnations and roses, lily (if the valley, etc., as well as violets, the light demand and enormous output made a serious congestion, and although quotations on such material in quantity went down to the lowest notch large quantities reniaintd unsold. The coun- try trade, so large a factor generally in Boston's holiday business, did not develop the eagerness of previous years and the dealers at the cut flower market, as well as the commission men, felt it. Doubt- less the weather, again, was responsible, for these out-of town buyers have, with few exceptions, more or less greenhouse area of their own and this year the home production was everywhere at high water mark. Under such conditions a raise of twenty-five cents on violets or half a dol- lar on carnations is stubbornly contested and means the loss of sale for thousands of these flowers. There were a good many carnations of inferior quality in this market and returns on such are very low. While iiuite a percentage of stored stock was in evidence yet the proportion was not excessive nor to be compared with former practices in this direction which, considering the way everything turned out, is very fortunate for all con- cerned. The abundance of flowers in all localities madeit rather an up-hill job for those who bought early at stiff figures to realize more than the first cost of mate- rial. Colder weather immediately fol- lowing the holiday so curtailed the cut from the plants already depleted of their last available bud that there is still a fair chance to work off the surplus of white stock left over, where it is not too aged, but not at holiday figures. W. A. Manda exhibited at Horticul- tural Hall on Saturday Cypripediuni insigne var. Mrs. Geo. B. Wilson. This is the finest of the yellow flowering forms and this is its first apprarance here. It was awarded a silver medal. E. M. Wood has been obliged to forego hiscontemplated southern trip on account of the serious illness of his son. E. G. Sterne & Co. are reported to be in financial difficulties. Visitors in town: D. MacRorie, South Orange, N.J ; J. A. Penman, New York. Chicago. NEW RECORD ESTABLISHED BY THE HOLI- DAY TRADE. — ENOUGH STOCK E.XCEPT BEAUTIES AND METEORS.-BULBOUS FLOW- ERS SUFFER. — PRICES GENERALLY HIGH. — CITY BUYERS PAY BIG MONEY — SCARC- ITY FOR NEW year's. — PLANTS A FEAT- URE WITH SEVERAL RETAILERS — SOME GOOD WINDOWS. — WIETOR BROS PLAN TO BUILD.— JOTTINGS HERE AND THERE. If any one failed to do business last week it was because he didn't try. There was business for every one, retailers, wholesalers, plantsmen and all. It was certainly the greatest Christmas Chicago has ever known. It was a biggerChrist- mas than a year ago despite the scarcity of stock. Pretty nearly everyone reports an increase over previous years, the only notable exception being Bassett & Wash- burn, whose principal stock is Beauties, and, as everyone knows, Beauties were in only half the usual Christmas supply. Mr. Washburn states that they turned away ten times as many Beauty orders as they filled. With the exception of Beauties and Meteors there was enough stock to meet all requirements, despite the forebodings engendered by the dark days of the two weeks previous. In fact there was a slight surplus of Brides, the call being tor red. Of carnations there was a shortage of colors and white sold out clean. Violets were just equal to the demand and the only items of serious oversupply were lily of the valley, Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissi. Of i8gg. The American Florist. 143 these the Komans were the only ones which suffered seriously. On the whole it may be accepted that the week's trade, if not the month's business, established an •entirely new record for the cut flower business of this section, and one which it will be hard to eclipse. Shipping orders were large and numerous, and the city buyers were in anxious search of good stock. Out of town dealers need make no complaint at the prices of high grade blooms for 20 cents was readily paid in town for fine Meteors and one or two extra select lots brought 25 cents. Strictly fancy carnations were taken by the leading retailers at from Scents to 10 <:ents without a protest. In justice to the growers it must be said that most of the stock was of good quality and fresh. Trade was quiet from Christmas day up to Friday, but everything had been <\xt so closely the week before that there was little stock in the market and prices held right up to the Christmas list. For several successive days it has not been an easy matter to fill orders and the local people found it a difficult task to get the stock they required. In addition to Beauties and Meteors, violets and calla lilies were put on the list of scarcities. Present indications point to a good sup- ply with a few days of warm, sunny weather, but it will be a month before Beauties become plentiful. The Christmas window at H. F. Halle's, on West Madison street, was among the most elaborate ever seen here. The plants used were ericas, poinsettias, cyclamens, primulas, well grown bego- nias, several varieties of azaleas and a few araucarias. All of the plants were either set in fancy jardinieres, baskets or trimmed with crepe paper, and the report is that all sold well. Wienhoeber's displ.^y of Christmas plants was very extensive, his store and show house being filled to their utmost capacity. The stock included baby prim- rose in 6-inch pots, some very well grown cvclamens and primulas in from 4- to 8- inch pots as well as a number of fine plants of Deutsche Perle azalea and sev- eral other varieties. Mr Wienhoeber also had a collection of fancy baskets containing cjclamens and other bloom- ing plants and terns and, in common with other dealers who had provided stock of this character, found that they sold rapidly at profitable prices. Wietcr Bros, believe that the time is ripe for a considerable increase in their •establishment at Rogers Park and are now in the market for material. Tbey have placed orders for a portion of their glass and expect to require upwards of 3000 boxes. This is proving a very pros- perous year for them and the consumma- tion of their present plans will result in an addition of 150,000 feet to their pro- ducing capacity. Lange had a show of choice blooms in his window last week wLich attracted much attention. He makes a special effort to have the best flowers the market affords for his window display and thou- sands of people stop to admire them. ■Other down-town retailers made good use of poinsettias, immortelles and other colored stock to obtain bright showings. W. S. Kenney, head of the James H. Kice Co., is treasurer of the National Window Glass Jobbers' Association, which was recently chartered in New Jersey with a capital stock of $500,000, and is also president for the western division of the organization The George Wittbold Company found ^he holiday trade the best on record and jjoint to the unprecedented call forChrist- mas trees as a sure indication of thecity's prosperity. They say that trees were not to be obtained last Monday W.W.Barnard tV Co.'s'cash drawer was rifled of about $100 on the night of December 23. It is thought the thief was concealed in the store at closing time. Saginaw, Mich. That the tide of prosperity has come this way and business is all that could be desired is admitted even by the most conservative element. It would be no exaggeration to assert that never in the history of this prosperous Saginaw val- ley were things in better condition than they are at the present time. Improvements are noticeable on all sides. Wm. Roethke & Son have, during the past summer, enlarged their already extensive plant by three additional houses, each covering 20x170. As usual, no expense has been spared to make the houses all that might oe called models of their kind. As I strolled along from house to house inspecting the carnations and roses it siemtd to my mind that many a grower whose stock "don't seem to do so well," might profit by a trip to Saginaw and a call on these growers. Mr. Roethke does not claim to be a specialist, though his general stock is decidedly of the special order. Grohmann Bros, have kept pace with the times in a manner commensurate with the progressive spirit of the up-to- date florist. Besides enlarging their plant, located on the outskirts of the city, by two good-sized carnation houses, they have also remodeled, enlarged and refurnished their Fitzhugh street store with its adjacent conservatory, introduc- ing several attractive features, such as incandescent lights, tiled counters, etc. Grohmann Bros, grow a general stock of cut flowers and plants for their retail trade, their stock usually being of a fine grade. One seldom calls on Chas. Frueh & Son without finding something about their fine establishment to interest him. Those elegant oil paintings on the walls of their flower store are decidedly attract- ive and, in my opinion, are fine enough to adorn the parlor of any pretentious house. The roses and carnations here, though invariably good, are doing espe- cially fine this season. The chrysanthe- mums were the finest in years and sold at sight, while palms and decorative plants are as fine asonesees in a month's travel. And right here I wish to extend congratulations in behalf of his many friends in the trade as well as my humble self to Chas. Frueh, Jr., upon the happy event of his recent marriage to Miss May Regnadt. May their shadows never grow less! Mr. I. B. Goetz is improving and enlarging his place. During the past summer he built two additional houses, one for violets, 10x50, and the other one for carnations, 18x100. Mr. Goetz does things in the right way. With a well- equipped modern plant and a thorough knowledge of floriculture, born of years of experience, there is but little wonder that things about his establishment look spick and span and his general stock is all that could be desired. Mr. Goetz is experimentingupon twoscarlet seedlings, one of which, in the opinion of all who have seen it, being decidedly meritorious, possessing all the good points required of a first-class carnation. Its color is especially attractive, being a brilliant I scarlet, unlike anything seen in a scarlet of recent introduction. It is Mr. Goetz' intention to exhibit it at the coming car- nation show in February. Mrs. Geo. Waldbauer reports a good trade all along the line. IIo.mo. Grand Rapids, Mich. As anticipated the Christmas trade was a record breaker. The weather was magnificent, bringing out thousands oi blooms that otherwise would not have opened. Prices were the best, particu- larly on carnations, which sold at from 50 cents to $1 per dozen, the 75 cents rate being the most popular. The trade in holly wreaths was "out of sight" and the town was cleaned up of every little vestige of the red berried shrub. Plants were in wonderful demand and sold out close, unless it was palm stock, which is not as much sought after as formerly. Flowers of all kinds, especially colored stock, were not up to the demand, and nothing was wasted. Shipping was excellent. Everyone hopes that this era of prosperity has come to stay. The volume of business is variously estimated at from ten to twenty-five per cent in excess of last year. G. F. Crabb. Northampton, Mass.— A. Parks has put in a new refrigerator, which is a beauty. Rockland. Me.— Harry A. Mather was married on November 29 to Miss Augusta A. Sherman. Balti.more, Md— Patterson Park con- servatory has been closed as unsafe. It is hoped "that the structure may be rebuilt in the spring. Danville, ILL.-Prosperity has brought John Willis a bright baby boy to add to his working force and in time succeed his father, who was recently appointed florist at the Soldiers' Home. Utica, N. Y— Peter Crowe has been cutting some fine maidenhair ferns, Wm. Mathews a large crop of orch'ds and fancy carnations and Geo. Benedict some extra Bridesmaids from yearold plants, Monmouth Co;, N. J., Horticultural Society.- At a well attended meeting of the Monmouth County Horticultural Societv on December 15, 1899, a com- munication from Prof Byron D. Halsted was read and it was decided that his lec- ture shall be on chrysanthemum rustand mildew on roses, to be given in January. The treasurer, W. Kennedv, read his annual report, which shows that the bank account of the society is increasing annually. James Roe was elected to active membership. Newport, R. I.— The annual meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society was held December 13 and was largely attended. Reports of the various officers indicated that the society is in a gratify- ing condition in all respects. Officers were elected as follows: President, Robert Laurie; vicepresidents, Joseph Gibson and Alexander Ogg; recording secretary, Robert Johnston; financial secretary, Bruce Butterton; treasurer, Richard Gardner; sergeant-at-arms, William F. Smith, and an executive com- mittee of twelve members. The outcome of this election seems to indicate that a young and progressive element will be at the helm during the coming year and without doubt the society will be heard from. 644 The American Florist. Dec. JO, Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. BuDacriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements on all except cover pages, 10 CenU a Line, Agate, 81.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 6 times 6 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 28 times, 20 per cent; 62 times, 60 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at Jl.OO per inch, net, in the case of the two front pages, regular discounts ap- plying only to the bacX pages. The AdvenlalnK Department of the American Florist Is for FlorlBte. Seedemen, Nurserymen, and dealers In wares perialnlr.p to those lines Only. Orders lor lest than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements mast reach ns by Wednesday to t e- eure Insertion In the Issue for the following Baturdaj. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CC, Chicago. We wish all our patrons a prospetous New Year. Glass is not now as low as it was a year ago. The Garden (Enelish) mentions a pale yellow sport from Chrysanthe- mum Western King which has been named General Syraons. Cyclamen Papilio as exhibited at English shows has been commented upon very unfavorably, the general effect of the groups being said to be ragged and poor. A SO-CALLED white form of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is advertised by an English nurstry man under the name of Caledonia. It is said, however, that the flowers are not pure white, but rather cream-colored. • We send the A.merican Florist every week to the address of any person in the trade of the Inited States, Canada and Mexico for only $1 per year; to all other countries in the postal union $2 per year. Please send your subscription now. While we still import about $1,000, - 000 worth ol window glass annually the amount reaching our shores from abroad has been reduced over 300,000 boxes annually during the past four years and only twelve percent of the consumption is now covered by importations. It is proposed to hold a sweet pea exhibition and conference in London, England, during July, 1900, in celebration of the bi centenary of its introduction into Great Britain. The secretary and treasurer is Richard Dean, 42 I-Janelagh road, Ealing, London, W., England, who requests the support of all interested. Xl all infecticide, according to a late English paper, is a combination of nico- tine and camphor dissolved in dilute alco- hol, this being the testimony of a chemist given in a suit against a dealer for sell- ing it contrary t" the laws governing the sale of poisons. The actual analysis was: Nicotine ,S7.3 per cent, camphor 34 5 per cent, alcohol l.l 1 per cent, the balance being water. In lingland a number of analyses of soil have been made from various places noted for the superior quality of the roses there produced In chemical and mechanical composition the different lots varied widely and the conclusion was reached that the great excellence of the roses produced was rot due to any special ingredients in the soil but was more likely to beduetofavorableclimatic conditions. To Prevent Fro ting of Windows. The following recipe for preventing the frosting of shop windows may be given in good time, so as to be at hand when needed: Paint them with a solution of glycerine in sixty three per cent spirits of wine. Glycerine, like chlorideof lime, has the property of absorbing water, and this action serves to entirely overcome the difficulty.— Commoner and Glass- worker. Greenhotise Building. Natick, Mass.— E. M. Wood & Co., two 700 foot rose houses. Nashua, N. H — Geo. F, Caldwell, house 75x100. Chicago, 111.— Wietor Bros, large range of rose houses. Owatonna, Minn.— J. E. Cady, one greenhouse. Germantown, Pa. — A. Woltemate, range of commercial houses. Swampscott, Mass.— Elbridge Blaney, one commercial house. E. Norwalk, Conn— F. S. Ainswortb, one greenhouse. Mr. Donald's Chrysanthemums. Ed. Am. Florist:— In reply to the query of "Alpha" in your issue of the 23d inst. as to whether the chrysanthemum plants recently illustrated in your columns were grown in jadoo or ordinary compost I have to state that they were all grown in ordinary compost. I take this oppor- tunity to add that since these illustra- tions appeared I have had several requests from your subscribers for information about the culture of chrys- anthemum plants, and wish tostatethat I can give no better advice than that which has already been given in previous issues of the American Florist bv Mr. T. D. Hatfield. Wm. Donald. The C. S. A. Cup Contest. The silver cup offered by the Chrys- anthemum Society of America for the seedling scoring the highest average before three or more committees, is awarded to Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., for their new variety. Goldmine, which scored as follows: At Npw Ynrk Com. s.-ali- S)S Exhib. scale 95 At Phihidoiphia-.. ■' •■ 88 •• ■• S8 At Chiciiao '■ " 92 At Boston " " 97 ■• •' 97 Average commercial scale, 93; aver- age exhibition scale, 03.33. The two scales give a grand average of 93 lii. The variety Colonel D. Appleton was a close second in this contest, with a total average of 92.16. Elmer D. Smith, Secretary. About Fungicides. Ed. Am. Florist: — Can Bordeaux mix- ture be used in a dry state on carnations and chrysanthemums? If so, how is it prepared? What are the best fungicides mostly used by florists for chrysanthe- mums, carnations and violets, and where can they be purchased? A Beginner. There is no satisfactory dry Bordeaux mixture. Preparations of this name have been prepared, but their value has not been shown. One of the best fungicides for use under glass is ordinary flowers of sulphur applied as a dust directly to the foliage. I'ungicides containing copper have a tendency to more or less injure the plants under glass, hence we do not gen- erallv recommend them. A very good fungicide can be made by mixing three ounces of copper carbonate with eight ounces of slacked lime. This should be applied in the form of a powder. Such fungicides are not in the market and therefore will have to be prepared by the user himself. B. T. Galloway. Society of American Florists. department of plant registration. Benjamin Dorrance registers new rose Sara Nesbitt, a sport from Madame Cusin, a size larger than the parent. Color, light pink, very delicate, shadiiig deeper in center; does not grow dark in summer weather; a better grower than Madame Cusin, habit otherwise identi- cal. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Chrysanthemum Society Committees. Boston, December 16. — Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited Supcrba,. a silvery pink Japanese incurved, which scored commercial scale 88 points. Cincinnati. December 16. — Superba before this committee scored commercial scale 91 points. Philadelphia, December 19. — Anton Zvolanek, West Hoboken, N. J., exhibited Miss Florence E. Denzer, a light pink Japanese reflexed, which scored commer- cial scale 83 points. Boston, December 20.— Miss Florence E. Denzer before this committee scored commercial scale S6 points. El.mer D. Smith, Sec'y. Cape Flowers and Immottelles. All the immortelles of commerce are produced in southern France. The plants are grown in the open field, propagation being eftected by division of the roots, and it takes three years to develop a good bearing plant. It follows that it: destructive freezing weather is experi- enced the crop is short for two years in succession, a contingency which has hap- pened more than once within theniemory of American dealers. The yellow flowers are picked when fully expanded, about July, bundled ud and hung inlofts todry, and are graded first, second or third according to quality. The next process is to bunch, case and ship at the best possible price. The growers sell to the jobbers who are themselves partly grow- ers, and who distribute the goods to dealers all over the world. Dealers like to dilate on the enormous business they do in this line and individuals have been known to sell about three times the entire crop of immortelles in one yearl All dyed immorttlles are first bleached white and the most imperfect white ones are mostly used for dyeing purposes, the second and third grade of yellow finding their principal outlet in this way. Cape flowers grow wild in South Africa. They are collected when half expanded and in the best quality are given special treatment in drying and sun-bleaching by careful packers. A large percentage of the crop, howci'er, is picked and packed at random and, as most florists have learned to their sor- row, is very much mixed. The collect- ors send to the country merchants who trade the goods off to Cape Town com- mission men or consign them. The crop is mostly engaged by the Europeaa merchants, from whom the supply for America is generally bought. The market price of Cape flowers is governed by the laws of supply and demand. They are apt to rule high this year, not necessarily because of the South African war but oa account of a reported shortage in the crop. As to quality, we shall know noth- ing until we see the goods. i8gg. The American Florist. G45 OBITUARY. LORD PENZANCE. Lord Penzance, originator of the Pen- zance sweetbriars, died at his Bashing Park residence. Surrey, Ivngland, on the 9th inst., aged 84 years. G. C. STEDMAN. George C. Stedman, who conducted a prosperous business at Middletown, Conn., died December 17, alter two weeks' illness with pneumonia. He was 47 years ol age. ALFRED OUTEAM. Alfred Outrara died at his residence in London, England, December S, at the age of 52. Mr. Ou tram was well known to the trade of the United States and Canada, having transacted business in both coun- tries irequentlv in the interests of the English firms, B. S. Williams & Son and Sutton & Sons. A. R. STARR. The recent demise of A. R. Starr is reported irom Joliet, HI., where he was for many years in business at 110 Macomber street. He was a native of Ithaca, N. Y., but established hitnself at Joliet in 1871. He had suffered from par- alysis for some time. Mrs. Starr and three daughters survive. JOHN GIBSON. John Gibson, one of the pioneer gar- deners of Newport, R. I., and lather of Gibson Bros , the florists, died December 19. He was an octogenarian, having been born November 28, 1 8 1 9, at Armagh, Ireland. He served a nine year's appren- ticeship atthePalaceOardensat Armagh, beginning with 1835, and for three years was head gardener to Lord John Beres- ford. It was in 1847 that he came to New York, where he worked with .\ndrew Reid, afterwards becoming superintend- ent lor Allred Bridgeman, at Astoria, and then going to Highclifle lor a four year's engagement. In 1859 he took charge of Charles H. Russell's place. Oak- lawn, at Newport, remaining in the employ ol the lamily until the estate was sold to James Stillman, in 1891, with whom he continued until his death. Mr. Gibson was married in 1848 and his wile, their three sons and three daughters sur- vive him. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson cele- brated their golden wedding less than a year and a half ago, rec^ving their many friends with characteristic hospitality. The obseiiuies on Friday, December 22, were largely attended, the concourse including most of the floristsaad garden- ers ol Newport, who gathered to pay a last tribute to one who was always their friend. B. K. BLISS. Benjamin K. Bliss passed away in Boston, Mass., on Christmas morning. Mr. Bliss was horn in Onondaga, N. Y., October 4, 1819. He was engaged in the drug business in Springfield, when his love for flowers led him to make the sell- ing of flower seeds in a small way an adjunct to his trade. This developed so rapidly that he finally gave up the drug business and in the year 1845 established himself as a dealer in seeds, flowers and plants. He was one of the first to per- ceive the possibilities in the catalogue mail trade and the series of catalogues issued by him, beginning with the year 1853 were convincing evidences of his foresight and progressiveness. Early in the sixties he began to make use of fine illustrations in his lists and a beautiful colored plate adorned his autumn bulb catalogue issued in 1867. In this year the firm name was changed to B. K. Bliss & Sons, Messrs. Samuel B. and Elijah \V. being taken into partnership, and an auxiliary store was opened in New York city, in lsr)9 the entire e.>itab- lishmcnt was removed to 41 Park Row and 151 Nassau street, New York, in 1S71 to 23 Park place and 20 Murray street and two or three years later to 34 Barclay street, where business was con- tinued until the crash of lsS5, which was the close of the business career of the firm. Among the valuable novelties in flowers and vegetables which Mr. Bliss claimed the honor of having introduced were Bliss' American Wonder, Everbear- ing and Abundance pea?, Earlv Rose and Triumph potatoes, auratum, Krameriand Hanson! lilies, Aquilegia chrysantha and Ipomo.-a leptophylla. In his bulb cata- logue 1,000 can remain on mort- gage at 5 per cent. Apply at once to L USSING,53W. 28thSt.. NEWYORK. 646 The American Florist. Dec. sOy Little Falls, N. Y. John O. Graham, formerly of Graham Bros., of Binghamton, moved to this city some two years ago, embarking in business on the comer of Garden and Second streets, almost in the center of the city. With a thorough experience in the florist business he had but little difficulty in building up a trade that sur- passed even his own expectations. Thus encouraged, he kept on improving his place from time to time and during the past fall a modern rose house was added to his range. Roses, carnations and violets are his specialties. A good, all- around grower, Mr. Graham is also a skillful decorator and designer, a com- bination of faculties that go a good way toward paving one's way to success. Homo. PiTTSFiELD, Mass —John White says that most of the holly received this year was very poor, but that by drenching his upon receipt and leaving it exposed to the mild weather he got bis consign- ments into good shape. uincinnatiii frank w uall Gut Flower Co., cfNciNNATro. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Vbol^ale [[ower/\arKjfe CINCINNATI. Dec 28 Bosea. Beauty, select 75 00 medium , 25.UU Brltle ti 004 8.U) Bridesmaid 8 00010 00 Meteor 8 nOa.10.00 Perle 4.(0 9 li 00 C»matlon« 3.00® 4 00 fancy 5 009 B.OO Lily orthe Valley 4 00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 NarclBSUK 3 OJ® 4 10 Bomaa Hyacinths 3 00 Callas, UarrUll 10 0CM13 60 Polnsetllaa 2j 00 Daffodns 4 01) Bmllax 12.60 Adlantam 1.00 Common fernB., ,16 Oal^x Leaves .. .15 ST. LiOUIS, Deo 28 Boeei, Beauty.. . 16 00®25.00 fancy 3>I.C0a75 CO " Bride. Bnaeamald lO.OiKii 15 On " Meteor ;ci(ilf»1500 " Perle. Wootton 8.00(gil2 00 Caniatlons 3 00(^6 00 Lily of the valley 4 CO® 5 00 Violets I 60* 2 00 Narcissus- 2 00® 3.00 Romans 2.00® 3 00 Btevlas Him .76 BmUax 16.00®18 00 Adlantam 1.00 Asparagus 50.00(376.00 MtLWACTEBB. Dec 23 Bose*. Beauty, long perdoz. 8.0]® 13 00 medium " *' 5.00® (i.uo short •• " 2 01)® 3 00 Bnde. Bridesmaid 10.00(315.00 Perle 8 00® 10 00 Meteor 12.00ai5.00 Kalserln 10. 00(^12 00 Carnations 4.00® ti.OO Slevlaa 1. 60'* 2.00 Koraan Hyacinths » 00® 4 10 NarclBBUn Paper White 3.00® 3.60 I'olneettlas ....perdoz , $5.00 Adiantum 1 00® 1 50 Common ferns 25 Smilai 15 00®18.00 Asparagus 75.00 PlTT8Bt7RO, Deo 28. Bosea. Beauty 10.00®125 M Bride. Bridesmaid 6.00020.00 " Meteor, (!.00®20.00 Kalserln 00® 20.00 " Perle 4.000 8.00 •' Cusin 4.00910.00 Carnations 1 60® 6.00 Lily of the valley 3 000 4.00 Violets, double 1 00® 2 OO CalKornIs 60® 1.00 Narcissus Paper White 2.00® » U) Roman Uyaclnths 2 00® 8.00 Harrlsll 20 00®25.00 Bmlax... 12 00(»16.00 WlldSmllax per case 3 60®0.00 Adiantum 760 1.00 Hardy ferns .10 Asparagus, bunches 40c strlngt 36to6CO f^prengerll. bunches. ..35 to 76c Galax Leaves. ,16 Orchids and Valley For The Holidays. The following prices apply to all orders except where contract is in force. CATTLEYA LABIATA. VERY LARGE per doz., $12.00 PERCIVALIANA, medium " 9.00 DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, large white " 7.00 CYPRIPEDIUM INSIQNE •• 3.00 LILY of the VALLEY, ^^1".*^^^?.;^. Per loo, $3.50 Owing to the limited amount of ., _ surplus ovef contract orders, the *• ■*• MCFADDEN. management of the "Rosebank" "rosebank." Nurseries advise the placing of early orders for this stock. CINCINNATI. ORDERS BOOKED NOW IN ORDER OF RECEIPT FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE FAMOUS MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, The $30,000 pApMATinilC >^0R SPRING Queen of DELIVERY. Coi:*:ii:x»einoiin.g: Petorctary list* 10OO. PRICES: Per dozen $3 Per 100 $14 Per 1000 $120 Per SOOO $SOO Per 10,000 $800 The iiuntPd prices are for THE TRADE ONLY and all orders tnust be from dealers. Cuttings will be carofuUy packed under the supervlsiou and sent dirt^ct from the establishment of the originator and i^rower, PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or express orders payable to 124 Tremont St., BOSTON, MASS. HOLTON S HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Florl§t§. 457 Milwaukee St., - MILWAUKEE, WIS. JOHN B. FERGUSON, 444 SIXTH AVENUE, Wholesale Florist, PITTSBURG, PA., Dei-, llth, 1899. ANNOUNCEMENT. iiciunciug to you that I have this day luirchased the Wholesale Cut Flower ' '^ ' " " " '■ " , Pittsburg, Pa., and Shalt I tul 4 00 4 OO .60® l.UO .15 .20 19-21 RANDOLPH ST. Cl-I I CAG O ! -UDiling. E. H. Hunt THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR W MOLES A LE -^-^ CUT FLOWERS Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Bassett&Wasiiburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholeule Dealers and 0..4 CltkllfAW* Growers of ||IIT T lOWerS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. A. L. RANDALLS Wholesale Florist Don't Forget that we are at 4 Wash- ington St., Chicago. Write for special auotatlons on large order.. WHOLESALE DEALEB IN GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL Mention the American Florist. Benthey&Co. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager, Wholesale Commission Florist 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. |^~Con8ignments solicited 1. G. PRINCE & CO. Wlioiesaie Gut Flowers AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Agents for the Hinsdale Rose Co. Special attentloi paid to Bblpplng orders. 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue, Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 504 LIBERTY S T 'PHONE 2157. M CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Florists' Supplies Please mention the American Florist. 648 The a mer ican F l orist. Dec. 30, Wholesale Florist , i-l6-l8 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. AM. BEAUTIES AND VALLEY OUR SPECIALTIES. Samuel %. Pennook, l UNTIL FURTHKK NOTICE, WILL, HE OPEN FROM 6:00 A. M. TO 11:00 P. I\I. BOSTON... ^ FLOWERS GEO. A. SUTHERLAND. Wholesale Depot for all Florists' Supplies. &T :Bro*ML«©lci St., BOSTOIV, :iVI.A.«i$SI Cirloe I^la-ts rxi^Lllexa. CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET, WELCH BROS., Proprietors. 9 Chapman Place, 15 Province Street^ BOSTON, MASS. NOTICE: — WELCH BROS., Sole Agents for FREVSTEDTS' Immortelle Letters and Emblems. Block Letters, S2.00 per Script Letters, S4.00 per 100. THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR, Cut String-s 8 feet long, 50 CENTS. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers w Always on Hand: CARNATIONS, BRIDESMAIDS, BRIDES. i /i> vt; ^ SUPPLIES Wbol^^ale power/arHjfe I'HII.AOKLPHIA, Dec. 2T. BOBes, Tea 8.00®12.00 ■' extra 15 10 Beamy, extra 25,000100.00 FLORISTS' VASES. Horticultural Auctioneers. 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON, H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorlst, SUCCESSOR TO ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.... 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CHAS. B. STAHL Wholesale Florist, 27 S. nth St. .Telephone 63-64. PHILAOELPMU. Orders by mnll, telepraph or telephone wlH receive prompt alteiillon. ConslKDmente of pood stock BOllclted. GEO. A. KUHL, Grower ot Gui Flowers ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. If you write toanj'advertiseranywhere mention the paper in which you saw the ad. Both publisher and advertiser will like you better for it. Carnations '.i 006, 3 00 t, ■' fancy 3 00(8.4,00 r.lly of the vaUey, Remans, 3 00® 6 00 Vloets I 00® 2,00 MiKDonette 3,00® 4,00 Asparagus SO, OU Bmllax 16,00 Adlantum 1.00 BOSTON, Dec, 27. Bosea, Beauty, extra 60.00®"6,00 medium 25.00®35.00 culls lu 10@15,00 Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor B 00®12 Oii special 20 00a2o (0 Carnations, ordinary 1 50® 2 tO fancy 2 00® 4 00 Lily of the valley 2,00® 3,00 Violets- clngle and double 100(8. 1,60 J'aper While Narcissus.., 1,50® 2,00 Koman Uyaclnibs "5® 1 00 MlgDOneue 4 10® 6 00 Bmllax 10,00®12.00 Asparagus 60.00 Adlantum 75® 1.00 GIVE US A TRLfU-.! "WE CAN PLEASE YOU. ^EI^DQUARTer^ 2)'^f5TERt* Roaes, Carnations, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. «Jf|| r VRCTIMIS Wholesale Com- flffli fi IVAOIINU) mission Florist, LEO. NIESSEN, Wholesale Florist^ N. W. COR. 13TH AND FILBERT STREETS, ^"'^^H^oTK^iTs''^ D, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments ol Choice Valley and Roses solicited. Geo. |V|. Moss, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 32 South 17th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA^ Long Distance Phone l-A\-'Zi} I) C. A. KUEHN. Wholesale Florist, 1122 PINE STREET, .mm^ ST. LOUIS, MO ' \ complete Hue of Wire Deslfi^ns, Consignments of Roses. Carnations, Violets solicited. Milton W. Woodroffe & Co. : Successors (o MM. C. SMIIH, Wholesale Florist^ 1604 LUDLOW STREET, •Phone l-43-69-.\. PHILADELPHIA. CousigfDoients Soll<'lted. Wm. J. Moore^ WHOLESALE FLORIST , 36 South 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Consignments ol First-Class stock solicited. ^^I ill, ml. 1 like to hear from a few •;oo(] c.irna- tiiovi-.] Giant ^'t■^benas yet produceJ: larm'st ilouers and best colors, per pkt., 600 seeds, mixed colors, 50 Cts. PETUNIA DOUBLE FRINGED, The laru'est and linest Double Frinsed and Mot- tled Petunias to be had. Trade, pkt., 50 cts. CHINESE PRIMROSE. Best large, single and double, 500 seeds, $1.00. PHLOX DRUM. PUMILA. New, very dwarf, perfect beauties, e.xcellent for srowintr iu pots for Spring sales. Mixed colors: per trade pkt. 20 cts. A pkt. of new double Early-flowering Dwarf Vienna Carnatiou added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP, Shirr manstown, Pa. 'NOT A CENTURY PLANT, BUT THE PLANT OF THE CENTURY" is Begonia GLOIRE!£ LORRAINE Our plants are fine and in very thrifty condition. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Our stock is sportively inclined. We already have a delicate pink variety and one with partly white flowers. EDWIN LONSDALE, '^'"'*"'"%"i','L\. p,. LiiyoFiHEValley Vaughan's London Market. Ask for samples. S p) ir sea^. . YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. PANSIES Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies. This improved strain, all the leading novelties included, strong bushy plants, ready now, 60c. per 100, by mail; S2.00 per 500, by express; ROC per 1000; $7.00 per 2000; $10.00 per 3000; $15.00 per 5000. Transplanted large plants in bud and bloom. $1.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Crower of Extra Fine Pansies. WIETOR BROS. 5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES AMERICAN BEAUTY 30-3(1 in . slem per do 3.50 2.00 UETEOB BBIDESMAID.. BBIDE PEBI.E CABNATIOITS. .per 100 $15.00 1500 15 00 8.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 5.00 6.00 Quotations subjct-.t to change without notice. AILolher stoek iit lowest niiirliet prices. Qbers Sweet We Have a Surplus Corn, Lettui-e. Musli-tnelon, Water-melon, Onions, Radishes, Pumpkin. Squash and Tomato Seeds. We have large stocks of Red and Alfalfa Clover, Meadow Fescue, Millet and other Grass Seeds. Sorshum, Kaflir, Broom and Field Corn, Sunflower and Tree Seeds. I.' interested, please correspond with us. KANSAS SEED HOUSE. F. Barteldes & Co. Lawrence, Kans. GOLD FISH and AQUARIA SUPPLIES SE.Vi' FOR PRICE LIST Per 100 Select Gold Fish, medmm to laree JIO 00 Good Gold Fish, medium to lar.e 7.50 Good Gold Fish, email to medium 5 (10 Select Silver Fish, medium to larKe 5.00 Large variety of Fancy FUh. CHRISTMAS WREATHING, wound on card, heavy quality, J3,00 perlioyards. ^"Cash with orders (1112-0114 Wentworth Ave . CHICAGO. Keenan's Seed Store, Fern Balls. For spring delivery must be ordered now. VREDENBUR6 & CO., Rochester, N. Y. PlCii^i- m,-i,lion the A me> icau Flornl -alien ui iliiig. 1900 PRICES Per 100 1000 Obconica. in bloom 3in.$3.0O 7000 Obconica, strong, 2ii-iD. 2.00 5000 Chinese Primula, 2U in. 2.00 2000 Porget-Me-Not, winter-flower- ing 2Uin. 2.00 10000 reverfew Little Oem " 2 00 5000 Begonias, flowering, 15 varieties named 2ii in. 2.00 10000 Alternanttieras, 4 varieties, named 2>4-in. 2 00 6000 Standard CoIeus.lOfinebedders," 2 00 10000 " " R. C, strong, per 1000, $6 00, .75 S Plants at 100 Rates. Cash. W. H. MURPHEY, - Minooka, III. ELECTROS For Catalogue Purposes, SSSSS^E have a lar8:e assortment of strictly M%j|/ft) high-class halftones of which we §]/[)■_§] can supply electros suitable for cata- 'SSSSSS logfue illustration. If you need anything in this way, state your requirements and we will submit proofs of the illustrations in stock. Our collection includes the leading ANNUALS POT PLANTS BIENNIALS FLORISTS' FLOWERS HARDV PERENNIALS TREES AND SHRUBS Also PARK AND GARDEN SCENERY. PRICE FOR CASH ONLY 15 CENTS PER SQUARE INCH. The American Florist Co. 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Please Mention Us To Our Advertisers. «52 The American Florist. Dec. 30, The Nursery Tm^je. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. W. J PKTEHS Free.; D. 8 LAKE, Vlce-Prea.; ■OBORGE C. 8EAGKR, Rochester. N. Y., 8ec'y. American nursery stock is meeting with favor at Cape Town, South Atriea. The board of commissioners of Lincoln Park, Chicago, will this week complete new plantations which have cost about $21,000. J. E. Baker, Commissioner of Horti- culture ot the Stateof Washington, states that many stories of the destruction of infested imported nursery stock are gross exaggerations. D.J. FoGERTY, of Omaha, is suing sev- eral parties to recover damages to the amount of his profits had they not refused to accept goods ordered on the usual nurserymen's contract. The California Privet. What is known as the Californian privet, though really a Japanese shrub, Ligustrumovalifolium, is an uncommonly profitable shrub for florists to handle as well as for nurserymen. Until its use as a hedge plant, some tea or more years ago, there was nothing which served its purpose in the north. The south has its Cherokee and Macartney roses and its pyracantha, but the roses are not hardy enough tor northern use and the pyracantha cannot be increased as quickly as is desirable; besides that, it does not form a hedge in as short a time as the privet does. Privet hedges were nothing new when the Californian was introduced, but the one before used, Ligustrum vulgare, did not possess the quickness of growth nor the lovely green foliage of the other. And not only are the leaves large and bright green, they are almost evergreen as well. In fact, I am told that the officials of the custom house in New York have it classed as an evergreen, but in this they differ from standard authorities as well as from the hundreds who grow it as single specimens and in hedges. Never- theless it is very nearly evergreen. In mild winters the foliage holds green until the new growth is almost ready to appear, and in sheltered positions, when in hedge use, it foims a screen to some extent until the young leaves come, and especially when the plants are young and vigorous. There are many places where this privet is as yet almost unknown as a hedge plant and were a hedge of it set out by some one, to show its merits, it v.'ould soon be called for by many of those who would recognize its desirability. The ease with which it can be increased and transplanted, and the severe prunings it may receive without harm, all place it above any other plant known for its pur- pose. This privet has been grown about Phil- adelphia for perhaps fifteen years and until last winter without any injury from cold. The unusually severe winter of 1898-90 slightly injured some hedges and plants on sunny slopes, but to no serious extent anywhere. But injury to it in this way is no great loss, as it is nothing more than a pruning, resulting in a lar bushier growth than before. The propagation of this privet may be by cuttings ot either hard or soft wood. The former is by taking the shoots of the past season, cutting them into eight inch lengths, and setting them out in nursery rows in the spring. Make them during winter and bury them underground, or in boxes of sand or soil in a quite cool cellar or cave until spring comes. Green cuttings are from young growing shoots and are to be struck in frames or in greenhouses in summer. Under either system a good stock is soon had. There are two other ligustrums on trial for the same use, viz., L. Japon- icum and L. lueidum. These are two evergreens, both natives of China. The tests are chiefly to prove what degree of cold they will stand. L. Japonicum has a very pleas'.ng foliage, reminding one a good deal of the European myrtle, Myr- tus communis. There is no doubt of its evergreen character. Last winter its tops suffered somewhat from the below zero weather they endured for several days, but, as suggested in speaking of L. ovalifolium, thissimply acts as a pruning and makes the plant bushier. It is much used as a single specimen about the cap- itol grounds at Washington, which is where I first saw it. The other one, L. lueidum, is well named, as its very large leaves are of a lustrous, shining green, and are quite persistent. It has not had the trial for hardiness L. Japonicum has, but its reputation for standing cold is good. Should it prove as hardy as L. ovalifolium it will make a leading hedge plant, being vigorous, large-leaved and evergreen. A dwarf variety of this species, L. coriaceum, an uncommonly pretty-leaved kind, is met with here and there in coll'-ctions under the name of L. Ibota. L. Ibota is not at all like it, being a tall growing kind with relatively small foliage. Joseph Meehan. Minneapolis. Christmas trade was the best that has ever been known here. Flowers were in good supply and fair qual- ity. Beauties sold at $18 per dozen for the best and other roses sold at from $2.50to$3 perdozen. Carnations, fancy, sold readily for $1.50; common, sold for 75 cents to $1, which was higher than ever before. Violets brought from $3 to $4 per hundred. The demand for plants is increasing from year to year, and palms and Boston ferns sold well. There was much inquiry for poinsettias, which were only displayed in limited quantity. Holly and green sold readily, but the sup- ply was equal to the demand. R. Will & Son brought in a very fine lot ot carna- tions. E. Nagel & Co. had the best lot of violets that has ever been exhibited here; they were Marie Louise, large flowers with stems over six inches long. Part of them were grown in bottomless pots, which have proved to be very suc- cessful. L. BoRLiNGAME, CoL.— E. W. McLcUan recently had a narrow escape from the loss of his sight. He was showing some visitors the armngenient of his coal oil boiler when a tongue of Hame flashed into his face, removing his hirsute and burn- ing him painfully. IMPORTANT. Evprv retail !■ lyrist sliuiilil li;ni' luir descriptive wholesale price list ol SPECIALTIES, there is money lu it for every mau in the trade, a few of the t,'ood things mentioned below. VEhB-N»S, 20th Century set 32 grand mammoth varieties selected from over 100 of the choicest, including the latest Capt. Dreyfm. Helen Gould, Melba and many others. Clean, healthy, vigor- ous plants of the most facinatingcolors and shades, E.vtra stroni; 3-in. full ot cuttings $3.00 per 100, S18.00 per 1000; extra strong rooted cuttings 60c. per 100; $.n.00 per 1000. DBL. FRIMGED PETUNIAS Dreer's and Hender- son's latest. known the world over as th^ standard uf perfection. 13 gorgeous varieties. True to name. Extra strong 3-in. $3.00 per 100, $18 00 per 1000: ex- tra sirong rooted cuttings. $1 per 100, !8 per 1000. BOOO GERANIUMS, liruanti (the great scarlet beddnr). S. A. Nult, Ea Eavorite, .\thlet.e and Swp.-tbc.MUed— strong, 2S4-in.. 3c.: J37.5U per 1000. NEW GIANT CAL'FORMA WHITE MARGUER.TE and New Golden; they sell on sight, extra strong 2Vi-iu,$3.,'iO per 100; extra strong rooted cuttings $1.00 |ier 100. SALVIA SPtEMDENS.tho old stnnd by, no other so good. Extra strong 2i/,-in. $3 .50 per 100; extra strong rooted .■uiiiiigs. $1.00 per luO. AGERATUM PRINCESS PAU. INE. the great nov- eltv ot '98, the iinlv on.- t.) grow. Extra strong 2(^'-in. $3.S0 per 100;" extra strong rooted cuttings. 1.00 I Of). VINCAS. NIAIOR AND VARIGATIA, extra strong rooted ci.ttin^'S, $1.00 per 100. 1000 BRIO SMA'D ROSEs. strong 2!4-iu. and 3- in., $3.50 ppr 100. ,$30.00 per 1000. SMILAX SEEDLINGS, extra strong, bushy plants (seed sown August 1st), 50c per 100; $4.00 per lOOO by mail. Extra strong, 2!/2-inch, 3c. Six foot strings, 1314c. ^^"Terms Strictly Cash With Order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO . SpringMeld, III. Ph-aie mrnli.n, ll„- Amf> icati F/mis/ 7ihni urtUng. CABBAGE FI.ANTS. Jersey WakeSeld and other vars. from cold frames, transplanted, 2.5c per 100: »1..50 per lUOO; $12.50 oer 10,000. If by mail add 20c per 100. LETTUCE, Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Curled Simpson. Grand Rapids and other vars., 15c per 100; $1 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. If by mail add lOo per 100. Other vegetable plants in season. Cash with ordtr. R. VINCENT. Jr., & SON. White Marsh, Md. Pleai,- mfiilumtk,- Amnuan Flurisl ulieii -aiiling. HOME OF CHOICE TREES and Hardy Plants. GDE^iAi Tipe t Azalea Amoena. Rhododendrons, SKCCiALiicSj Kalmias, Blue Spruce. NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I. Frank Brunton. Mgr. ^"Catalogue free. Please mfutwn the American Florist ivlten 'wtiting. Herbaceous Perennials THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA. P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS. ETC., ETC. The Reading Nnrsery, READING. OIASS. RSTABLIBHID 18M. Pleaie mrnlion the A met nan Floi isl 7fhen -uniting. firm NURSERYMEN.... IF you have made any chantie in your name or address, please send us , corrected business card so that you may be properly listed in next year's edition of our directory. Send also particulars of any additions you may have made to your estab- lishment, "either tJreenhouses or land. AMIRICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. THE STOKKS A IIAICICISON CO., Box 936 . PAINKSVILLE, OUIO. LenflInK -Aniprlrrm NurM-rjmi'n, ofrcr one of the Slosl ( ompleto AHhortmi-nls or FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC. 4« Venrn. 4 t Grarnlioiixn. 1 000 Aeriii. Oorrr»ponilcnee Hollillid. «'iitiil.>(t Free. 10,000 Pin, Scarlet, Red, White, Willow leaved, English and Tnrkey, 4 to 10 feet. 100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes. CiitiiL.^'ue i.napiili.-ulii.M. Scud estiuiate of wiints fur prices. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Glenwood Nurseries, MORRISVILLE. PA. jSgg. The American Florist. 653 LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS .JAMESTOWN. N. Y. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. SHOUT NOTICK..,^ I As Usual. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. will fill all orders except for Beauties. Yours Respectfully, KENNICOTT BROS. CO., 42-44 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. ILL. ^ "TllEV ALWAYS DO IT." afmTmrmTTmmTmTmnmimmTmmTTiR PUa^. neiili.nitlu- An PREPARED 4« TROPICAL PALMS Ostertag Bros., Washington and Jefferson Aves.. ST GYCAS ..LEAVES. Send for Catalogue. Florists. Nephrolepis... Washingtoniensis. This most valuable new Fern is much admired by all who see it. It is a grand, hardy and majestic pot plant, any size, (see large ad- vertisement in previous issues for description). I have the tlnest stock of well established plants. 3 good plants, mailed for 11.00 12 strong plants, 3-in. pots, for .... 5.00 12 strong plants, 4-in. pots, 2 to 3 feet 9.00 12 strong plants, 5-in. pots . 18.00 Price for 100 or more on application. John H. Ley, •Oood Hope, WASHINQTON, D. C. Orchids. Orchids. F. SANDER & CO. Have the finest and largest stock in the world. St. Albans, England, & Bruges, Belgium. Agent: A. DIUMOCK. 60 Vesey St.. NEW YORK. 40Crysantheraums, 40 Tulips, 100 mixed Bulbs, 150 choice Strawberry plants, 40 Currant or <5oosberry piants, 100 Blackberry roots, 25 Giant Rhubarb, 50 Red or Black Raspberries. ALVA CATHCART, Bristol, Indiana. Pleaie mention the American FloriU when ^'tiling. ^UiiiiiiWiiiimiiiUiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiititiiiiH'iiiiiUiiiiim I CARNATION CUTTINGS. I Per 100 Per 1000 MRS. LAWSON $14.00 $120.00 G. H. CRANE 5.00 40.00 AMERICA 5.00 40.00 MELBA 4 00 30 00 LESLIE PAUL 4.00 30.00 GOV. GRIGGS 4.00 30.00 MRS. BRADT 3.00 25.00 FRANCES JOOST.. 2.50 20.00 HVANSTON 250 20 00 JUBILEE 2.50 20.00 VICTOR 2.50 20.00 WHITE CLOUD 2.50 20.00 Per 100 Per 1000 FLORA HILL $2 00 $15.00 GOLD NUGGET 2.00 TRIUMPH 2.00 DAYBREAK 1.25 ARGYLE 1.25 ARMAZINDY 1.25 LIZZIE McGOWAN. 1.00 EVELINA 1.00 MAYOR PINGREE.. 1.00 WM. SCOTT 100 NIVEA 1.00 MORELLO 1.00 All plants and cuttings sold with the express understanding that i( not sat- isfactory they are to be returned at once, when money will be refunded. Peter Reinlierg, 51 WAB&SH AVE.. Chican Jan. 1, 1900 we shall be open for business in our new quarters, ,..32-34-36 Randolph Street, "The Lord loveth a cheerful giver." Give OS your orders. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, E, C. AMLING, ...CHICAGO, fW W. S. HEFFRON, MsR. "GREEN GOODS." "WRITE. TELEGRAPH OR TELEPHONE." Galax Leaves— Brilliant Bronze . . *1 per 10"n ^ •• ' Brilliant Green * I per 1000 W Leucothoe Sprays Jl per 100 Wild Stnilax, " hand picktd " brand 50 lb. case, J6.50 Wild Smtlax, ' hand-picked" brand 35 lb. case, J4. 50 Palm Leaves, " fresh green " 82.50 per 100 Needle Pines 81.50 to $2.50 per 12 Fancy Ferns, Dagger Ferns, Etc., Etc. HARRY A. BUNYARD, Telephone 2CB3 Madison Squan 42 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY. AsparapsPlumosus Nanus STRONG STOCE:. 2-inch $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 3-inch $7.00 perlOO; $65.00 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY. 730 Pine Street, PHILADELPHIA. Orchids ! <^ We are he:iiliiu:irters for established and imported Orchids in the United States. Our new pric<' list will be ready -Tan 1, 1900. LAGER & HURRELL, stwurr. n. j. Orchid Qrowers and Importers. 664 The American Florist. Dec JO, Our PasTiMEs. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowline, shooting and cycling readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm J Stewart,67Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.; Eobt Kitt, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. The Hitchines Ball. The employes of the vrell known firm of horticultural architects and builders, Messrs. Hitchings & Co., announce their third annual ball, to be held in Columbia Hall, 608 Ocean avenue, Jersey City, N. J., Tuesday evening, February G, 1900. The committee on arrangements is an unusually active one and promises that this ball will eclipse all previous attempts. At the recent meeting for the election of officers for the ensuing year the following were chosen: President, Walter G. Gib- bons; vice-president, John N. McArthur. At Denver. Following is the score made by the Denver Florists' Bowling Club, on December I'.i: pi.,vpr 1st id 3d .\v. JohniiWry If IS« m 174 Ed. Emerich IM »7 159 Iod Rob'tKurlh 212 67 157 .'J fhas MnufI 129 1*1 "1 1" Ch^s tS 167 136 139 147 AlEMauff :: 168 208 158 178 Chas. Franz 115 2o7 14b 1.3 Geo. Brenkert .1 48 89 9 Geo. Zimmer S" 24 24 28 DonScott « 81 '0 bt TohnFerris 136 162 169 li") ii Benson 130 109 180 141 ciias.Meve''r :: 143 112 143 133 At West Hoboken, N. J. The North Hudson Florists' Club points with pride to the following scores made on Wednesday evening, December 20th. When, after further practice, they get steadied down they are likely to prove formidable competitors for honors next August: pi,,,er 1st 2d 3d 4th Av. \\ Hansen ' 180 218 133 2U1 183 Georee Bron-u 155 l.i6 173 187 168 rhas IJ^t? 169 146 150 155 ChlslWache:: 165 132 158 128 146 Pho, Mcnne 14^ 118 16b 143 fiBaumami .::.::. ...108 199 123 131 140 S:csS.nhoir 146 no 119 137 13fi Wm. llillebrecht 139 130 119 .tO 3n John liirnie 119 145 133 135 l.« Pau? Fischer U8 146 122 143 i:i2 L Hanson. . 122 167 1.14 98 130 F Fiesser 138 111 139 120 127 ciHeitz f... 112 133 127 124 Orange, N. J. • The section usually designated as the Oranges extends from South Orange to Newark and includes an area of thirty- six square hiiles, wherein every branch of the trade is represented. Beginning with the large wholesaler, we go first to the extensive houses of W. A. Manda, where Daniel MacKoric isourguide, if we chance to catch him between trips "on theroad," and as we walk through the labyrinth of aisles he points to the great gaps in the stock which show what has gone out in the last week. Nearly everything avail- able is sold, for there is a demand for all kinds of decorative plants. They have sold quantities of Dracten terminalis.the call being strong for anything red. There is (|uite a colony of rose growers around Mountain Station, who send their stock chiefly to the New York market, and one and all speak of the promise of brisk Christmas trade; "it is not, however, because there are so few in the business," says Mr. Boyle. The Lyon houses are in charge of Raymond Kuhn and are devoted to roses and carnations, with a lew plants in pots for chance retail trade. During the summer two of the larger houses have been thrown into one span, a new roof covering the struct- ure, which is now filled with carnations in full crop. Mr. Kuhn pointed with pride to the roses ready for packing and speaks of the interest with which he is looking forward to the delivery of the new rose Liberty; he was formerly with E. G. Asmus. His carnations are prom- ising a large crop and consist mainly of Scott, Dean, Daybreak and McGowan. There is but little stem rot this season in houseswhereitformerly was very trouble- some. Smilax also is grown here. Even the Japanese greenhouse, a little lower down, has made preparation for Christmas and Chabo Hiba, Bon Sai and fern balls mingle with quaint cacti and native grass in unique pots; in fact, cer- amics figure here as prominently as do plants. A quantity of dwarf cherry trees in jardinieres are seen at the back of the house, resting. Leaving the vicinity of the railroad passing over to " Castlewood," always of interest to the gardener because the birthplace of so many chrysanthemums of prominence, we find five large houses stocked with carnations. George Atkin- son says he has no canse to complain except for the scarcity of flovi-ers. The chrysanthemums caused delay in getting the carnations in and he still has many chrysanthemum blooms; the trade will hear of some novel seedlings in due time. His mushrooms are doing well and the nine houses, formerly Herman's, one mile south from here, are stocked with fine lettuce now ready for market. It calls for rare executive ability to run two places when they are so far apart, but Mr. Atkinson is equal to it. On the main street of Orange, Popken & Collins' plate glass windows are a perpetual flower show. Their houses are on Bell street, a block or two away. Referring to the two acres of carnations planted last spring and now housed, Mr. Popken says that they have no over sup- ply of these flowers, that instead they are running short. In regard to the prospect for Christmas trade, he says, that if florists but equal the trade in other lines, all will do well. The old established house of John McGowan shows some fine carnations, grown chiefly for his own trade, those of largest size being Mrs. Bradt. He com- plains of the scarcity of both flowers and plants, a heavy demand for potted plants having sprung up. He speaks of enlarg- ing his glass to meet the demands of the wholesale trade which his reputation as a carnation grower has brought him. The area of the violet grower is both over and under the mountain, the house! of Louis Conrad, of West Orange and J. C. Williams, of Montclair, being the most prominent. Both com plain of the scarcity of blooms; though the (juality is good the yield is only half what it was at this time last year. Mr. Williams' carnations are particularly fine; 2,000 were waiting shipment and many more were uncut on the benches. He complains of stem rot. David Rose, at his new quarters, is making preparation for a large Christ- mas trade in palms and decorative plants; he sa^'s trade is good. Mr. Rose has other good things besides Polly Rose. A. S. Wallace, the largest lily of the valley grower in this section, has also some tine primulas and poinsettias, besides smilax, asparagus, tulips and' general stock. He is making large ship- ments each day to the New York market. A. Chesney, up toward Pompton, has all he can do and Rassbach & Son, of Bloomficld, have their houses filled with roses and carnations for which there is greater demand than they can meet. On the whole the outlook is encourag- ing and the feeling of cheerfulness at the prospect of a large Christmas trade reflects itself on one taking this round, making it a most enjoyable trip. J. B. D. Jamestown, N. Y. — A. N. Broadhead, of the Lakeview Rose Gardens, a few days ago opened a city salesroom which is in keeping with the general excellence attained throughout the establishment. Hartford, Conn. — The Connecticut Horticultural Society at its annual meet- ing decided to give but three shows dur- ing the year 1900, namely, a sweet pea show in July, fruit, vegetables and dahlias in September and chrysanthemums and carnations in November. TheSeptember show will be given in South Manchester and the others in Hartford. FOR PRESENT SOWING. PANSY. VAUGHA\S INTERNATIONAL MIXTURE. wbjrli i- Ijettui- mmw tliaii ever. Trade pkt , oOc; >s oz., $].5i>; U ■>•/.., *2.50; oz., $10.00. PANSY. VAUGHANS GIANT MIXTURE, contains uU the .'^i.'parate colors of Trimardeati, Cassier, Bugnot and a number of new colors. Trade pkt...25c.: H oz.,60c.; Ja oz., $1.00; oz.,t4.l0; K llj., $14.00. PANSY. TRIMARDE4U. iiii\.'z., 30c.; lb., $;.50. FERN SEEDS. .Vdiantmn, N.'phrolepis, rterl.s etc. Tra.le pkt.. .itl.-. LOBELIA ERINUS SPECIOSA. Trade pkt., 10c.; LOBEL'A CRYSTAL PAtACE COMPACTA. Trade pkt.. ■-'."»■.; I4 oz,. .lOc. LOBELIA BEDDING QUEEN, deep blue, fine. Trade pkt..-2.V-. MIGNONETTE MACHET. irue. Trade pkt., lO.-.; oz., Illr. PETUNIA HYB.. BtOTCHEO AND STRIPED. 'I'rade pkt., KM.; '4 o/,. 2.V. PETUNIA, "VAUGHAN-S BEST" Mixture of Isr-e- llowiiiiii;. i]..Tie Ijettur, includes all the trinsjed sorts, as well as giants of California and other choice strains. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c.; 3 pkts. for $1.25. PETUNIA. VAUGHAN'S DOUBLE, e.vtra flno. 600 seed- $1.1.0. PETUNIA. DOUBLE WHITE AND DOUBLE FRINGED WHITE. -'■^0-ee.]^.. Ml.'. PRIMULA FORBESL'lia by I'rimrose,' 500 sceds,25c. COMPACTA, new. 500 seeds,35c. STOCKS. I;ir-e llowevliiiz, ten-week, white, pink, bl 1 red, ,Tiii)s..ii, li-lit blue, purple, canarv M-ll,.\v :iii,l.\lra .linice mixed. Each, trade "pkt., ■-'.'n-.; ;ili> .-1 f..r $1.00. TORENIA FOUnNIERI COMPACTA AND WHITE W NGS. r.ai-l], trade pkt., 25c. VINCA ROSEA, Alba, .Mba Pura, and mixed. lOacli, tradf pkt., lOr,; oz., 60c. VERBENA. MAMMOTH MIXED. Trade pkt., 10c. : oz.,$I.OO. VERBENA, white, scarlet, striped, purple. Kach, tratle pkt.. lOc.; \-i oz., 25c. VERBENA. "VAUGHAN'S BEST' MIXTURE, contains all the bi'st colors and strains of Verbenas that are in existence. It is one of those mixt- ures like our International Pansy, Hest Petunias, etc.. that cannot be duplicated else- where. Trade pkt., 25c.; \i oz.,60c.; oz.,$2.00. We allow a discount of 10 per cent on orders for flower seeds for $2.00 and over for cash with order. For other seeds, send tor our complete Flower Seed List. New York. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Ch-cago. rSgg. The American Florist. 665 THE GRAND NEW ROSE THE brightest crimson forcini! rose in existence. An ull yeur around bloomer. Kead record of rut of one bouse ooDtainiug 1035 phmts for sea- son of 1898. rvi:BE>iea^^y! n RoUtion. Prices are as Follows.... 1898. Cut. 1899. Cut. 1899. Cut. Sept. 8479. .Ian. 2S70. May. 5520 Oct. 743.i. Feb. 3130. .June. 410« Nov. 1681. Miir. 3008. July. 7688 Upc. 4105. .\pril. .500(5 Au','. 5141) FOR APRIL DELIVERY. 1 I'LANTS IN 2'/2-lN. I'OTS. GllAfTED TLANTB IX ati-I". POTB. 12 plants $0.60 each 12 plants 10.75 each VAUGHANS SEED STORE, Chicago, III. J. N. MAY, Summit, N. J. F. R. PIbRSON CO., IV. J. Tarrytown*on-Hud8on, N. GIVE US LIBERTY! will be the cry when the plants are all sold. Order at once. Robert Scott & Son, SHARON HILL, Del. Co., PA. Orders Booked For CARNATION CUTTINGS! For All Fancy Varieties. All Cuttings Guaranted Al. CniCAGO CARNATION CO., J- Greenhouses and address, JOLIET, ILL. % New and Standard Varieties oi ^ ^ ^ gl I CARNATIONS. ! I r. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, Ind. | Finest Forcing Roses|v.-» BRIDE J2.50 S4.00 Also Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and a full line of roses from 2!4-inoh pots, at low prices. Send for prices. Cash with order. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2H-in. pots; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus, 2s4-in. pots, strong plants, J6 a 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0. Garnailons. ROOTED CUTTINGS Field- Grown SEND FOR PRICES. ALL THE NEW AND STANDARD VARIETIES. Geo. Hancock & Son. Grand Haven. Mich. CARNATION PLANTS ALL SOLD EXCEPT 800 EMILY PIERSON, 100 SILVER SPRAY, 200 MORELLO, 100 SAGINAW. Will sell the above lot at one-half of cost price to grow, if taken at once. Plants are protected in cold frames and are in fine condition. CHAS. CHADWICK,L. B. t1. Grand Rapids, Mich. FOR SALE. Good, healthy MRS. FISHER CARNATIONS, rooted cuttings for summer blooming, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. WM. SCOTT, $1.00 per 100. ANDREW CHRISTENSEN, Stoneham. Mass. Cyclamen Persicum Splendens Giganteum, Quest strain in the world, in four true colors, in bud and bloom, from 4-inch pots, $1.50 per dozen; 812.00 per 100. Chinese Primroses, fringed foliage, finest market vars. from 2 in. pots, $2 per 100; from 2i^-in. pots 82 50 per 100; from 3-in. pots, fine plants in bud $4 per 100. From 4-in. pots, extra strong, in seven colors, including double white, red and single blue, all well set with buds. $1 doz.; $8 per 100. All the above warranted A No. 1 stock. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. 85.00 per 1000. Sample free. WILLIAM SWAYNE, Box226.Kennett Square. Pa. Carnation Cuttings! .*! Per 100 G. II. CRANE $.5.00 MRS. BRADT 3.0O WHITE CLOUD 2.50 MRS. .lOOST 2.50 TRIUMPH 2.50 EVANSTON 2.50 GOLD NUGGET 2.00 MRS. McBURNEY 2.00 .iniilLEE 2.00 FLORA HILL 1 2.T 'erIOOO $10.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 15,00 l.i.OD Per 100 DAYHREAK $1.25 ARGVLE 1.25 ARM^ZINDY 1.2S McGOWAN 1 00 EVELINA 100 MAYOR PINGREE 1.00 PAINTED LADY 1.00 WM. SCOTT 1.00 TIDAL WAVE 1.00 MORELLO 1.00 >er 1000 $10.00 10.00 lO.CO 7.50 7.50 7.50 7..50 7..50 ROSE CUTTINGS. AMERICAN BEAUTY per 100. $3.00; per 1000, $25.00. Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 10(J Per 1000 KAISERIN $2.00 $17.,50 METEOR $1.50 $12.50 LA FRANCE 2.00 17.50 BRIDE 1.50 12.50 PERLE 1.50 12.50 I BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50 .-VU rooted cuttings sold under the condition that, if not satisfactory, they are to be returned once and money will bt refunded. GEORGE REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. atiiiiiiititHiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiitamiiiiiitiiii iiuuuitiiiimiiiimiiiiumtimiiiiiiiimiamit g ETHEL CROCKER Absolutely the BEST PINK CARNATION ever offered the trade. Grown equally successfully by Hill, Craig, and myself; C you are not buying it on a "venture, but knowing that it C is not a success in one soil and a failure in another. ^ In color, size, fragrance and stem it is just what the ^ "storemen" want. In habit, constitution and freedom of C bloom it is just what the grower wants, never out of crop ^ from September to July, more flowers to the square foot C than anv other known variety and practically no seconds. ^ With 18,000 stock plants to work from there is no C danger of over propagation, and you are not asked to C 3 wait until planting out time for your cuttings but can & 3 have them whenever wanted. Orders entrusted to me will have my pers'onal attention, both in C 3 the selection of the cuttings and the filling of the order. ^ ^ Price per 100. $10; per 25, $2.50; per 1000. $75; per 250, $18.75. HERR'S PANSIES at $4.00 ^ 3 now, and a regular assortment of ., nm— .. iirnn i in e I CARNATIONS in a list ready Jan. 1st. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancastef, Pa. I Rose Crimson Rambler. As a pot plant for retail sales this rose is incomparable. Its hundreds of blossoms all open together and seem to improve for at least two and even three weeks. The bright crimson color holds without fading and contrasts finely with the glossy foliage. It Forces Easily, We have fine dormant stock. 2-year-old, 2 to 3 feet, well branched, own roots, oer dozen, $2.00: per 100, $15.00. 3-year-old, 4 to 5 ft., well branched, budded or own roots, doz. £3.00; per 100, $20.00. 84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET. CHICAGO. GREENHOUSES. WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE. FIELD GROWN, OWN ROOT ROSE BUSHES. TENDER AND HARDY SORTS. :^osTosi ^a Send in vour list of wants for pticin^r. THE HOWLAND NURSERY COMPANY., LOS ANGELES. CAL. 500 CYCLAMEN S;. 4-inch pots, all in bud and bloom, selected stock, at $12.00 per JOO. JOS. LABO Joliet, III VINCA MAJ. VARi dOTman"stock. Fine field clumps, $.5.00 per 100. Fine young plants, field grown, $1.60 per 100. Cash. HENRY KINGSTON. Council Blufls. la CRIMSON RAMBLER, strong plants, 3 to 4 ft Extra strong plants. 4 to ^ Acalypha Sanderi, ^Vper m THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. Several thousand strong field grown, 2 year old ZELIA PRADEL ROSE plants for sale, $15.00 per JOO. JOHN WOLF, - Savannah, Ga. Rooted Cuttings, per 100 50c. per 1000 J4.00. ' Selaginella Denticulata. extra fine, i-in. per 100 12.00. E. I. RAWLING8. Quikertown, Pa. 656 The American Florist. Dec. JO, San Francisco. BUSINESS BRISK AND STOCK GOOD —RELA- TIVE VALUE OF VIOLETS. — SIEVERS' CAR- NATIONS IN THE LEAD— NEW STORES.— PERSONAL JOTTINGS OF INTEREST. Business is now very good in this city and seems likely to continue so. There is enough stock to go around. The quality has improved all along the line and one can now have first-class flowers. Roses are very good, both in color and size. There are some magnificent Bridesmaids and Brides now coming in from Mr. Nich- olson at San Lorenzo. Beauties and Meteors are of fairly good quality. Vio- lets are in good demand, particularlj' Princess of Wales. There is also a good sale for Californias, as they stand ship- ping much better than the Princess. Marie Louise violets are quite scarce as many of the growers have discontinued growing this old-time favorite. Sievers' new seedling carnations are very fine and are quite the rage. They hold up very well in price. Some splendid Flora Hill are in the market also. Some very fine lily of the valley were seen last week at Pelicano's. They retailed very readily at $1 per dozen. Romans seem to move slowly as also do chry san themums, which are of poor quality now. P. J. Murray and A. Lallemond have opened a flower store at 61 West Santa Clara street, San lose, under the name of the Golden Gate Floral Co. Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, attended the fruit growers' convention at San Jose last week and delivered a highly interesting and instructive address upon new fruits. The fourth annual ball of the San Fran- cisco Florists' Club was held on Decem- ber 10. Frank Pelicano was floor man- ager, ably assisted by Prof. Peter Matria. The hall was tastefully decorated and the event was a financial success. Gualteri Armeti has accepted a posi- tion with Mrs. Leland Stanford at Menlo Park. Michael Pieata, who started the first market garden near San Francisco, died last week. He was 77 years of age and came to the coast in 1848. He leaves a widow and five children. B. J. Welsh has started a flower store at 613 K street, Sacramento. Meteor. THE WABASH R.R. COMPANY The Short and Quick Line between the East and West connecting Buffalo, Detroit and Toledo with Chicago, St. Louis, Kan- las City and Omaha. The Wabash Is the Only Line running sleeping cars and chair cars (free) between Buffalo and St. Louis and Kansas City. Through sleeping cars between New York and Boston and St. Louis and Chi- cago run every day. For further information apply to the nearest Railroad Ticket Agent, or to H. B. McCLELLAN, G. E. A.. 387 Broadway, New York City, J. D. McBEATH, N. E. P. A.. 6 Stale Street, Boston, M«u. C. 8. CRANE. Gen. Pats. & Tkt. Aot.. St. Loult. Mo. CINERARIAS! from Beniiry , ("arinell and Sultijn b prize show tlowera saved, dwarf and senil dwarf, ulatjt Ilowerfd Dneet shades and ool'irs. We are lieadquarters. and can iiup PIT any quantity In tine, stocky plants-2K In.. $2 00 per 100; I? 00 per 300; 3 In, 13 00 per lUO; large planu, 4 1a., tl OOper duz. 8HELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. ....Grange P. O., Baltimore, Md. FOR SALE CHEAP. 1*1 ACC for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot- ULHOd beds, etc. Also ilothed Sashes and Mats, Paints. Oils. etc. THE REED GLASS h PAINT CO., 46B W. Broadway, NEW YORK. 300.000 VERBENAS ™=,??SSv:^oS""" Fine pot plants $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttinga, 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000; $45 per 10,000. NO RUST OR MILDEW. PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. We are the Larcest Growers of Verbenas In the country. Our plants cannot be eurpatused. r.FDAMIIIMC KIchard Biett, Benute I'ultcvlne. UCKAI^IIJIYIS Mrs B. O. Hill, Wonder, Bruantll. MarKuerltc de Layern. »30 per 1000; 2^ In. pots of the eame.fSUper 10 0.t;!25per 100 8 A.Nutu La Vi vorlle Double Grant and several olher cood bed- ders, Ub per 1000; 2)i-ln. pots. t;2 per 1000, J2 Wper 100. Rose Geraniums. $2.00 per 100. Skeleton Rose. $200 per 100. COLEUS, Crimson Verschalleltll and Golden yueen, 17 per loou. 75c per 100; 2-ln. pots, tl 60 per 110 ' oleus In varloly, fi ptr ICJOO. liOc per 100; 2-ln pots, $1.25 100. AGERATUM. Blue and White. 75c per 100. Princess Pauline, $1 00 per 100. GIANT ALYSSUM, Jl 00 per 100. SALVIA, Splendensand Bedman, $1.25 per 100. HELIOTROPE, f. varieties, named. $1.00 per 103. CUPHEA (Cigar Plant). $1.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS, S1.60perIOO; 2H. In. pots, $3 00 per 100. The above are rooted cutt'ngs. except when noted. CASH MtJST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS. J. E. PELTHOLSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. TO CLOSE OUT ^" '™"' °' '°""- ""' for a shift. ■lOOPhronix EecUnata 4-in. $8.00 1000 •• " 2-in. 5.00 45.00 6000 Pteris Tremula " 2.50 20,00 2000 •■ Ensifolia " 2 60 20.00 2000 " Serruiata Max... " " " snoO " Longifolia " " 2000 " Serruiata " " " 2000 " " CompactaNana" 3.00 25.00 1000 " Onardia " 2.60 20.00 1600 NcphrolepisBostoniensis.2H-in. 5.00 40.00 2000 " Cordata Compacta '■ 4.0O 35.00 2000 " Exaltata " 4.0O 35.00 Would exchange tor 60O Adiantum Cuneatum. CASH WITH ORDER. THE E. HIPPARD CO., Youngstown, 0. FINE STOCK. PANSIES. ....THE JENNINGS STRAIN.... Onn nnn ^^'^' stocky punts in cold frames. ZUUiUUU Lar^e-flowering; superbcolors; m:iny are curled and fringed. 100 plants by mail. 60c.; 1000 by express, S3.50. Large plants in bud, 50c. per 100, ex. Seed of above. II per pkt., $5 per oz. 100 fine Pansy blooms by mail, 50c. Seed and plants can also be had in separate colors, same price. lOOcholcemlxed Gladioli, 50c. 100 extra large scarlet Amar.yllU bulbs, $U Medium size. $3 per 100. Sam- ples Bent for 10 cis. cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, '-"254"''' Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansiea. ASPARAGUS U^ " SPRENGERII ) $6 per 100. PLUMOSUS NANUS I ^'ne stock JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Carnations. ard varieties. If you want anything write us. All information cheer- fully given. Field grown plants all sold. Stock plimts of the ng and stand:ird sorts. Write for pric< H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Chrysanthemums. ,lll, III l/lf. -iK ,aii /V, PANSIES WORTH RAISING GOOD PLANTS bv express $2.60 per 600; $4.00 per 1000. SEED as C. SOLTAU &. CO.. 199 Grant Ave.. JERSEY CITV. N. J. THE BOSTON FERN ^ specialty. Only orders booked at $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. L. H. FOSTER, 46 King St., DORCHESTER, MASS. Home Grown Palms Kentia Belmoreana. Pots Per doz. Per 100 3-in. P.OO $23.00 4-in. .5.00 40.00 Size Char. Pots. Leaves. High. 5, 5-7 18-24, $9-$12 $70-$90 "6, 7-8 20-26, 18 144 7, 7-8 36-40. 30-36 240-390 8, 7-8 $3.00 to $4.00 e.aoh. 9, 7-8 5.00 to 7.00 " Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. $1 50 per doz.; $12 per 100 4-in. $3.00 " $23 5, 5-6 24-30, $9-$l2 $r5-$95 6, 7-8 25-30, 18 144 7, 7-8 35-42, 28-30 225 8, 7 8 $3.00 to $4.00 each. 9, 7-8 5 00 to 8.00 " Latania Borbonica, 2-in. .50 3.00 3-in. 1.26 12.00 4-in. 3.00 23.00 5, 5-8 15-20, 5.00 40.00 6, «-8 16-24, 8.50 65.00 7, 6-8 18-24, 12.00 90.00 8, 7-8 28-34, 22.00 176.00 9, 7-9 28-36, 34 00 272 OC Ficus Elaslica.6-in. 50o; doz. $5.50; 6-iu. $8.00 doz. Livistonia Rotundilolia, 7 in., 12-14 leaves, $2.50 to $3.UU each. Pandanus Veilchii, 4-in. to 14-in., 50c to $10 each. Boston Ferns, 6o to $2.00 each. Cycas, Dracaenas, Asparagus, elc, in large variety. Chrysanthemums, stock plants. $10 per 100. We have 150,000 Tropical Plants on hand. Your visit invited. Term cash, but inspection allowed at express oflice. ALBERT FUCHS, 2059-73 N. Halsted St.. CHICAQO. ESTABLISHED 1884. CHOICE STOCK For CHRISTMAS Trade Per 100 CYCLAMEN, 4 colors, 2^-in. pots $5.00 ASPARAGtS SPRLNGERII, 2!/!-in., extra strong, 6.00 3-in. pots, very large, 8.00 PRIMROSES (Chinese), 3-in. pots 6 .00 4-in. pots 8.00 6-in. pans. ...$3.00 per doz. " (Obconica grandillora and bybridum), same size and price as Chinese Primroses. All in bud and bloom. NATHAN SMITH & SON. Adrian, Mich. CARNATION CUTTINGS. ready to ship now. Gujiranteed well rooted or money refunded. "OLD CHESTNUT," but we say expressman must allow purchaser to examine cuttings before accepting and if not sat- isfactory must take the same back. Wnite'C'oud, $2.50 per 100 or $20 per lOOO: Mrs. Joost, $2.60 per 100 or »20 per 1000; Melba, $4 per luC or $30 per 1000: Mrs. Bradt, $3 per 100 or $25 per 1000;. Victor, $2.60 per lOO or $20 per 1000; Mayor Pingree. $1 per 100 or $7.50 per 1000; Daybreak, $1.25 per 100 or $10 per 1000; Scott, $7 per 1000. Cash zvith order. CARL E.TAUBE, Mercer Floral Co. TRENTON, N.J. BOSTON FERN... 2H-iii., $6.00 per 100; I Sand 10-ln. pans, from 6 -in., 60.011 per 100, I 7oc. to $1,60 each. Neohrolepis Cordata Compacta. 2;^-in., $6.00 per 100, 8 and lO-in. pans, line, $1,00 to $1..60 each. Geraniums, s. A. Niitt, etc., rooted cuttings from soil, $1.60 j.er 11X1, $15.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengerii, 2'i-in., $5 00 per 100. CASH I'LEAHK. CARL HAGENBERGER, W. Mentor, 0. Edward B. Jackson, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only. In any quantity, for the least money. STAMFORD. - CONN. rSgg. The American Florist. 657 NephrolepisExaltata Bostoniensis... THE CELEBRATED BOSTON FERN. in all sizes from $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 to SPECIMEN PLANTS at 75c., $1.00, $2.50, $5.00 and $10.00 each. Further information cheerfully given. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. EDWIN LONSDALE/'"'!!.Thiu";pa il,-nti,iii Ch,-A>. ■,-an Fl,:i,sl -a hen 7,'nUr. Grandest Geranium Under the Sun, AMERICA, flowers Inrse, opening white, changing through all salmon and rose shades into deep, clear rose color. Habit very dwarf; the most lloriferous Geranium of the day— 60c. each. $5.00 per doz. Geranium Mars. 2>4-in. pots, 85.00 per 100. < 'ASH Pr.EASK. MENRY EICnnOLZ, - Waynesboro, Pa. HEADQUARTERS FOR Palms # Ferns. Write tor Price List. J. B. HEISS, The Exoiic Nurseries, DAYTON. OHIO. McFADDEN OFFERS ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE W e are headquarters for til is most heautiful of all .Vdianturas. 2-inch pots 810 00 per 100 3-inch pots J3.00 per dozen, 20.00 per 100 4-inch pots 6.00 per dozen, 40.00 per 100 5-inch pots 9.00 per dozen. 6-inch pots 15.00 per dozen. EMERSON C. MCFADDEN. Wholesale Florist & Seedsman. SHORT HILLS, N. J. Named varieties of GERANIUMS. 4000 S. \. Nutt, 1000 La Favorite, I per 100. 1000 .T. Y. Murkland. f J2.00 A few 4-inch pot plants 16.00 3-inch " 4.00 8000 rooted cuttings 1.50 All Geraniums and rooted cuttings have been planted in Hats for 6 weeks past. Cash with order. WM. A. CLARK & SON. 59 State St.. Water own, N. Y. STORM KING DAHLIA For Forcing. Pure white; perfect form; an early and profuse bloomer on very long stems, 30c. each; $3 per dozen; $20 per 100. W. P. PEACOCK, Atco. N.J. Pieaie meiilion the Ameruaii Flnriit -.uhen :inli!ig. i ROBT. CRAIG & SON I I Roses, Palms f «! -■ ni and Novelties in Decorative Plants. \ Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA PA. DEUTZIA GRACILIS. strong, bushy plants for forcing, $6.00 per 100. SAMUEL C. MOON, """"IS^cc, PA. Send tor price list of Hardy Shrubs and Trees. BOSTON FERNS, Prom lyi in. pots, $5.00 per 100. J. W. DAVIS, Morrison, III. per 100; ■ 100. 3 NEW FORGET-ME-NOTS, 'S.^'^ IN 3 COLORS. PINK. WHITE, BLUE. The Btronpost growers. The freest bloomers. The lonf^st sprays. Gri>\v,s uud llowers best in cold house or fruines. Hriiigs doulile the price of any other. Large clumps, ready to divide. ».T per 100 or 2.t tor %\ ffl by e.xpre.ss. .Smaller one, by mail pr.'paid.sMtiie price. A few hundred EXTRA LARGE CLLIMPS. $10 per 100, »l.r,0 tor 12. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI A BARGAIN.. In. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, ti.OO per 100; 25at 100 rate. THE LACE FERN, POLYSTICHUM PROLIFERUM. Some say it's finer than "Boston Fern." Perfectly hardy; grows well under benches; fronds ijring $1 per 12, last overone month in water. Young plants, 50c per 12, mailed; $4 per 100. Laraer, %\ per 12 or $8 per 100, e.tpress. THE ORANGE VIOLET (Browallia Jamesoni). Fine plants THE GENUINE EDELWEISS OR SNOW FLOWER. There is a world of poetr* connected with this i^harming flower, to obtain which'many travelers have sacrificed their lives. It blooms right through the snow and when anttasls for years. Fine as a .souvenir to your customers. 10 lor $1, 26 lor $2. mailed free. Send tor sample llower. A. BLANC, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Force! Force! Force! Per 100 SPIRAEA Japonica $3.50 " Compacta 5.00 Astilboides floribunda 5.00 Japonica aurea reticulata 6.00 E-xtra fine and decorative. PAEOMA Officinalis rubra pleno 10.00 This is the true dark crimson variety, the earliest flowering Pa^onia in existence, and the only one good for forcing. Per 1000 LILY fF THE VALLEY, selected pips, (German) $12.00 GLADIOLUS Colvllli The Bride 4.00 " Rubra 4.00 May per 100. $2.50, 20.00 Pure white, finely Qaked rose, the best for greenhouse planting. Bobbink & Atkins, RUTHERFORD, N. vJ. Plfaif mention the Ame>!can Flottit -when uiititig. Verbenas. 75,000, all standard named sorts, much superior to the home made named seedling often sent out. Gauranteed all true to name. Rooted Cuttings, well rooted fiOc. per 100; »5.00 per 1.000; 5.000 for $22.00 10,000 for $40.00; 25,000 tor $75.00. In larger lots, write for prices. We don't care where you live— guaranteed to reach you in good shape. Sent Prepaid. Send for Price List of Other Stock. PANSIES Fine Plants. Large Flowing Strain, 50c. per 100, $2.60 per 1000. Pansy Seed. Non plus ultra, $4 OO per ounce. Cash Please. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. SPECIALTIES « ROSES, from 3-lnota pots. CARNATIONS, for all deUverr. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. SMILAX. Prices low. SendforUst. VIOLETS. WOOD BROTHERS. FISHKIUL. N. Y. Tell them' where you saw the ad. NOVELTIES FOR 190O. HIBISCUS PEACHBLOW. This is one of the finest plant novelties ottered in recent years. The flowers are double and from 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Color a clear, rich pink with a small, deep crimson center, an entirely new and most beautiful shade. 2H-inch pot plants, per dozen, $1.50; per 100, $10.00. March. AGERaTUM STELLA GURNEY. The finest of all Ageratums, planted outside attains height of 6 to 8 inches, bushy, com- pact growth, early and continuous bloomer throughout the entire summer. Color is the deepest blue. .Vdmired by all who saw it at our greenhouses. Per dozen, $1.25; per 100. S'i.OO. March. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, S^^vToSk. REAL ESTATE. Land with or without green- houses, in different parts of the United States. Bargains can be had and opportunities opened tor profit. Write for particulars and state your requirements. SMITH & SMITH, 345 Sixth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. 658 The American Florist. Dec. 30, Tiffin, O. Louis Ullrich's Christmas trade was none the less for the excellent three- column illustrated write-up of his estab- lishment which appeared in one of the leading local papers a few days prior to the holiday. The story was told of the growthof Mr. Ullrich's fJoricultural inter- ests from an amateur beginning to the range of fourteen houses in which he raises a variety of good stock to meet the demands of his large local and ship- ping trade, and the narrative lost noth- ing in the telling by the fact that it was all true. His success with Golden Gate is known the length of the land, probably even better than it is known at home, and served as an introduction to his good work with other varieties. Carnations came in for their share of publicity, and blooming plants and the great variety of miscellaneous stock were commented upon in a way which might be com- mended to the notice cf other owners of greenhouses containing many things which the public would like to read about if the tale were told in a pleasing way. St. Joseph, Mo. — Frank Stuppy, son of L. J. Stuppy, is at Hot Springs, Ark., slowly recovering from an attack of partial paralysis. Gregson Springs, Mont.— Wm. Day, formerly associated with Law Bros., of Butte, in building two large greehouses here as an experiment; they are to be heated by natural hot water from the boiling springs. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFAOTURBRS OF Flower Pots. Before buying write for prloei. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrlghtwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. 'u--Amfiicait Floral wlii-ii 7itilhig. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BAL8LEV, DETROIT, MICH,, Rep. 490 HOWARD ST. Standard .96 .96 T^ J_ FLOWER \rO\S If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us; we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Street! N. E. WASHINGTON. D. C. STANDARD FLOWER POTS FmiT Quality. Ohbam Color. 1)( In., par 1000.. 12 40 | SH in., per 1000, t 4 N 2 in., " .. 2 75 4 in., " « 20 ZK in., - .. St6 > in., " 10 80 I in., " .. 4 70 I 8 in., " 16 60 Packaffea extra. C HENNECKE CO.""'-X0^y"'' LVANS' IMPROVED V£MmATiMC\ guAKfn arrMACHmwom. ^■rf'.^-r-r Ktciit'lu.Nli, INU \0^^^^^^^i^^^^^^%w*0*^^^0^rs0^^*0%^^^f^^^^^r^ Butted Glass. This is no loncer an experiment, it has come to stay. There re various wavs of nialm-^-m*i^M NIKOTEEM DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE : W PIANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FIORISTS- f^r USED FOR FUMKATION OR SPRAYIIIC INDOORS OR 5010 BY SEEDSMtN QUICKLY Does it. w ^afe3*(i*:«<*-*-**m'#^-a EE? ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ELECTROS... ^ I I for Catalogue Purposes, I ♦ \X7^ have a large assortment of ^ ^ VV strictly high-class halftones of ^ X which we can supply electros suitable X X for catalogue illustration. If you need a X anything in this way, state your re- 2 X quirements and we will submit proofs a X of the illustrations in stock a W Price for cash only 15 cents per square inch. 4 ♦ THE AMERICAN ELORIST CO., ♦ 324 Dtarborn St., CHICAGO. BOIVE>. All Grades— Flour to Half Inch. CHEMICALS, SOOT, SULPHUR. ^leA-ZILIA-lV I'L.VNT FOOD AND OTUl'.K FERTILIZERS. E. SANBORN3 P, 0. Box 2821, NEW YORK. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK CITY. For Insurance Against Damage by Hai* Address JOHN G. ESLER, - Sac'y F. H. A., SADDLE RIVER, N. J. HAIL "NICOMIK" Vapo r insecticide e»o"wi3e;i*. No labor required. Harmless to bloom and foliage. A certain killer of REDSPIDER, GREEN FLY and all other Insect Pests. ASK YOUR SEEDSMAN FOR IT. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOUISVILLE. KY. LIQUID PLANT FOOD For Greenhouse Cultivating. EASIERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, CI] icago Office : 620 Atlantic Ave., Boston. II. K. Snider, Suilc 4-'H, 2('>ii i lark st John Conley & Son, MannfactaTerg of 2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET, C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Florists' Supplies, 137 Oneida St., MILWAIKEE, WIS, Extension Carnation i!L' MODEL ilSS' J?XATBUSH, BROOKLYTf, Mr. Theron Parker. n. t . Keb- 18 '97. Dear sir. —Your wire stake l8 certainly a gem. With- out heBltatlDj? we Indorse It as an up-to-date carDa- tlon BUPfort. Yours truly. DAILLEDOrzE BROS. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO., THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, 226 No. 9th STREET. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Remember us to our advertisers. PLACE YOUR NAME. and your specialti' by advertising iu SEND ADVT. NOW. i before the purchasing' llorists of the entire country THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 660 The American Florist. Dec. j0 Lynch W B 617 McCarthy & Co 1148 McFadden K C 657 McFadden W A t'46 McKellar & Wlnter- Bon r»47 Madei Paul 655 Manning Jaoob W 652 May Jno N 1 Meyer John C 4 Co.... II Mlllang Frank 619 Mlllang 4 Co 6IU Model Plant Stake Co.659 MoUer's Gartner Zel- lung II Moninger J CCo IV Moon Bamnel C 667 Moon Wm H 65^ Moore Wm J ,648 Moss Geo M 618 MurpheyWH 651 Myers 4 Co. .6M Plant Seed Co 11 PoUworth CCCo ri59 Prince A G4 Co 617 QuakerCIty M'o hWks. 656 Kaynor J 1 649 Seed Glass 4 Paint Co 656 Reed 4 Keller 669 Began Printing Hon"". II Romberg Ge >. . . M7 655 Kelnberg Peter.... 617 653 Bice M 4 Co 669 Rodgers Alex 11 Bolker A 4 Sons 650 Hose Mfg Co 11 Bupp John F 6.51 Salltord Geo 649 Sanborn K 659 Sander 4 Co 661 Scott Hobt 4 Bon I»5 Shellroad Greenb's — 666 Sheridan W F 619 Slebreoht & Son I Situations 4 Wants.. Skabcura Dip Co.. .IH5 6o9 SkldelskySS 653 Smith Nath4 8on 6ii; Smith 4 Smith 657 Soltau C 4 Co 656 South Side Floral Co. 652 Btahl Chas B 648 Steams Lumber Co. ...IV Btoolhotf U A4 Co... 11 Storrs A Harrison Co 6j2 Suburban Kqulp't Co. IV Sutherland Geo A 648 Swahns Sons J G 668 Swayne Wm 6j6 Taube Carl E 656 Thorbum J M 4 Co. 650 Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co 659 Tong H 619 Traendly 4 8chenck.. 619 Vanffhan's Seed Store 650 651 654 655 657 1 H Vincent B Jr 4 Bon. ..662 Vredenburg 4 Co 6.51 Wabash RR 666 WataonG C 11 Watson Perry 4 Co. . 650 Welwr H 4 Sols 666 Weeber 4 Don II Welch Bros 648 Whllldln Pot Co 6.08 Wlboltt R 661 Wletor Bros 661 Wilder Mfg Co Ill Wlttbold The Geo Co I Wolf John 6.66 Wood Bros 6.67 Wood B M 4 Co 1 WoodroUe M W 4 Co . .618 ToungJno 619 Tonng Thn« Jr 619 Young 4 Nugent 649 Rantoul, III.— H. M. Morris has just completed two house.-, one 18x60, the other ISx-tO, to replace the structures destroyed by fire last July. BiNGHAMTON, N. Y.— Wm. H. 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'^^^■BHLat MYERS 8z: CO., --^^^^^;_^,j|fjnH||^^^ 1514-1520 So. 91h St., • PHILADELPHIA, PA. - -t's-^^C-^^Bp"**'" (Established 1849.) theGORTON SIDE FEED BOILER SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING, WE HAVE IT. YOU WANT THE BEST. Send for Cat:ilogue and investig aq for yourself. GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO., ««' fe'S^r'SS.**- ^^HOTBED SASHsas in Pine, Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress. BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. I. DIETSCH & CCsHEF'^^foVE CHICAGO, ILL. ar. t Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of Vic. per hour. No danger of fire, no gases to injure plants, no odor, no smoke, no dirt. Over 125,000 in actual use every winter by Florists, etc. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. I Plhman Rrn^ Manufacturers. JAMES W. ERRINGER, LVIIIIIUII Ul\JO,f Gen.West. Sales Agent, 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. filE ^mmm^ 0nL@iOiT ffmerica is "the Praw af ths UbssbIi thera may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unkaau/a Seas, Vol. XV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 6. 1900. No. 605. fLHIii i^lMiEiBLUZALlt! L^|L@@l!@f Copyright 1900. bv American Florist CompMiiy. Enti-red MS Sec-nn(l-('l:Lss Muil Matter. l^LHLI^BED K\Ei:v SaTI'RDAY 1!V AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Office: 67 Bromfield St., Boston. .Subscription, $1.00 ;i yi-nr. To Europe, Jf-'.OII. .Subscriptions accepted only Jrora the trade, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OFKICEns— F,. M. Wood. Nalick, Mass., presi- dent; V. H. PlEItsON, TMlT.xti.wII, X. Y., \iee- president; \\y\. .1. Stewart, tiT IJronifield SI., lioston, M:iss. serpt.in: II 1;, Beattt, Oil City, Pa.. tre.iMinr. 'Hir mn iilli annual n tin- will lie lirl Nr„ -1 ,,rk Aii-ust, 1900. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meetin- and e\l,il,ilioM at Edei, .Mu-e,. •:;3d St.. New York. March -JT-L'O, ISOO. I'aiil M Pierson, Scarborough, N. Y,, >eerelar.\. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY, Annual convention at lUilValo, February l.i-lt^ 1900. Albert M, Herr. L;ineaster, Pa.. serret,ii> CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual meetins; at New York, August. 1900. Elmer D. Smitu, Adrian, Mich, secretary, THIS ISSUE 32 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Holiday trade B^l Some new sweet peas (illus,) Be:; Roses— .\mmonia in water, 662 — About Bridesmaid 662 —Maid of Honor 663 A Philadelphia llorisfs aut.imobile (illus,) ti63 Problems in Floralville 663 A prize chrysanthemum desiirn (illus,) 664 Carnations— Sport of Flora Hill 661 —Treatment of rust 684 —Trouble with Evelina 664 -Rootina cuttings 66n —Carnations registered 665 Mignonette culture under i;lass (illus.) 6B5 Helpful reminders 666 Rochtord's institute (illus,) 666 Allamanda Williamsii (illus,) 66" With the growers— Robert Craig * Son, Phila- delphia 667 Chicago 6*» Boston •*» Philadelphia 66^ Detroit 669 Los Angeles 669 Society of American Florists 6.0 New houses of E. M. Wood A Co.. 670 Publications received 670 New York 670 Washington 6^1 Baltimore '■ 6u Lincoln, Neb 6*- The seed trade 676 The nursery tride 678 —Winter protection for evergreens 678 Syracuse. N. Y -678 Our pastimes 680 Our boiler explosion 680 Buffalo 082 Tarrvtown, N. Y 684 St. Paul 686 HOLIDAY TRADE. Many reports of good business during the holidays continue to reach us, a num- ber of which follow herewith: Olean, N. Y. — Mrs. F. H. Johnson says Christinas trade was the best in ten years and everybody paid cash. Augusta, Ga.— H. W. T. Balk states that Christmas trade was double previous years and that the prospects for spring are bright. Havekhill, Mass.— G H. Hill reports trade slightly better than a year ago. There was increased sale for flowering plants and holly. Little Rock, Ark.— Tipton & Hurst found a twenty-five per cent increase in trade with the usual holiday prices but hardly enough stock. Fargo, N. D. — Christmas trade, says .\. T. Shotwell, was forty per cent ahead of last year, with just stock enough to go around. There was not much call for plants. Chatham, Ont. — FannyTissiman says Christmas trade beat all records. Car- nations were largely called for and aza- leas and cyclamens sold best among plants. Louisville, Ky. — Fred Haupt reports good trade and sufficient stock. The only feature different from previous Christmases was the increased call for violets. Salt Lake City, Utah. — R. E. Evans says trade was more than double last year's. Prices were much higher although there were enough flowers for all. Palms sold very well. Butte, Mont. — Law Bros, say trade was double last year's, with prices much higher. There was a great call for Beau- ties. Plants were scarce but anything would have sold. Fremont, Neb. — C. H. Green says Christmas trade was the best on record here. Supply was almost equal to the demand, but prices advanced from thirty to fifty per cent. Portsmouth, Va. — W. J. Harris says trade was thirty per cent ahead of last year. Carnations were scarce and prices higher. There was sale for any plant which bore a flower. Erie, Pa. — S. A. Baur reports trade an increase of ten per cent over last year; home stock inadequate; qualities high. Violets and Beauties were leaders. Plants sold as well as usual. Waverlv, Md. — Robt. L. Graham reports sales ten per cent ahead of last year, with stock enough for all. Red immortelles sold better than ever, espe- cially in original bunches. Springfield, Mo.— W. A. Chalfant found trade twenty-five per cent ahead of last year. Roses and carnarions were scarce. He reports a decreased sale for palms and flowering plants. Brattleboro, Vt. — D. McGillivray says Christmas trade was far ahead of previous years. Everything sold, but carnations were in greatest demand. Plant trade was extra good. Providence, R. L— Farquhar Macrae noted an increased call for carnations. The preference was for azaleas, cycla- mens, primroses, ardisias and solanums; decorative plants went slowly. Des Moines, Ia.— W. L. Morris noted as a peculiarity of the largest holiday trade on record, that buyers preferred to pay a big price for fine carnations rather than to take roses at prevailing rates. West Hoboken, N. J.— John Birnie has a tale of Christmas woe. He grows car- nations exclusively and says that he cut less and received less for them than he has received in twenty-five years. New Orleans, La.— Christmas was one-fourth better than last year, reports U. J. Virgin, and there was stock enough. There was a marked increase in the call for Beauties and plants of all kinds. Alexandria, Va. — ^J. Louis Loose, who sells in Washington, had enough stock to meet a twenty-five per cent increase in Christmas demand. Double the usual quantity of flowering plants were sold. St. Johns, N. B.-H. S. Cruikshank says trade was ten per cent better although prices did not advance. Roses and carnations were botji short. There was increased sale for flowering plants. Washington, D. C— A. Gude & Bro. report that the plant trade almost equalled Easter. Trade was a little heavier than a year ago. There was enough stock except of carnations. Everyone is satisfied. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger reports cash receipts fifty per cent larger than a year ago an d prices a twenty- five per 662 The American Florist. Jan. 6, cent advance. There was a great call for pinks. Azaleas, Begonia de Lorraine and ferneries also sold well. Twice the holly was needed. BncKsroRT, Me.— Fred. H. Moses enjoyed a considerable increase in Christ- mas trade, with plenty of everything except carnations, which were in great demand. More holly might have been sold. Kansas City, Mo.— W. J. Barnes noted the particular demand for colored flow- ers. Trade was half again larger than a year ago and everybody was rushed. Roses brought much lietter prices than usual. Fairbury, III.— John Milne & Son report a marked increase in Christmas trade, with prices higher than in previous years. The principal call was for col- ored carnations and their stock was nearly in full crop. Montgomery, Ala.— W. B. Patterson enjoyed Christmas trade double his best previous record; prices were twenty-five per cent higher than a year ago. Plants shared in the increased demand, particu- larly flowering subjects. Oakland, Cal.— H. M. Sanborn says the increase was thirty per cent; carna- tions were up twenty-five per cent in price and were in great demand, especially red. There was hardly enough stock although the supply was large. Hamilton, Ont.— E. G. Brown reports trade about the same as last year with prices a little better and a short supply. Violets were particularly popular and scarce. Flowering plants and palms of higher value sold well. San Francisco, Cal— J as. T. Lynch estimates the increase in holiday sales as fifteen per cent, principally caused by higher prices. Stock was in short supply and all cut flowers sold. The plant trade was about as last year. Syracuse, N. Y.— L. E. Marquisee says that this was his best Christmas, more business, better prices. He had stock enough except of carnations. _ Some report increased plant sales; he did not experience extra demand. Wheeling, W. Va.— Max L. Hess says trade was two-thirds heavier than last year; there was stock enough and the greatly increased prices were an error and resulted in poorer sale for flowers and more call for plants. Burlington, Vt.— C. E. Gove says that trade was twenty-five per cent ahead of last year and prices twenty per cent higher. Twice the usual quantity of holly was used. Primroses, cyclamens and Boston ferns all sold. Tacoma, Wash.— At McCoy's they estimate the Christmas trade as twenty- five per cent ahead of last year's; prices were higher; carnations and violets were short because of unusual demand; calls for plants were few; greens sold well. CoLUMDUS, O.— The Livingston Seed Co. estimates business as ten per cent ahead of last year, with better prices for leading flowers. American Beauties and violets were in great demand and scarce. Holly sold ahead of the supply. Decora- tive plants led everything. Trade began early. PniLADELPOiA, Pa.— S. S. Pennoek says the Christmas trade exceeded last year's, with better prices on Beauties and fancy stock but entirely too much cheap stuff in market. Beauties, orchids and extra qualities were in great demand. There was a large increase in plant sales, mostly flowering subjects. Portland, Ore.— Geo. Often reports an increase of twenty per cent in trade. Prices were higher for fancy stock. Red carnations were in highest favor. There was increased sale for ferneries but expen- sive plants did not go. S. J. Lemmon says the increase was thirty-five per cent and that there was enough stock. Some New Sweet Peas. Last week we received some excellent samples of indoor-grown sweet peas from Ant. C.Zvolanek,of West Hoboken, N. J., who states that the seeds were sown the first week of September in 4 inch pots and placed outdoors. Dur- ing the last week of October the seedlings NEW SWEET PEAS. were planted in the greenhouse benches, succeeding early chrysanthemums. In the last week of December they were in full crop, a temperature of 45° being maintained. The varieties, all new and promising, were originated by Mr. Zvolanek, and are illustrated herewith. No. 1 has been named Zvolanek's Christ- mas; No. 2 is a seedling from Emily Hen- derson; No. 3, variegated seedling; No. 4, sport from Zvolanek's Christmas; No. 5, seedling of Katherine Tracy. The plants were four and a half feet high December 28. ROSES. AMMONIA IN WATER. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please inform me through your columns of the eflects, it any, on roses of water containing 19-100 of free ammonia, applied to the plants as often as they need watering? Would it have a tendency to turn the foliage yel- low? Harris. Replying to your correspondent, I cer- tainly should hesitate to use water con- tinuously on roses containing nineteen per cent free ammonia, as theeffect would certainly be injurious. If used, say, once a month, with clear rain water at all other times, it would be beneficial. Usually too much ammonia will cause the foliage to turn pale and check the growth of young shoots. If his plants are now in that condition a couple of waterings of lime water will help mate- rially to correct the trouble. Take about a peck of fresh lime and slake it as if pre- paring to make mortar; when thor- oughly dissolved add about fifty gallons of rain water if it is to be had, allowing it to stand till clear; then when the soil is on the dry side thoroughly soak the whole; in two weeks repeat the same application, giving only light syringings of clean water on bright days till the plants get back their natural green color. John N. May. about bridesmaid. Ed. Am. Florist: — I have a rose house in which are planted Perle, Wootton, La France, Bridesmaid and Hoste, and would like to ask why the buds on Bridesmaid dry and drop off about the time they begin to form, laterals starting next to them at the time they drop? Those flowers that mature are small. The other varieties are all right and up to this time, with Bridesmaid, made good growth and gave a crop early in November. The plants were then kept on the dry side in a lower temperature; they are now starting another crop, but Bridesmaid continues to drop its buds. The plants were benched July 10 in a stiff sandy loam, with one part cow manure to three of soil, composted last spring. One part bone to fifty of com- post was added when filling the benches. With artificial heat and ventilation the night temperature was 60° to 65° during September and October, and 70° to 90° during the day. My benches were infested with eel worms the two preceding seasons, but this year they were thoroughly cleansed and a heavy coat of whitewash applied. The soil is of a diflerent character from that pre- viously employed, and was taken from another locality. The plants are green and healthy and do not resemble stock afiected by eel worms. W. D. T. The cause of your correspondent's Bridesmaids dropping their buds is hard to explain from the information at hand, but I am inclined to think it may be caused by the heavy application of bone, as the roots of Bridesmaids are much more sensitive in the matter of food than the other varieties growing in the same house. The partial drying ofl in Novem- ber would indicate that the bone is largely to blame, as bone will kill the roots of almost any plant if, after they have started feeding on it, they are allowed to get too dry. I once saw a field of cabbages which had been heavily dressed with bone (though nothing like the proportion " W. D. T." has given his roses) before planting; it happened to be very wet weather for three or four weeks afterwards, and the young cabbages grew amazingly, but a spell of dry weather followed, and nearl3' every cab- bage plant withered up and died inside of three weeks. On careful investigation it was found that every root touching the bone was burnt brown. If'W. D. T." will keep his soil uni- formly moist and keep the night temper- ature down to 54° to 50°, give all the air reasonable during the day and use noth- ing but soft water on his plants, I think he will find a decided improvement in the flowers in a short time, though it may take a month or more to get them into good bearing state. He does not state rgoo. The American Florist. 668 what the character of the water is he has been giving them; if there is any lime in it, there is all the more reason to lay the trouble to the bone. If my supposition is not correct then there must be some element in his compost detrimental to the tender roots of this particular rose. A very careful examination of the roots of his worst affected plants would undoubtedly help materially to solve the problem. The humus in the compost will of course ere this have turned the bone a dark color, but by using an ordin- ary lens the bone can be found easily enough in the soil around the roots. If the latter have turned brown where they came in contact with the bone, it is a good reason to lay the trouble to the bone. John N. May. MAID OF HONOR. Ed. Am. Florist:— How is it we hear so little of the new rose Maid of Honor? It was largely advertised last winter and spring and also well spoken of by some of the leading rose growers at that time, but I see no mention made of it now. I felt induced to invest in fifty plants but my experience with it is not at all satisfac- tory. In the first place it is more subject to mildew than either Bride or Brides- maid, and most of the buds produced so far have been malformed, the larger num- ber of them having a green bud in the center. It looks much like being a repe- tition of the short- famed Waban of years past. Several other growers in this neighborhood have had the same experi- ence with it, although they are very suc- cessful with other varieties. Booming up a variety which at once pi o ves to be a fizzle is very apt to scare the average florist from investing in new varieties before he can satisfy himself by observation that he is getting something that is actually meritorious. I shall be pleased to know of the experience of other growers with this variety. Ohioan. In reply to the above, permit us to ask "Ohioan" why we should advertise our new rose Maid of Honor now? There is no sale for the plants at the present time. It is not always the most loudly adver- tised plant that is the best. In spriiig he will hear from us again. With regard to mildew, Maid of Honor is far less subject to it than Bride and Bridesmaid, if grown properly. When grown at the right tem- perature the buds will not come mal- formed, or produce green centers. And once for all, it should be remembered that Maid of Honor is a winter-blooming rose and not a summer variety. Is every grower successful with Meteor and American Beauty? Is he who fails with these two varieties justified in saying they are "a fizzle?" What is true of these varieties in this respect is also true of our rose. Perhaps "Ohioan" did what we have seen some other Ohio florists do — try to grow his Maid of Honor plants success- fully in the same house with Meteors, Perles, Brides, Bridesmaids, violets, palms and (ems. Now every successful rose grower knows that each variety will only be a sviccess when grown in a house by itself, so that it may receive the proper treatment. For the benefit of "Ohioan" and his fellow-sufferers we give the following directions: Early in July house the young plants of Maid of Honor on benches with three inches of good clay soil, thoroughly mixed with one-fifth part of well-rotted cow manure. The soil should remain loose until the plants are well started. Do not over- water at this time. Now, the benches being in proper condition, press or beat A PHILADELPHIA FLORISTS AUTOMOBILE. down the soil to about two and one-half inches in depth. Six weeks after the beating process apply a light top-dress- ing. When the plants are well developed, do not spare the liquid mulch. This rose, being a very strong grower and prolific bloomer, necessarily will need considera- ble nourishment. Grow the rose cool, with a night temperature of 52° to 56°. Give the house plenty of ventilation by means of ventilators opening from the ridge-piece. Grow the plants somewhat dry; do not keep the soil soggy and wet. All fall we have been cutting great numbers of well-formed, beautiful rosy pink Maid of Honor buds from a five- bench house of 25x125 feet. And now, December 20, we are cutting from 400 to 700 buds from this very house daily, although in this locality we have had onlv two days of sunshine since Thanks- giving. Can "Ohioan" cut that many well-formed, finely colored Bridesmaids from a house of equal dimensions? We invite every one to come and look at our rose houses, and compare the growth, productiveness and fine shaped bud of Maid of Honor with those qualities of all other varieties. "Ohioan" surely had the privilege to communicate with us, as we are always willing to give all the information required. HOFFMEISTER FlORAL Co. Problems in Floralville. "Well, what do you think of it?" The rose grower, the private gardener and the oracle had just turned the comer by the club-room where stood the phil- osopher, the orchid crank and myself. It was club meeting- night just after Christ- mas and, the usual greetings over, Christ- mas experiences being under discussion, the philosopher popped the above query at the rose man. "Oh," replied that worthy, as he blinked complacently behind the fragrant smoke of a "fifteen straight," "we had nothing to cut, all off crop and didn't cut half the stuff we ought to have done. But I suppose we've got to be satisfied. I've found it does no good to be kicking all the time." "Huh," said the funny man who, accom- panied by Mr. Cooney and the man hard of hearing, had just arrived on the scene, "I see you're wearing your pants outside your boots; that's a sign you're feeling amiable enough only you don't like to say it;" and added, as the laughter fol- lowing this shot subsided, "Boys, I'll bet he's just been to lunch with his commis- sion man. You can tell any time whether a rose man thinks he's making money or not by the way he wears his pants." "Well," said the philosopher, "it appears to me that you make a grave mistake when you attempt to increase the price of flowers one or two hundred per cent simply because Christmas is coming soon. When the demand for any one quality or grade is greater than the supply then values on those things will advance of themselves whether it is Christmas or any other time, and so long as the demand stands that way j-ou are safe tc keep on and encouiage the boost- ing, because that very fact indicates that you have the support of the buyers. But without those conditions this doubling up looks mischievous to me and expen- sive, especially to the cut flower interests generally. If I were a plant grower I can think of nothing that would give me greater encouragement than to see you flower growers carrying on just as you always do before the holidays." "You're only talking foolish," retorted the rose man. "The only trouble is that we don't stand together. If all the Beauty growers, for instance, had got together before Christmas and said 'our wholesale price is to be $2 for top qual- ity' and stuck to it, thej-'d have got it. Y^ou can make it $2 just as well as $1, if you go about it with any kind of system. Just look at the glass manufacturers; they get together and agree" "I wudn't thrust wan av ye peaches as far as I could see ye." He was a self- important little chap, was Cooney, wear- ing a pipe of prodigious size and as full of distrust of everybody else in the busi- 664 The American Florist. Jan. 6, ness as he was ot confidence in himself. "Look at the way ye played it on the jude over by Soonny Dell lasht winter whin ye inticed him into dooblin' up the price of violets, an' before ye'd lave go of him ye had the poor devvil himself doobled up like a cod in a pot. Not that the likes of me is syrapathizin' wid any college graduate that puts kid gloves on whin he's pickin' violets." "Cooney, you're just the kind of man that ought to join the club," said the funny man. "We need somebody to stir up the animals. Let me propose your name to-night?" "Yer club's like Biddy McGlinchey's pocket, a recipticle for ivery ould rubbish. Ye have the jude in there wid his golf shirt an' all. An' look at the laddy- buck that shtarted the toney shtore on the avenue lasht year— the shtyle he put on, livin' at the Hawtel Gr'rand. An' he'd have his man come wid the carriage ivery day at tin o'clock an' dhrive him to th' office an' thin to th' bank an' thin back again to th' office an' his wundy lookin' like a dhream, all filled wid Beauties wid heads on thim like dooks' eggs. Oh, he was as foxy a bucko as iver carried an impoorted top coat over his ar'nn. Shure, your prices was niver too big for him. I gave him three mont's to live, but ye made him a thrustee or some- thin' of the sort in the club in racog-na- tion av his su-perior pro-pinsity an' shtandin' in horti-culturism. Ye niver towld us how much he shtuck ye for whin he departed widout askin' yer lave, Mr. Specialmaid." The rose man looked at Cooney as though he'd like to make a meal of him, but said nothing. "I think you cut flower people are in more danger from the plantsmen than you realize," said the philosopher. "The retail dealers use the plant growers as a safety valve against any pressure you fellows may try to put on and they're 'getting there' more and more every year." "Oh, that's all bosh," rejjlied the rose grower. "What can you give to a lady that will be so acceptable under any and all circumstances as a bunch of fine roses or carnations? You can't kill the flower business. A lady can't wear a plant to the theatre and no plant, anyway, has half the sentiment that goes with a nice box of flowers. Say," turning to the plantsman, who had been silently enjoy- ing the discussion, "how did you come out this Christmas?" "Sold out of everything two weeks before and could have sold plenty more if I'd had them to sell." "Then you were a fool not to advance your prices. When they want the goods that's the time to make them pay for them." "And get the plant trade into the same bad habits as the cut flower trade? No, it won't go." "That's all rightabout you commercial men," broke in the private gardener, "you have your own share of bad habits. Look at the stufl'you bring in — all forced out and soft with steam and heat. Why don't you grow your plants slow and cool so they'll keep over night after you sell them? And then, there's lots of nice things you don't touch at all. Where are the grand old favorites we used to " "Come on and finish out that argu- ment up here; we want a quorum," shouted the president-elect from the top landing. "In my opinion we are the people," remarked the deaf man, as they trooped up the stairs. "Ye're convincedot that, shure," replied Cooney," between puffs, as he struck his fifteenth consecutive match. "Ye're great blathers whin ye're outside, but whin ye get on the flure the par-la-mintry cham- peens'll do all the talkin' an' ye'll niver open yer mouts." And Cooney was about right. Sandy. A Prize Chrysanthemum Design. The accompanying illustration shows the design with which Otto Fehrlin won the first prize offered for floral work at the recent chrysanthemum exhibition at Galveston, Texas. Mr. Fehrlin exhibited in four classes and won the blue ribbon in each. To Mrs. Fehrlin is credit due for the tasteful arrangement of the large number of exhibits in the hall. The show made a profit of almost $500, which will be turned over to worthy charities. A PRIZE 0HRY8ANTHEMUM 0E8IQN. CARNATIONS. SPORT OF FLORA HILL. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please inform me whether there is in existence a pink sport of Flora Hill with pure white edge? F. L. S. To the best of my knowledge there is no such sport, but it is not safe to bank on a sport from any variety as being the only one in existence. A. M. Herr. TREATMENT FOR RUST. Ed. Am. Florist: — Having seen some remarks on carnation rust in your col- umns recently, I venture to give you some details of my experiences during the fall. I planted some Daybreaks and soon dis- covered they were badly affected by rust. The diseased foliage was removed until the plants almost resembled, in point of bareness, a turkey readj' for Christmas dinner. One of my neighbors, however, informed me that he had cleared his plants of the disease by applying a strong force of water, and although opposed to my ideas in the matter, not caring what happened to the stock, I tried his plan with the result that after three applica- tions the plants are all right and grow- ing nicely. It is now a month since 1 applied the water. T. A. TROUBLE WITH EVELINA. Ed. Am. Florist: — I have lost about half my stock of Evelina and would like to ascertain the cause. This variety is in the same bench with Flora Hill and Lizzie McGowan, both of which are doing well. The soil was prepared from bluegrass sod and is of medium (|uality, a small quantity of decayed manure having been added. Good care has been taken of the plants. They start to die off by the foliage at the bottom turning yellow. J. C. S. Evelina seems to be almost without vitality and all that I have tried or seen are in the same condition as those of the igoo. The American Florist. 665 MIGNONETTE GROWN UNDER GLASS. inquirer and about the only thing he can do is to use the space occupied by them for some other purpose. It seems a great pity that this variety has proven such a failure, as it has many good points, but the stock seems to be so infected with bacteriosis that it is impossible to get it to live. A. M. Herr. ROOTING CUTTINGS. Varieties which make slow growth or are inclined to come into bloom late can be propagated to advantage this month. Quick growers and early bloomers may be left until February or even March. Any clean sand will do as a rooting medium and if you have such sand there is no use bothering with anything else. I have considerable trouble in getting good sand and have been experimenting with other materials. One of these has been jadoo and with it I have had excel- lent results but found it too expensive. Over a year ago I recommended jadoo as being a good thing for cuttings but in the spring I received a demand for the replacing of a number of cuttings that had been lost by a grower who used it on my recommendation; since then, I have not recommended anything new, except for trial. To any one having fairly good success with sand my advice now is to experiment in a small way with any new material before risking many valuable cuttings in it. Last season I experimented extensively with "tropik fiber" and this season am growing nearly all of my cuttings in it; it is inexpensive, for I have found that I can mix it with an equal bulk of ordinary soil; a ton of fiber mixed with soil fills a bench 5x90 to a depth of four inches. The soil should be free of humus or fungus-breeding material and it and the fiber should be sifted through an ordinary sieve, so as to mix thoroughly. Prepared in this way it makes a very light and porous material. When we are ready to put in the cuttings it is watered lightly and the cuttings can then be inserted without the use of any dibber or knife; then a heavy watering is given, as the compost absorbs a great quantity of moisture before it is thoroughly soaked. The selection of cuttings is a matter of taste; one grower prefers those from the flower stem while another wants them from the base of the plant. The best rule to follow is to take such cuttings as have given you good results before. One very important rule, however, is to take no cuttings from a plant that shows the least sign of stem rot or bacteriosis, the latter being especially a hereditary dis- ease. Some growers trim their cuttings down to almost a stub; others trim noth- ing at all from them. I take off such leaves as would get under the sand and clip only an occasional lanky fellow at the top. Keep the cuttings at about the same temperature in which the stock plants have been growing, or possibly ."5° lower, with the bottom not over .5° warmer than the top of the bench. Shading can be done with whatever is handy, although- muslin is both the best and the cheapest. The best results will be obtained by keep- ing the cuttings pretty dark up to the time they begin to callus. As soon as they begin rf)ot formation they may be gradually inured to light so that by the time they are ready to take out they have had the full sun for three or four days. Up to the time the cuttings begin to root the bed should be almost wet, but then the roots must be given a chance to harden enough to stand transplanting. A cutting from pure sand should betaken out as soon as it is well rooted but in the mixture I use the soil helps to feed the plants as soon as roots are formed and there is no particular haste in getting them out. It is far the better plan, no matter what material you use, to have it fresh for each batch of cuttings. One of the experiment stations has demonstrated that stem rot is worse when sand has been used several times for propagating and almost any florist who has kept his eyes open can vouch for the correctness of the assertion. As long as ten years ago I made the statement that stem rot had its origin in the cutting bed. I do not mean to say that stem rot cannot come from any other cause, such as grow- ing the plants on the same soil year after year, or the use of soil that is soured by constant manuring, but there is no more sure way of getting it in quantity than by using sand filled with fungus. Albert M. IIekr. carnations registered. By Philip Heilig, Franklin, Pa.— Christ- mas Rose, a rich cerise, flowers three to three and one-half inches in diam- eter and two and one-quarter inches deep, fragrant and slightly fringed; stem long and strong; a strong, healthy grower not subject to rust; blooms from December until October. J. E. Sibley, a rich maroon, medium to large flower, strong calyx and finely fringed; a free bloomer on long, slender, stiff stems; foliage narrow, a dark bluish green and healthy; can be grown without support and planted closely. Dorothy Forbes, light pink, a shade darker than Daybreak; flower well built in the center; round petals, very large and lasting and with strong calyx; a free, continuous bloomer and strong grower with light green foliage. By Thomas Capers, Wellesley Hills, Mass. — Conquest, white, a cross between Daybreak and Mrs. Fisher: very double flowers measuring three and one-half inches on an average; strongly fragrant; handsome grower, extraordinarily pro- fuse in bloom, never being ofl crop throughout the season. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y. Mignonette Culture Under Glass. Having been often asked how we get our mignonette to produce such large spikes all through the winter season I have thought a few remarks on its gen- eral culture may be of interest to some of your readers. The accompanyingillus- tration from a photograph recently taken is a fair sample of the character — foliage, length of stem and size of flower — of the material we are daily sending to market. The spikes would get much larger and longer if allowed to remain on the plants; but most of our . customers prefer to have it in this stage. 666 The American Florist. Jan. 6, 1[S by changing the water daily it can be ept for two weeks or more, during hich time it develops mtich longer S-Pikes. . Mignonette requires a good, rich loam, to four parts of which one part of well decomposed manure is added, mixing thoroughly. It grown on a raised bench the soil should not be less than six inches deep, but it does best on a laised bed of soil with plenty of rubble for drainage. Here we employ six to eight inches of compost as above. The surface of the soil, when the bed or bench is ready to receive the seeds, should not be more than three feet from the glass and it should be pressed firmly and evenly. With a walk on either side the beds pr benches should not exceed four feet in width; with a walk on one side only they should not exceed two feet nine inches in width, otherwise it will be difficult to reach the plants for necessary disbud- ding, etc., later on. The time at which the seeds should be sown depends on when the flowers are needed. We usually make two sowings, one about August 12 to 15, the other ten days later; but the ten days difference at sowing time make a difference of thirty days in the time of cutting the flowers. If the flowers are wanted from December 1 onward seeds must be sown on the earliest date given. In sowing the seeds take a triangular piece of wood equal in length to the width of the bed, press one edge into the soil and thus make drills half an inch deep and six- teen to eighteen inches apart. In these drills drop from four to six seeds at intervals of about twelve inches, and cover carefully and firmly with a little fine soil. Water thoroughly and keep the house shaded and a little close until the seedlings are well above ground. At this stage the shading may be reduced, giving all the air possible day and night. Water only when the soil is on the dry side, giving enough at each watering to thoroughly moisten the bed, and allow it to go dry again before giv- ing more. When the plants have made four leaves thin the clusters out to one plant each. This should be done when the soil is nice and moist, potting and placing in a shady house some of the plants taken out to fill up vacancies caused by death or accident. After this the principal requirements are watering when necessary, giving all the air possi- ble and keeping the beds free of weeds. An occasional very light stirring of the surface soil between the rows will pre- vent the weeds from getting a start. By September 1 the plants will begin to need some support, as all the first buds on leading shoots should be pinched out and the side shoots encouraged to make all the growth possible. These, as they start out from the plants, should be supported so that they make straight, upright growth. For supports we have found nothing better than wire stretched tight the length of the bed between each line of plants and across the bed on either side of the rows we stretch two-ply jute string. This forms a square of about twelve inches for each plant, leaving a little space for cleaning, watering, etc., between each row. The first wires are placed about seven inches above the soil, the next series six to seven inches higher and so on until the desired height is attained, care being taken to keep each plant as nearly as possible within its allotted space, thereby securing straight stems. It is absolutely necessary to keep butterflies out of the house or the cater- pillars will soon destroy the crop; for this purpose it is best to stretch pieces of muslin or mosquito netting over each ventilator immediately the seed is sown, also over the doors; this costs but a trifle and is effectual. As soon as cool weather comes and it is necessary to close the ventilators at night, the average night temperature should be 40°, with all the air possible by day. The side shoots or laterals on all blooming spikes should be regularly removed as fast as they appear, but this must be carefully done in order to preserve the main foliage or'the spikes will look bare when cut, a condition which spoils their sale. John N. May. Helpful Reminders. Just now, while poinsettias are in pop- ular demand, is a good time to inform you of the most simple and satisfactory method of growing a stock for next sea- son. After the heads are cut place the plants under the bench of a warm house and give but little water until warm weather, when you can afford them bench room; then water freely to induce